Silicon Landlords: On the Narrowing of AI’s Horizon Silicon Landlords: On the Narrowing of AI’s Horizon
The one thing science fiction couldn’t imagine is the world we have now: the near-complete control of Artificial Intelligence by a few corporations whose only goal is profit.
Dec 19, 2023 / Dwayne Monroe
We Must Protect Higher Ed We Must Protect Higher Ed
The GOP and its allies are attempting to suppress freedom to teach, conduct research, learn, and engage in political dissent at universities and colleges across the US.
Dec 19, 2023 / David Kazanjian, Emily Steinlight for the AAUP-Penn Executive Committee
Fighting Book Bans in Kentucky Schools—and Beyond Fighting Book Bans in Kentucky Schools—and Beyond
The Boyle County School District quietly quietly banned more than 100 books, citing anti-trans bill SB 150. But a local campaign by students and their peers successfully pushed ba...
Dec 19, 2023 / StudentNation / Ramona Pierce
The Real Tragedy of Rudy Giuliani The Real Tragedy of Rudy Giuliani
The disgraced former mayor was a racist authoritarian—even back when he was being celebrated by the mainstream media.
Dec 18, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Taking Flight Taking Flight
Around the world climate change forces immigration.
Dec 18, 2023 / OppArt / Jos Sances
The 2 Murrays and the Age of Pretend Anarchy The 2 Murrays and the Age of Pretend Anarchy
The strange global influence of anarcho-capitalism.
Dec 15, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Why Have Feminists Been So Slow to Condemn the Hamas Rapes? Why Have Feminists Been So Slow to Condemn the Hamas Rapes?
Israel's war in Gaza is an atrocity. But we can deplore its actions while also condemning the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas.
Dec 15, 2023 / Katha Pollitt
Moms for Liberty Isn’t Going Anywhere Moms for Liberty Isn’t Going Anywhere
The more bitterness and resentment about public schools the group can generate, the easier it will be to privatize education—a long-standing goal for its deep-pocketed backers.
Dec 15, 2023 / Jennifer C. Berkshire and Jack Schneider
Homeschooled Students’ Invisible Mental Health Crisis Homeschooled Students’ Invisible Mental Health Crisis
Homeschooling has become America’s fastest-growing form of education, but many parents aren’t equipped to handle their children’s mental health struggles alone.
Dec 15, 2023 / StudentNation / Lauren Barton