W. David Marx - Liberal Currents

Socialism and Liberalism: A Path Towards Estrangement’s End

Thinkers in both “camps” have not only challenged the underlying idea of the split but created theory that unified both liberal and socialist principles.

Silvaria Lysandra Zemaitis May 13, 2026

Tradwives, Dependas, and the Politics of Degradation

The tradwife aesthetic valorizes submission and then withholds dignity from those who submit.

Steve Kennedy May 12, 2026

Proportional Representation Would Fix That

We can change the structure of elections in America to make them more free, more democratic, and more fair to every voter. Here's how.

Dennis Lytton May 11, 2026

W. David Marx is the author of three books on culture, the latest of which is *Blank Space: A Cultural History of the Twenty-First Century*.

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neonliberalism

Politics As Culture (Neon Liberalism #55, with W. David Marx)

Has culture stagnated in the 21st century? Do the last twenty-five years feel like a blur? What can politics learn

Samantha Hancox-Li, W. David Marx Dec 7, 2025