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First Thought, Best Thought?  Not for Elon Musk.

First Thought, Best Thought? Not for Elon Musk. First Thought, Best Thought? Not for Elon Musk.

The Hill offloads comment moderation to Facebook and Twitter. What could possibly go wrong?

Jun 2, 2022 / Tom Gogola

Fernanda Melchor-PARADAIS

Raw Speech, Raw Stories: A Conversation With Fernanda Melchor Raw Speech, Raw Stories: A Conversation With Fernanda Melchor

Her new novel, Paradais, is an explosive exploration of the boundaries of the Spanish language and the the banal brutality of everyday violence.

Jun 2, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Lucas Iberico Lozada

Joy Is Resistance

Joy Is Resistance Joy Is Resistance

Celebrating neighborhood connections.

Jun 1, 2022 / OppArt / J. Maya Luz

Hubert Harrison, Giant of Harlem Radicalism

Hubert Harrison, Giant of Harlem Radicalism Hubert Harrison, Giant of Harlem Radicalism

A two-volume biography tracks the life and times of one of Harlem’s leading socialists.

Jun 1, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Robert Greene II

The History Lessons of “My Brilliant Friend”

The History Lessons of “My Brilliant Friend” The History Lessons of “My Brilliant Friend”

The third season of the TV adaptation of Elena Ferrante's multi-part novel dives into the tantalizing and heartbreaking story of Italy during the Years of Lead.

Jun 1, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Katherine Hill

A replica of the United States Bill of Rights.

The ACLU Never Stopped Defending Free Speech The ACLU Never Stopped Defending Free Speech

And, contrary to what you may have read, we’re not stopping now.

May 31, 2022 / David Cole

Nation Poetry

Skeletons Skeletons

Skeleton, some wonder if you are really practical keening as you do through this city ensconced in flesh, a tailored suit for bones lost plush in skin. Is it a good life within exi…

May 31, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Deborah Landau

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The Next Move The Next Move

“Republican lawmakers this year passed an unprecedented bevy of bills targeting the authority of state and local election officials, a power grab that might allow partisan legislat…

May 31, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Art of Vivian Maier

The Art of Vivian Maier The Art of Vivian Maier

Her photography made its subject everyday life, but her life makes us ask: Who gets to be an artist?

May 30, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Sarah Jaffe

Strong Voices

Strong Voices Strong Voices

Bloody shirts.

May 27, 2022 / Steve Brodner

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