history
The ‘cultural Marxism’ myth was always meant to prop up capitalism
June 12, 2026New book shows how the right-wing conspiracy around “cultural Marxism” is ultimately a reactionary effort to justify attacks against gender, race, and labor rights.
Read more
‘Cassatt’ play review: Must-see with themes of feminism and women-led art
June 9, 2026A play on the artist Mary Cassatt for those interested in feminism, period pieces, and art history.
Read more
‘Natchez’ review: Beautifully haunting exploration of America’s complex history with slavery and racism
June 2, 2026It draws you in with Southern charm and antebellum fashion, but then the documentary takes you on a brutal journey to see how the past shapes the present.
Read more
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’: Athenian violence and theatrical utopia
June 1, 2026Shakespeare's play is more political than you might think. The play’s enchantment and comic confusion emerge from a social order defined by violence, hierarchy, and coercion.
Read more
Trump targets Cuba: Bay of Pigs, round two?
May 28, 2026History shows that the Trump administration is continuing the U.S. legacy of harassing and terrorizing the Cuban people.
Read more