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Boston Review

Articles

Can education fix inequality?

Boston Review

Join us in welcoming Willow N. Curry and Kelton Ellis!

Boston Review

Twenty years later, the U.S.-led invasion continues to shape geopolitics for the worse.

Boston Review

From politics, labor, and race to philosophy, literature, and sex.

Boston Review

What we have achieved this year—and our plans for 2023. 

Rosie Gillies

Congratulations to Parashar Kulkarni!

Boston Review

Join us in welcoming Maya Jenkins and N’Kosi Oates!

Boston Review

Join us in welcoming Nia T. Evans and Nate File.

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A recording of our digital reading of poetry, fiction, and essays from our annual literary anthology, with ASL interpreting.
Boston Review
A recording of our discussion about the recovery of one of Wainaina’s lost stories and his continued importance to the African literary landscape.
Boston Review

Forums

Opinion essays by Stanford University professors exploring key issues raised by Occupy.

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What can we do to prevent a nuclear catastrophe?
Boston Review

Reading Lists

An Indigenous Peoples’ Day reading list
The university plays a central role in broader struggles over economic and political power.
After years of relative neglect, consumption is once again being politicized.
Can education fix inequality?
In a just world, productivity-enhancing technology would create more leisure and prosperity for everyone.
International Workers’ Day is an occasion to build solidarity and rethink political economy.
Trump’s indictment and arrest break with decades of executive impunity.
Twenty years later, the U.S.-led invasion continues to shape geopolitics for the worse.
A reading list for International Women’s Day
On the imperative of inter-species solidarity.
Strengthening social insurance programs will require a break from politics as usual.
Among them are Kimberlé Crenshaw, Angela Davis, bell hooks, and Robin D. G. Kelley. You can read them here.

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