David Lepeska Archive
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Mar 09, 2013
After four novels, Aleksandar Hemon's fifth book is non-fiction, but it still mines the same territory of Eastern European protagonists struggling with their new lives in America, writes David Lepeska
Read Article Book review: Aleksandar Hemon's latest story reflects on Eastern European immigrants who struggle with displacement in America
Jan 26, 2013
As a number of nationalist groups battle for Turkey's soul, the anthropologist Jenny White sees another group of 'new Turks' on the world stage remaking Muslim democracy. Read Article Turkey continues to remake Muslim democracy, says author
Jan 19, 2013
As Barack Obama prepares for his second inauguration, David Lepeska remembers what might be called the American Spring, when a bloody crackdown on the streets of Chicago laid the groundwork for today’s unequal states of America. Read Article The American Spring: tumult that paved way for decades of conservatism
Nov 03, 2012
Reporters may be close to extinction thanks to computer tools that can analyse data and use it to write cogent news stories, complete with editorial slant and tone, writes David Lepeska.
Read Article Computer program puts pen to the sword
Oct 27, 2012
Before the advent of photography, illustrations were a common form of journalism. In the iPad and internet age, art and journalism are again joining forces. Read Article Online journalism in comic book-form coming in to its own
Jul 28, 2012
Many people believe religious cooperation in this polarised age is doomed to failure. But by focusing on students, can Eboo Patel's Interfaith Youth Core prevail? Read Article US interfaith group reaches across spiritual divide
May 19, 2012
The relaunch of a Jazz Age literary publication has not only revived a long-forgotten treasure, it has done so by embracing a new media model.
Read Article Jazz Age magazine The Chicagoan returns as media experiment
Mar 16, 2012
At this time of rising tensions between Iran and Israel, a prominent nuclear proliferation expert warns that taking too aggressive an approach could have the opposite of its intended effect. Read Article Nuclear expert urges cautious approach to Iran powderkeg
Feb 24, 2012
David Lepeska talks to the über-prolific novelist, screenwriter, playwright and actor Ayad Akhtar about the struggle to find his voice and what it means to be a Muslim artist in the West. Read Article Pakistani-American author finds success when he returns to his roots
Feb 03, 2012
Craig Thompson's new graphic novel, a beautifully drawn but disturbing fairy tale set in an ever-shifting Arabian landscape, is undermined by its flawed narrative. Read Article Habibi: a beautiful journey that comes up short in its message
