The field of architecture is structured in such a way that it keeps the status quo — white, economically privileged men — firmly in place.
Courtney Martin
Courtney E. Martin is a Prospect senior correspondent. She is the author of Do It Anyway: The New Generation of Activists (Beacon Press). You can read more about her work at www.courtneyemartin.com.
The Power of the “Post-Racial” Narrative
Many white Americans latch on to the myth of color blindness because they are afraid that even after electing a black president, they must still wrestle with their own privilege.
The Missing Discomfort in Mourning for Haiti
There is a hidden cost to tweeting, texting, and other “convenient” ways of taking action to help others.
New Year’s Resolutions for Improving Political Dialogue
We’ve become a nation of screamers, not thinkers. Here’s how to bring thoughtfulness back in 2010.
Coming of Age in the Aughts
The political milestones that shaped my generation’s experiments in living an ethical life.
Cooperating in Copenhagen
Climate change is one of so many pressing problems that are less about “good politics” and more about good sense.
What’s the Alternative to Tucker Max?
Many progressive young men are rejecting traditional and toxic notions of masculinity. But they’re still figuring out what should replace it.
Work/Life Balance Is Not a Woman’s Issue
Men need family-friendly workplaces, too. So why is this issue framed as something only mothers should care about?
American Ignorance and Afghanistan
We can’t keep training the public to think in black and white terms about a very gray war.
The Military’s Overlooked Brain Trust
Top commanders of the U.S. Army need to start listening to the opinions of the rank and file.

