In Praise of the Teen Court
Why shouldn’t teenagers get to democratically decide on matters of justice? Teen courts are a fascinating and empowering experiment in alternatives to harsh punishment.
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How ‘Your Package Has Been Delivered’ and other Automated Messages Erase Essential Human Labor
From ‘your package has been delivered’ to ‘your order has been shipped,’ passive language upholds the fantasy of economic automation.
We Now Know the Full Extent of Obama’s Disastrous Apathy Toward The Climate Crisis
Barack Obama’s official oral history contains new evidence of his indifference and foot-dragging on the most important issue of our time.
The Process of Leaving Jordan Peterson Behind
How one Peterson fan lost his faith, and what lessons we can learn about drawing people away from right-wing ideology.
Pandemic Social Spending Was a Remarkable Success That Showed What Authentic Social Democracy Could Be Like
Government social spending dramatically reduced poverty, hunger, and inequality and led to increased wages, showing why we need more of such spending, not less.
Introducing Murray Bookchin, the Extraordinary Originator of ‘Social Ecology’
Biographer Janet Biehl explains why the late thinker’s decentralized, anti-capitalist, ecological vision remains so important today.
Of Course We Should All be Working Less
America’s pro-work culture is destroying our health and well-being. Bernie Sanders has the right idea in calling for a 4-day workweek.
Can the Love of Menswear Be Justified in a Time of Global Crisis?
Can there possibly be any value in caring about something as seemingly frivolous as personal style and taste in clothing? As it turns out, Yes!