On AlterNet: reading

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This Is Your Brain on Kafka

Tom Jacobs, Miller-McCune.com. December 22, 2009.

Does absurdist literature make you smarter? Giraffe carpet cleaner, it does!

How To Prevent An Illiterate Workforce

Amanda Paulson, Christian Science Monitor. February 16, 2007.

Today the US denies education to illegal immigrants, and in 20 years more workers will be illiterate.

A Different Breed of Tutor

Adam McKibbin, WireTap. October 13, 2006.

The volunteer tutors of 826LA's writing center -- and 826's branches across the country -- offer more than help with homework: They give kids a chance to fulfill their dreams.

MLK Day Required Reading

Tom Levenson, December 31, 1969.

Is Obama\'s Book List Sexist?

Kristen Gwynne, December 31, 1969.