Lost and Found
To mark this year's Father's Day, our review of the week examines and compares case studies of young fathers
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Queer Freedom: Black Sovereignty
Happy Pride Month! This week's review "seeks to decolonize the body" through its unpacking of racial constructs and sexual expression in the Caribbean
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G. I. Messiahs
To commemorate Memorial Day, this week's review unpacks the "ideal soldier" myth and its ongoing tension with civil religion in America
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The Torture Letters
This week marks a year since the murder of George Floyd, which sparked thousands of protests around the world against police brutality and racial injustice. The Torture Letters examines the history and scale of police violence in Chicago, including "racist fears of 'the other'" embedded in its roots.
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Japanese American Millennials
To commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this week's review explores the many facets of the Japanese American millennial community
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Money Code Space
Bitcoin? Dogecoin? Who can keep it straight? This week's review dives into the business infrastructure behind blockchain technology and its existing (and future) economic, political, and social effects
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Opportunity for All
In commemoration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we look at how to implement a more equitable—and therefore more effective—education system in the US
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Hollywood Diplomacy
Did you watch last night's 93rd Academy Awards? This week's review looks at the intersection between Hollywood's representations of East Asia, commercial interests, and US politics.
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Poetry Unbound
Happy National Poetry Month! This week's review explores poetry in emerging media—including the much talked about "instapoetry"
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Rediscovering the Islamic Classics
This week's review digs into the fascinating history and effects of the Islamic print revolution
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The Gun Gap
How does gun ownership influence someone's personal politics?
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Minority Women and Western Media
To close out Women's History Month, this week's review looks at (mis)representations of minoritized women in mass media, and current challenges to that marginalization
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