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On the inaugural episode of (Re)Imagining Liberty, Aaron Ross Powell invites me on to discuss decoupling the libertarian movement from the American right, exposing yourself to new ideas, and libertarianism as a project of emancipation. →Read more
I join the hosts of Pop & Locke to discuss The Batman. →Read more
Starting in 2022, I join Alex McHugh as one of the hosts of Mutual Exchange Radio, a project of the Center for a Stateless Society (C4SS). Get to know us better in this episode. →Read more
I was pleased to announce the C4SS Mutual Exchange Symposium on Anarchism & Egoism, originally published at the Center for a Stateless Society. Many consider anarchism and egoism polar opposites. Anarchism opposes all forms of domination, from statism to capitalism to patriarchy, because it is about dignity and autonomy for everyone. Egoism, from the French égoïsme meaning […] →Read more
In this episode of Mutual Exchange Radio, I interviewed Markets Not Capitalism editors Charles Johnson and Gary Chartier in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of its original publication. We discuss the legacy and impact of MNC ten years on! →Read more
Everything a superhero sequel wants to be: channeling all the greatness of its predecessor, intensifying its best features while jettisoning the rest, and thoughtfully deepening its characters and themes. Osborn’s maniacal, would-be father figure is replaced by Octavius’s tragic, former father figure (and Raimi and Molina indulgently ramp up the classic monster movie characterization to […] →Read more
A feminist epic sprawling in not only its (stunning) visuals but (thought-provoking) morals too! →Read more
The only redeeming moments are the beautiful opening flashback sequence (and the delightful surprise appearance by Robin Wright), the tender moment between Steve and Diana during the fireworks, and the two scenes in which Diana masters the ability of flight, both of which put a huge grin on my face. Otherwise, this is a sad step down from its thoughtful predecessor. →Read more
Philosopher, writer, C4SS Senior Fellow, and longtime anarchist theorist Roderick T. Long is facing steep medical costs and needs our help paying his bills. I’ve known Roderick Long for the better part of a decade and few people have had a bigger impact on my life. Roderick is my biggest intellectual inspiration. Not just because he’s usually right […] →Read more
“Desperately Seeking Susan” is a frenetic, scatterbrained, screwball comedy that features a charming journey of self-discovery, a hilarious case of missing identity, two engrossing lead performances, a seriously creepy stalker antagonist, some feminist empowerment undertones, dynamic directing that always serves character, and a dedication to expressing characters’ inner lives through some delightfully imaginative costuming, makeup, and lighting. →Read more
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