Books and Ideas

My Journey Into the Land of the Unmasked

My Journey Into the Land of the Unmasked My Journey Into the Land of the Unmasked

I headed to Florida as a hardcore Covid-avoider, but after just three days, I was singing karaoke with strangers, throwing all caution to the wind.

Dec 16, 2021 / Elie Mystal

The Startling Postcolonial Poetics of “Coolitude”

The Startling Postcolonial Poetics of “Coolitude” The Startling Postcolonial Poetics of “Coolitude”

Khal Thorabully’s epic poem “re-voices” the history of Indian indentured migration, and in the process imagines a new kind of transoceanic political solidarity.

Dec 16, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Aditya Bahl

Portraits in Minneapolis

Portraits in Minneapolis Portraits in Minneapolis

A street-art celebration of diversity.

Dec 15, 2021 / OppArt / Fly Orr and Anonymous

November

November November

Stitching history.

Dec 14, 2021 / OppArt / India Tresselt

The Finger Lakes Are Being Poisoned

The Finger Lakes Are Being Poisoned The Finger Lakes Are Being Poisoned

The birthplace of American feminism is being buried under a mountain of garbage.

Dec 14, 2021 / Susan Brind Morrow

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Senator Hawley Touts Masculinity Senator Hawley Touts Masculinity

Josh Hawley says we need more men With pride in all that manly stuff. If Hawley means more men like him, Well, thanks, but we’ve got quite enough.

Dec 14, 2021 / Column / Calvin Trillin

What Is the Relationship Between Democracy and Authoritarianism?

What Is the Relationship Between Democracy and Authoritarianism? What Is the Relationship Between Democracy and Authoritarianism?

The Age of Revolution inaugurate a new era in modern history defined not only by new democratic institutions but also by despots and charismatic leaders.

Dec 14, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Tyler Stovall

Stop the Steal rally

A Year on a Hinge of History A Year on a Hinge of History

If we want to save the republic, we will have to do it ourselves.

Dec 13, 2021 / D.D. Guttenplan

The Making of Tom Stoppard

The Making of Tom Stoppard The Making of Tom Stoppard

How mistaken identity and acts of reinvention define the life and work of the British playwright.

Dec 13, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Hannah Gold

Protect Human Rights Day, Every Day

Protect Human Rights Day, Every Day Protect Human Rights Day, Every Day

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed on December 10, 1948. This year’s theme is Equality.

Dec 9, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

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