What He Stood For
How Angus Cameron, one of the most significant editors in the history of American publishing, responded to being targeted by the McCarthy blacklist
By Jonathan Coleman Friday, April 24, 2026
Who Is Blake Whiting?
The most astonishingly productive historian in recent times is someone you’ll never meet
By Andrew Lawler Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Importance of Being Idle
What Paul Lafargue taught us about work
By Robert Zaretsky Monday, March 30, 2026
Gilded Guilt
On Taylor Swift, Julian Fellowes, and the class conflicts that never die
By Jessa Crispin Friday, February 13, 2026
The Popper Principle
Did Plato really espouse ideas that led eventually to totalitarianism?
By Robert Zaretsky Thursday, January 29, 2026
It’s a Wonderful (Falling Apart) Life
In the disrepair of our everyday world are suggestions of life’s burdens and consolations
By Ben Slote Friday, December 19, 2025
The Conspiracist Cotton Mather
The zealot who oversaw the Salem Witch Trials initially voiced restraint—what changed?
By Colin Dickey Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Baby Shoggoth Is Listening
Why are some writers tailoring their work for AI, and what does this mean for the future of writing and reading?
By Dan Kagan-Kans Wednesday, October 29, 2025
What Is an American Hero, Anyway?
Lists of great artists say more about the list-maker than the artist
By Jessa Crispin Friday, October 24, 2025
Sirte and Misrata, Libya’s Last Battle
A journalist remembers her days in Libya with James Foley
By Clare Morgana Gillis Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Man of Faith—and Doubt
Hugh Nissenson should have been better known for his spare historical novels
By Diane Cole Thursday, January 2, 2014
Happy Birthday, Stranger
Celebrating Albert Camus on his centennial
By Jerry Delaney Wednesday, November 6, 2013
The Ultimate Burden
Is it even possible for universities to do what the Supreme Court asks?
By William M. Chace Monday, June 24, 2013
A Brontë Fragment
A short poem written in Charlotte’s hand goes up for auction. What would it feel like just to hold it?
By Miranda K. Pennington Thursday, April 4, 2013
Anthony Lewis and the March to Equality
In his writing, he explained an activist Supreme Court to the nation
By Lincoln Caplan Monday, March 25, 2013
