Culture & Media

Activism Hasn’t Been Effective for Decades. What Happened?

Jun 6 •

How to Actually "Do Your Own Research"

An editor's guide to fact-checking and fact-finding.

May 30 •

Reverse Psychology is a Political Superpower Waiting to Happen

People whose opinions are shaped by blindly opposing the Bad People™ can be made to believe anything.

May 16 •

The “Roaring 2020s” and Other False Rhymes of History

Those who know only a little history are doomed to see it repeating everywhere they look.

Apr 21 •

It’s Time To Bring the Oldest Profession Into the Light

The arguments for maintaining the prohibition of prostitution aren’t just irrational, prudish, and harmful — they’re un-American.

Apr 15 •

Am I Part of a Global Conspiracy?

How online culture wars obliterate people's ability to process political moderates.

Mar 3 •

We All Live on 4Chan Now

Right-wing troll culture has gone mainstream, but the joke's on all of us.

Feb 24 •

Born in the U.S.A.: The Protest Song America Misheard

Bruce Springsteen set out to sing for the little guy. Instead, his biggest hit became an anthem for the Man.

Feb 17 •

Liberal Propaganda in the Age of Post-Truth

An American Dreaming... Podcast?

Jan 17 •

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Sayings That Piss Me Off

Irritating phrases, silly terms, and other pedantic parlance pet peeves.

Jan 10 •

Objects in the AI Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

There are many things artificial intelligence can't do, but it's evolving thousands of times faster than humans.

Dec 18, 2024 •

Oh, However Will We "Survive" the Holidays?

This holiday season, we don't need another "survival guide", but we could all use a healthy serving of perspective.

Nov 27, 2024 •

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