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David Masciotra

David Masciotra

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Borders and Scars

Ambrose Biece, in The Devil’s Dictionary, defines homicide as “the slaying of one human being by another.” Fair enough. But then he...

12.10.2025 7

CounterPunch

David Masciotra

Better to Reign in Art Than Serve the Algorithm: Ozzy Osbourne as One of the Last Rebels

What distinguishes Ozzy from the boring and unimaginative pop stars of the algorithm is that it was an image he created. And when he created that...

25.07.2025 10

CounterPunch

David Masciotra

In the Candyland: American Neuroses and the Indifference to Suffering

I’ve conducted an unfortunate and unwanted experiment over the past eight months. I’ve mentioned death and grief to friends, family, and...

27.06.2025 40

CounterPunch

David Masciotra

Democrats stage a shameful retreat on trans rights: Do they think that will stop Trump?

Many Democrats are ready to throw the trans community overboard. It's immoral, delusional and politically stupid

09.03.2025 60

Salon

David Masciotra

Phil Donahue showed how feminism and open-mindedness are crucial for democracy

My mother cried when I told her that Phil Donahue died. Her mother (my grandmother) was an avid viewer of his daytime talk show, and my mom also...

20.08.2024 10

Salon

David Masciotra

The weird and sexist criticism of Kamala’s “cackle”: Decoding how Harris got the last laugh

Imagine how much you would have to hate life to castigate someone for laughing. It is important to dwell on the thought experiment before...

10.08.2024 10

Salon

David Masciotra