Emily Gillespie: 3 books

Freshman year of university was supposed to mean freedom. It was supposed to be her escape from parents who didn't understand her - who turned Patricia away every time she reached out for help. New city, new school, new friends, fresh start - wasn't that how it's meant to work? Instead,...

We all have images that we find unwatchable, whether for ethical, political, or sensory and affective reasons. From news coverage of terror attacks to viral videos of police brutality, and from graphic horror films to transgressive artworks, many of the images in our media culture might strike us...

By the twentieth century, North Carolina’s progressive streak had strengthened, thanks in large part to a growing number of women who engaged in and influenced state and national policies and politics. These women included Gertrude Weil who fought tirelessly for the Nineteenth Amendment, which extended...