When America’s Culture Wars Were Fought in Art Galleries
Late 20th-century culture wars over artists like Robert Mapplethorpe and Andres Serrano set the stage for the transgressive Age of…
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admin The Most Important Founder You’ve Never Heard Of
James Wilson’s vision of a Constitution rooted in the people anticipated Lincoln, Reconstruction, and modern constitutional democracy.
Any Iran Deal Will Fail Without a Two-State Solution
Trump wants quick diplomatic wins. But peace agreements that dodge the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are built to collapse.
Cruel Britannia: Why No Prime Minister Can Get Traction
Starmer out as prime minister is no fix in a country where voters keep denying victors electoral mandates.
How Trump Screwed Rural Americans to Help Musk Become a Trillionaire
Trump’s rewrite of rural broadband rules helped Musk steer public money toward Starlink to strengthen SpaceX and screw rural Americans.
The Myth of the “Independent Creator”
Much like the economy at large, the platforms like Substack operate on superstar economics, favoring big players over independent creators.
How Local News Reduces Loneliness
Research suggests that whether it’s an obituary, a puff piece, or news of a community event, local news makes us…
The Iran War’s Biggest Loser? Definitely Netanyahu
Trump’s Iran war deal hurts his “Art of the Deal” image. But Netanyahu’s military-first strategy has left Israel isolated and…
Why You’ll Never Be an Online Star
Online sensations like Mr. Beast—the YouTuber with nearly 500 million subscribers—have spurred countless imitators with dreams...
The Defeat of Spencer Pratt Is a Defeat of AI Slop
Spencer Pratt’s AI-fueled Los Angeles mayoral campaign shows cheap viral slop may get views, but not votes.