The First Great Novel About Virtual Reality? The First Great Novel About Virtual Reality?
Colin Winnette’s disorienting Users examines the limits of morality and imagination as they exist online and in video games.
Aug 16, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Lily Meyer
The Patronizing Moralism of David Brooks The Patronizing Moralism of David Brooks
In a series of recent essays, the New York Times columnist has pronounced all social ills the result of deficient moral fiber among individuals.
Aug 16, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
“Held v. Montana” Is a Historic Victory for Climate Action—but Also Human Rights “Held v. Montana” Is a Historic Victory for Climate Action—but Also Human Rights
Invoking the right to a healthy environment will likely become a replicable strategy for climate lawsuits across the country. “I see more and more of these trials happening.”
Aug 16, 2023 / StudentNation / Meher Bhatia
The Evisceration of a Public University The Evisceration of a Public University
West Virginia University is being gutted, and it’s a preview for what’s in store for higher education.
Aug 16, 2023 / Lisa M. Corrigan
The Promise of Justice in Fani Willis’s Indictment The Promise of Justice in Fani Willis’s Indictment
Don’t overlook the deep historical significance in the fact that it’s in Fulton County, Ga., that Trump might meet his most dramatic comeuppance.
Aug 15, 2023 / Joan Walsh
“The Blind Side” Was Always Trash “The Blind Side” Was Always Trash
The book and movie about former NFL lineman Michael Oher lean into the white-savior trope. They were terrible long before the allegations that they were based on lies.
Aug 15, 2023 / Dave Zirin
A Grim Chronicle of Trump’s Corrupt Public Life A Grim Chronicle of Trump’s Corrupt Public Life
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s wide-ranging indictment of the former president just might stick—not that you’d know it if you read The New York Times.
Aug 15, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
“We’re Only Here to Watch” “We’re Only Here to Watch”
How courtwatchers are shifting the power dynamics in criminal courtrooms.
Aug 15, 2023 / Feature / Jocelyn Simonson
Jenn Shapland on the Need for “Thin Skin” Jenn Shapland on the Need for “Thin Skin”
An interview with the writer about her new collection of essays, Thin Skin, and her hopes for the life it takes on in the world.
Aug 15, 2023 / Q&A / Sara Franklin
16 Young People Sued Montana Over the Climate. The Planet Won. 16 Young People Sued Montana Over the Climate. The Planet Won.
Environment / August 15, 2023 16 Young People Sued Montana Over the Climate. The Planet Won. A state district court ruled yesterday that Montana’s failure to document greenhous…
Aug 15, 2023 / Gabriel Furshong