A new comedy special brings to light the relationship between race, poverty, and mental trauma.
Books, Arts and Culture
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Big Consulting’s New Con
ESG and sustainability are the latest manifestations of a tried-and-true strategy for the consulting industry.
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Is Humility the Best Defense Against Ron DeSantis?
Why the humanities cannot and should not abandon their critical role
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Harry Potter and the Generational Fight for Change
The challenge of ethical consumption in a capitalist society
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Americans’ Climate Migration Has Begun
The first generation of climate migrants tries to cling to the places they call home, but bureaucrats, wallets, and an overheating planet have the final say.
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Can China and America Live and Let Live?
Détente with the Chinese regime had many downsides. Open conflict might be much worse.
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Year in Review: The Visuals
Our art director takes a look at his favorite illustrations and photographs of the year.
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Eric Alterman’s List of the Best Stuff of 2022
The year in movies, books, music, and art
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Raised Voices, Raised Fists
Black athletes are uplifted for their talent but denigrated for speaking out. Still some are compelled to bear that burden.
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Nonviolence From a Military Angle
A new history of the civil rights movement gets a lot right but falls short in trying to reframe the story.
