Dossier
Appalachian Elegy
Coverage of Appalachian Elegy in the Nexus archive.
- J. D. Vance Isn’t a Fool. Why Does He Act Like One?
J. D. Vance’s new books share titles with works by bell hooks, sparking questions about his awareness of her work. Despite his educational background and intellectual curiosity, Vance has recently acted in ways that appear to feign ignorance on political and cultural topics, such as during interviews with Joe Rogan and White House briefings.