Discover the Top 10 Must-Read Articles for Political Junkies

Are you a political enthusiast seeking to keep up with the latest and greatest readings in the field? Look no further. We’ve gathered a list of the ten best political articles to pique your interest and stimulate your mind, so buckle up and enjoy the ride!

1. The Coddling of the American Mind:

In this highly informative and fascinating article, author and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt illuminates the hot-button topic of speech censorship on college campuses. Exploring the “safetyism” culture which prioritizes emotional comfort over free speech, this is a piece that challenges the reader to reassess their views on politics and ideology.

2. Putin’s Pyrrhic Victory:

Boris Akunin pens an insightful evisceration of modern-day Moscow’s hyper-nationalism in this eye-opening read. Charting Putin’s increasingly authoritarian regime and its tenuous hold on power, this article hints at what may lie ahead for Russia in the coming months and years.

3. Grifting the Matriarchy:

If you’re interested in the latest twists and turns of U.S. politics, Katie Herzog’s article is a must-read. Looking at the murky landscape behind right-wing troll Milo Yiannopoulos’ continuous rise in media, Herzog takes a deep dive into his newest project, an ad agency to promote women’s rights. In this witty skewering, Herzog warns about the ease of online grifting in the age of social media politics.

4. America Is Not a Democracy:

This longform essay by Yascha Mounk seeks to disabuse readers of the idea that America’s brand of democracy is sustainable. Arguing that systems of governance based on checks and balances have corrupted the American system since the 2000 Bush/ Gore hijinks, Mounk makes the case that the trope of “American exceptionalism” fails in light of real-world politics.

5. The AOC Generation:

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a breath of fresh air in Congress, spurring debate and catalyzing legislation throughout her tenure. In this New Yorker piece, Ocasio-Cortez is sat down to examine her political awakening, the dangers that come with being ideologically rigid, and her insights into the future of American politics.

6. This Land Is Their Land:

Carrying on AOC’s activism, author Garrett Graff examines the way Native history was written out of modern California in the so-called mass racist displacement that was constitutive of the US nation. After chronicling the effect these policies had on Native people the author posits this history in opposition to proposals to grant reparations, emphasizing how geography tells a story of Ina nicleeha from the Southwest.

7. Malian Chronicle:

Gregor Monsson profiles journalist Moussa Ag Assarid in this revealing piece. Showcasing Ag Assarid’s courageous efforts to chronicle the political upheaval in Mali alongside two narrative threads detailing the characters and culture he meets on the way, the piece sheds some light into a lesser-spoonfed area of contemporary conflict and politics that highlights underreported parts of the world.

8. The Growth of Germany’s Xenophobia

Following Germany’s open-door policy, Joshua Kucera’s op-ed shows how Germany’s Social Democratic Party and Christian Democratic Union have both moved their immigration policies further and further to the far right in order to placate Helmut-Hermann Reichenbauger and his ilk who are opposed to seemingly anybody who do not consider America the greatest.

9. Boris and Brexit: a guide

Richard Seymour delves into the ongoing controversy surrounding Britain’s vote to leave the European Union in this comprehensive guide. Spanning the factors involved, from class politics and geography to Boris Johnson’s increasingly shaky leadership, this is a must-read for anyone wish to stay abreast of perhaps the most important political story of our current times.

10. A Call to Repentance

Ross Douthat’s analytical pieces typically garner much attention for his trademark incisiveness, and this piece is no exception. Exploring the continuing moral decay that has seeped into American political culture, Douthat challenges the reader to re-engage with their values, from religiosity to charity, if they seek redemption.

These are we feel some of the best reads for political junkies who wish to stay on top of the most important issues in the field. Politics is changing daily and only by staying informed and inspired with interesting analyses like these, can one fully grapple with the sometimes complicated happenings that will continue to shape our world for years to come.