Stories by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Anastasia Tsioulcas

Anastasia Tsioulcas

Correspondent, Culture

Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules
By Anastasia Tsioulcas

Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules

Anastasia Tsioulcas | May 29, 2026, 8:33 PM UTC
The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its programming and close for two years of renovations – at least for now
The 11 most challenged books of 2025, according to the American Library Association
The 11 most challenged books of 2025, according to the American Library Association
The ALA says 4,235 titles were challenged at U.S. libraries — the second-highest year on record. Forty percent of the challenged works involved LGBTQ+ subjects or the experiences of people of color.
Anastasia Tsioulcas | Apr 20, 2026, 5:33 PM UTC
Commission of Fine Arts votes to move ahead with Trump's proposed victory arch
Commission of Fine Arts votes to move ahead with Trump's proposed victory arch
The seven-member body, whose ranks are composed of Trump appointees, was expected to approve the arch. The proposed monument strongly resembles Paris' Arc de Triomphe, but almost 100 feet taller.
Anastasia Tsioulcas | Apr 16, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC
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