Articles in Editor’s Notes
Can The Left Reclaim “Security”?
Astra Taylor argues we live in an “age of insecurity.” Understanding this may be crucial to thinking about how we can address Americans’ widespread pessimism.
The Genius of Thought Itself
Appreciating how extraordinary every human mind is can reinforce our commitment to egalitarian politics.
Why The Problem Isn’t Single-Parent Families
The problem is that we don’t take seriously the obligation to give people good lives.
Against Masculinity
It’s perfectly fine to be a “feminine” man. Young men do not need a vision of “positive masculinity.” They need what everyone else needs: to be a good person who has a satisfying, meaningful life.
The Perils of ‘Innovator’ Mindset
Five people are dead because Stockton Rush believed in a toxic ideology that sees ‘regulation’ as the enemy of ‘innovation.’
What Board Games Can Teach Us About Politics and Power
From Monopoly to Jacobin’s “Class War,” a well-designed board game can be a great way to explain how the world works.
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The Right to a Window Should Be as Fundamental as Freedom of Speech
Many workers have their health damaged by lack of access to sunlight and plants. Windows shouldn’t be seen as a perk or luxury. They are a basic necessity that everyone deserves.
Why Bother Arguing With The Other Side?
In defense of debunking bad arguments at considerable length.
Our 40th Issue
Current Affairs enters its eighth year as the best socialism-and-satire print magazine in all of southeast Louisiana.
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