Stories by Emily Wilson
Emily Wilson is a freelance writer and teaches basic skills at City College of San Francisco.
Posted on Oct 19, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Speaking with the Pakistani-British comedian about her journey from biochemistry to cracking jokes.
Posted on Sep 30, 2011, Source: AlterNet
A new documentary, narrated by Matt Damon and based on a book by Dave Eggers and NÃnive Calegari, shows another facet of the troubles teachers in the US face.
Posted on Aug 10, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Speaking with Debbie Peagler's lawyers and documentarian about getting her out of prison for a second chance.
Posted on Jul 5, 2011, Source: AlterNet
The actor/director and Tribe member Phife Dog discuss "A Tribe Called Quest," a new documentary about the fabled rap group.
Posted on May 31, 2011, Source: AlterNet
The groundbreaking playwright speaks about her latest work.
Posted on Apr 21, 2011, Source: AlterNet
The 'Super Size Me' director discusses the making of his corporate-sponsored documentary about the nefarious presence of corporate sponsorship.
Posted on Apr 5, 2011, Source: AlterNet
How a former activist/organizer parlayed her politics and hip-hop background into a compelling 'remix' of Godard's 'Masculin/Feminin.'
Posted on Nov 6, 2010, Source: AlterNet
Director Ferguson makes the case that the meltdown wasn't just an unfortunate accident, it was totally avoidable.
Posted on May 7, 2010, Source: AlterNet
Documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras discusses her new film about Salim Hamdan's brother-in-law, Abu Jandal, a Yemeni taxi driver who was Osama bin Laden's bodyguard.
Posted on Nov 10, 2009, Source: DELETED
The success of this harrowing new movie undermines the conventional wisdom about what audiences want to watch.
Posted on Oct 10, 2009, Source: AlterNet
The author talks about how a plague of positive thinking is permeating our society, from medicine to business, and is even contributing to our financial crisis.
Posted on May 26, 2009, Source: AlterNet
What an Irish hunger striker and a former Black Panther can teach us about prisoner resistance.
Posted on Dec 9, 2008, Source: AlterNet
The inability to part with possessions is often a symptom of psychiatric disorder -- and it's on the rise in America.
Posted on Oct 2, 2008, Source: AlterNet
A growing interest in urban farming is sprouting all kinds of new ideas -- including growing food in high-rises.
Posted on Sep 18, 2008, Source: AlterNet
Rob Walker, author of a new book on consumer culture, explains how consumers embrace brands as part of their identities -- often without knowing it.
Posted on Jul 25, 2008, Source: AlterNet
Veteran journalist Robert Scheer on the media's complicity in war, the rise of the neocons and how even Nixon got some things right.
Posted on May 26, 2008, Source: AlterNet
The official cover-up of football star-turned-soldier Pat Tillman's death by "friendly fire" has led his family on a four-year mission for justice.
Posted on May 17, 2008, Source: AlterNet
In his new documentary, Errol Morris revisits Abu Ghraib, asking tough questions about what was and wasn't revealed in those famous photographs.
Posted on Mar 2, 2008, Source: AlterNet
Ngugi wa Thiong'o was imprisoned for writing in his own language. He speaks to AlterNet about the importance of language in battling oppression.
Posted on Feb 26, 2008, Source: AlterNet
Self-help is everywhere, but does it work? One writer immersed herself in the industry for a year to find out.
Posted on Jan 11, 2008, Source: AlterNet
A new film delves inside Iraqis' reasons for getting involved in the violent resistance movement.
Posted on Nov 23, 2007, Source: AlterNet
A camera crew followed the Reverend Billy across the country as he preached against our shopping-hungry culture. His message is just in time for the holiday frenzy.
Posted on Sep 19, 2007, Source: AlterNet
Even a Louis Vuitton handbag isn't much different from a Big Mac.
Posted on Sep 4, 2007, Source: AlterNet
Comedy isn't just about laughter -- it's about power.
Posted on Jun 15, 2007, Source: AlterNet
Pre-World War II, many couples got married in clothes they already owned. Today, they spend thousands. In her new book, One Perfect Day, Rebecca Mead shows how the wedding industry became so powerful and who it has exploited in the process.
Posted on Jun 1, 2007, Source: AlterNet
In her book, Taking on the Big Boys, Ellen Bravo shows that ordinary women can effect change, and when they do, everyone benefits.
