MARLOWE DOBBE At this year’s Wordstock, Chicago essayist Megan Stielstra will be in town to discuss her new collection of essays, The Wrong Way to Save Your Life. The Mercury sat down with Stielstra ahead of the festival to talk writing, our country’s current political hellscape, and what she’s going to do once she gets […]
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Catching Up With Chicago Essayist Megan Stielstra
On the Agenda: A Puppy, Sleepaway Arts Camp, and The Wrong Way to Save Your Life
On the agenda: A puppy, sleepaway arts camp, and The Wrong Way to Save Your Life.
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Claire Rudy Foster’s Literature of Addiction
The Title of I’ve Never Done This Before is a Lie.
The title of I’ve Never Done This Before is a lie.
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In Portland, Kristen Schaal Speaks Out Against Donald Trump—and the Tampon Tax
So honored and proud to get the word out about my favorite candidate. Thanks for coming out Portland! Now everyone vote! http://IWillVote.com A photo posted by Kristen Schaal (@k.schaal) on Sep 24, 2016 at 6:30pm PDT Last week, a surprise Hillary Clinton campaign event was announced with actress Kristen Schaal, known for her roles in […]
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Two Words from Caitlin Weierhauser, Nariko Ott, and Matt Monroe: You’re Welcome!
Their New Comedy Showcase Doesn’t Need Your Thanks
Their new comedy showcase doesn’t need your thanks.
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Stranded in the Land of Enchantment
Leigh Stein’s New Memoir Names Abuse for What It Is
Leigh Stein’s new memoir names abuse for what it is.