Articles by Nathan J. Robinson
Can Philosophy Be Justified in a Time of Crisis?
Is it morally acceptable to be apolitical? Is there something wrong with the pursuit of “knowledge for knowledge’s sake”?
Gated Knowledge Is Making Research Harder Than It Needs to Be
Tracking down facts requires navigating a labyrinth of paywalls and broken links.
What Trump Understands About War
Donald Trump’s militarism is even worse than Biden’s. But he’s keeping relatively quiet on Israel-Palestine, probably because he knows the public doesn’t like war.
My Date With Destiny
Reviewing major issues in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The Plan to Ban TikTok is Outright Xenophobia
Congress’s moves against TikTok threaten freedom of speech and are grounded in baseless anti-Chinese hysteria. That dangerous fearmongering attitude appears to be becoming bipartisan consensus.
On Being Overwhelmed By Feelings of Complicity and Paralysis
In a world filled with horrors, where our actions feel useless, it can be hard to muster the energy to press on.
Yes, Your Child Could Make Modern Art
Art doesn’t need to be the product of special “genius” to be appreciated.
The Need for an Evangelical Left
If you want to build power, you’ve got to win converts. Why socialists should take organizing lessons from Christians.
Are Rural White People The Problem?
A new book argues that the basic threat to the U.S. comes from rural America’s bigotry and anti-democratic tendencies. This is the wrong way to think about it.
Our 46th Issue Is Here!
A beautiful new edition of Current Affairs to delight you and your loved ones.
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