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In 'She Wants It,' Jill Soloway Gets Transparent About Their Life And Work

Jill Soloway is the creator of Transparent — their new memoir is called She Wants It. Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagic hide caption

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In 'She Wants It,' Jill Soloway Gets Transparent About Their Life And Work

The creator of the hit show about a trans woman and her family says patriarchy and white supremacy have a hold on storytelling in Hollywood — and other people want a chance to speak.

In 'She Wants It,' Jill Soloway Gets Transparent About Their Life And Work

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Not My Job: Legal Thriller Author John Grisham Gets Quizzed On (Men's) Briefs
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Not My Job: Legal Thriller Author John Grisham Gets Quizzed On (Men's) Briefs

Sure, the lawyer-turned-novelist knows about legal briefs, but what about men's briefs? We'll ask him three questions about tighty whities.

Not My Job: Legal Thriller Author John Grisham Gets Quizzed On (Men's) Briefs

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An Urban Ink Forager Explains How To Paint With All The Colors Of The Alley

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An Urban Ink Forager Explains How To Paint With All The Colors Of The Alley

Concerned about keeping toxic art supplies around his kids, Jason Logan began making his own all-natural inks. He shares his process in a new book — and on a gathering expedition in Washington, D.C.

An Urban Ink Forager Explains How To Paint With All The Colors Of The Alley

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What Would Eleanor Do? 'If You Ask Me' Revisits Roosevelt's Advice Columns

Eleanor Roosevelt's advice column — "If You Ask Me" — ran from 1941, when she was still first lady, to her death in 1962. She's shown in October 1957. AP hide caption

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What Would Eleanor Do? 'If You Ask Me' Revisits Roosevelt's Advice Columns

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For 20 years, Roosevelt answered reader questions on topics monumental, mundane and everywhere in between. A new book presents a selection of her essential advice and practical wisdom.

What Would Eleanor Do? 'If You Ask Me' Revisits Roosevelt's Advice Columns

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Hey, Kiddo

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'Hey, Kiddo' Aims To Help Kids With Addicted Parents Feel Less Alone

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka was raised by his grandparents. The author and illustrator says he got a lot of practice telling stories as a kid — "making up excuses for where my biological parents were."

'Hey, Kiddo' Aims To Help Kids With Addicted Parents Feel Less Alone

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