Q&A

Desire in Our Times: A Conversation With Amia Srinivasan

Desire in Our Times: A Conversation With Amia Srinivasan Desire in Our Times: A Conversation With Amia Srinivasan

An interview with the philosopher about her new book, The Right to Sex, the need for more internationalist feminism, the politics of consent, and much more.

Sep 30, 2021 / Q&A / Nawal Arjini

Cece Jones-Davis

Cece Jones-Davis Wants to Stop an Execution Cece Jones-Davis Wants to Stop an Execution

Julius Jones is on death row in Oklahoma, but there’s a growing movement that just might save his life.

Sep 24, 2021 / Q&A / Karlos K. Hill

How to Have a Safe Abortion—Even in Texas

How to Have a Safe Abortion—Even in Texas How to Have a Safe Abortion—Even in Texas

Elisa Wells, a Plan C cofounder, discusses the future of reproductive care after SB 8.

Sep 17, 2021 / Q&A / Gloria Oladipo

US Marines Patrol Remote Part Of Helmand Province Near Kajaki Dam

The Problem With Making War “Humane” The Problem With Making War “Humane”

A conversation with Samuel Moyn about his new book Humane, the pacifism of Leo Tolstoy, and the origins of forever war. 

Sep 16, 2021 / Q&A / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

Scam the Rich: A Conversation With Novelist Marlowe Granados

Scam the Rich: A Conversation With Novelist Marlowe Granados Scam the Rich: A Conversation With Novelist Marlowe Granados

On her new novel Happy Hour, con artists, and fiction that embraces joy.

Sep 9, 2021 / Q&A / Sophie Kemp

Fulton Leroy Washington

Fulton Leroy Washington Was a Prison Painter. Now He’s an Art-World Star. Fulton Leroy Washington Was a Prison Painter. Now He’s an Art-World Star.

The 66-year-old wants to use Black art to transform Compton.

Sep 7, 2021 / Q&A / Karlos K. Hill

Can “Lottocracy” Save Democracy From Itself?

Can “Lottocracy” Save Democracy From Itself? Can “Lottocracy” Save Democracy From Itself?

Hélène Landemore’s new book argues that we need a new, more inclusive system of governance that is less elitist and more participatory to cure what ails democracy.

Sep 1, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

Paradise fire

How Do You Tell the Story of a Fire? How Do You Tell the Story of a Fire?

A conversation with reporter Lizzie Johnson about the aftermath of wildfires and the human cost of neglected infrastructure.     

Sep 1, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Emma Hager

Protest for Afghanistan in India

“Hear Our Cries”: What Terrifies an Afghan Women’s Rights Activist “Hear Our Cries”: What Terrifies an Afghan Women’s Rights Activist

K, an anonymous advocate for Afghan women, speaks out while hiding from the Taliban in Kabul.

Aug 25, 2021 / Q&A / Mona Tajali

Talking Radical Media With Noam Chomsky

Talking Radical Media With Noam Chomsky Talking Radical Media With Noam Chomsky

The 92-year-old leftist sees meaningful progress in news coverage.

Aug 13, 2021 / Q&A / Victor Pickard

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