Articles in Editor’s Notes

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.


Our 46th Issue Is Here!

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


War and Mardi Gras

How do we celebrate a joyful holiday when our country is responsible for ongoing terrible suffering?


Beware Government Bullshit

Government spokespeople aren’t always lying. Usually they are just using as many meaningless words as possible to avoid having to answer a question directly.


Our Task in 2024

Here’s the good news: You have a majorly important role to play in world-historic events. Here’s the bad news: Unprecedented catastrophes will befall humanity if we don’t do everything we can to change course.


On the Material Foundations of Intellectual Production

Producing research and writing requires time and money, so inequality impoverishes human knowledge. How many great discoveries and cultural works are we missing?


Why You Should Primarily Focus On Your Own Country’s Crimes

Why don’t U.S. activists focus on the crimes of the Chinese government? Because we’re responsible for what is done in our name, and what we can most affect.


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