Trigger WarningAs is always the case in wars of cultural erasure or genocide, women are forced to suffer in ways that men are not. You know what I’m…Mar 10, 2022Mar 10, 2022
Why should I give a shit about the Russian invasion of Ukraine?First, a bit of history: Ukraine declared its independence in the early 20th century.Feb 22, 20221Feb 22, 20221
“Lazy” is a capitalist fictionDuring the pandemic, as so many of us remain at home, popular memes point to the fact that the “extra time” that quarantine has apparently…Nov 11, 2020Nov 11, 2020
With the unveiling of her sculpture, Medusa remains a modern-day protectressEarly in October 2020, a controversial sculpture was erected in New York’s Lower Manhattan, across the street from the Centre Street…Oct 21, 2020Oct 21, 2020
Autumn of DemocracyThere are many ancient and modern celebrations around the world associated with autumnal equinox, falling in March or September (depending…Sep 22, 2020Sep 22, 2020
What dystopian novels can tell us about the COVID-19 pandemicPost-apocalyptic and dystopian post war novels form genres of literature that are wide-ranging and diverse, but all share certain…Apr 13, 2020Apr 13, 2020
Around the World in Five DictatorshipsLet’s travel around the world by taking a tour of five dictatorships! We’ll visit one in different regions around the world, and…Feb 2, 2020Feb 2, 2020
