The New York Times
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Alexandra Alter
– Jan 19, 2:00 AM
About two weeks ago, the poet Amanda Gorman was struggling to finish a new work titled “The Hill We Climb.” She was feeling exhausted, and she worried she wasn't up to the monumental task she faced: composing a poem about national…
It's only pain and darkness there. Links Hall and Chicago Shakespeare host two virtual interactive shows on isolation and connection. A community townhall reaffirms the need for communication and representation. Three plays by teen writers offer…
The New York Times
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Sheryl Gay Stolberg
– Jan 21, 2:00 AM
WASHINGTON — President Biden will use his first full day in office on Thursday to go on the offensive against the coronavirus, with a 21-page national strategy that includes aggressive use of executive authority to protect workers, advance…
