Empire of Same
Samuel Miller McDonald takes an introspective look at chemical deserts, Disney’s hegemony, and empires of the past and future.
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Work Hard and Get Rich (Or More Likely, Die Trying)
What do we, rewired by capitalist urgency, have in common with the beaver?
Private vs Public Surveillance: Reflections on Edward Snowden’s Personal Record
In the days following Trump’s proposal of a pardon, the public reexamines the actions and inner world of Edward Snowden.
Why I Love the Post Office (And You Should, Too)
The postal service isn’t just a service; it’s countless resources, opportunities, and livelihoods- and we cannot take it for granted.
Sometimes The Chicken Kills You, Though
We have to be critical of the Democratic Party if we’re going to make it worth voting for.
An Ineffectual Biden Presidency Is Better For The Left Than An Actively Authoritarian Trump Presidency
The election must be evaluated purely in strategic terms.
On Casting Out Fear
Dan Walden on the role of faith in liberation, Matt Walsh’s Church of Cowards, and what you can read instead.
Our Money Where Our Mouth Is
To deliver on our promises to ourselves and each other, we must embrace a bold, inclusive, and realistic vision of public finance.