On This Day: The Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia
Remembering the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, which took place on this day in 1968.
Resistance Heroes: Ai Weiwei
A review of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's recently published memoir and thoughts on freedom, art, and home.
Speak Out for Freedom of Expression (While We Can)
The rise of book banning in schools, libraries, and bookstores, and what we can do to prevent it.
Liberty Rights
Since the leak of the draft Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade several weeks ago, my city has seen multiple demonstrations in defense of what was until recently considered…
A Sudden Crackdown
The crackdown on books and freedom of expression in schools and libraries is real, frightening, and moving at pandemic speed.
City Elections 2021
With elections coming up, why it's important to get involved in local races, and a meeting with Alvin Bragg, a candidate for Manhattan district attorney.
A message went up on plywood after Election Day, but the peaceful transfer of power isn't always a given.
A Regime Party Portrayed: The Weissensee Saga
A discussion of the German TV series Weissensee and what it can tell us about this moment in the U.S. today.
A message went up on plywood after Election Day, but the peaceful transfer of power isn't always a given.
Democracy Wins!
Celebrating the election victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in New York City.
Four Years of Bullying
The dynamic of bully, victim, bystanders, and referees, and how it has played out in the U.S. over the past four years.