2024 DNC Chicago
Issue 52, Summer 2024

Blogging the 2024 DNC The Common Reader goes to Chicago to check in with the Democratic Party.

Issue 51, Spring 2024

Health Care Either never get sick or hope that the NABIP’s pursuit of adequate, affordable health care prevails

Issue 50, Winter 2024

Black History Month 2024 Essays, reviews, and reflections that celebrate African American life and legacies

Ozark Dogwood forest
Issue 48, Winter 2023

Working The Earth How working the automatic earth renews our weakened natures.

Issue 46, Fall 2023

007 at 70 Ian Fleming’s “stupid policeman” continues to live twice to die another day.

Issue 45, Summer 2023

Four Tops A member tells the story of one of Motown’s most accomplished male groups

Issue 44, Spring 2023

Aviation Notes on the skies of America

Issue 43, Spring 2023

Kissing An incomplete history of the art and science of kissing.