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Tananarive Due connects the activism of the Civil Rights Movement with Octavia E. Butler’s dystopian novels to offer hope and actionable resistance strategies for turbulent times.
Book
Dive into Literary Hub’s roundup of The Most Scathing Book Reviews of 2024, featuring biting critiques of Melania Trump, Haruki Murakami, and Malcolm Gladwell.
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Explore Brett Berk's The Drive article on America's obsession with pickup trucks. Are they tools of necessity or oversized cowboy costumes? Find out what the numbers reveal and why practicality takes a back seat.
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Explore Joshua Kaplan's gripping ProPublica investigation into John Williams, a wilderness survivalist who risked his life to infiltrate and expose America’s militia movements.
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In a deeply provocative essay, Roxane Gay explores America’s seemingly limitless tolerance for political dysfunction, specifically examining Donald Trump’s enduring appeal despite his extensive history of scandal, divisive rhetoric, and legal woes. The piece confronts a sobering reality: Mr. Trump’s faults appear to fuel, rather than hinder,
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Social media is shifting from centralized giants to niche, decentralized platforms like Bluesky and Threads. Here's why this fracturing is not just inevitable but empowering.
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Discover how SaveWisdom.org inspires the preservation of personal legacies through thoughtful questions and recorded memories.
Politics
Elie Mystal of The Nation unpacks a secret plan between Trump and Speaker Johnson, outlining a strategy that could undermine the 2024 election. Explore how the 12th Amendment and certification delays could reshape the Electoral College process.
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Paul Gilster examines the science and ethics of immortality in Centauri Dreams. Inspired by Ted Chiang’s reflections, he ponders the potential social and philosophical impact of eternal life.
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Explore Rebecca Jennings’ Vox deep-dive on the “anti-woke tech bro” phenomenon, where Cybertrucks, masculinity, and cultural grievances converge in Silicon Valley’s latest mythic figure.
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Dive into the most influential dystopian novels ever written. From classics like "1984" and "Brave New World" to modern masterpieces, explore stories that challenge and provoke thought about society's future.
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Discover why Kea Wilson advocates for more consequences, not punishment, for reckless drivers. This approach fosters road safety without perpetuating harm.