In the research for his new book, cultural historian Arnoud Visser found that know-it-alls have always been among us – as has the resentment they provoke.

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I am deeply concerned about the allegations of sexual harassment against former governor Cuomo, and even so, without hesitation, I support his candidacy for mayor. As a feminist, ...

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Global Times "Reading Through the Seasons" China-South Korea Literature Salon was held last week at the Korean Cultural Center, China. During the event, South Korean writer Lee Jee shared her recent ...

Aside from my home state of New Jersey and my neighboring states of New York and Pennsylvania, Virginia is becoming the state I spend the most time in.