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Frances McDormand is naturally great in Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of a book about older Americans who give up the security of home for the hope of work.

Because plants require far fewer resources — water, land, fossil fuels--eating lower down the food chain is more environmentally efficient. However despite the hype, plant-based meats might be less sustainable than they appear.

At a time when the desire for comfort drives viewing habits, BoJack Horseman and A Teacher urged audiences to sit with their discomfort over who we’re prepared to forgive and who we see as victims.

A heavy burden we all carry in 2020: What’s missing? asks Arizona poet Lollie Butler. People, smiles and faces.

November 28, 2020 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Friedrich Engels. The German revolutionary philosopher made pathbreaking and profound contributions to modern social and political theory, playing a critical role in developing classical Marxism

A new global history of Fordism from the Great Depression to the postwar era.

“Freaky” offers liberating and honest portraits of young women and queer people, free from tokenism and broad generalizations to which the genre can often resort.

The danger of a fascist-like regime consolidating its power has been averted. For now. But make no mistake: The issue of whether we will move forward or be dragged into an abyss has been postponed, not decided. Please help - Portside's annual appeal

Sophia Roe, a Brooklyn-based chef and food advocate, wants to mobilize food conscious consumers and celebrate those responsible for feeding people. “Food is the single most important thing that we can put in our bodies outside of water,” she says.

The groundbreaking anthology of stories about London’s West Indian community premieres November 20 on Amazon. Here’s how to watch it — and why.