How to Write a Good Political Poem
Most political poetry is not good. But can it ever be? Yes!
Are Rural White People The Problem?
A new book argues that the basic threat to the U.S. comes from rural America’s bigotry and anti-democratic tendencies. This is the wrong way to think about it.
Why Factory Farming is a Moral Atrocity
Lewis Bollard of Open Philanthrophy’s farm animal welfare program on why preventing the suffering of animals remains a crucial moral priority for our time.
Our 46th Issue Is Here!
A beautiful new edition of Current Affairs to delight you and your loved ones.
Will AI Enable New Musical Creativity or Undermine Musicians?
On my astonishing and somewhat alarming experiments with music generation software, and what AI technology means for music-making.
In His Right Mind
The meaning of Aaron Bushnell’s sacrifice.
It’s Time to Break Up with Capitalism
Malaika Jabali, author of a new introduction to anti-capitalist and socialist politics, explains why we need to break up with our economic system.
Abolish the Tipped Minimum Wage
Service workers deserve a real livable wage. How is this even up for debate?