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In the top left, a punk swings a baseball bat at a police robot located on the bottom of the picture. The name of the novel is written in the top right, the author's name on the bottom left.

We have no choice but to find joy in the struggle for a better future

The Free People's Village is a novel worth reading for those who believe things can be better.
Jack McGovan 30 Jul 2025
A campaign banner that says "Leave" at the top, with the X logo in the middle, and "Protect Democracy" at the bottom. The X logo has killed the old bird logo of Twitter.

X reveals a weakness in left-wing rhetoric

Good principles mean nothing when you materially support a fascist propaganda machine.
Jack McGovan 16 Jul 2025
The illustration is split into two halves. The left represents a traditional casket burial with a person in a suit, whereas the right shows a natural burial directly in the Earth.

Our collective fear of death pushes us towards authoritarianism

Green burials are less polluting. Can they also help us alleviate our death anxiety and keep authoritarianism at bay?
Jack McGovan 25 Jun 2025
An illustration which is split into a grid, mimicking a calendar. The squares are filled with people doing different kinds of leisure activities.

Working less is the most underrated climate solution

Fewer work hours can lower emissions. So why isn’t the climate movement fighting for our collective right to relax?
Jack McGovan 14 May 2025

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