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Mass Extinction: The Early Years
A quick rundown of the ecocidal empires that came before us.
Posted inNonfiction
Xenu’s Paradox: The Fiction of L. Ron Hubbard and the Making of Scientology
Alec Nevala-Lee, author of Astounding, a forthcoming book on the history of science fiction, digs into the writing career of L. Ron Hubbard, gaining new insights into the life of the controversial founder of dianetics and the origins and nature of Scientology itself.
Posted inNonfiction
How the Emperor Became Human (and MacArthur Became Divine)
The end of divine rule in postwar Japan, and the absolute power of General MacArthur.
Posted inBooks, Nonfiction
Mass Extinction: The Early Years
A quick rundown of the ecocidal empires that came before us.
Posted inBooks, History, Story, Unapologetic Women
The Slave Who Outwitted George Washington
Ona Judge slipped out of the president’s house one night and didn’t come back. But unlike most runaway slaves, she was never caught.
Posted inBooks, Nonfiction, Story
Theorizing the Drone
What does the rise of the drone mean for justice, for the ethics of heroism, for psychology? Most important of all, who is dying and why?
Posted inEditor's Pick
The Machiavelli of Maryland
A fascinating profile of Edward Luttwak—military strategist, classical scholar, cattle rancher, and an adviser to presidents, prime ministers, and the Dalai Lama.
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The Ties That Bind Jihadists
Most scholars of radical Islam focus on doctrine, military tactics, and political statements. However, a small but growing number of academics have turned their research to the seemingly mundane but rich field of jihadist culture, exploring everything from dreams and jokes to poetry.
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How Walmart Keeps an Eye on Its Massive Workforce
Faced with labor protests, Walmart mounted a military-level response and extensively surveilled employees.
