Keith A. Spencer

Keith A. Spencer is a social critic and author. Previously a senior editor at Salon, he writes about capitalism, science, labor and culture, and published a book on how Silicon Valley is destroying the world. Keep up with his writing on Twitter, Facebook, or Substack.

Children arrive at Woodmont Baptist Church to be reunited with their families after a mass shooting at The Covenant School
Surviving the unthinkable: A psychologist explains how to help kids recover after a school shooting Keith A. Spencer
Silhouette Depress Woman Sitting And Hold Smartphone
Depression may not stem from a "chemical imbalance" after all — suggesting the problem is social Keith A. Spencer
Superhero in the office break room having a snack
The labor laws of the superhero universe amount to disturbing propaganda Keith A. Spencer
Moon or Planet Being Destroyed Explosion
Pentagon-funded research proposed nuking moon in an attempt to discover anti-gravity Keith A. Spencer
Sad woman sitting in the crowd
How shame became cultural currency Keith A. Spencer
A part of complex Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is seen underground during the Open Days at the CERN particle physics research facility
Posing a hefty problem for physicists, a fundamental particle weighs in heavier than expected Keith A. Spencer
Infusion tubes are seen at the bedside of an intubated Corona patient in an intensive care room at the Asklepios Clinic
The media has lost the plot on ivermectin Keith A. Spencer
Inner city Detroit, Michigan
In a riotous and timely memoir, a writer tells her story of winning a "free" house in Detroit Keith A. Spencer
Muon g-2 ring
Why some physicists are skeptical about the muon experiment that hints at "new physics" Keith A. Spencer
The Simpsons
“The Simpsons” hasn’t declined due to bad writing; its outdated politics no longer make sense Keith A. Spencer
Martin Scorsese
Why the left loves Martin Scorsese movies – especially right now Keith A. Spencer
I care a Lot
“I Care A Lot” is a stinging indictment of neoliberal “girlboss” feminism Keith A. Spencer
Best of 2020
Best of 2020: How I stole my bike back Keith A. Spencer
UFO; Earth
Why do smart people lie about alien encounters? Keith A. Spencer
Something Good 2020; Kentucky Route Zero
"Kentucky Route Zero," a magical realism masterpiece, is proof art can thrive in trying times Keith A. Spencer