The Special Olympics, founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, turned 50 this year, with this year's games held in Seattle. The Catholic community had joined in a winning pitch four years ago to host the Special Olympics for 2018 and were rewarded with the games.

The celebrated writer is best known for his 1913 poem “Trees.”

Donald Hall tries to place a seal upon his own literary legacy by remixing his best origin stories and famous friendships.

Terry Eagleton traces the history of sacrifice in literature and philosophy.

A frank and immersive foray into the world of Filipino-American immigrants to the United States.

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