Theodor Adorno and the Crises of Liberalism Theodor Adorno and the Crises of Liberalism
At the center of Adorno’s work was a reminder that fascist movements are not exceptional to liberal democracy but signs of its failure.
Dec 15, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Peter E. Gordon
Trump and Pardons Trump and Pardons
The power to pardon is something he likes. It makes him feel king-like and strong. It’s lucky his kids and his cronies include So many who’ve done something wrong.
Dec 15, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
A movement called the Women’s Strike has been drawing hundreds of thousands of people to protest drastic abortion restrictions in Poland in recent months.
Dec 14, 2020 / OppArt / Various Contributors
How Did We End Up With Our Current Public Defender System? How Did We End Up With Our Current Public Defender System?
Sara Mayeux’s new history highlights how without a more fundamental transformation of criminal law, public defenders often provide only a limited form of equality and fairness befo...
Dec 14, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Matthew Clair
Hinch-22 Hinch-22
Bilgewater on back order. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of December 7.
Dec 11, 2020 / Steve Brodner
How Bob Dylan Wrote the Second Great American Songbook How Bob Dylan Wrote the Second Great American Songbook
The sale of the singer-songwriter’s catalogue is a reminder of his massive cultural legacy.
Dec 11, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Will the USA remember our promise?
Dec 10, 2020 / OppArt / Jos Sances
The Vanishing Queer Underground of Los Angeles The Vanishing Queer Underground of Los Angeles
Reynaldo Rivera’s photos of the city's nightlife document a time of cheap rent and possibility.
Dec 10, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Kate Wolf
A Guide to Giving: Worst Year Ever Edition A Guide to Giving: Worst Year Ever Edition
Get a fresh start after a rotten year—help those who help others.
Dec 10, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt