Texas Republicans Discover the True Meaning of Free Markets
With customers facing shockingly high power bills, Ted Cruz has a revelation that what is good for corporations is not, in fact, good for everyone.
Articles by Nathan J. Robinson
Why We Built the Simulation
How what began as a classroom history software turned into something much more grand—and terrifying.
The Urge to Dominate
Destroying each other is both satisfying and futile.
Thomas Frank on Populism, Cool Brands, and the Problem With the Democratic Party
The author of “Listen, Liberal” and “What’s the Matter With Kansas?” shares his thoughts on the slow, ugly decline of the American empire.
The Library of Books By Current Affairs Interview Guests
Dozens of great authors have been interviewed for Current Affairs. If you’re looking to read something new and insightful, check out one of these titles.
The Insidious Influence of the Arms Industry on Foreign Policy
Nobody with any affiliation to a weapons company should be allowed to hold government office.
How the Media Cracks Down on Critics of Israel
I was fired as a newspaper columnist after I joked about U.S. military aid to Israel on social media.
The Horrible Politics of $1,400 Checks
Why on earth would Democrats not pass $2,000 checks as promised?