The Latest Breaking News from Herbert Marcuse

Psychedelic drugs were once considered ‘revolutionary rocket fuel’, but could they be life-changing medicines?

The cover and title of Rich Haridy’s Trip Reports are reminiscent of a poster for a psychedelic rock band or a 1960s “happening”. They immediately suggest the book’s leanings.

The Conversation · Oct 5

Friday essay: ‘cultural Marxism’ is a conspiracy theory for our time

June 17, 1969. Prominent left-wing German political philosopher Herbert Marcuse is delivering a lecture at the Teatro Eliseo in Rome. Marcuse is in mid-flow when someone in the audience interrupts him:

The Conversation · Jul 9

How Chris Rufo Became the Thing He Hates

His panicked manifesto contains a strong case against CRT activism, but he ultimately falls into the same trap as his enemies.

Reason · Jul 21, 2023