Writing on education, mental health, politics, and culture from a socialist perspective.
The article explores the strategic undermining of Graham Platner, highlighting the coordinated efforts behind the scenes that aim to discredit him and shape public perception.
fear of "old man yells at cloud" has become a culture-devouring virus
"Claude, get me a contract with a healthy advance but not one so large that the book will surely fail to earn out, causing deep emotional pain and professional doom"
it's true: if you misrepresent people's behavior, it's easier to defend that behavior
The article critiques Raj Chetty's research on social mobility, arguing that his narratives oversimplify complex issues and may mislead public understanding of economic inequality.
Freddie deBoer explores the complexities of personal relationships and the necessity of letting go, urging individuals to recognize when it's time to move on for their own well-being.
The New York Times discusses the enrollment crisis that’s hitting American public schools
Freddie deBoer explores the evolving landscape of subscriber writing in May 2026, examining its impact on content creation and audience engagement in the digital age.
progressive diversity programs are caught in a hellish hall of mirrors
and problems relative to the historical baseline are happening around the world
the LLM tutor story is the Khan Academy story is the MOOCs story
it doesn't help poor people and it doesn't help the mentally ill