The Modelers Have No Clothes
Predicting elections is an occult science—with a shoddy track record.
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Are You Feeling It?
April 24, 2024
“I know what the hell I’m doing.”
Soul Aristocrats
April 23, 2024
The fairy-tale mysticism of Cristina Campo.
Da Steppt Der Bär
The thrill of being in the whale.
Night Vision
April 18, 2024
A changing Riyadh hits the big screen.
Stealing the Voice of Authority
April 17, 2024
It’s embarrassing to write for the New York Times.
Crossing Over
April 17, 2024
The Democrats have capitulated to the right on immigration.
Bard of Movement
April 16, 2024
The music of Sufjan Stevens comes to the stage.
Raising Arizona
April 15, 2024
Freedom Centers aren’t free.
Crimes Against Language
April 11, 2024
In genocide, all language fails.
Assistance as Containment
April 10, 2024
On the defunding of UNRWA.
Voices of Mourning
April 09, 2024
Who is afforded a non-politicized death?