To look at the current American landscape is to see a country on the verge of breaking. We have an abject failure of a “businessman” as president, a few supercapitalists who contribute little to society other than endangering it, and everyone else who does without. — Jared Yates Sexton (@JYSexton) April 5, 2019 It’s no…
Nightmares From My Father
The real identity politics: part 1.
The real identity politics: part 1.
Does Wealth Denote Competence? (A Call for Submissions)
— One of the most enduring and damaging myths is that wealth denotes competence. The wealthy are often beneficiaries of systematic privilege, familial resources, and pure luck. Believing them capable, and punishing the poor for perceived faults, has hurt this country immeasurably. — Jared Yates Sexton (@JYSexton) April 5, 2019 I recently addressed the topic…
Keep Yourself Alive
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number 14.
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number 14.
The Soft Sexism of Men’s Anti-Violence Efforts
Women's empowerment should be the focus—not men's heroism.
Women’s empowerment should be the focus—not men’s heroism.
Beware of Being Overestimated
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number 13.
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number 13.
Accept Job Rejection
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number 12.
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number 12.
When Out of Work, Work on Self
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number 11.
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number 11.
The Rich Are No Smarter Than You
What are you going to do about it?
What are you going to do about it?
Get By with a Little Help from Your Friends
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number ten.
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number ten.
Go Off the Beaten Career Path
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number nine.
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number nine.
If You Can’t Make Money, Save Money
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number eight.
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number eight.
Choose Your Own Adventure
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number seven.
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number seven.
Celebrate the Tragic Hero
Much can be learned from the tragic hero in literature.
Much can be learned from the tragic hero in literature.
Take a Break Before You Break
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number six.
The unofficial unemployment survival guide: tip number six.
On Noble Defeat
Is there a point to suffering?
Is there a point to suffering?