English Irony
For all their differences, Jeremy Corbyn and Boris Johnson both link humor, national identity, and an attachment to England’s imperial importance in ways that point to common national pathologies.
Published: 2018-08-27 11:51:30
Higher Ed Watch
The court may find that it does, but that doesn’t mean Harvard or any other university should switch to purely objective, merit-based criteria for admissions.
Published: 2018-08-24 14:35:54
Social (Media) Democracy
There are those who believe we are better off letting high tech executives like Mark Zuckerberg make critical decisions about our democracy. I, for one, am skeptical.
Published: 2018-08-22 16:15:54
Trump's Appeal in Asia
Those who value democracy in Asia—and even many who don’t—are desperate for a counterweight to the rise of a new authoritarian superpower.
Published: 2018-08-17 12:47:21
