The Harasser’s Apology The Harasser’s Apology
Alissa Quart reconfigures the recent public statements of men who have sexually harassed, assaulted, or raped women (or, in one case, other men) into free-form poetry. I always fe…
Dec 12, 2017 / Editorial / Alissa Quart
The Poet in James Comey’s Soul The Poet in James Comey’s Soul
The G-man as bard.
Jul 6, 2017 / Alissa Quart
Teachers Are Working for Uber Just to Keep a Foothold in the Middle Class Teachers Are Working for Uber Just to Keep a Foothold in the Middle Class
For the ride-share company, teacher/drivers are both a marketing coup and an exploitable labor force.
Sep 7, 2016 / Feature / Alissa Quart
Who Takes Care of the Nanny’s Kids? Who Takes Care of the Nanny’s Kids?
When only US wages can support families in the Global South, parents and children divide to survive.
Apr 30, 2014 / Feature / Alissa Quart
Occupy Bank Cards! Occupy Bank Cards!
A band of finance wizards take on the system they now say is corrupt.
Aug 12, 2013 / Alissa Quart
Adventures in Neurohumanities Adventures in Neurohumanities
Applying neuroscience to the study of literature is fashionable. But is it the best way to read a novel?
May 8, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Alissa Quart
Classroom Consciousness Classroom Consciousness
In mid-December, 2,500 teenagers walked out of their Philadelphia public high school classrooms and into the city's intersections.
Jun 10, 2002 / Feature / Alissa Quart
Reelpolitics Reelpolitics
Cinematic activism is enjoying a comeback.
Mar 15, 2001 / Books & the Arts / Alissa Quart