The Culture Pages Archives

The Secret to Presidential Humor: Lessons From Obama’s Funniest Speechwriter

A conversation with David Litt about the Obama White House, his new book, and the funniest joke that Obama never delivered.

I have seen the movie seven times, and it helped me survive the summer.

The 69th annual television awards sent a very mixed political message.

A new graphic novel depicts Jane as a morally minded young adult searching for answers in New York City.

Last February, survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime and their children gathered to relive a traumatic chapter in their country's history.

For 15 years, Al Gore's Keynote presentation has brought greater awareness to climate change. But can it change minds?

The story resonates in a post-9/11 environment of fear, a Stephen King scholar explains.

As the centennial celebration of the great American musician gets underway, we examine his consistent commitment to peace and justice.

Andrea J. Ritchie's new book offers fresh perspective on how American law enforcement reserves particular abuse for black women.

As couture embraces gender fluidity, grassroots efforts are making clothing accessible for greater numbers of trans people.