Books and Ideas

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Don’t Be a Goofball… Don’t Be a Goofball…

Health care for all? Free college? Those are just a bunch of absurd fantasies!

Jul 31, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow

Aline Kominsky-Crumb’s Radical Honesty

Aline Kominsky-Crumb’s Radical Honesty Aline Kominsky-Crumb’s Radical Honesty

In her books, the cartoonist constantly reworks the raw materials of her life. 

Jul 19, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Jillian Steinhauer

Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself?

Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself? Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself?

In his new book, the philosopher argues that political theory has obscured the history of racism in liberal societies.

Jul 18, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Christopher Lebron

Marriage Equality

Martin Duberman in Conversation Martin Duberman in Conversation

The eminent gay historian calls for a new queer radicalism.

Jul 17, 2018 / Christopher Phelps

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

How to Qualify for a Seat on the Supreme Court How to Qualify for a Seat on the Supreme Court

Step 1: Be a relatable dad.

Jul 17, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow

The Quilt of Romare Bearden’s Life

The Quilt of Romare Bearden’s Life The Quilt of Romare Bearden’s Life

For 30 years, the artist worked for the New York City Department of Welfare, a day job that was much more than a necessary evil.

Jul 13, 2018 / Aidan Levy

What Is Actually Happening?

What Is Actually Happening? What Is Actually Happening?

Possible explanations for the current moment include: This is political satire, this is hell, or this is America.

Jul 10, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow

Elizabeth Rush, Writer and Journalist

Is It Time to Retreat From the Sea? A Q&A With Elizabeth Rush Is It Time to Retreat From the Sea? A Q&A With Elizabeth Rush

The author discusses what we can do as rising waters reshape the American coastline.

Jul 9, 2018 / Q&A / Sophie Kasakove

The Trials of Jimmy Carter

The Trials of Jimmy Carter The Trials of Jimmy Carter

 The president without a party.

Jul 5, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Michael Kazin

Katharine Gates’s Anthropology of Kink

Katharine Gates’s Anthropology of Kink Katharine Gates’s Anthropology of Kink

The republication of Deviant Desires provides an opportunity to consider notions of sexuality that are often ignored or minimized elsewhere.

Jul 3, 2018 / Cassidy Dawn Graves

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