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‘The targeting of Palestinian activism is merely an excuse’ Faisal Kutty at Al Jazeera “The Trump administration’s war on campus dissent” has hit Columbia hard, and the university “ultimately capitulated to the Trump administration’s sweeping demands,” says Faisal Kutty. “What […]

With the first blush of spring on the horizon, it is time to let your sense of humor thaw. You may not enjoy these comedians on tour if you attend with an icy attitude — some of them are rather

Real life can be a whole lot stranger than fiction, as proven by this month’s television releases. March TV includes a fictional series about the real-life drama of showbiz; an adaptation of a true crime story about an adopted little

One of the most thankless jobs in show biz? Hosting the Oscars. Nevertheless, beloved late night comedian Conan O’Brien will take the stage at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre on March 2 for the 2025 Academy Awards. Between the recent wildfires

Method acting — or the controversial practice of experiencing a role as opposed to merely representing it — is a technique that has been maligned and venerated in equal measure. Many famous and flashy performances exist by virtue of actors

This winter’s comedy line-up is a who’s who of reliable favorites, including Lewis Black, Sarah Silverman and Kumail Nanjiani. Whether you want bawdy humor or contemplative musings, there is nearly a something for everyone. Stay warm by laughing it up

‘What are the emotional risks of losing a student to such an injustice?’ Larry Strauss at USA Today As President-elect Donald Trump plans for the largest deportation operation in American history, “I am left wondering where that leaves me and

‘Insurance is what makes US health care prices so high’ David Goldhill at The Washington Post “Trying to force the square peg of insurance into the round hole of health care needs has created a terribly inefficient business,” says David

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‘We look at the repentant Ebenezer and think: C’est moi!’ Roger Rosenblatt at The New York Times Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” has “continued to speak to modern readers, offering moral lessons that have only grown more relevant over the