What the UK’s Arrest of a French Publisher Means for Public Intellectuals the World Over What the UK’s Arrest of a French Publisher Means for Public Intellectuals the World Over
The detention of Ernest Moret raises urgent questions about British authorities’ targeting public intellectuals at the request of other nations.
Apr 24, 2023 / Natasha Hakimi Zapata
When You Buy a Book, You Can Loan It to Anyone. This Judge Says Libraries Can’t. Why Not? When You Buy a Book, You Can Loan It to Anyone. This Judge Says Libraries Can’t. Why Not?
The lawsuit against Controlled Digital Lending is about giving corporations—rather than readers, buyers, borrowers, or authors—control over content.
Apr 20, 2023 / Michelle M. Wu
Jerry Mander Was the Groundbreaking Activism-Adman Jerry Mander Was the Groundbreaking Activism-Adman
He was a key figure in the anti-globalization movement—RIP.
Apr 19, 2023 / The Editors
The Brief Death and Miraculous Resurrection of the “Texas Observer” The Brief Death and Miraculous Resurrection of the “Texas Observer”
Progressive media is not a “business.” It’s a labor movement.
Apr 13, 2023 / Gabriel Arana
Reports of the Death of the “Texas Observer” Are Greatly Exaggerated Reports of the Death of the “Texas Observer” Are Greatly Exaggerated
With support from readers, a legendary progressive publication lives to fight another day.
Apr 3, 2023 / Jim Hightower
Just Because ChatBots Can’t Think Doesn’t Mean They Can’t Lie Just Because ChatBots Can’t Think Doesn’t Mean They Can’t Lie
Or that they haven’t already started to pollute Google searches. And if publishers win their lawsuit against the Internet Archive, verifying facts and quotes will get a lot harder.
Mar 17, 2023 / Maria Bustillos
When My Song “Rich People” Went Viral, It Didn‘t Make Me Rich When My Song “Rich People” Went Viral, It Didn‘t Make Me Rich
If making a fortune is your goal, a career in music will take you a long way—in the wrong direction.
Jan 30, 2023 / Carsie Blanton
Remembering the “Placatory and Principled” Victor Navasky Remembering the “Placatory and Principled” Victor Navasky
Colleagues pay tribute to the former editor and publisher of The Nation.
Jan 30, 2023 / Obituary / Elizabeth Pochoda, Calvin Trillin, and Richard Lingeman
Victor Navasky: A Generous, Mischievous, Endlessly Entertaining Genius Victor Navasky: A Generous, Mischievous, Endlessly Entertaining Genius
The Nation’s former publisher remembers his former partner and lifelong friend.
Jan 27, 2023 / Obituary / Hamilton Fish
Victor Navasky, Who Saved “The Nation,” Tried to Save the World Victor Navasky, Who Saved “The Nation,” Tried to Save the World
A brief note on a 40-year apprenticeship.
Jan 27, 2023 / Obituary / D.D. Guttenplan