How the Kurds of Rojava Embraced Revolutionary New Ideas of Social Organization
Janet Biehl discusses the radical practice of decentralized democracy among the Kurds of Rojava.
Air Quality Has Long Been Overlooked, But It’s a Major Environmental Justice and Public Health Issue
From COVID to wildfires to vehicle smog, the air we breathe is dangerous, and we need a major public health campaign to educate people and provide masks—along with structural changes to address root causes.
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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.
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.