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www.esquire.com
1 month ago
Books

Percival Everett on 'James,' Attending Oscars For 'American Fiction,' More

Jim in Percival Everett's novel Jim is portrayed with great dignity, altruism, and intelligence, emerging as a self-determined character.
Everett's novel James reimagines Jim from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with new depth and complexity, filling in blank spaces left by Twain. [ more ]
Oregon ArtsWatch | Oregon Arts & Culture News
2 months ago
Design

Designed by community: Multnomah County libraries - including Central, Midland, and the new East County branch - reflect a new way of thinking about library architecture

The Multnomah County Central Library has been recently refurbished to include modern amenities like charging stations and collaborative spaces.
The library's new design aims to provide platforms for self-determination, offering a more engaging and interactive experience for patrons. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
World news

Candidate Strongly Opposed By China Elected President Of Taiwan

Taiwan's ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te won the presidential election, determining the future of relations with China.
Lai's Democratic Progressive Party appealed to self-determination and rejection of China's threats, winning over voters. [ more ]
The Nation
5 months ago
LGBT

How Gender Is Policed in America

Debates over the definitions of sex and gender have existed for years, with competing interpretations from different individuals and groups.
The power to make judgments about someone's sex and gender is a central issue in these debates.
Trans rights movements have emphasized the importance of self-determination in defining one's own sex and gender. [ more ]
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