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...however, are in the mold of journalist Michael Pollan, author of “The Omnivore’s Dilemma.” Pollan lays out the case against modern agribusiness in a very persuasive, prescriptive way. But he still argues solely at the level of the intellect, and reason??as any economist or Exxon exec knows—can just as easily be turned to the defense of one’s own interests...
...Today Banaji is the Richard Clarke Cabot Professor of Social Ethics in the psychology department, where she has pioneered the study of unconscious prejudice. “Professor Banaji is one of the most celebrated, most cited, and most influential social psychologists of her generation for good reason??her work on unconscious bias has revolutionized how we think about the topic,” Psychology professor Daniel T. Gilbert wrote in an e-mail...
...jewel case of Rise Against’s “Appeal to Reason?? is adorned with the post-apocalyptic silhouettes of ruined cities, a few left-wing movie recommendations, and a quote from Pablo Picasso—“No, painting is not done to decorate apartments. It is an instrument of war.” Rise Against is at war. They have drawn the lines of battle, chosen the side of the downtrodden, selected their weapon of choice, and illustrated the stakes—namely, everything. Even from the packaging, it’s apparent...
...decline of 1960s urban liberalism, a vestigial proponent of an outdated philosophy. Exit polls during last month’s midterm elections illustrated this perception: they showed President Reagan comfortably ahead of Kennedy and of fellow old-style liberal Walter F. Mondale. Voters apparently doubted—with reason??whether the two Democratic frontrunners had any fresh alternatives to Reaganomics, believing the two men intended simply to continue throwing money at the nation’s problems. Kennedy’s withdrawal clears the way for bolder Democrats to seek the party’s nomination without incurring...
...curator of modern art at the National Gallery, which is assisting the couple in their project, said that “their association with the Fogg goes back to the early years of their life as collectors.” She added that the “primary reason?? for the couple’s gift is their long-standing relationship with Harry Cooper, now at the National Gallery, who had served as the head of HUAM’s modern art department. Fine described the Vogels’ collection as “daring?...