People love to predict the future, and sometimes get it right! But often get it wrong (still waitin’ for our hover boards!). Check out these (past) predictions for our (present) future. 1) British author John Langdon-Davies predicted in his 1936 book A Short History of the Future that democracy would be dead in what year? […]
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Doodlebox by Ollie HopNoodle
We spoke with cover artist Zoe Anderson about her concept for our year-end cover. You can see more of her work on her website (zanderso.wixsite.com/zoe-anderson) or on Instagram @zoescatmind What inspired the cover art for this issue? The possible demolition of the Superman building, the future of the PVD skyline, and what it will feel like […]
Everyone can be a prophet. On a midwinter’s day, walk down South Water Street and face west. You’ll see a pedestrian bridge, half built and under construction. To your right is the iconic Superman building, current fate unknown. To your left you’ll see the site of the future Fane Tower. Last week the city council […]
I finally did it! I’ve found a cooler-weather seasonal that remembers what it’s supposed to be! After my IPA rant in the last column, I decided to go out of my way to find an appropriate locally made seasonal beer, and Revival came to my rescue. I’m a bit late to the party on this […]
What will drive local and national politics in the future? Candidates’ communication abilities, according to Dr. Wendy Schiller, chair of Brown University’s political science department. She expressed this opinion during a wide-ranging conversation recorded for The Bartholomewtown Podcast. A partial transcript follows. Wendy Schiller: We saw that Governor Raimondo did very well on her reelection campaign, but […]
Hey! Are you judging us? We see you staring. Stupid looky-loo Judgy McJudgerson with your cover-ogling judging. Don’t you know your idioms? Don’t judge a book by its cover! Yeah, that one! Our covers are not designed for your judgment, but to entice you. To lure you in with a subtle joke, a striking piece […]
The 2018 mid-term election cycle was defined by the mobilization of groups often confined to the margins, and the wind of change that swept in from Indian Country was not only important from a cultural and racial standpoint, but the manner in which Native American politicians and their voters broke down gender norms was nothing […]