Conscience of Congress John Lewis Hopes You’ll ‘Get in the Way’ of Things
Lewis’s lifelong philosophy on civil disobedience is admirable and urgent. Interview with Get in the Way Director, Kathleen Dowdey.
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Donald Trump: The Spoiled Little Man-Child They Made King
Did Shakespeare predict Donald Trump? No. He just wrote a play about a thin-skinned, petty, self-aggrandising narcissist whose poor leadership drove an empire to ruin. Totally different.
Various Artists: Bobo Yéyé: Belle Époque in Upper Volta
Bobo Yéyé: Belle Époque in Upper Volta is a goldmine for musical history buffs and an excellent purchase for anyone in need of a little more African jazz.
Which Came First: O.J. Simpson or Donald Trump?
The similarities between O.J. Simpson and Donald Trump provide insight into how American celebrity works.
Privilege Corrupts: Donald Trump and “The Devil in His Youth”
How a song by Protomartyr keeps taking on new meaning in the age of Donald Trump.
Beyoncé and When Music Writing Becomes Activism
The overall response to Beyoncé's "Formation" has been startlingly positive, but mostly for reasons attached to political agendas. It's time to investigate this trend.
How Do the ‘Merchants of Doubt’ Sell Skepticism?
Merchants of Doubt shows how simple it is for corporations to sell lies to the American people, and how stupid the American people are to believe them.
Nobody Won the ‘War for the Soul of America’
Andrew Hartman’s engaging exploration of the culture wars confirms that the conflicts will never be resolved because both sides are too extreme for America's moderate middle-ground.
A Portrait of the Boss As a Young Man: On Bruce Springsteen’s First Seven Albums
The go-for-broke inspiration Bruce Springsteen became legendary for providing in his songs initially sprang from the most authentic source: himself.