Liberties Journal of Culture and Politics

"A Meteor of Intelligent Substance" "Something was Missing in our Culture, and Here It Is""Libertiesis THE place to be. Change starts in the mind." Liberties,a journal of Culture and Politics,is essential reading for those engaged in the cultural and political issues and causes of our time. Libertiesfeaturesserious,independent, stylish, and controversial essays by significant writers and leaders throughout the world; new poetry; and,introduces the next generation of writers and voices to inspire and impact the intellectual and creative lifeblood of today's culture and politics. In this issue ofLiberties,highlights include:Martha C. Nussbaumon not hating the body;David NirenbergandRicardo Nirenbergexplain whatnumbers cannot capture;Maria Stepanovaon living out of time during Covid;Pratap Mehtaon India's Voltaire;Michael Kimmageon American rise of decline;Nicholas Lemannon gaining his religion;Samuel Moynonrights v. duties in contemporary liberalism;William Deresiewiczanalyzesour culture's obsession with origin stories;Alastair MacaulayonMerce Cunningam'ssingular beauty and importance;Helen Vendleron the tormented life ofGerard Manley Hopkins;Elisabeth Lasch-Quinnon ancient philosophy as self-help;Philip Kitcheron thecost of pre-professionalization at college campuses;Celeste Marcuson The Night Porter as a love story;Leon Wieseltieron Art, Politics, And Confusion;and, new poems byAndrew Motion,Collin Channer, andAaron Fagan.