Meming Our Way Toward an Undemocratic Future in America
A review of Joan Donovan, Emily Dreyfuss and Brian Friedberg’s “Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battle Upending Democracy in America.”
A review of Joan Donovan, Emily Dreyfuss and Brian Friedberg’s “Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battle Upending Democracy in America.”
A review of Jesselyn Cook’s “The Quiet Damage: QAnon and the Destruction of the American Family.”
Renée DiResta’s exceptional book examines the intricate architecture of online communication and its consequences.
In the closing months of a presidential election, this book is a valuable tool for understanding what drives too much of our contemporary politics.
A review of Arthur Goldwag’s “The Politics of Fear: The Peculiar Persistence of American Paranoia.”
A review of Sarah Kendzior’s “They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent.”
Colin Dickey’s new book “Under the Eye of Power: How Fear of Secret Societies Shapes American Democracy” reveals how throughout history conspiracies have allowed us to sidestep a reckoning with reality.
Kutztown University Professor Michael Gambone reviews this beautifully written, insightful, and poignant examination of our broken, and at times absurd, modern moment.
A review of “QAnon, Chaos, and the Cross: Christianity and Conspiracy Theories,” edited by Michael W. Austin and Gregory L. Bock.
Dr. Varma believes journalism can help change the world for the better, and dedicates herself to helping journalists do their best work.
The rally is a call for community organizing and action to protect human rights, democracy, equality, and the planet.
Lawmakers signal some room for agreement on expanded voter ID rules and revised mail ballot procedures.
Despite Chester’s success, the conclusions drawn by HUD lack merit.
As activists double down on the disruptive tactics of recent campaigns, the movement’s leaders see opportunities to broaden its base to include people concerned about pocketbook issues like jobs and the cost of housing.