Port of Last Call
In this slim volume, Wasserstrom brings us into the world of Hong Kong’s activists while explaining the current and historical context underlying their cause.
Inflammatory ‘The Hunt’ Delivers Mere Sparks
Reviled by the Far-Right and pulled from theaters last fall, the new thriller plays it safe while pitting red against blue.
Voices From America's Brutal Prisons
“Prison Truth,” underlines the importance of inmates telling their own stories.
We Have the Ad Council to Thank for Socialism Being 'Un-American'
During World War II, the organization launched a campaign tying our national identity to capitalism. We're still living with its effects.
Herbert Marcuse's Philosophy of Liberation
A new graphic biography may herald a revival of interest in the most perceptive Marxist critic of his time.
Apple Won't Allow Movie Villains to Use iPhones
"Knives Out" director Rian Johnson explains why the bad guy in his latest film isn't using any of the tech company's products.
A Guide to Restoring Faith in Democracy
Roslyn Fuller's new book explains how to rescue our government from oligarchy.
James Baldwin Won the Battle, but William F. Buckley Won the War
A new book explores the legacy of a momentous 1965 debate about race in America.
Frieze L.A., The Sequel: Revenge of the White Patriarchy
Though diversity is a driving ethos of this year's event in Los Angeles, the art world is still deeply invested in sidelining people of color.
‘Parasite’ Is a Class-Conscious Climate Parable
Audiences tend to view apocalyptic stories as fantasy. Bong Joon-ho's landmark film makes the case that we're already living in a dystopia.
