Reading “Mumbo Jumbo” in the Post-Covid Age Reading “Mumbo Jumbo”" "in the Post-Covid Age
Ishmael Reed's novel depicts an American government dedicated to public health as long as its efforts keep hierarchy and the status quo in place.
Dec 20, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Melvin Backman
The Contempt for Democracy Driving the Anti-Abortion Movement The Contempt for Democracy Driving the Anti-Abortion Movement
As pro-choice advocates plan more statewide initiatives protecting abortion rights, opponents say victory lies in stopping citizens from voting on the issue directly.
Dec 19, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Silicon Landlords: On the Narrowing of AI’s Horizon Silicon Landlords: On the Narrowing of AI’s Horizon
The one thing science fiction couldn’t imagine is the world we have now: the near-complete control of Artificial Intelligence by a few corporations whose only goal is profit.
Dec 19, 2023 / Dwayne Monroe
We Must Protect Higher Ed We Must Protect Higher Ed
The GOP and its allies are attempting to suppress freedom to teach, conduct research, learn, and engage in political dissent at universities and colleges across the US.
Dec 19, 2023 / David Kazanjian, Emily Steinlight for the AAUP-Penn Executive Committee
Fighting Book Bans in Kentucky Schools—and Beyond Fighting Book Bans in Kentucky Schools—and Beyond
The Boyle County School District quietly quietly banned more than 100 books, citing anti-trans bill SB 150. But a local campaign by students and their peers successfully pushed ba...
Dec 19, 2023 / StudentNation / Ramona Pierce
The Real Tragedy of Rudy Giuliani The Real Tragedy of Rudy Giuliani
The disgraced former mayor was a racist authoritarian—even back when he was being celebrated by the mainstream media.
Dec 18, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Taking Flight Taking Flight
Around the world climate change forces immigration.
Dec 18, 2023 / OppArt / Jos Sances
Celebrating Linda Hirshman’s Legacy Celebrating Linda Hirshman’s Legacy
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Moira Donegan remembers a feminist giant.
The 2 Murrays and the Age of Pretend Anarchy The 2 Murrays and the Age of Pretend Anarchy
The strange global influence of anarcho-capitalism.
Dec 15, 2023 / Jeet Heer