The Philosophy and Psychoanalysis of the Image
This conversation took place on December 10, 2016
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No to DeVos Rally
Roughly 500 people gathered in a park near the Senate on February 6 to ask for "one more vote" against confirming Betsy DeVos to be the next Secretary of Education.
At the time of the rally, all 48 Democrats and 2 Republicans had vowed to vote against her confirmation. The Senate ...
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Valentine’s Day, Obama & Black History, and Andrew Jackson
Past Present: Episode 70
In this week's episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the bawdy history of Valentine's Day, Obama's role in elevating black history, and the parallels between Andrew Jackson and Donald Trump.
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Trumpism – How Should the Left Respond?
Dissent Editors and Contributors Debate how the Left can defeat Trump
Dissent editors and contributors debated how the left can defeat Trumpism. Featuring:
Bhaskar Sunkara is editor and publisher of Jacobin magazine.
Nancy Fraser is a professor of philosophy and politics at The New School for Social Research and author, most recently, of Fortunes of Feminism: From State-Managed Capitalism to Neoliberal ...
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Democrats, Republicans and the Explosive Politics of Health Insurance
Theda Skocpol
Democrats, Republicans and the Explosive Politics of Health Insurance
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Protesting the Inaugural
Reactions from Washington, D.C. on January 20th
Protesting the inauguration of a President has become a tradition. While those who shouted “not my President” and other things as Donald Trump ascended to the highest office in the land clearly did not like him, most of them would have demonstrated had it been Hillary Clinton who took the ...
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Betsy DeVos, Executive Orders, and Playgrounds
Past Present: Episode 68
In this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate Betsy DeVos and school privatization, the uses of executive orders, and the growing call for more dangerous playgrounds.
An Open Letter to Donald Trump
About the January 21st Women’s March
Dear Mr. Trump:
I just returned from the Million Women’s March on Washington, one of 673 that took place around the world today. I want to thank you for making this possible. It was your “locker room talk” that gave us the kick in the pants we needed to get off ...
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Plagiarism, Ringling Bros., and Sugar & SNAP
Past Present: Episode 67
In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the dangers of plagiarism, the fate of the cirucs, and whether sugary drinks should be restricted for SNAP recipients.
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The Politics of Innocence
Miriam Ticktin
GIDEST is a Mellon-funded research institute based at The New School that incubates transdisciplinary research at the intersection of social theory, art, and design. As well as our faculty, artist-in-residence, and doctoral fellows’ programs, we run a series of biweekly public seminars that feature both prominent and emerging scholars and ...
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Protesting the Inaugural
The Day Before
Protests at the 45th inaugural began the day before when CodePink, the women-led anti-war group congregated at the line to the inaugural concert to display their signs. Holding a banner that said “Kiss Me, I’m Peaceful,” about a dozen pink Ladies of Liberty promoted several issues. Currently these have more ...
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The Women’s March, Russia, and Obama’s Farewell
Past Present: Episode 66
In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate the women's march on Washington, US-Russian relations, and Obama's final speech to the nation.
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