Our Vita
by The Firebrand Staff on May 11, 2011 • 6:55 pmAbout the Publication
A magazine of American critical discourse.
The Firebrand Magazine is a progressive journal dedicated to creating fresh conversations about the future of democratic politics. We have a Robin Hood mentality, and represent a politically independent voice of polemic in American politics.
We’re avant-garde stylistically, because boredom is always counterrevolutionary. We have theory, we have philosophy, and most importantly, game.
“To be avant-garde means to move in step with reality.”
Some accolades
MSNBC‘s Weesie Vieira: The Firebrand Magazine recently posted a great review of Chris Hayes’ book “Twilight of the Elites,” saying that Chris’s discussion of American meritocracy and inequality “breaks away from the past without really trying, thus letting it recede and putting fresh theory into public discourse.” You can read the full review of “Twilight of the Elites” on The Firebrand’s website.
George Monbiot of The Guardian: “Over the Christmas break I read what I believe is the most important environmental essay of the past 12 months. [...] In a simple and very short tract, Matt Bruenig presents a devastating challenge to those who call themselves libertarians, and explains why they have no choice but to deny climate change and other environmental problems.”
Seen on websites such as Forbes, Psychology Today, Counterpunch, Wonkette, Adbusters, and, last but not least, Reddit‘s front page.
Editorial staff & contributors
William Shaub, Column
William E. Shaub is a student at the Juilliard School of Music in Manhattan. Besides pursuing an extensive career as a violinist, he has held internships with Congressman John Boccieri and Organizing for America, and formerly served as a senior editor of the Arbitrage Magazine. He founded TheFBM.com in 2011.
Robert Hunziker, Column
Robert Hunziker is a former hedge fund manager, as well as a freelance writer for progressive publications as well as business journals. He earned an MA in economic history at DePaul University/Chicago and resides in Los Angeles.
Evan DeFilippis, Column
Joshua Coleman, Design
Matthew Bruenig, Column
Matt Bruenig is a law student at Boston University. He has a BA in Philosophy from the University of Oklahoma with a focus on ethical and political theory. His primary philosophical interest is in theories of economic justice, an interest which informs most of his writing on political events, issues, and ideas.
Noam Chomsky, Articles
Pawel Fiedor, Articles
Pawel Fiedor received a master’s degree from the University of Economics in Krakow, Poland, where he lives. Working in finance by day and fervidly writing by night, he’s devoted to the pursuit of truth and integrity by the exercise of sceptical inquiry.
Daniel Hatcher, Articles
Hanna Lindstrom, Articles
Dan Nieman, Column
Dan Nieman is a popular blogger, freelance writer and a reference librarian. He holds a B.S. in history from Wayne State College and a M.A. from North American Baptist Seminary.
Robert Reich, Articles
John Tirman, Articles
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