Review

This review looks at the real, on the ground ways that claims to human rights actually function to challenge power.

A graphic biography of Leonard Weinglass vividly depicts the brilliance of this passionate advocate for justice.

A comic book series on 150 years of Canadian labor history shows "hope is critical to struggles for social change."

The new Tarzan flick promotes an ahistorical white savior complex.

Radical comics editor Paul Buhle explores the history of street fighting Parisians and the lasting legacy of Communards.

Two works by young scholars of color bring fresh perspectives to the history of mass incarceration and the rise of debtors' prisons.

Pity the poor, middle-aged curmudgeon whose life did not turn out as expected.

Moises Naim's argument that we need to attend to shifts in how power operates is right, but he is wrong in claiming power no longer exists.

Jewelle Gomez spoke to Truthout about her life, the writing process — and lesbian vampires.

Jean Trounstine's gripping account of a teenage boy's crime, punishment and life after prison is tragic and illuminating.