An American Soldier’s Dissent An American Soldier’s Dissent
A veteran criticizes the US Army for racism, sexual violence, and a toxic culture that places “duty’” above ethics.
Apr 1, 2019 / Danny Sjursen
The Travails of Emmanuel Macron The Travails of Emmanuel Macron
A new book equates the French president's rise to a revolution. For much of France’s working and middle classes, it has been nothing short of a disaster.
Apr 1, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Cole Stangler
The Myth of the American Frontier The Myth of the American Frontier
Greg Grandin’s new book charts the past and present of American expansionism and its high human costs.
Apr 1, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Jedediah Britton-Purdy
‘How Do You Address Disappearance?’: A Q&A With Valeria Luiselli ‘How Do You Address Disappearance?’: A Q&A With Valeria Luiselli
Her new novel, Lost Children Archive, spotlights the mistreatment of migrant children, and in the process, interrogates timely questions about storytelling during times of crisis.&...
Apr 1, 2019 / John Washington
Low Point? Low Point?
Is what Trump said of John McCain As low as low can get? No. Knowing Trump, it’s likely that We ain’t seen nothing yet.
Mar 28, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Letters From the April 15, 2019, Issue Letters From the April 15, 2019, Issue
What about the Marshall Court?… The white supremacists around us… Debating the need for debate…
Mar 28, 2019 / Our Readers
The College-Admissions Scandal The College-Admissions Scandal
Admissions advantages rich kids enjoy Were hardly sufficient for one wealthy faction. Through cheating and bribing they paid to create Their very own form of affirmative action.
Mar 21, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Past and Future of the American Strike The Past and Future of the American Strike
A new book tells the history of America through its workplace struggles.
Mar 21, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Rich Yeselson
Europe’s Twin Specters of Fear Europe’s Twin Specters of Fear
Paul Hanebrink’s new book tracks the entwined history of European anti-Semitism and anticommunism.
Mar 21, 2019 / Books & the Arts / James Chappel
Rediscovering Nelson Algren Rediscovering Nelson Algren
The literary giant’s unique resonance in our anti-capitalist moment.
Mar 19, 2019 / Dan Simon