Author: Michelle Korhonen
Over the decades, as it evolved from a slur into a term of tribal pride, the word queer was converted by academics into a verb. To queer a text is to look for hidden, un-straight meaning—to theorize that sexual repression shapes Holden Caulfield’s bad attitude and Nick Carraway’s unreliable narration. Typically, readers queer a work through their interpretation. What the author really meant is, in many cases, unknowable; the text and its effect are what matters most.Perhaps pop culture should relearn this use of queer, judging by the latest controversy surrounding Taylor Swift. Last week, The New York Times ran…
A look at “Fried Corn nutrients benefits and down side” Fried corn is a delicious and versatile dish that can be prepared using various methods, such as pan-frying, deep-frying, or grilling. It is a popular dish in various cultures and can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a standalone meal. Fried corn is not only tasty but also packs a nutritional punch, making it a healthy addition to your diet. Let’s discuss the fried corn nutrients, benefits and down side.Fried corn nutrients and benefits1. Antioxidants: Corn, especially yellow corn, contains lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants that may help protect…
Researchers from Columbia University and Rutgers University found roughly 240,000 detectable plastic fragments in a typical liter of bottled water. Jody Amiet/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jody Amiet/AFP via Getty Images Researchers from Columbia University and Rutgers University found roughly 240,000 detectable plastic fragments in a typical liter of bottled water. Jody Amiet/AFP via Getty Images Microscopic pieces of plastic are everywhere. Now, they’ve been found in bottled water in concentrations 10 to 100 times more than previously estimated. Researchers from Columbia University and Rutgers University found roughly 240,000 detectable plastic fragments in a typical liter of…
As every politician knows, openly campaigning for the job of vice president is bad form. But Kristi Noem doesn’t seem to care.Last week alone, the South Dakota governor sent out a dozen tweets praising Donald Trump. She went on Fox News’s Hannity to condemn attempts in Maine and Colorado to remove the former president from the ballot. And she hosted a get-out-the-caucus rally for him across the border in Iowa. “Show up for a couple hours and fight for the man that’s fought for you for years!” the 52-year-old governor told the crowd at the event in Sioux City. “The…
Find out “What happens to your skin when you quit smoking” Saying goodbye to cigarettes has a multitude of health benefits for not just for your lungs but also for your skin and one of the most rewarding transformations takes place right on your face. Quitting smoking brings a cascade of positive changes to your body, and your skin is no exception. From dull and lifeless to glowing and youthful, your complexion can undergo a remarkable transformation once you kick the habit. Here’s what happens to your skin when you say goodbye to smoking:1. Enhanced Blood FlowCigarettes constrict blood vessels,…
Following a days-long delay in the release of information about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s condition, Michel Martin asks medical ethicist Keisha Ray about privacy rights of public officials.
When someone claims that a book will break my heart, I’m skeptical. Literature can certainly inspire outsize reactions, but there is a difference between evoking real emotion and exploiting readers’ feelings: Getting a rise out of the audience by resorting to melodramatic plot twists isn’t hard. Representing life on the page so faithfully that the reader forms a genuine attachment to the characters and can’t help but weep takes more skill. So does articulating an experience a reader previously believed was theirs alone, prompting tears of relief.Despite my wariness of easy provocation, I cry so frequently when reading that I…
The notion that a story could save someone’s life has always struck me as a pathos-laden cliché. Not that I underestimate the written word: As a child, I discovered that stories were the ultimate escape. The world outside was dreary and gray, but in my notebook, stray cats could talk and unpopular girls could fly. When I grew up and became a writer, stories were how I brought to life the worlds I was not brave enough to step into because they were too seductive—or too frightening. But I’d never considered that the same tools used by writers to create…
This article was updated at 9:45 a.m. ET on January 9, 2024On December 29, Russia launched the largest missile attack against Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. On January 2, another attack of the same magnitude hit schools, hospitals, and apartment blocks across Ukraine. Early yesterday morning—the day after Orthodox Christmas—the Russians hurled yet another missile barrage at Ukraine. Together, these attacks sent a message: Russian President Vladimir Putin is not interested in negotiations, cease-fires, or swapping land for peace. Although he cannot overwhelm Ukraine militarily, Putin now believes that he can keep up the pressure, destroy Ukraine’s…
Nikki Haley has finally uncloaked her endgame: She wants to be Donald Trump’s running mate.From the start of the 2024 Republican coronation, everyone’s motives were obvious except for Haley’s. Mike Pence wanted a postscript. Chris Christie wanted to sound an alarm. Doug Burgum wanted a Cabinet post. Vivek Ramaswamy wanted a TV show. Ron DeSantis—bless his heart—was the lone candidate running because, at least in early 2023, he thought he could win the nomination. Tim Scott was the guy running to be Trump’s vice president. And Haley? What was her angle?The MAGA wing of the party hated her. Trump found…