Articles of Note

From 1964 until this year, the American Heritage Dictionary usage panel adjudicated linguistic disputes. Its demise marks the end of a striking episode in American English... more »

New Books

Who was Hans Asperger? A clinician doing his best in difficult circumstances? Or a Nazi who sent children to their deaths?... more »

Essays & Opinions

Harper Lee’s father was named Amasa but answered to “Atticus Finch.” Does the real-world inspiration for a literary hero merit celebration or condemnation?... more »