We have been here before
We may be shocked by our country’s regression. But James Baldwin and others remind us that this is our history.
An occasional series of posts with links and short descriptions to books and articles of interest.
We may be shocked by our country’s regression. But James Baldwin and others remind us that this is our history.
Emma Smith on why – when we think of books important to us – we find their content is inseparable from their form.
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from May 2022.
Reading Michael Stewart on inequality while touring countries with very different histories on the issue.
Cities are living organisms where we should add vibrant new chapters to history without eradicating it.
Myths about who “won” WWII come into play in current events, from Brexit to Ukraine.
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from April 2022.
Anne Applebaum on how authoritarians are willing to destroy their countries to maintain power.
Stories can be important keys to help us ask the right questions.
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from March 2022.