The Culture section explores works of art, including film, television, music, and theater, in conversation with broader trends in political thought, policy, and culture. Articles may also examine political and cultural movements, cultural figures, and the media itself.
By Nicole Chakhalian
In the digital age, conspicuous consumption, as theorized by Thorstein Veblen in “The Theory of the Leisure Class,” has metamorphosed into social media platforms, such as TikTok and Instagram.
By Tejas Sinha
As political polarization in the United States has risen over the last few decades, the American people have become more and more divided. To understand the polarization that America experiences today, we must first understand one of the pioneers of corruption and dirty politics in Washington: Roger Stone.
By Anniyah Shelton
The diversity and size of the 2020 protests, the media’s focus during the protests, and the COVID-19 pandemic were all factors in amplifying the 2020 protests for George Floyd and transforming this social movement into a turning point in U.S. history.