Don Williams 
Authors have always had a penchant for praising each other, often through the use of blurbs. In the Renaissance, Thomas More’s Utopia received a commendation from Erasmus, while Shakespeare’s First Folio was endorsed by Ben Johnson. However, in recent times, the pursuit of glowing praise from celebrities and famous authors has reached absurd levels. Every …
Considerable information has already been revealed about the gunman responsible for the tragic shooting at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida. He was armed with an AR-15-style weapon and a handgun, expressed his hatred towards African Americans in manifestos, and dressed in military-style attire. Although there are still unanswered questions regarding the acquisition of …
The future of progressive politics in America may hinge on the ability of individuals like Chris Murphy, a U.S. senator from a prosperous New England state, to bridge the cultural and political gap with someone like Oliver Anthony. Anthony, a young country singer, recently released a song titled “Rich Men North of Richmond” that resonated …
Since the arrival of approximately 100,000 asylum seekers in New York City last spring, the city has faced numerous challenges in accommodating these new residents. Despite being a city of immigrants, New York has struggled to provide for the needs of these individuals. Migrants can be found selling candy on the subways, sleeping on the …
The 2024 presidential election is like no other in history. Instead of the expected rematch between the sitting president and a former president, a crowded primary has emerged. On the Republican side, over a dozen candidates are vying for the nomination, with Donald Trump’s lead appearing strong. However, Trump is also facing four separate felony …
In 2019, a seasoned Russian diplomat informed me that Russia’s involvement in Syria, particularly in support of President Bashar al-Assad, was driven by a “pedagogical” motive. According to him, Putin observed the flawed interventions by the Bush and Obama administrations in Iraq, Libya, and Syria, which only resulted in chaotic situations. With his own intervention, …
Never miss an Arthur’s column again. Sign up to receive an email notification whenever a new article is published. Did you happen to miss Diversity Day a few months ago? This annual event takes place on May 21 and is officially recognized by the United Nations as “World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and …
The recent GOP presidential debate held last night was devoid of one notable name―Donald Trump. Despite this, the former president still managed to dominate the evening. Trump’s commanding lead in the national polls remains unchallenged; he is more than 40 points ahead of Ron DeSantis, whose popularity is waning. Nothing that occurred during the debate …
Bradley Cooper’s forthcoming biopic, “Maestro,” which centers around the life of Leonard Bernstein, a renowned Jewish conductor, has sparked controversy due to the actor’s enhanced nose for the role. Social media users and the websites reporting on their outrage quickly turned against the film, causing Bernstein’s family to publicly defend Cooper’s creative choices. As someone …
The question of “What is art?” and the request to attend a one-person show are both pretentious and infamous. As a writer anticipating the rise of ChatGPT, I cannot escape the need to answer the former. Many people, including writers themselves, often forget that creative writing is indeed an art form. This oversight may be …