Rinzen Widjaja, a writer in Australia, wonders if for the children of the wealthiest Americans, it is almost too hard to fail.

Joe Weil, a poet, professor, and Catholic, reflects on the death of Pope Francis, what he loved about the man, and what he hopes the late Pope sees differently on the other side of this world.

The Endless Vitality of "Ode to the West Wind" Merion West arts editor Johnny Payne reflects on why Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “Ode to the West Wind” endures over the centuries as one of the finest works ...

The Endless Vitality of "Ode to the West Wind" Merion West arts editor Johnny Payne reflects on why Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “Ode to the West Wind” endures over the centuries as one of the finest works ...

Essays May 12, 2025 4 minutes As I Think about Pope Francis By Joe Weil Joe Weil, a poet, professor, and Catholic, reflects on the death of Pope Francis, what he loved about the man, and what he hopes ...

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The Senior Senator from Oklahoma joins Merion West editor-in-chief Erich J. Prince to discuss his new book "Turnaround: America's Revival," as well as reflect on President Trump's First 100 Days.

Merion West arts editor Johnny Payne reflects on why Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “Ode to the West Wind” endures over the centuries as one of the finest works written in English. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s 1819 ...

Erich J. Prince, through a series of interviews and delving into the data, seeks to determine why so many Americans spend so much time in school but seem to have learned far too little, as well as ...

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“Prairie dogs call through the murmuring grass,/mimicking history—its rhythmic drum beats—/and resurrecting Wodziwob’s sacred chants.” ...

Poetry May 2, 2025 2 minutes Villanelle for Stronghold Table and Daydream By Sarah Zietlow “Prairie dogs call through the murmuring grass,/mimicking history—its rhythmic drum beats—/and resurrecting ...