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Fred Nadis

Fred Nadis

Based in Santa Barbara, California, Fred Nadis writes about American history and popular culture. His work has appeared in the Atlantic, Discover, Vanity Fair, Earth Island Journal and other publications. He has published three nonfiction books, the most recent of which is Star Settlers: The Billionaires, Geniuses and Crazed Visionaries Out to Conquer the Universe. Website: frednadis.com

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‘The Queen of the Ghetto’ Gave New York’s Immigrant Community a Voice. A Century Later, It’s Re-emerging

Anzia Yezierska wrote from experience then worked hard to make sure her work found an audience. Then a new audience found her

Was Leicester Hemingway's micronation of New Atlantis a quixotic experiment in democracy or an elaborate improv comedy sketch? 

Why Ernest Hemingway’s Younger Brother Established a Floating Republic in the Caribbean

On July 4, 1964, Leicester Hemingway founded New Atlantis, a raft-turned-micronation intended to support marine life in the region