The Anti-Populism of “Digger”
You don’t have to like Iñárritu’s new film to appreciate its refusal to confuse the punishment of villains with the repair of the world.
The Plausible Techno-Dystopian Future
The problems caused by AI development are widespread and multiplying, but none involves a digital demon that kills us all.
How to Escape the Land Trap
We’ve had the solution for over 150 years. Might we be ready to implement it?
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Weekly Roundup: October 19–25, 2026
Looking at what’s just behind us in preparation for the week ahead.
The Lies of Hearts of Iron (Neon Liberalism #96, with Bret Devereaux)
Why are we all still obsessed with World War 2?
Editor's Notes: For MAGA, Children Are Property
These people cannot comprehend the simple truth that their children are independent, autonomous beings, with their own lives and desires.
Texas Has Always Been Purple (Out of the Jaws #15, with David Griscom)
The Texas midterm in historical context.
What a Future with Fewer Vehicles Will Look Like (Half the Answer #110, with Doug Gordon)
We should work toward a world that isn't defined by nigh-compulsory car ownership.
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The Lies of Hearts of Iron (Neon Liberalism #96, with Bret Devereaux)
Why are we all still obsessed with World War 2?
Texas Has Always Been Purple (Out of the Jaws #15, with David Griscom)
The Texas midterm in historical context.
What a Future with Fewer Vehicles Will Look Like (Half the Answer #110, with Doug Gordon)
We should work toward a world that isn't defined by nigh-compulsory car ownership.
Liberal Currents Live: The GOP's Desperate Times and Degrading Measures
Vivek Ramaswamy takes Republicans to new depths as the voters' judgment looms.