Erik Olin Wright Inspired the Left to Embrace Real Utopianism Erik Olin Wright Inspired the Left to Embrace Real Utopianism
The brilliant scholar taught radicals to think big about solutions—such as universal basic income.
Jan 24, 2019 / John Nichols
Discipline and Punish: The Birth of China’s Social-Credit System Discipline and Punish: The Birth of China’s Social-Credit System
In Hangzhou and throughout Shandong province, gold stars and black marks have begun to shape public and private behavior.
Jan 23, 2019 / René Raphael and Ling Xi
In the Shadow of the CMS In the Shadow of the CMS
How content-management systems will shape the future of media businesses big and small.
Jan 14, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Kyle Chayka
Alexa, Send Nukes Alexa, Send Nukes
The US has entered an “arms-race with AI.”
Dec 18, 2018 / Michael T. Klare
Could Vermont Become the First State With Universal Broadband? Could Vermont Become the First State With Universal Broadband?
Gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist wants to bring utility populism to Vermont.
Oct 26, 2018 / Evan Malmgren
How Silicon Valley Hacked the Economy How Silicon Valley Hacked the Economy
Tech entrepreneurs like to present themselves as nerdy tinkerers—but they've been politically active since the earliest days of the microelectronics industry.
Oct 15, 2018 / Zack Wasserman
Why Are US Military Personnel Using Unsafe Equipment? Why Are US Military Personnel Using Unsafe Equipment?
A new documentary exposes how and why the Pentagon has let this happen.
Oct 12, 2018 / William D. Hartung
Barbara Ehrenreich Takes On the Wellness Industry Barbara Ehrenreich Takes On the Wellness Industry
In her new book, Ehrenreich argues that accepting death means being able to live more fully.
Sep 13, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Megan Erickson
Universal Broadband Won’t Save Us Universal Broadband Won’t Save Us
Broadband for all is a necessary policy. Just don’t expect it to end poverty.
Sep 6, 2018 / Julianne Tveten
The Reach—and Limits—of Surveillance Capitalism The Reach—and Limits—of Surveillance Capitalism
What does it mean to be a private investigator in an era of surveillance tech?
Aug 27, 2018 / Judith Coburn