• Name One Genius That Ain’t Crazy: Kanye West Has Nothing to Say

    Max Suechting reviews Kanye West's "ye" and West's collaboration with Kid Cudi, "Kids See Ghosts."

    Portnoy’s Complaint in Turkish

    Kaya Genç on the Turkish ban of Philip Roth's 1969 novel "Portnoy's Complaint."

    Zero Tolerance: An Open Letter from Jewish Writers about U.S. Immigration Policy

    An open letter from Jewish writers expressing "zero-tolerance for the U.S. government’s disregard for human rights and barbaric treatment of immigrants."

    Trump as a Symptom as Much as a Cause: Talking to Steven Levitsky

    Andy Fitch interviews Steven Levitsky, co-author of "How Democracies Die" with Daniel Ziblatt.

    On the Misuse of Queer: The Queer Biennial Returns to Los Angeles

    Matthew Lax considers the "What if Utopia"-themed Queer Biennial currently on display across Los Angeles for Pride month.

    What Killmonger Can Teach America About Heroism

    Eden Robins on Erik Killmonger, American villainy, and family separation.

    Some Trump-Induced Thoughts on the History of Detention

    Rachel Weil provides an historical reflection on the history of detention and its implications in light of the Trump administration’s policy on refugees.

    The Confessional Room: An Interview With Lucas Mann

    Andrew Zingg interviews Lucas Mann about his book "Captive Audience: On Love and Reality."