We Need More Seymour Hershes
The new documentary Cover-Up shows what independent journalism looks like and why it matters.
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The Secret History of the Left-Wing Western
Not every film about “cowboys and Indians” is as reactionary as the genre’s reputation might suggest.
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?
The Surprisingly Complicated Politics of Richard Burton
On the surface, “Mr. Burton” looks like just another celebrity biopic. But the legendary actor’s life tells us a lot about class, empire, and sexuality in the 20th century.
Theatre Against Fascism
While theatre alone can’t change the world, these anti-fascist plays show how necessary theatre and the arts are for fomenting revolutionary change and building a better world.
Rise of the Idiot Interviewer
Podcast bros are interviewing presidents and power players without doing basic research beforehand. The result is a propagandistic catastrophe.
How To Keep The Truth Alive
In the age of deepfakes and brazen lies, we need to figure out who we can trust. Credible media institutions are more crucial than ever.
The Forgotten Classics of Michael Cimino
The profit-obsessed Hollywood machine killed Cimino’s career, but films like “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot” and “Heaven’s Gate” are well worth revisiting.