Literature
Rachel Kushner's novel Creation Lake shows us that liberal activists want the same things that humans have always wanted, and conservative forces just want to be left alone to do as they please. The differences in political extremes often lead to the same end points.
Culture
It is so confusing to be a girl raised on Nancy Drew, Miss. Marple, and J.B. Fletcher when you realize how scrutinized these characters are today, considering their historical context.
Culture
Mona Awad's "Rouge" shows us the way in which culture becomes a cult which we have to choose to escape for our own sanity.
Literature
Back in the day, loneliness was not an epidemic. It was a way of life. Now, we are lonelier than ever, but do we already have the cure?