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Articles in Culture & Politics (18)
Wild Animals Deserve Rights, Too
Existing models of conservation and animal rights often ignore and exclude wildlife. That has to change.
How a Cash-Strapped Louisiana is Profiting from Trump’s Deportation Frenzy
Louisiana’s long history of extracting profit from human captivity now fuels Trump’s deportation surge.
Adam McKay on the Late, Unlamented Dick Cheney
The director of “Vice” reminds us that mass murder is Cheney’s only legacy.
How American Evangelicals Stole the Legacy of Anti-Nazi Resistance
From pulpits to Project 2025, the Christian right has recast the German resistance—and this time, they're the martyrs.
There Have to Be Consequences For Advocating Illegal Wars
Yet again, the New York Times’ Bret Stephens advocates the overthrow of a sovereign government. Why do the readers of the “paper of record” tolerate this dangerous propaganda?
Everyone Should Watch Andrea Arnold’s “Cow”
By showing the lives of cows on their own terms, Arnold’s 2021 film reveals the depth of the dairy industry’s violence.
Cory Doctorow Explains Why Everything is Getting Shittier
The author and tech activist sits down with Current Affairs to discuss his new book, “Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It”