Seize the Elevators
On the coming and necessary abolition of the tower.
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Aid for Profit: The Dark History of USAID
For decades, the suffering of poor countries has been a boon for U.S. corporations.
The Case for Prince
By appreciating just how good the Purple One was, we see what music can be and ought to be.
The Vapid Deceit of Joe Scarborough’s Book About Truman
The ex-GOP goon’s tedious hagiography of the only man to drop atomic bombs on helpless civilians is full of omissions and euphemisms, and devoid of any conscience.
How Art Connects Prisons and Museums
Most people don’t see the link. Advocates—and incarcerated artists themselves—are fighting to change that.
Corporate ‘Mindfulness’ Programs Are an Abomination
Instead of providing employees with decent working conditions or benefits, U.S. companies suggest they meditate instead.
Inside the Incel
A new documentary shows why the controversial internet subculture is such a tough topic to cover.
Boycotting Animal Products as a Collective Act of Protest
Refusing to participate in the exploitation of animals is more than just a personal lifestyle choice.