Thursday, September 24, 2020 1:00 AM ET
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In which I witness someone falling in love -- Should we even be here at the dog shelter, given COVID-19 strictures? Then a police officer pulled up.18 hours ago
After the pandemic, where will the US child care system end up? Improving the child care system in the U.S. increasingly includes discussion about how to offer learning opportunities to children sooner.2 days ago
First Look - 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Watchmen' are big Emmy winners - "Schitt's Creek" swept the 2020 Emmy Awards for comedy. HBO's "Succession" and "Watchmen" were also winners of multiple awards.2 days ago
With Broadway dark, the show must go on outside New York City -- With Broadway shuttered until at least spring, some veteran performers are returning home and sharing their talents there.12 hours ago
In a Word -- People who lent their names to words -- The most famous example of an eponymous word is probably sandwich. But there are many others that go unnoticed in daily conversation.18 hours ago
Picture of comfort: Gardening in times of crisis (animation) -- In times of crisis, gardens can bring joy and solace. Our animated take on an essay about the two gardens that helped one writer cope.7 days ago
Confessions of a self-talker -- The trick is to be circumspect about talking to oneself in public, lest genius be mistaken for madness.7 days ago
Beyond the gallery wall: Art world retrains the public, virtually -- Museums and galleries are creating more and better ways to engage patrons, enhancing online experiences and boosting sales potential to collectors.7 days ago
First Look -- Diversity at the Emmys: Lasting change or one-time gesture? -- A record number of people of color have received 2020 Emmy nominations, highlighting the works of such actors as Kerry Washington, Sandra Oh, Regina King, Billy Porter, and Sterling K. Brown. But Latino talent is still largely overlooked at the Emmys, critics say.6 days ago
From 'I Am Woman' to 'Get on Up': Movies that hit the right note -- With the release of a new biopic about Helen Reddy, "I Am Woman," the Monitor's film critic shares some of his top choices for films about singers.7 days ago
In a Word -- The subtle sexism behind words such as 'feisty' -- At first glance, feisty seems like a compliment. But it's an adjective that subtly undermines even while it ostensibly praises.7 days ago
Proud to be included as 'one of the guys' -- I wanted to play all the sports the boys were playing. In those pre-Title IX days, it was not to be. But that hasn't stopped me.14 days ago
Even without Mushu, Disney ups remake game with 'Mulan' -- There's no Mushu, Shang, or sassy grandma, but Disney's highly anticipated remake of "Mulan" took risks that paid off.14 days ago