Taras Pona was a fierce Ukrainian patriot and an avid mountaineer. He is remembered for his bravery and his hopes for a free, progressive future. He died at the age of 50 on October 21 near Bachmut, ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Charles E. “Manny” Pona Jr. is suing state Department of Corrections officials, accusing them of violating his rights by holding him in segregation for a year and suspending his ...

Charles E. Pona, convicted of two murders committed at age 18, is suing the state of Rhode Island. Pona argues he is entitled to a meaningful chance at release under "Mario's Law" for youthful ...

In Chinese, the word computer translates directly as electric brain. In Icelandic, a compass is a direction-shower, and a microscope a small-watcher. In Lakota, horse is literally dog of wonder. These ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A federal judge this week dismissed a lawsuit brought by two-time killer Charles E. “Manny” Pona, accusing the state Department of Corrections of violating his rights by holding ...

Toki Pona is an invented language that borrows from Dutch, English and Chinese. It has only 120 words but is two days enough time to become fluent? “Mi jo e soweli lili tu. soweli mi li moku e kala.”* ...

Director Fredric King, language inventor Sonja Lang and TikToker Vivian Jenna Wilson collab on The Drummer from Another Planet Sitelen Pona isn’t just a stylistic choice, it’s part of Toki Pona’s DNA.