With rightwing attacks on Tennessee teachers, the Scopes Monkey Trial seems relevant again. Time to revisit “Inherit the Wind.”
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Tennessee Returns to the Scopes Days
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Keeping the Super Bowl in Perspective
Tom Robbins’s “Skinny Legs and All” has a wonderful reflection on the importance of the Super Bowl in American life.
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Dorothy as Feminist Threat
In 1986, Christian fundamentalists objected to “The Wizard of Oz” being taught in school and won their lawsuit. As ridiculous as the case may sound, there are actually some good reasons for them to feel threatened.
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged Feminism, L. Frank Baum, witchcraft, witches, Wizard of Oz, women's rights movement Comments closed
