How California’s Legacy of Violence Against Indigenous People Impacts the Present Day

How California’s Legacy of Violence Against Indigenous People Impacts the Present Day

Dina Gilio-Whitaker Unpacks the Complexities Surrounding Native Authenticity

By Dina Gilio-Whitaker | October 9, 2025

HarperCollins UK is pulling copies of a book that alleges Epstein introduced Melania and Donald Trump.

HarperCollins UK is pulling copies of a book that alleges Epstein introduced Melania and Donald Trump.

By James Folta | October 8, 2025

How a Democracy Descends Into Murderous Fascism: On Pinochet’s Chile

How a Democracy Descends Into Murderous Fascism: On Pinochet’s Chile

Philippe Sands Explores the Similarities Between Pinochet’s Military Junta and the Nazis

By Philippe Sands | October 8, 2025

Thomas Pynchon Has Been Warning Us About American Fascism the Whole Time

Thomas Pynchon Has Been Warning Us About American Fascism the Whole Time

For Devin Thomas O’Shea, This is Pynchon’s USA and We’re Just Living In It

By Devin Thomas O’Shea | October 7, 2025

How the Collapse of Local Journalism Led to the Erosion of Community Trust

How the Collapse of Local Journalism Led to the Erosion of Community Trust

Beth Macy on the Vital Role of Small Newspapers in Promoting and Maintaining Civic Life

By Beth Macy | October 7, 2025

The Race to Save a Medieval Palestinian Library

The Race to Save a Medieval Palestinian Library

Ryan Byrnes on the Khalidi Family’s Battle to Protect Their Library From Ultra-Orthodox Settlers

By Ryan Byrnes | October 7, 2025

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What It’s Like to Live a Queer Life in the United Arab Emirates

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Gaar Adams Explores the Power of Performance in Abu Dhabi, From Concerts to Karaoke Bars

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Tending to the Garden of American Democracy is Hard and Thankless Work

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Andrew Ervin Looks for Answers (to Impossible Questions) in Recent Books by Luke Kemp and Richard Mabey

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Any Coloradan with a cell phone will soon be able to access banned books for free.

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