Articles in History
What ‘Tintin’ Tells Us About Imperialism
Hergé’s comics are now infamous for their portrayals of colonized peoples, but they are useful artifacts for understanding the imperialist worldview.
Why the Right Constantly Panics Over Societal ‘Decadence’
No, ‘Western society’ has not fallen from some mythic elevated past. But such right-wing views are appealing, and the left needs an answer to them if we want to avoid being pushed back into traditional hierarchies.
On MLK Day, Always Remember the Radical King
Forty years ago, the federal holiday celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday was created. While King’s legacy and holiday have been co-opted by presidents for political expediency, we must always remember King’s radical critique of U.S. society.
Staten Island, Forgotten Borough
Staten Island gets a lot of disrespect from other New Yorkers, some of it fair. But it has its own fascinating people’s history.
We Must Finish the Work of Martin Luther King Jr.
Reading “Where Do We Go From Here,” King’s final statement of his values and vision, helps us to refine our vision of what changes we need and renew our determination to bring them about.
The South Then and Now
Adolph Reed’s recollections of growing up under Jim Crow serve as a reminder that unjust regimes have been toppled before and can be toppled again.
Why Did Russia Launch This Catastrophic War?
It is critical to understand past events that helped lead to Russia’s war. We must push for a diplomatic end to the war if we wish to avoid more human suffering and the ongoing risk of nuclear Armageddon.
We Can Build Paradises For The Public
We need to recover the concepts of great public goods, public services, and public works. The New Deal’s WPA provides a vision of what is possible.
Which Italian America?
The stories that we tell ourselves can hold us back or move us forward. A look at the Italian American experience shows us we all have thing or two to learn about our own history.
The Dangerous Populist Science of Yuval Noah Harari
The best-selling author is a gifted storyteller and popular speaker. But he sacrifices science for sensationalism, and his work is riddled with errors.
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