Arendt on thinking and the coronavirus pandemic

At a time when thought is more difficult than ever, the Coronavirus pandemic forces us to stop and do just that: think.

The Impeachment Fantasy

Let alone a second Trump term, people are not worried enough about whether the country can handle a second Trump campaign.

Sadly, there can be no right to be heard

Non-interference from the government isn’t enough to guarantee free speech, but it’s still the best we can do.

Discipline and Educate

The problem with higher education is deeper than the withdrawal of support under neoliberal regimes, it is the role education plays in maintaining the ideology of meritocracy.

How a Minority Rules

Republican advantage over Democrats is deeper than gerrymandering. There are three that combine show the true depth of GOP power.

Is Veganism Racist?

A powerful and prevalent critique of veganism is the idea that it, its methods, or its impact are racist. But does the critique work?

On the Moral Status of Machines

Why our conversation about the moral standing of Artificial Intelligence might be misguided

Facebook’s Good Intentions

A review of S. Matthew Liao's NY Times piece, "Do You Have a Moral Duty to Leave Facebook?"

Who to Vote For

A different type of voter guide

From Hypocrisy to Fascism

The futility of pointing out the blatant hypocrisy from the Trump GOP is evidence of a creeping fascism.