H. L. Mencken (1880–1956) was a reporter, literary critic, editor, author — and a famous American agnostic in the twentieth century. From his role in the Scopes Trial to his advocacy of science and ...

A unique exhibit featuring Iowa writer Ruth Suckow is on display at the Kendall Young Library in Webster City. The exhibit, which is free for viewing in the genealogy area of the library, is a time ...

Born in 1892 in Hawarden, she was described as “… the most promising young writer of fiction, man or woman,” according to H.L ...

The upcoming year might show whether America really fits the above definition or is even a plutocracy, but I suspect this all ...

My annual list of totally optional, merely suggested things for Baltimore Sun readers to do in the new year begins with this: ...

Alien hand syndrome is a neurological disorder in which the patient suffers impaired judgment, loss of memory skills, ...

Since the election, you have probably heard a lot about FAFO (“f--- around and find out”). It’s the idea that voting is a ...

Since the election, you have probably heard a lot about FAFO (“f--- around and find out”). It’s the idea that voting is a ...

Revenge is a meal best served cold, it’s been said, but temptation is a dish best consumed hot, as it gives off the heat of ...

“Democracy,” said H. L. Mencken, known as the “Sage of Baltimore” in the 1930s, “is the theory that the common people know what they want and deserve to get it good and hard.” He also said, “For every ...

Linda Lavin’s presence on both stage and screen will be dearly missed, but rest assured, her influence will echo long after ...

City planners and some cycling advocates insist that protected bike lanes are the best and safest way to encourage many San Diegans to ditch their cars and join the cycling transportation ...