Q&A

Phara Souffrant Forrest

Phara Souffrant Forrest Wants to Cancel Your Rent Phara Souffrant Forrest Wants to Cancel Your Rent

The union nurse and tenant activist may be running office for the first time, but she’s been fighting for justice her whole life.

Jun 10, 2020 / Q&A / Sara Baig

Harry Dodge’s ‘My Meteorite’ Is Like a Wonderful Sculpture

Harry Dodge’s ‘My Meteorite’ Is Like a Wonderful Sculpture Harry Dodge’s ‘My Meteorite’ Is Like a Wonderful Sculpture

We spoke to the artist about his recent book, which is the latest installment in a long-standing investigation into materiality, love, and consciousness.

Jun 9, 2020 / Q&A / Tal Milovina

‘Starve the Beast’: A Q&A With Alex S. Vitale on Defunding the Police

‘Starve the Beast’: A Q&A With Alex S. Vitale on Defunding the Police ‘Starve the Beast’: A Q&A With Alex S. Vitale on Defunding the Police

We spoke to Vitale about the failures of Obama-era police reform efforts and why reducing police power is one of the best solutions available.

Jun 4, 2020 / Editorial / Zachary Siegel

Masha Gessen on Trump’s ‘Autocratic Attempt’ on America

Masha Gessen on Trump’s ‘Autocratic Attempt’ on America Masha Gessen on Trump’s ‘Autocratic Attempt’ on America

The author of Surviving Autocracy argues that ideals are needed to defeat Trumpism but they’re missing from the Democratic Party.

Jun 3, 2020 / Q&A / Stephanie deGooyer

Judith Butler on the Violence of Neglect Amid a Health Crisis

Judith Butler on the Violence of Neglect Amid a Health Crisis Judith Butler on the Violence of Neglect Amid a Health Crisis

A conversation with the theorist about her new book, The Force of Nonviolence, and the need for global solidarity in the pandemic world

May 13, 2020 / no-paywall / Francis Wade

Just Because It’s Natural Doesn’t Mean It’s Moral: A Conversation With Alan Levinovitz

Just Because It’s Natural Doesn’t Mean It’s Moral: A Conversation With Alan Levinovitz Just Because It’s Natural Doesn’t Mean It’s Moral: A Conversation With Alan Levinovitz

In his new book, he explores the bad fads, science, and laws that have arisen from an undying trust in what is considered “natural.”

May 7, 2020 / Q&A / Alex Ronan

When Undocumented Activists Infiltrated ICE

When Undocumented Activists Infiltrated ICE When Undocumented Activists Infiltrated ICE

A conversation with directors Cristina Ibarra and Alex Rivera about their film, The Infiltrators.

May 1, 2020 / Q&A / Mark Engler

Finding Humor When ‘Shit Is So Terrible’: A Conversation With Samantha Irby

Finding Humor When ‘Shit Is So Terrible’: A Conversation With Samantha Irby Finding Humor When ‘Shit Is So Terrible’: A Conversation With Samantha Irby

We talked to the writer and comedian about privacy, blogging, chronic illness, and how to actually enjoy social media.  

Apr 29, 2020 / Editorial / Rima Parikh

Census form

Out for the Count? Terri Ann Lowenthal on the Coronavirus Threat to the Census Out for the Count? Terri Ann Lowenthal on the Coronavirus Threat to the Census

The Census expert explains the impact of the pandemic on the decennial count.

Apr 24, 2020 / no-paywall / Sam Adler-Bell

Kalpona Akter poses at the #BoFVOICES event

Coronavirus at the Bottom of the Supply Chain Coronavirus at the Bottom of the Supply Chain

Bangladeshi union leader Kalpona Akter explains why garment workers are in the streets.

Apr 23, 2020 / no-paywall / James North

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