Let’s Legalize Public Drinking
Laws against public drinking criminalize working-class people and make public life less fun. It’s time to repeal them.
Articles in Culture & Politics
Don’t Let Elon Musk Implant a Device in Your Skull
The world’s richest man is obsessed with putting Neuralink chips in people’s brains and integrating their minds with AI. He can’t be trusted with this technology.
The Yankees and the Democrats Suck For the Same Reason
How two wealthy institutions—with total power, entrenched leadership, and data obsession— perfected the art of losing.
How Multi-Level Marketing Became the Perfect American Scam
MLMs prey on the vulnerable, pitching promises as much as their products—and they're as American as apple pie.
How Big Tech Killed Online Debate
On forums and blogs, people used to have detailed back-and-forth arguments. Can a democratic society survive if we don’t even bother arguing about ideas anymore?
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Activist Rachel Cohen on Confronting ICE and Greg Bovino
In Chicago, she’s gone viral for documenting protests; now, Cohen talks censorship, fear, and our moral obligations to stand up for immigrants.
The Obscure Law Destroying Black Homeownership in America
Predatory developers are using “Heir’s Property” laws to force sales of Black Americans’ homes, then buy them up cheap. We need a systematic change in policy to stop them.
Phil Ochs’ Sharp, Satirical Protest Songs Still Resonate Today
Fifty years after his death, the protest singer’s music is more relevant than ever.