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Lisa Dusenbery

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Lisa Dusenbery is the former managing editor of The Rumpus.
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The Short Answer

  • Lisa Dusenbery
  • August 9, 2013
So in order to say why I’m making movies I would have to answer why I write books and maybe, more importantly, why I would ever want to publish a…
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Another Look at Hormonal Birth Control

  • Lisa Dusenbery
  • July 30, 2013
Is it possible to write a feminist critique of birth control? Holly Grigg-Spall tries to do so in her new book Sweetening the Pill, but according to our editorial assistant…
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Hurry, Sloth!

  • Lisa Dusenbery
  • July 9, 2013
Looking for something delightful? Watch Black Francis of The Pixies read James Otto Seibold’s Lost Sloth, “the best-ever, and funniest, picture book about a sloth.” Enjoy:
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Happy Independence Day!

  • Lisa Dusenbery
  • July 4, 2013
We’ll be taking it easy around here today, but we hope you’ll find some time to read Roxane Gay’s excellent interview with Terry Tempest Williams. The discussion, which touches on democracy, community,…
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“What was his name? Mark Carson!”

  • Lisa Dusenbery
  • May 21, 2013
At BuzzFeed, images of New York’s Rally Against Hate. The rally came in response to recent anti-gay hate crimes, including the murder of Mark Carson, who was shot in the West Village…
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Oklahoma

  • Lisa Dusenbery
  • May 21, 2013
Our thoughts are with the people of Oklahoma as the rescue effort continues in the wake of yesterday’s devastating tornado. Oklahoma City’s KFOR-TV has live streaming coverage online. Here are a…
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Happy Birthday, Longreads!

  • Lisa Dusenbery
  • April 24, 2013
Longreads just celebrated its fourth birthday. Check out their rundown of frequent #longreads contributors and recommendations. And then do some reading to celebrate!
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“Things You Should Know About Isaac Fitzgerald”

  • Lisa Dusenbery
  • April 23, 2013
For the past two, almost three years, the story behind a lot of my writing has been shaped by Isaac. He is the editor behind the writer. Really, Isaac is…
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Boston Marathon Explosions

  • Lisa Dusenbery
  • April 15, 2013
There are reports of serious injuries after two explosions detonated at the Boston Marathon finish line. Live updates can be found here. Our thoughts are with the victims and the city…
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Algren, The Movie

  • Lisa Dusenbery
  • April 11, 2013
Check out the trailer for the forthcoming documentary on writer Nelson Algren, “recipient of the first National Book Award for Man With a Golden Arm, Simone de Beauvoir’s ‘Chicago Bohemian’ lover, a Beat writer…
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Peter Rock Rocks SF

  • Lisa Dusenbery
  • April 10, 2013
Peter Rock will be in San Francisco this weekend, reading from his latest novel, The Shelter Cycle. Join him on Saturday, April 13, 7:00pm – 8:00pm at Green Apple Books (506 Clement…
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Tonight in SF: Julia Weldon at Bottom of the Hill

  • Lisa Dusenbery
  • April 8, 2013
Bay Area! Julia Weldon, Kitten Grenade, and E&M are performing at Bottom of the Hill tonight! Ages 21 & over. Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9. Buy your tickets right here!
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