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Why We Need “Degrowth”

Leading philosopher Kohei Saito defends the controversial idea of “degrowth communism.”


COVID-19 is Still a Threat. So is Biden’s CDC.

The pandemic is not actually over, and pushing people to work while they’re still sick is despicable.


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.


How to Write a Good Political Poem

Most political poetry is not good. But can it ever be? Yes!


Why Factory Farming is a Moral Atrocity

Lewis Bollard of Open Philanthrophy’s farm animal welfare program on why preventing the suffering of animals remains a crucial moral priority for our time.


Our 46th Issue Is Here!

A beautiful new edition of Current Affairs to delight you and your loved ones.


Will AI Enable New Musical Creativity or Undermine Musicians?

On my astonishing and somewhat alarming experiments with music generation software, and what AI technology means for music-making.


In His Right Mind

The meaning of Aaron Bushnell’s sacrifice.


It’s Time to Break Up with Capitalism

Malaika Jabali, author of a new introduction to anti-capitalist and socialist politics, explains why we need to break up with our economic system.


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