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A Tale of Two Parthenons
On the duality of civic symbols, on nuance in general, and on reviving transcendental gastronomy
Alexandra Hudson
Feb 28
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Paideia, humanitas, and civility — what are they and why do they matter?
Read to the end to discover my verdict following visits to *three* of Nashville's best hot chicken establishments!
Alexandra Hudson
Feb 20
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An invitation for the incurably curious
And details on this month's book contest!
Alexandra Hudson
Feb 11
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A Hidden Renaissance
In this special issue of Civic Renaissance, we learn how a city in the foothills of Appalachia can offer lessons on resilience and revival
Alexandra Hudson
Feb 2
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Can curiosity heal our divided moment?
Read to the end to find out the winner of the biography on Petrarch!
Alexandra Hudson
Jan 28
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The Mellifluous Echo of the Magnanimous Soul, Revisited
Gracious Readers, A year ago this month, I wrote The Mellifluous Echo of the Magnanimous Soul, about the passing of my grandmother, Margaret Johnston. …
Alexandra Hudson
Jan 10
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Civic Renaissance
The post-COVID-19 era re-imagined, and a chance to win a book on Petrarch!
Alexandra Hudson
Jan 7
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A Book Deal, the Rebirth of American Civic Life, an Exciting Forthcoming Announcement, and …
Infusing goodness, beauty, and truth into our public discourse
Alexandra Hudson
Jan 7
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Human Dignity, Riots, and the Fragility of Civilization (And win a book on American mythmak…
Infusing goodness, beauty, and truth into our public discourse
Alexandra Hudson
Jan 7
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MAKE “PORCHING” GREAT AGAIN
Novak 2019 FellowshipIt is my profound honor to have been awarded 2019 Novak Fellowship for my original journalism on American civic renewal. Run by Th…
Alexandra Hudson
Jan 7
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CAN POPULAR ART REVIVE AMERICAN IDENTITY?
Debut on Fox NewsHas our existential crisis of meaning in America contributed to mass shootings? Why is American health care so expensive? It was great…
Alexandra Hudson
Jan 7
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THE RE-OPENING OF THE AMERICAN MIND
The Beauty of Front Porch CitizenryIt’s been my pleasure to help curate an art and rare books exhibit that will help revive a conversation about a shar…
Alexandra Hudson
Jan 7
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