Writing on education, mental health, politics, and culture from a socialist perspective.
Freddie deBoer explores the evolving landscape of subscriber writing in 2026, examining its impact on content creation, audience engagement, and the future of digital media.
The New York Times discusses the enrollment crisis that’s hitting American public schools
In this thought-provoking piece, the author explores the complexities of personal relationships and the necessity of letting go for mutual growth and healing.
Freddie deBoer invites subscribers to contribute their writing for a May 2026 publication, encouraging diverse voices and perspectives in the conversation.
it doesn't help poor people and it doesn't help the mentally ill
the loud and uniformed vs the overconfident and aggravating
The article explores the concept of shoplifting as a form of radical activism, examining its implications for social justice and the critique of capitalist systems.
the "bits are easy, atoms are hard" barrier has not been breached
neither history nor international data supports their theories of decline
This article explores the complex reasons behind the public's disdain for Lena Dunham, examining cultural perceptions, her controversial statements, and the impact of her work in media.
from Rolling Stone's Jackie to Sam Altman's sister, the rules shift and definitions strain
Matt Yglesias & the Legend of Big Muggy. Everyone’s favorite contrarian blogger searches for a mythical giant turtle in the Amazon, risking life and limb in his quest to bring sensible centrism to cryptid zoology. Under assignment from a mysterious new thinktank, our hero travels to the rainforest in search of the legendary beast. Dogged by radical climate activists, libertarian seasteaders making a go of it on the world’s largest river, and a mercenary team sent by the Brookings Institution ...