White Defenders
“Self-defense” in America safeguards the privileges of white men as possessors of property, arbiters of sexual access, and inflictors of violence. Patrick Blanchfield writes.
For Refugees in Seattle, Rising Rents Mean the Search for Home Isn’t Over
As costs rise, Seattle begins to lose its reputation as a safe haven for immigrants. Isabel Vázquez tells the story of one Congolese immigrant who fights for the promise.
To Take a Stand for Love, Beirut Had to Overcome Hate
Gay pride in Lebanon has fought an uphill battle. But activists persevere. Joey Ayoub writes.
How VR could break America’s opioid addiction
Can virtual reality really soothe pain? Jo Marchant meets the doctors who say yes, and who hope this is a solution for the country consuming 80 per cent of the world’s opioid supply: the United States of America.
Viral Oppression
Luc Boltanski’s thoughts on the politics of going viral play out in our current fake news cycle. Rob Horning considers.
The Story About Mosul Every American Needs to Hear
John Murphy reports from Iraq.
Fascism and Art
The bombing of Guernica, and Picasso’s response, 80 years on. S Brent Plate re-examines.
The A to Z of Amazon
Stacy Lawson probes The World According to Amazon in this alphabetical array.
Is the Dark Really Making Me Sad?
How do Scandinavians deal with long, dark winters? And what might this teach us about the relationship between our moods and sunlight? Linda Geddes writes.
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