Black History Month concludes with a feature about African-American memoir. Read more →
25 posts from February 2012
Media Roundup: Anita Hill, Boomerang Kids, and What Great-Grandma Really Ate
February 27, 2012
A look at Beacon authors in the media. Read more →
Lewis Baldwin reflects upon how studying Martin Luther King, Jr.'s prayers provides guidance and illuminates King's teachings. Read more →
"Each and every one of us, no matter what our own sexual orientation may be or how we may identify, has had to forge that sexual orientation or identity in the long shadow of heterosexuality." Read more →
We continue our Black History Month series with a look at books that address the problem of inequality and provide visions of a better future for people of all races. Read more →
Despite recent "wins" in the war over contraception, the abortion wars are still raging, at the expense of women's health. Read more →
MLK's prayers provide a window into his practice of nonviolence. Read more →
In the list of labels we can attach to how people love one another, can we add "ex-gay"? Read more →
We continue our Black History Month series by looking at Beacon's books covering the Civil Rights Era, in particular the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more →
Anita Hill looks at the principaled actions of the California Attorney General and how we can restore communities ravaged by the subprime mortgage meltdown. Read more →
A Valentine's Day look at some odd facts about heterosexuality. Read more →
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s prayers provide instruction for communities of faith seeking inspiration. Read more →
In the U.S., there is no statute of limitations for certain cases of torture. What might this mean fo rhte former president? Read more →
Carl Elliott is the author of White Coat, Black Hat: Adventures on the Dark Side of Medicine. Elliott is a professor at the Center for Bioethics at the University of Minnesota. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, Atlantic... Read more →
In honor of Black History Month, here are a few Beacon Press titles that look at slavery and its lasting impact on American society. Read more →
Patricia Harman looks at the personal costs of political battles over women's health. Read more →
A new book by a high-risk OB-GYN tells a gripping tale from the front lines of the NICU and from his daughter's bedside. Read more →
A new book looks at the crimes of the Bush administration and why they still matter. Read more →
Enter a giveaway for free books from Other Press. Read more →
Countdown to Beacon Press vs. Other Press (or Patriots vs. Giants, if that's what you care about)
February 05, 2012
The outcome of today's game will be felt for the ages. Or for at least a week on the website of one fortunate independent publisher. Read more →