Hratch Demiurge

submission Critique | On Jennifer Manoukian’s “That’s not Armenian! Encounters with language purists past and present” Last week, we published Jennifer Manoukian's essay entitled “That’s not Armenian! Encounters with language purists past and present,” and asked for comments on the topic. Hratch Demiurge, a long-time contributor to h-pem, came up with a respectful critique—which appeared first in his satirical online journal Bread and Onions, discussing why purism sometimes matters with regard to the spoken language. Check out Demiurge's insightful perspective peppered with his signature wit and humor, and let us know what you think in the comments below!*

collaboration #IsolateWithHPem episode 9: Comedian and author Hratch Demiurge Running out of juice during these trying times? Well, we've got you covered! On April 6, h-pem kicked-off its social connection initiative #IsolateWithHPem. For the foreseeable future, we will periodically post exclusive videos from our talented friends, who are professionals in their respective fields—from cooking and dance to comedy, journalism, and beyond. Their snappy tutorials will help us all combat the challenges posed by physical isolation through a virtual learning hub. Stay tuned!