Why We Need a New Federal Writers’ Project Why We Need a New Federal Writers’ Project
The Depression-era Federal Writers’ Project created jobs, fought disinformation, and gave voice to the voiceless. We need all of the above now more than ever.
Jul 12, 2021 / David Kipen
The Movement President The Movement President
Did Ronald Reagan help launch a movement—or did a set of movements help launch him?
Jul 12, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Thomas Meaney
The End of the Veiled Prophet The End of the Veiled Prophet
After over a century, the unelected mascot of St. Louis is finally losing its place in public life.
Jul 9, 2021 / Devin Thomas O’Shea
‘What Would It Mean to Think That Thought?’: The Era of Lauren Berlant ‘What Would It Mean to Think That Thought?’: The Era of Lauren Berlant
Four writers on the legacy of Berlant’s thinking both in the academy and in public life.
Jul 8, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Judith Butler, Maggie Doherty, Ajay Singh Chaudhary, and Gabriel Winant
The Art of the Meal The Art of the Meal
Sharing recipes and dinner-plate photos was a balm for isolation, and a reminder that magic is made in breaking bread together.
Jul 7, 2021 / Mary Lewis
St. Vincent’s Journey Into Musical Memory St. Vincent’s Journey Into Musical Memory
An exploration of her father’s past and the rock music of the 1970s is a new challenge for the artist.
Jul 7, 2021 / Books & the Arts / David Hajdu
An Artist’s Vision of Brexit Nightmares An Artist’s Vision of Brexit Nightmares
Northern Ireland’s border tensions rise.
Jul 1, 2021 / OppArt / David Sandlin
The Ideology of the Border The Ideology of the Border
Brendan O'Connor’s Blood Red Lines examines how disparate right-wing groups organized around a shared world view he calls “border fascism.”
Jul 1, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Felipe de la Hoz
Celebrating the Holidays Celebrating the Holidays
Remembering our history.
Jun 30, 2021 / OppArt / Josh Gosfield