The Rejection Issue

We share the courageous story of a refugee making his way to Europe from the Middle East, a look back at how female nudes have changed art history and an insightful take on the subversive power of being an outsider. We talk about escapism and friendship with photographer Gillian Zinser, laugh through painful moments with comedians Carolyn Castiglia and Lane Moore, and learn about the role of women in higher education. We round out these reflections with some of our usual features, including poetry, micro-essays and our Centerfold of five trailblazing women.