How the Democrats Ditched Economic Populism for Neoliberalism

How the Democrats Ditched Economic Populism for Neoliberalism

Michael Kazin on the Pro-Business Transformation of the Democratic Party

By Michael Kazin | March 28, 2022

Lessons Learned from a Tyrant’s Unspeakable War on Ukraine

Lessons Learned from a Tyrant’s Unspeakable War on Ukraine

This Week on Radio Open Source with Christopher Lydon

By Open Source | March 25, 2022

Shadows of WWII in Ukraine: The Life and Afterlife the Second World War

Shadows of WWII in Ukraine: The Life and Afterlife the Second World War

Andrew Keen on the Role of History in Looking to the Future

By Andrew Keen | March 25, 2022

“I pretend death doesn’t exist.” New Poetry From Ukraine by Iryna Shuvalova

“I pretend death doesn’t exist.” New Poetry From Ukraine by Iryna Shuvalova

Translated by Amelia Glaser and Yuliya Ilchuk

By Literary Hub | March 24, 2022

An Argument for Requiring Americans to Vote

An Argument for Requiring Americans to Vote

E.J. Dionne Jr. and Miles Rapoport on Voting as Public Responsibility

By E.J. Dionne Jr. and Miles Rapoport | March 24, 2022

How Aborted Journeys Mean Aborted Dreams for Migrants Crossing the Mediterranean

How Aborted Journeys Mean Aborted Dreams for Migrants Crossing the Mediterranean

Sally Hayden on How the EU Outsources Its Inhumane Refugee Policy

By Sally Hayden | March 24, 2022

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"One of the Worst Places on Earth": Mansoor Adayfi on the 20th Anniversary of Guantánamo Bay Prison

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Travel Truth #1: It Doesn’t Matter How Far We Go, We’ll Never Escape Ourselves

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How to Avoid Civil War in America By Creating a Post-Racial Civic Identity

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An Oklahoma lawmaker just compared librarians to cockroaches. It’s as bad as it sounds.

An Oklahoma lawmaker just compared librarians to cockroaches. It’s as bad as it sounds.

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How Public Shaming Helps Society Maintain Its Norms and Ethical Standards

How Public Shaming Helps Society Maintain Its Norms and Ethical Standards

Cathy O'Neil on Hopi Traditions of the “Shame Clown”

By Cathy O'Neil | March 22, 2022

The Goalposts Are Always Moving: What It Means to “Become” American

The Goalposts Are Always Moving: What It Means to “Become” American

Julissa Arce on the Futilities and Frustrations of Assimilation

By Julissa Arce | March 22, 2022

How Ancient Rome’s Descent Into Autocracy Mirrors the Fragility of Our Own Political Systems

How Ancient Rome’s Descent Into Autocracy Mirrors the Fragility of Our Own Political Systems

Barry Strauss on the Rise of Octavian, Julius Caesar’s Imperial Successor

By Barry Strauss | March 22, 2022

Lambda Literary cuts Lauren Hough from award shortlist because of “Twitter disputes.” 

Lambda Literary cuts Lauren Hough from award shortlist because of “Twitter disputes.” 

By Jonny Diamond | March 21, 2022

A Call to Southern Writers: Register People to Vote at Literary Events

A Call to Southern Writers: Register People to Vote at Literary Events

Read an Open Letter from Writers for Democratic Action

By Belle Boggs, Robin Davidson and Jill McCorkle | March 21, 2022

The Subtle Authoritarianism of Southeast Asia’s Wealthiest City-State

The Subtle Authoritarianism of Southeast Asia’s Wealthiest City-State

Jeevan Vasagar on Singapore’s Ongoing Suppression Dissent

By Jeevan Vasagar | March 21, 2022

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