Announcing Rustin's Challenge
A forthcoming new collection of the writings of Bayard Rustin, challenging the shibboleths of the Left and with commentaries from contemporary writers connecting those challenges to the present.
Alienation
Rediscovering Humanity in its Absence
Peter Brown’s Wild Robot series transcends the anti-humanist moralism of much contemporary children’s literature and presents a much-needed vision of a habitable future.
Self-Catfishing with Steroids
Steroid use is up, especially among young people seeking to display a particular physique online. The turning of the male gaze upon itself represents a radical form of alienation—and one with some nasty side effects to boot.
Are You My Customer?
Recent service industry hero tales like The Menu, A Gentleman in Moscow, and The Bear are not crafted for the people whose work they romanticize, but for their bosses, managers and customers. What message are these stories meant to deliver?
Therapy Without Therapists
Task-shifting, manualized treatment, community health workers, digital therapy—the fourth industrial revolution for mental healthcare is already here. Unsurprisingly, it’s bad for both therapists and patients.
