Writing on education, mental health, politics, and culture from a socialist perspective.
educating an entire society into prosperity is a radical modern fantasy, not "getting things back to normal"
people who deny that Tourette's can provoke racist outbursts are wrong, but when we've turned disability into a social prop, what do you expect?
the team has much deeper problems than Fernando Mendoza can fix
The article critiques Hollywood's trend of rebooting franchises, arguing that these films often prioritize nostalgia and reverence over originality, resulting in uninspired and formulaic storytelling.
Freddie deBoer announces a twice-annual subscription drive, encouraging readers to support independent writing and engage with thought-provoking content.
the heart of witless nationalism is "it's different when we do it"
parleys don't hit and followers don't accumulate, but hot chocolate never fails
The article critiques common misconceptions about exam schools, arguing that prevailing narratives often misinterpret research findings on their effectiveness and impact on student outcomes.
because that's the only way to get anybody to take skepticism seriously anymore
you can't be both a carceral feminist movement and an anti-police state movement
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