Rebecca Solnit on Trump, Books, and the Reincarnation of King George III Rebecca Solnit on Trump, Books, and the Reincarnation of King George III
A conversation with the writer and activist about living in a nation where those who lead are often disinclined to read—let alone write—meaningful books.
Sep 8, 2025 / Q&A / John Nichols
Slavery Was Not Just Forced Labor but Sexual Violence Too Slavery Was Not Just Forced Labor but Sexual Violence Too
Calls to attenuate the brutality of slavery in museum depictions is absurd when our institutions already downplay one of its most horrific features.
Sep 3, 2025 / Channing Gerard Joseph
The Lessons of Hurricane Katrina Were Obvious From the Moment It Struck The Lessons of Hurricane Katrina Were Obvious From the Moment It Struck
The hurricane told us all we needed to know about disasters in the age of environmental devastation. Only some wanted to listen.
Aug 29, 2025 / Richard Kreitner
No, the White House Is Not Getting a 90,000-Foot Extension No, the White House Is Not Getting a 90,000-Foot Extension
But Trump’s doomed proposal does give us a revealing glimpse into his state of mind.
Aug 28, 2025 / Kate Wagner
How China Engineered the Next Century How China Engineered the Next Century
Dan Wang argues that the battle between China and the United States is simply a conflict between engineers and lawyers. The situation is much more complicated than that.
Aug 26, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Rollin Hu
The Myth of Clean Energy The Myth of Clean Energy
Is all the hope placed in renewables an illusion?
Aug 25, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Trevor Jackson
On the Power of Small Acts of Noncompliance On the Power of Small Acts of Noncompliance
At a moment when large-scale resistance can feel futile, there are other ways to oppose, engage, and fight back.
Aug 18, 2025 / Column / Elie Mystal
The Bookstores Bridging Divides in Israel The Bookstores Bridging Divides in Israel
People of goodwill on either side of the horror find unity in the search for a good read.
Aug 15, 2025 / Feature / Eric Orner
Eric Foner’s Personal History Eric Foner’s Personal History
Reflecting on his decades-long career, the historian considers what his field of study owes to the public.
Aug 14, 2025 / Feature / Eric Foner
Anne Lamott and the Power of Hope Anne Lamott and the Power of Hope
‘I will not let them defeat me.’
Aug 13, 2025 / Q&A / Pamela Alma Weymouth