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Julia Rittenberg

Julia is a professional nerd who can be spotted in the wild lounging with books in the park in Brooklyn, NY. She has a BA in International Studies from the University of Chicago and an MA in Media Studies from Pratt Institute. She loves fandom, theater, cheese, and Edith Piaf. Find her at juliarittenberg.com.

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The Passionate Life of Emily Dickinson

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United States Artists Announces the 2021 Class of Fellows

The United States Artists (USA) announced its 2021 class of Fellows on February 3rd, the largest class in the organization's history.

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