Finally getting Netflix to air her special on her terms, the actress and comedian has become a beacon for people, like her, who’ve had to struggle against social norms.
Books, Culture & the Arts
Held Down by Our Bootstraps
Author Alissa Quart says the myth of American individualism is a poor excuse for inequality.
‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ and the Case for Radical, Direct Action on Climate
A new film considers what to do when those in power fail to take the problem seriously.
Reclaiming Black Trauma
Once a spectacle produced by and for white people, Black artists and entertainers now present it on their own terms.
Laughing Through the Pain
A new comedy special brings to light the relationship between race, poverty, and mental trauma.
Big Consulting’s New Con
ESG and sustainability are the latest manifestations of a tried-and-true strategy for the consulting industry.
Is Humility the Best Defense Against Ron DeSantis?
Why the humanities cannot and should not abandon their critical role
Haymarket Books Fights Back Against Republican Attacks on Educational Freedom
This lefty publisher is giving out censored books for free in Florida.
Harry Potter and the Generational Fight for Change
The challenge of ethical consumption in a capitalist society

