Linda Mannheim

@LindaMannheim

Linda Mannheim is the author of This Way to Departures, Above Sugar Hill, and Risk.  Originally from New York, she lives in London and is a PhD researcher at the University of Westminster.

“F*ck Leftist Westsplaining!”

“F*ck Leftist Westsplaining!” “F*ck Leftist Westsplaining!”

Listening to voices of the Central and East European left.

Apr 4, 2022 / Linda Mannheim

What Art Spiegelman’s “Maus” Means to the Children of Survivors

What Art Spiegelman’s “Maus” Means to the Children of Survivors What Art Spiegelman’s “Maus” Means to the Children of Survivors

On banning the book that changed what we talk about when we talk about the Holocaust.

Feb 4, 2022 / Linda Mannheim

Woman with umbrella protesting

Omas Gegen Rechts—Grannies Against the Right! Omas Gegen Rechts—Grannies Against the Right!

German feminists prove that “Gray power!” can be more than just a slogan—and that activists come in all ages.

Dec 6, 2021 / Linda Mannheim

Trump Supporters Hold

Who Goes Fascist? A Political Psychologist Explains. Who Goes Fascist? A Political Psychologist Explains.

Kristen Renwick Monroe looks at rescuers, bystanders, and perpetrators to understand why people do unspeakable acts.

Oct 29, 2021 / Q&A / Linda Mannheim

Migrant Silhouettes

Germany’s Secret Success: Turning Immigration Into a Nonissue Germany’s Secret Success: Turning Immigration Into a Nonissue

Despite predictions of electoral disaster, Angela Merkel’s decision to admit 1.7 million asylum seekers has become politically popular.

Sep 14, 2021 / Linda Mannheim

A portrait of Dora Maria Tellez.

The Arrest of Dora María Téllez Marks a New Low for Nicaragua The Arrest of Dora María Téllez Marks a New Low for Nicaragua

One of the beliefs that animated the Central American solidarity movement then was that we were not powerless. We are not powerless now, either.

Aug 10, 2021 / Column / Linda Mannheim

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