The New Republic
Coverage of The New Republic in the Nexus archive.
- Democrats need to rethink their image of a ‘man of the people’ | Judith Levine
The article discusses how Democrats should reconsider their image of a 'man of the people', highlighting Graham Platner, a Maine oyster farmer and former Democratic senatorial candidate. It critiques the progressive view of working-class heroes as bearded, buff white men, noting their treatment of women is often overlooked. The profile describes an encounter where a local man praises Platner, and the author is impressed by oysters as a metaphor for community building.
- The AI Industry Is Discovering That the Public Hates It
The AI industry is facing growing public backlash, as highlighted in an article from The New Republic. The piece, which has garnered significant attention on platforms like Hacker News, discusses the public's distrust and hostility toward AI advancements.
- How the Tech World Turned Evil
The article examines how prominent tech figures like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Peter Thiel have been criticized for enabling harmful practices in the tech industry, including privacy violations, monopolistic behavior, and social media's role in societal division.