An Interview with Tayari Jones

The novelist discusses An American Marriage

Natural Resources

Seeking help from these writerly guides is a no-brainer.

The Reel Story: Reporting in Washington

Explore journalism in film this Wed., March 7, from 6-8PM, at NYU's DC campus!

5 Most Popular Posts: February 2018

We here at the Independent love every piece we run. There are no winners or losers. But all kidding aside, here are February’s winners.

Meet Leslie Pietrzyk

The author of Silver Girl comes to DC on Sat., March 3rd, at 3:30PM!

Short? Sweet!

Why size sometimes matters.

An Interview with Victor LaValle

Fun with changelings and other monsters

Global Voices Book Club

Discuss Selection Day in Frederick, MD, this Wed., Feb. 28th, at 7PM!