The Politics of Publishing
Fixing the publishing industry will require eliminating exploitation, not just improving representation.
Liberalism’s Veil of Ignorance
David Plouffe’s book is not a guide to beating Trump, but it is an excellent guide to understanding liberalism.
We Need Some Scandinavian Solidarity
Norway’s successful social democracy didn’t arise out of nowhere. It took a lot of hard work, perseverance—and solidarity.
Taking on the L.A. Political Establishment
Progressives Nithya Raman and Fatima Iqbal-Zubair are running to challenge the ossified L.A. system. What are their chances?
Democratic Complacency Is Back
The election looks good for Biden but Democrats specialize in snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
The Effective Altruist Manifesto
The fictitious account of a man who just wanted to do the most good he could.
How Should Values Influence Social Science Research?
Examining the difficult relationship between “politics” and scholarship.
What To Do Once We’ve Defunded The Police
One idea: give the freed-up monetary resources back to the people through participatory budgeting.