Queen & Slim – Protest Art

from BLACKGIRLNERDS Lena Waithe on Meeting James Frey and Using The Story of ‘Queen & Slim’ as Protest Art By Jamie Broadnax Photograph: David Levene Lena Waithe is on fire with a never-ending series of projects under her belt, and this holiday season, her...

Explosive Times

from Oregon Live It’s not your imagination: Americans are shooting off more fireworks than ever By The Conversation AP Photo/Nick Ut In the eyes of many Americans, the Fourth of July is a day for parades, barbecues and, of course, fireworks. The tradition got...

Doublethink Anew

from The Atlantic Doublethink Is Stronger Than Orwell Imagined What 1984 means today GEORGE PACKER OLIVER MUNDAY No novel of the past century has had more influence than George Orwell’s 1984. The title, the adjectival form of the author’s last name, the vocabulary of...

Taco Bell Hotel Books Out in Two Minutes

from USA Today Taco Bell’s pop-up hotel reservations sell out in 2 minutes Sherry Barkas, Palm Springs Desert Sun A rendering of Taco Bell-themed king room decor and amenities planned for The Bell. Reservations for the first ever Taco Bell pop-up hotel open June...