Art can Heal

The National Arts Policy Roundtable, a program of Americans for the Arts, convenes a select group of artists, philanthropists, and thought leaders annually in lively dialogues that explores how we can create a more vibrant role for arts and culture in 21st century...

Broken promises, intact ceilings

When Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation as governor of New York, some started hailing the forthcoming ascension of Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul as another glass ceiling broken for women. But let me be perfectly clear: this isn’t a victory for women. It is...

“Productivity” Culture

“No amount of money ever bought a second of time” – Iron Man In recent years hustle culture has permeated our lives. On any given day while scrolling on social media, you will see posts from people celebrating the fact they’ve spent every...

Authenticity will Save Us: Austen, Aging, and an Antidote

“Run mad as often as you choose, but do not faint.”  – Fanny Price in Mansfield Park I first heard those words when watching Mansfield Park, the 1999 film adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, Love and Friendship. Debates over...

Subverting Societal Expectations

In April’s Rant, Associate Editor Sage Daugherty compares what society expects of her versus her wants, and how the pandemic affects it all.

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