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Beyond the “Black Panther” Swoon: No, This Inspirational Movie Is Not “Revolutionary”
What's revolutionary about Black corporate rule?

A Call to the Media: Let’s Go Beyond “Preserving Democracy”
Let's be a force for upending, dismantling and creating.

Who Gets to Write the Encyclopedia? Rohingya “Expert” Denies Genocide
Leider's analysis feeds a broader anti-Muslim narrative.

“Trendy Fascism”: White Power Music and the Future of Democracy
Fascists have used music effectively to attract youth.

The Columnist

How the Anti-Democracy Movement Used Media to Command the Narrative
An excerpt from “Daring Democracy: Igniting Power, Meaning and Connection for the America We Want.”

Don’t Be Fooled by Sinclair’s Shell Games
Even minimal sacrifices come with some major caveats.

How the “Black Panther” Film Is “A Defining Moment for Black America”
Writers gather to discuss the hit movie “Black Panther.”

Afrofuturism, Liberation and Representation in “Black Panther”: A Roundtable Discussion
A roundtable discusses the culture impact of “Black Panther.”

A Feminist’s Guide to Rom-Coms and How to Watch Them
You can acknowledge their problems and still enjoy them.