American Chokehold: A Black Lives Matter Reading List

Throughout its history The New Press has published hundreds of books that challenge racism and shine a spotlight on systemic injustice, books that . . .

Remembering Studs Terkel

Today, we are celebrating the 108th birthday of writer, orator, and icon Louis “Studs” Terkel (1912-2008).

Read an excerpt from Touch and Go by Studs Terkel

This week, we're celebrating Stud’s Terkel’s birthday with a series of posts honoring his legacy.

Food for Thought from Studs Terkel

Throughout the week, we’re celebrating the life and legacy of author Studs Terkel leading up to his birthday on Saturday.

2020 Graduates: The World Is Waiting for You

With graduation season kicking off around the country, graduating seniors may be grappling with unique challenges—fear and uncertainty in the face . . .

A Studs Terkel Reading List

In honor of legendary author and oral historian Studs Terkel's upcoming birthday, we’ve put together a list of some of his works to add to your # . . .

A Conversation with Noam Chomsky and Erik Loomis

On International Workers' Day, May 1st, 2020, renowned public intellectual and author of . . .

A #RadicalMay Reading List

The coronavirus pandemic has underscored the inequities of capitalist society.

8 Books to Read for International Workers' Day

May 1 is International Workers' Day (also known as May Day), a day to honor laborers, labor movements, and the fight for workers’ rights.

5 more books by Romesh Gunesekera to read after Suncatcher

Earth Day Author Spotlight: A Conversation with Dahr Jamail

In celebration of the 50^th Earth Day, we had a conversation with Dahr Jamail, author of . . .

Read an Excerpt from The End of Ice

Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day being recognized as a global holiday.