[ad_1] Books & the Arts / August 26, 2024 The intractable puzzle of growth. For more than a century, the key measure of a healthy economy has been its capacity to grow and yet if production and consumption continues to expand at their current rate we might risk the very health of the planet. Ad […]
[ad_1] All photos © Rebecca Poloquin, shared with permission The familiar rustling of an aluminum-lined potato chip bag is almost inseparable from the universal experience of eating the salty, crispy treat. But when you pick up Vi Nguyen’s snack packs, the sensation is replaced by the soft rattling and cool touch of glass beads. Nguyen […]
[ad_1] In April 2017, I made a commitment to be a stay-at-home parent for the first five years of my son’s life. When my daughter was born in December 2019, I made the same commitment for the sake of equality. Research shows that the first five years are the most crucial for a child’s development. […]
[ad_1] Environment / StudentNation / August 26, 2024 Hotter temperatures can increase aggressive behaviors, making violence more likely during the accelerating climate crisis. Ad Policy Visitors walk near a “Stop Extreme Heat Danger” sign in Badwater Basin salt flats. (Mario Tama / Getty) This story was produced for StudentNation, a program of the Nation Fund […]
[ad_1] James McAvoy has revealed that his uber-masculine villain character in the upcoming film, Speak No Evil, was partially inspired by Andrew Tate. Speaking to Empire, McAvoy explained that the character, Paddy, is “all masculine and throwing his dick around,” which was modeled to be similar to Tate’s persona. “The thing I thought I could […]
[ad_1] Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don’t recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner. Vintage 1970s […]
[ad_1] Halfway through the Second Act, something marvelous happens. There you are, minding your own business, toiling in the seemingly endless desert of the Second Act, when everything changes all over again. Legendary director Sam Peckinpah talked about how he always looked for a “centerpiece” on which to “hang” his story. That centerpiece is your […]
[ad_1] Can we count on you? In the coming election, the fate of our democracy and fundamental civil rights are on the ballot. The conservative architects of Project 2025 are scheming to institutionalize Donald Trump’s authoritarian vision across all levels of government if he should win. We’ve already seen events that fill us with both […]
[ad_1] Next week, Donald Trump will appear in federal court in Atlanta over an injunction request filed by Isaac Hayes’ estate regarding the unauthorized use of the song “Hold On, I’m Coming.” Hayes’ estate is suing Trump for $3 million after allegedly finding 134 instances where the former president used “Hold On, I’m Coming” at […]
[ad_1] There are few Black film festivals as celebrated or talked about as The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, the finest film festival of the summer. The 22nd annual MVAAFF took place on the tiny island outside at the local high school Performing Arts Center. This is one of the country’s most decadent film […]