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Byline: Mary Gabriel Stacey D'Erasmo's exploration of sustained creativity, 'The Long Run,' is poignant, exhilarating and full of wise advice from lives well lived. THE LONG RUN: A Creative Inquiry, [...]

Byline: Mary Gabriel and Kristin J. Lieb Eighteen years ago, Madonna observed: 'Once you pass 35, your age becomes part of the first sentence of anything written. It's a form [...]

Byline: Mary Gabriel If you asked nearly anyone in 1981 what they imagined when they heard the word 'Madonna,' they would have answered the Virgin Mary or another idealized woman [...]

This article discusses five books on rebels, as selected by Mary Gabriel, the author of "Madonna: A Rebel Life." The first book, "Delphine" by Germaine de Staël, is a radical feminist statement set during the French Revolution. The second book, "Wars I Have Seen" by Gertrude Stein, reflects on the wars she had read about and lived through. "Interview With History" by Oriana Fallaci features interviews with powerful figures such as Yasser Arafat and Golda Meir. "Blues Legacies and Black Feminism" by Angela Y. Davis explores the subversive messages in the music of Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Billie Holiday. Lastly, "Margaret Bourke-White" by Vicki Goldberg highlights the career of the renowned American photojournalist. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Madonna's transformative impact over her 40-year career, her role in breaking down social barriers, confronting adversity, and inspiring change, emphasizing her power and courage in challenging norms and advocating for various causes while redefining her role as a performer.

Reports on the mayoral primary election in Baltimore, Maryland, in September 1999. Race issues concerning the candidates; Problems being faced by the city; Information on the candidates.