The History of the Young Lords of Chicago

The History of the Young Lords of Chicago

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When Will We Begin to Listen? On the Meaning of Black Silence in a Democratic Crisis

When Will We Begin to Listen? On the Meaning of Black Silence in a Democratic Crisis

Candis Watts Smith Considers the Historical Experiences of Black Americans In the Current Era of Rising Authoritarianism

By Candis Watts Smith | March 30, 2026

This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

By James Folta | March 27, 2026

Spring Arrives on <em>The Lit Hub Podcast</em>!

Spring Arrives on The Lit Hub Podcast!

featuring James Folta, Calvin Kasulke, Oliver Scialdone, Casey Scieszka, Sara Yasin, and Drew Broussard

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A new podcast from M. Gessen explores an ugly family secret.

A new podcast from M. Gessen explores an ugly family secret.

By Brittany Allen | March 26, 2026

Books x Bodegas is bringing little libraries into Bronx bodegas.

Books x Bodegas is bringing little libraries into Bronx bodegas.

By James Folta | March 26, 2026

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The Real Cancel Culture: NYU Has Put an End to Live Student Graduation Speeches

The Real Cancel Culture: NYU Has Put an End to Live Student Graduation Speeches

“The ruling class knows that if you give the smartest person in the room a microphone they’re probably going to say Free Palestine.”

By Steven W. Thrasher | March 25, 2026

Four Hong Kong booksellers have been arrested for selling “seditious titles.”

Four Hong Kong booksellers have been arrested for selling “seditious titles.”

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Nazis in America, c. 1938-1941

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Sara Vladic on the Early Origins of the Nazi Party in the United States

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“Technophobe!” A Short History of An Insult

“Technophobe!” A Short History of An Insult

Thomas Dekeyser Explores the Psychology Behind the Stigmatization of Technology Rejection

By Thomas Dekeyser | March 24, 2026

Never Again? On the Death of Universalism After Gaza

Never Again? On the Death of Universalism After Gaza

Franco "Bifo" Berardi Considers the Political and Philosophical Ramifications of Israel’s Genocide

By Franco “Bifo” Berardi | March 24, 2026

Five books to pick up if you’re also binging FX’s <em> Love Story. </em>

Five books to pick up if you’re also binging FX’s Love Story.

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A Modern History of American Science and Healthcare in Four Presidential Administrations

A Modern History of American Science and Healthcare in Four Presidential Administrations

David Blumenthal and James A. Morone Consider the Legacies of Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Donald Trump

By David Blumenthal and James A. Morone | March 23, 2026

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