The fu genre (or 'rhapsody' in English) is one of the major genres of Chinese poetry throughout imperial history. This volume presents close readings of representative works in the genre, spanning ...

Blower and Sarah T. Phillips Essay Prize to Julia Brown-Bernstein, the author of “Bring ‘The Plant’ to Life: Imagining Community Revitalization in the Neoliberal Era.” This richly researched and ...

The recall vote of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, less than two years since she assumed office, was leading significantly in early returns. As of Wednesday morning, the yes votes were at 65% with less ...

PROVIDENCE – The City Council is once again reviewing an ordinance that would phase out gas-powered leaf blowers, starting in 2028. The ordinance was introduced at last week's City Council ...

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced she is accepting that voters have decided to recall her. Thao, who has been mayor for two years, said she was honored to serve Oaklanders during her tenure.

Frustrated voters will decide on Tuesday whether to oust Sheng Thao, the mayor of Oakland, Calif., because of high crime and other problems. Mayor Sheng Thao faces a recall less than two years ...

PROVIDENCE – The Providence City Council will once again review an ordinance to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers within city limits. The ordinance is a flashback to a 2021 failed proposal to ...

A mountain man loses his connection to nature in this strange but stunning portrait of modernity set in the shadow of the Meiji Restoration. “A certain island country is on the path to ...