Shulamith Firestone Wanted to Abolish Nature—We Should, Too Shulamith Firestone Wanted to Abolish Nature—We Should, Too
Revisiting her brilliant, irritable, deeply flawed manifesto in the pandemic.
Jul 14, 2021 / Feature / Sophie Lewis
Utopia and Dystopia Are Twins—Both Are Born Out of Criticism Utopia and Dystopia Are Twins—Both Are Born Out of Criticism
But it is only Utopia that allows us to dream together.
The Collective Trauma in ‘Mare of Easttown’ The Collective Trauma in ‘Mare of Easttown’
Unlike a standard true crime show, the HBO series focuses less on the mystery at its center and more on the community that must bear its consequences.
Jul 14, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Erin Schwartz
Kim Jong Un Drops Some Weight Kim Jong Un Drops Some Weight
So Kim Jong Un is looking rather svelte. He’s lost at least four notches on his belt. Has illness or a diet made him trim? Have shortages of food reached even Kim? Not yet. But if…
Jul 13, 2021 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Brandon Taylor’s Potlucks and Parties Brandon Taylor’s Potlucks and Parties
In his new collection of short stories, the Booker-Prize nominated novelist explores the desires and discontents of people living in small university towns.
Jul 13, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Jennifer Wilson
What Counts What Counts
First breath, best breath. I don’t mean anything by that. Shale over shale. I concentrate on acts to keep from repeating words in my head. I sit up and copy them in bed. “So, so gl…
Jul 13, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Rae Armantrout
Cortés Burning the Aviaries Cortés Burning the Aviaries
Last night, I let in all the birds. I told my grandmother to stay awhile. I said, stop disguising yourself as wind. You are not the only one who can fly. I told my grandmother to s…
Jul 13, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Monica Rico
Selling Fear to Profit Selling Fear to Profit
Americans are sold fear of “the Other” so gun manufacturers can make billions.
Jul 12, 2021 / OppArt / Gary Taxali
Why We Need a New Federal Writers’ Project Why We Need a New Federal Writers’ Project
The Depression-era Federal Writers’ Project created jobs, fought disinformation, and gave voice to the voiceless. We need all of the above now more than ever.
Jul 12, 2021 / David Kipen
The Movement President The Movement President
Did Ronald Reagan help launch a movement—or did a set of movements help launch him?
Jul 12, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Thomas Meaney