Caroline Fraser

Two recent books examine the idea of the Midwest as a haven for white supremacy and patriarchy.

In "A Nation of Descendants," Francesca Morgan traces the American use and abuse of genealogy from the Daughters of the American Revolution to Roots.

Power and ambition in women are often hidden, buried, disguised, crushed, mocked, diminished, punished, or excoriated.

Librarians are once again raising concerns over the book’s depiction of Native Americans.

When a trillion locusts ate everything in sight.