Anarchism in Practice Is Often Radically Boring Democracy
Anarchists have been an easy scapegoat for violent events in recent months. But anarchism, as a political philosophy, is fundamentally about collective deliberation and responsibility.
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A Radical Recentering of Dignity
An anthropologist explores the political demands that will rewrite Chile’s constitution—and the calls for joy, freedom, and dignity that may help democracy flourish.
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Unsettling the Past: Radically Reimagining Archaeological Knowledge
This webinar explores how Black and Indigenous knowledge systems can reshape how archaeology is practiced.
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Tackling Care and Capitalism in College Football
This year’s college football season—which has continued in the U.S. despite serious risks to players—has put deep social inequalities in stark relief.
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The Power of Images
Selecting art for the magazine often raises sticky anthropological questions about ethics, representation, and storytelling.
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What’s Left Unsaid When a Language Dies
Deep in Papua New Guinea, the speakers of Tayap have stopped using their native tongue. In A Death in the Rainforest, an anthropologist recounts his journey over three decades to find out why.