scholar

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As the biographer and literary scholar Carla Kaplan recounts in “Troublemaker,” Jessica started an escape plan early, opening a bank account at 12 to build up running-away funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Dr Esther Xosei, a British scholar, activist and leading figure in the global reparations movement, welcomed the vote but doubts it will make much difference on its own.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"This bill doesn't just create problems... it throws our lives out of order completely," said PhD scholar Vaibhav Das, who identifies as non‑binary.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

But as a scholar of the Gulf, I believe that the targeting of energy facilities is close to a worst-case outcome for regional states.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

She did not pretend to be a scholar, though she read all she could.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman