Imbeciles: The Supreme Court, American Eugenics, and the Sterilization of Carrie Buck

In the 1920s, riding high on the pro-eugenics wave that had swept across the nation, key individuals in Virginia pushed hard to advocate for mass eugenic sterilization. Unlike other states that were moving their sterilization programs forward with zeal, however, Virginia took a somewhat more cautious approach. A law was passed that would give the

Modern Romance

Today’s dating landscape is completely different from that of previous generations’. Heck, it’s even different from my high school years! We are now living in a time where there are more options than ever before. Our grandparents’ generation tended to marry people they grew up with; even in big cities, it wasn’t uncommon for people

Narcopolis

Spanning the course of a few decades, Jeet Thayil’s debut novel, Narcopolis, guides readers through a dreamlike exploration of Bombay’s seedy brothels and opium dens. Opening with a seven-page stream-of-consciousness introduction, the book then unfolds in four parts. Readers are introduced to a colorful cast of drug addicts and sex workers who live and work

Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting

When American expat Pamela Druckerman starts her family in Paris, several things immediately become apparent: while she and other expats are looking exhausted and overwhelmed, the French mothers she encounters look amazing and calm. The French children in restaurants are typically patient and well-mannered. Informal chats with French acquaintances reveal even more: French children tend to start

Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone

Me, five years ago, Times Square: I’m spending the night on the sidewalk, under a massive Mamma Mia! billboard. It’s raining, I’m completely soaked, and I’m freezing my butt off in the -2° wind chill. The next 24 hours are a very cold blur, but a few things are certain: I get one of the