Books and Ideas

The Legend of the Spider Woman: Imagining the Mind of Louise Bourgeois

The Legend of the Spider Woman: Imagining the Mind of Louise Bourgeois The Legend of the Spider Woman: Imagining the Mind of Louise Bourgeois

Jean Frémon’s book about her life and art is a perceptive but flawed attempt to understand the inner workings and inspirations of the brilliant artist. 

May 15, 2019 / Jillian Steinhauer

The Race for Global Internet Access Is Not a Zero-Sum Game

The Race for Global Internet Access Is Not a Zero-Sum Game The Race for Global Internet Access Is Not a Zero-Sum Game

Payal Arora’s The Next Billion Users turns a critical eye to the humanitarian push to connect the globe.

May 14, 2019 / Evan Malmgren

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Trump Get What Trump Want Trump Get What Trump Want

Trump need toadies to feed Trump big ego.

May 14, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

There Are Rasputins Everywhere You Look

There Are Rasputins Everywhere You Look There Are Rasputins Everywhere You Look

A new book looks at a wide-ranging set of manipulative Rasputin-like figures in culture, sports, and politics to understand who chases power and why.

May 13, 2019 / Kyle Paoletta

Alex Jones

A Reporter’s Long, Strange Trip Into the Darkest Parts of the American Mind A Reporter’s Long, Strange Trip Into the Darkest Parts of the American Mind

In Republic of Lies, Anna Merlan documents our age of conspiracy.

May 9, 2019 / Talia Lavin

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

The Cartoon Opposition The Cartoon Opposition

It’s always easier to defeat a caricature.

May 7, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

Stanford Campus

One of World’s Wealthiest Educational Institutions May Close Its Renowned Press One of World’s Wealthiest Educational Institutions May Close Its Renowned Press

Stanford University Press is at risk—even though it costs scarcely more than the college football coach’s raise.

May 6, 2019 / Michael Rothberg

Time’s Up for Capitalism. But What Comes Next?

Time’s Up for Capitalism. But What Comes Next? Time’s Up for Capitalism. But What Comes Next?

Every day, we help decide how the future will unfold. But how do we cast ballots for a democracy that doesn’t yet exist?

May 6, 2019 / Astra Taylor

Volodymyr Zelensky

Zelensky’s Victory Zelensky’s Victory

A brash comedian will lead Ukraine. He won the presidential vote hands down. Among world leaders, this may be a first, Although our leader’s often called a clown.

May 2, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The President Tweets His Millionth Lie

The President Tweets His Millionth Lie The President Tweets His Millionth Lie

May 2, 2019 / Peter Kuper

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