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Democracy and Dissent
Today, it is worth recalling Arendt’s foundational defense of public dissent as well as her outspoken resistance to legalized denaturalization based on political opinions.03-16-2025
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Gaffes on the Campaign Trail
By Roger BerkowitzJoe Biden made news with another racial gaffe when he said “We have this notion that somehow if you’re poor, you cannot do it. Poor kids are just as bright and just as talented as white kids.” John McWhorter argues that these gaffes, while problematic, are also indicative of a paradoxical tension around black achievement.
08-11-2019
Teaching Hannah Arendt Underground
By Samantha HillFor the past two days I’ve been teaching Hannah Arendt’s The Origins of Totalitarianism for the tuition free summer school program at The University of the Underground and The Hannah Arendt Center, at The School for Poetic Computation in NYC. ..
08-04-2019
A Letter from Roger Berkowitz
When you join the Hannah Arendt Center, you become part of a global community of thinkers, philosophers, and activists dedicated to understanding and loving the world as it is. Please read this special letter from our Academic Director, Roger Berkowitz to learn why your membership is so important, now more than ever.07-19-2019
Democratic Happiness
Roger Berkowitz looks at two essays presenting differing views on democracy.07-13-2019
Gerrymandering and State Power
Roger Berkowitz takes a look at political power in American in light of last week's Supreme Court decision on partisan gerrymandering.06-29-2019
Concentration Camps
Roger Berkowitz talks to The Independent about comments made by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about detention centers along the U.S.—Mexico border. 06-22-2019
Between Mill and Plato
Roger Berkowitz and Samantha Hill take a look at Jonny Thakkar's examination of political correctness. 06-15-2019
Arendt’s Political Relevance
Roger Berkowitz shares John Thomason's examination of Arendt's ideas applied to the present time.06-09-2019
Immortality and Politics
Roger Berkowitz writes about immortality, Arendt, and Amber Scorah's reflections on grief.06-02-2019