Even though I occasionally post some of my published poetry on social media, I always prefer more conventional publishing ...

George Oppen’s “From a Photograph” turns a wintry snapshot into a moving meditation on parenthood and the passage of time.

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Take the nomination of Pam Bondi for Attorney General, for example. Jason Pye is the vice president of Due Process Institute.

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The revolutionary rallying cry 'Common Sense' — challenging authoritarian rule, countering the sway of the wealthy and ...

If you met him in person, David Lynch came across as a Midwestern pastor, all gee-whiz and aw-shucks. He was one of the few people who seemed wholly incapable of irony and, hearing him talk, you’d ...

Elisa Gabbert’s collections of poetry and essays include, most recently, “Normal Distance” and “Any Person Is the Only Self.” ...

Rep. Tom Emmer a Republican representing Minnesota, told the Times, “This bill is more than just a piece of legislation; it’s a return to common-sense American values.” Yes, it’s true that some ...

Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear railed against the acrimony of national politics Wednesday night as he called for a common-sense approach to governing that meets the everyday needs of families ...

John Fetterman became the first Democratic senator to announce support for the Laken Riley Act. He was later joined by four others.