Ecofeminism: How Trump’s War on Mother Nature Upholds the Patriarchy
Jorja Mulvihill Image via The Washington Post *** On October 5th, an Arizona ‘grandmother’ cottonwood tree nearly as old as…
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“An Uncomplicated Man,” How Emily Wilson’s Review of the Odyssey Sparks a Larger Conversation
Joseph Gilardi Image via Universal Pictures *** Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey was released in theaters in July 2026 and was…
The Flag in the Front Yard: Patriotism, Power, and Belonging
Vedha Gokul Image via Liberty Flagpoles *** I spent most of this past summer in California’s Northern Valley, a sweltering,…
Pride, Prejudice, and the Present
Ariana Sebourne Image via IMDB *** In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, a primary theme in her novels is the…
Brazil’s Rematch of Two Brazils
Shane Quadras Photo via Al Jazeera *** This article was written on October 17, 2026, prior to the announcement of…
The Diesel Affair, Explained
Stella Chang Image via Annabelle Gordon/Reuters *** Earlier this September, U.S. President Donald Trump announced seriously considering a diesel export…
Afghanistan: Back to Being a Living Nightmare for Women
Katie Mulhall Photo via PBS News *** Afghanistan has returned to its previous state of violent patriarchal misogyny since the…
“It’s Literally Les Mis Out There” – Mass Protests in France Extend Their History of Resistance
Image via Time Magazine *** Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of France in…
What’s Spookier than Halloween? Zombie Democracies
Sophia Kiosses Image via PEN America *** Halloween is just around the corner, with spooky and creepy decorations adorning our…