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Joshua Bennett

Bylines

Albert Einstein’s Brilliant Politics

The physicist fought for the promise of a diverse, meritocratic America. We need his optimism today.

by Joshua Bennett via The Atlantic
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on January 2, 2026
The Gift of Slam Poetry

A short history of a misunderstood literary genre and the world it created.

by Joshua Bennett via The Nation
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on April 26, 2023

Spoken Word: A Cultural History

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Collage of poets and words.

Spoken Like a True Poet

In Joshua Bennett’s history of spoken word, poetry is alive and well thanks to a movement that began in living rooms and bars.

by Stephen Kearse via Poetry Foundation on March 27, 2023

A mule carrying packs sits defiantly, while one man pushes, another pulls, and a third cracks a whip.

Mule Power

Unpacking empires and diaspora in Mexico and the United States.

by Jayson Maurice Porter via Distillations on October 16, 2025

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