In this compilation of Paul Berman's crisis notebook entries, he discusses the appropriateness of the micro-essay as a literary form for the current crisis, ...

Stanley Crouch, a prominent African-American writer, was influenced by Ralph Ellison's ideas about being Black in America and being a writer. Crouch had a co...

The main point of the text is the author's assessment of the vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence. The author argues that the only i...

In this critique of President Donald Trump, the author describes his appearance, mannerisms, and behavior as indicative of madness. The author points to Trum...

The author discusses cancel culture and its connection to the historical coerciveness of the American Communist Party in the 1920s. The article highlights th...

This article explores Joe Biden's ability to avoid being hated by his detractors and opponents, which sets him apart from other figures in the Democratic Par...

The Minneapolis video, showing the murder of George Floyd by a police officer, is considered the immediate cause of the recent protests and uprising. The vid...

In this article, the author predicts the emergence of three main interpretations or ideologies that will shape the post-pandemic world: conservative national...

Paul Berman reflects on the effects of the COVID-19 crisis in his notebook, noting the loss of taste and smell in the city, the shocks of significant events ...

The essay discusses the misleading labels of "moderate" and "progressive" within the Democratic Party, particularly in relation to African American political...