You Can’t Just Do What’s Popular
Yes, politicians who want to win should adopt popular progressive policies. But we need to be willing to push public opinion and not just follow it.
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Here's The Silver Lining
Horrible Republican policies are inevitably unpopular and will generate backlash. As Trump's presidency becomes a chaotic failure, a new left movement can rise.
It’s Going to Take a Constant Fight to Preserve the Historical Record
The National Archives museum is backsliding into a sanitized mythological retelling of American history. Don’t assume the truth will prevail.
Celebrating Our 50th Print Issue!
For eight years, Current Affairs has defied media trends and made print succeed, thanks to our amazing base of devoted subscribers.
Why You Should Read 'The Myth of American Idealism'
The message of Noam Chomsky could not be more urgent, and I’m proud to have helped him produce a new book.
Why I Am Dr. Peter B. Jordanson Now
“The Silencing of Me” is a full-length book parodying self-important right-wing blowhards.
Fake Plants Are Dystopian
We are creating a world of synthetic dead things that pass themselves off as the living things that we have killed.
On the Role of Emotion in Politics
A response to MSNBC’s Anand Giridharadas, who thinks I am not fun.