Michael Twitty Will Become a Culinary Star in 2017 The forthcoming book, The Cooking Gene, explores the sometimes-bitter taste of the cuisine of enslaved African-Americans. By David Wallis
Moral Authority: U.S. Churches Gird for Battle Against Donald Trump The New Sanctuary Movement, which announced plans to shelter undocumented immigrants, gives every indication of becoming an increasingly powerful force in American life this year. By Nicolaus Mills
SpaceX’s Next Big Leap Toward Mars Space X's Falcon Heavy, the most powerful rocket in operation, will, with luck, be used to establish a regular cargo route with Mars every two years. By Robin Seemangal