Whitman was haunted by the prospect that we would lack a ‘common skeleton.’ Read more
Walt Whitman, Trump, And The Search For A ‘Greater Moral Identity’
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How Queer And Trans Parents Are Raising Revolutionary Children During The Trump Era
These parents are turning this tumultuous political moment into a teachable one. Read more
Maybe Citizenship Is Bullshit: Thoughts On The Muslim Travel Ban
Citizenship has nearly always protected white Americans, served their needs, and promoted their priorities. Of course they’re afraid of losing their safety net. Read more
America Worships Mom-And-Pops— But They Can Mistreat Employees, Too
In an effort to not only humanize, but glorify the small business owner, workers often disappear. Read more
Stop Saying Trump Is Unpredictable
Trump is quite predictable. It’s the people who have the power to stop him who aren’t — and that is the true core of the danger we now face. Read more
On Trump, Kelly, And The Women Of Color Who Don’t Know Their Place
Trump’s chief of staff intentionally painted Rep. Wilson as a money-grubbing black woman. Read more
Growing Up Iranian-American, From 9/11 To Trump
You learned early on that being Iranian means you’re always on the defensive. Read more
On White Supremacy And The Nature Of Norms
White-centeredness is a deeply-rooted aspect of U.S. culture. Read more
Can You Make Donald Trump Resign From Your Nightmares?
We can’t banish Trump from the real world. But we may be able to rid him from our dreams. Read more
The Insidious Rise Of Right-Wing Populism On College Campuses
The University of Toronto is one of many colleges where subtle policy shifts are threatening vulnerable students. Read more