Article Is AI Poised to Replace Humanity? With recent advents in AI, the tech industry touts the virtues of a ‘posthuman’ era, casting doubt on the value of human ingenuity. By Frank Pasquale November 22, 2023 Technology Artificial Intelligence Climate Change
Processing the Synod On this episode, host Dominic Preziosi discusses the proceedings of the Synod on Synodality with journalist Paul Elie and theologian Anna Rowlands. Synodality Pope Francis
Feature Julian Montague’s ‘Cosmic Jokes’ The work of graphic artist Julian Montague trains our eyes on the gaps and edges in society—the places where public life gives out. By Jonathan Malesic Malesic November 20, 2023 Arts Culture
Article Is ‘Bronze Age Pervert’ Born to Rule? It’s hard to understand how anyone can think of Bronze Age Pervert as a role model, but an alarming number of young would-be fascists apparently do. By Matt McManus November 19, 2023 Far-right Politics Philosophy
Article The Scourge of Wage Suppression Michael Lind wishes for “a new and nonpartisan” labor movement. But he refuses to take seriously the labor movement that already exists. By Joseph A. McCartin November 17, 2023 Labor Politics Economy Books
Article Three Poems by Joan Rohr Myers “In the basement below / cider bottled last autumn / discovers its sparkle.” By Joan Rohr Myers November 16, 2023 Poetry From the Archives
Article The GOP’s Rotten DNA The authoritarian impulses Trump and his supporters are now displaying are a vital part of the GOP’s DNA. By Paul Baumann November 16, 2023 Donald Trump Politics
Article Sold by the Jesuits Rachel L. Swarns's book dives into the history and legacy of the 272 slaves sold by the Jesuits at Georgetown University. By Marcia Chatelain November 15, 2023 Race Nonfiction U.S. Catholicism
Article A 99th Birthday Celebration in Minneapolis Readers, writers, editors, staff, board members, and new friends gathered until the restaurant was closing down and locking up. By The Editors November 15, 2023 News
Article George Scialabba’s Prejudice for Progress “When I started writing this review, I resolved to avoid the mawkish, almost elegiac tone that often seeps into essays about Scialabba. As you can see, I’ve failed.” By Sam Adler-Bell November 15, 2023 Secularism and Modernity Politics Books
Article Have We Become Gods? Tara Isabella Burton’s new book asks: How has self-creation in pursuit of profit become our social ideal? By Brad East November 15, 2023 Secularism and Modernity Culture Books
Article Right-to-Reply Laws From the Archives: Do people have the right to defend themselves in the very publications that attack them? By Thomas Powers November 14, 2023 From the Archives Supreme Court
Article The Israel-Palestine Conflict A collection of Commonweal's writings on the Israel-Palestine conflict since 2009 By The Editors November 14, 2023 Middle East Foreign Affairs War and Peace
Article Breukelein Institute honors ‘Commonweal’ with Gaudium Award of Merit ‘Commonweal’ is recognized with the Gaudium Award of Merit for its joyful and creative commitment to good works. By The Editors November 13, 2023 News
Article Trump’s Trials The poetry of election night gave way to a stark political reality: Donald Trump remains a grave threat, and he is hardly ready to exit the stage. By Miles Doyle November 13, 2023 Politics Donald Trump