Closure for a Sister Disappeared By Krista Stevens Highlight “The crypt was a memorial for victims of the regime; she would lie with her peers, after all.”
Cowards and Accomplices By Judith Hertog Feature In light of her own family’s experience during the Holocaust, Judith Hertog considers her ethical responsibilities in today’s world.
To Heil, or Not To Heil, When Traveling in the Third Reich By Longreads Feature One of the first decisions any tourist had to make when crossing the German border in the mid-1930s was whether or not to “Heil Hitler.”
The Manipulative Power of ‘You Understand’ By Danielle Tcholakian Commentary A reminder, courtesy of Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova.
How Food Can Be a Platform for Activism By Shakirah Simley Feature Food activist Shakirah Simley lays out her philosophy for a ‘good food movement’ that prioritizes racial equality.
“That Was the Final Straw”: On Reporting From Venezuela as It Spiraled Downward By Ben Huberman Commentary During two chaotic weeks in July, Christian Borys chronicled the stories of young activists facing an impossible dilemma: exile or dictatorship.
You Can See the Battle Scars By Christian Borys Feature How Venezuela’s resistance movement — and the country’s democracy — reached a breaking point during one week in July.
Eileen Myles: There’s No Escaping History By Sari Botton Commentary The poet and one-time presidential candidate isn’t the least bit surprised by the state of our union.
The Revolution Will Be Handmade! By Krista Stevens Highlight Knitting and sewing circles have long been the perfect environments for women to organize.
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