The Monthly Digest: November 2018

In October LARB ran a number of articles that touched on the question of community, be it the poetic community of Los Angeles, the invented, symbolic community of The Good Place, or the virtual communities of social media. We also posted a number of “Shorts” in our new series, “My L.A. in Four Locations,” in which Angelenos share the story of their city through four specific places. Join our community and give these pieces a read! — LARB Editorial

My L.A. in Four Locations: A Rabbi’s Journey
My L.A. in Four Locations is a running feature. This week, David Wolpe takes us on a rabbi’s journey.
David WolpeOct 26, 2018
Los Angeles, City of Poets
Los Angeles poets on the city they love.
Sesshu FosterOct 24, 2018
- Poetry
It Just Made Perfect Sense: Dorothy, a Publishing Project
Danielle Dutton and Martin Riker’s Dorothy, a Publishing Project is a small feminist press that isn’t stopping anytime soon.
Nathan Scott McNamaraOct 22, 2018
- Fiction
Democracy: The Best of the Worst? A Conversation with Paul Cartledge
Roslyn Fuller talks with Paul Cartledge about Brexit, polarization, and the recent reissue of his book "Democracy: A Life."
Roslyn FullerOct 21, 2018
- Law
- Politics
The Crisis of Intimacy in the Age of Digital Connectivity
The internet’s quintessential, paradoxical message is “Only Connect.”
Stephen MarcheOct 15, 2018
- Cultural Studies
- Science & Technology
Giving Voice to the Various
Ben Fountain takes a look at his country and describes it in dazzling language.
Linda BamberOct 14, 2018
- Politics
The Other Secret Twist: On the Political Philosophy of The Good Place
Robin James on Kant's laundry, neoliberal hell, and the surprisingly radical political philosophy of The Good Place.
Robin JamesOct 11, 2018
- Philosophy & Religion
- Television
My L.A. in Four Locations: Raymond Chandler
My L.A. in Four Locations is a running feature. This week, photographer Loretta Ayeroff pays homage to Raymond Chandler.
Loretta AyeroffOct 9, 2018
Delete Your Account Now: A Conversation with Jaron Lanier
Harper Simon asks philosopher Jaron Lanier about his latest book, “Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now.”
Harper SimonOct 8, 2018
- Science & Technology
Drugs ’R’ Us: Opioid Markets After the Jobs Disappear
Why are we drugging ourselves to death?
Philip AlcabesOct 6, 2018
- Science & Technology
My L.A. in Four Locations: Radical Black Politics and Art
My L.A. in Four Locations is a running feature in which Angelenos share the story of their city through four specific places.
Robin D. G. KelleySep 18, 2018
My L.A. in Four Locations: Noir Landmarks
My L.A. in Four Locations is a running feature. This week, writer Jeffrey Burbank takes us on a brief tour of noir landmarks.
Jeffrey BurbankSep 12, 2018
My L.A. in Four Locations: Storefront Churches
My L.A. in Four Locations is a running feature. This week, writer Kevin McCollister takes us on a brief tour of storefront churches.
Kevin McCollisterAug 27, 2018
My L.A. in Four Locations: A Jazz Tour
"My L.A. in Four Locations" is a running feature in which Angelenos share the story of their city through four specific places. This week — Lynell George.
Lynell GeorgeJul 24, 2018