Category: Arts & Culture

Chief Seattle and The Town That Took his Name: book review

Michael Upchurch reviews David Buerge's book "Chief Seattle and the Town the Took His Name," a history that rejects simple mythologies and draws a complicated portrait of the man the city of Seattle was named for-- as well offering a rich account of Duwamish and Suquamish tribal culture.

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Dragon on a leash: an interview with Leni Zumas

Portland author Leni Zumas talks about her ambitious new novel, Red Clocks, which imagines a future where abortion is illegal and witches are persecuted. In an interview with Sarah Marshall, Zumas delves into topics ranging from the #MeToo movement to Arctic exploration.

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