In Sierra Pettengill’s new documentary ‘Riotsville, U.S.A.,’ a fake town reveals real problems
Designed to train cops to quell civil unrest, the city was a reflection of our national ideals, and an impetus for internal state violence
Monkeypox reveals the cultural capital of beauty in a chronically-online culture
Anxieties surrounding the virus’s physical manifestations display society's aesthetic obsessions
Anna Delvey wants to be the new face of prison reform
The faux heiress on her newfound interest in political advocacy, the death of American entrepreneurship, and going from con artist to fine artist
For a story about stereotypes, B.J. Novak’s ‘Vengeance’ has some blind spots of its own
The film’s exploration of regional tensions effectively erase actual class dynamics—race, gender, religion, and most other major political fault-lines
Military PTSD could be a vehicle for further drug decriminalization
In a surprising turn of events, psychedelic therapy treatment receives bipartisan support from Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Dan Crenshaw—but who’s receiving the treatment, and why?
Searching for queer sanctuary in Porto
Photographer Mallory Bea navigates a small queer community along Portugal’s coast
At Freshii, your ‘virtual cashier’ is actually a person working for $3.75 per hour
Public debate around a Canadian franchise’s experiment raises questions about automation, labor laws, and the ignorance of the Western consumer
The dangers, and benefits, of mobile health apps in a post-Roe world
Period tracking apps are marketed as a tool to empower users with information—but with abortion rights under fire, many worry that the data they collect...
Ten young Ukrainians on how the war has changed their lives
Seeking refuge in Poland, they reflect on family, culture, politics, and living in solidarity from outside their home country
How The Satanic Temple became a source of social justice
The organization filed a lawsuit against an elementary school for barring the establishment of an After School Satan Club
The man who attempted to assassinate Reagan is playing a sold out show in Brooklyn
John Hinckley Jr. has 26,000 YouTube subscribers and enough fans to warrant a tour—but is it for the right reasons?
Federal refusal to protect the Florida-Georgia marshlands highlights the importance—and limitations—of public interest
New legislation brought on by months of public backlash could brighten the future of the Okefenokee Swamp
AssangeDAO imagines the social justice potential of online collectives
The community bought an NFT for $53 million, with the aim to fund the WikiLeaks founder’s legal fees
The resurgence of anti-porn feminism
Sophia Giovannitti makes the case that the debate around sex work is really all about labor
Elizabeth Kolbert looks beyond inconvenient truths to explore ingenious solutions
In ‘Under A White Sky,’ the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist discusses scientific interventions to stop the effects of climate change
Inside the US Capitol insurrection with photographer Mark Peterson
Peterson discusses January 6th, his book "Political Theater," and how he captures the grotesque nature of US politics
Lauren Wasser, the girl with the golden legs, is waging war on Big Tampon
With help from congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, the model-turned-activist hopes to end toxic shock syndrome
The politics of pleasure: Is there a place for partying in the revolution?
In pursuit of this question, Michelle Lhooq takes Document inside Seattle’s autonomous zone and through the history of protest
The battle over the visual language of counterculture, from Dada to the digital age
Transgressive design has been defined by the provocative, cut-and-paste aesthetics of punk. Now, a new face of counterculture has emerged.
UBI, M4A, Radical Love: Brooklyn’s Paperboy Prince is a politician for the people
The rapper and community organizer tells Document about his historic bid for congress, and crusading for NYC's everyday heroes
Fish, Pole: on crises, change, and the American condition
On the eve of the 2020 Presidential Election, writer Brian Blanchfield considers change in the absence of divine intervention
Privacy expert Clare Garvie explains why your face is already in a criminal lineup
Biometric surveillance is coming for you, even if you have 'nothing to hide'
Andrew Yang joins Document to discuss political polarization, universal basic income, and America’s future
The former presidential hopeful on lessons learned from the campaign trail
Better living through anarchy: Tracking the rise of the temporary autonomous zone
As calls to abolish the police amplify and protest zones evolve into self-governing communities, it’s clear that Americans are fed up with the current system....
A new law seeks to expose the NYPD’s secret surveillance technology
A closer look at New York City's landmark POST Act—a law the NYPD and Bill de Blasio spent three years trying to quash
Portrait of Warren, Ohio—a microcosm of the Rust Belt struggle
Trumbull County was a Democratic stronghold before it flipped for Trump in 2016
Why the inevitable end of cash won’t fulfill its egalitarian promise
Is the price of convenience in a cashless world worth the human cost? Cody Delistraty investigates in Document's Fall/Winter 2019 issue.
Roxane Gay, Gloria Allred, and Siri Hustvedt envision the law rewritten by women
The women discuss the 2020 candidates, reproductive freedom, sci-fi matriarchies, and the power of female anger for Document's Fall/Winter 2019 issue.
Remembering the fall of the Berlin Wall, 30 years later
Peaches, Liz Johnson Artur, the infamous Berghain bouncer Sven Marquardt, and others share their memories of an international turning point in Document's F/W 2019 issue.
‘We’re facing a societal collapse’: Extinction Rebellion’s Roger Hallam speaks to ACT UP’s Peter Staley about disrupting the world in order to save it
As Extinction Rebellion's two-week ‘International Rebellion’ kicks off, Hallam and Staley tell us why civil disobedience is our most viable tool for survival.
The explosive rise—and inevitable downfall—of the East Village art scene
Marc H. Miller and Barry Blinderman reflect on the Village of the ’70s and ’80s, when Reaganomics inspired Keith Haring to stick it to the...
Pro-democracy Hong Kong protesters speak out about sexual harassment
Demeaning comments and threats of violence have grown disturbingly commonplace for female demonstrators.
The revolution will be uh…uploaded by teens to TikTok
The home of Egirls and furries is now a hotbed of political action.
Boycott, divestment, and sadomasochism: the collaboration Eurovision didn’t want you to hear
Following Hatari's controversial performance at Eurovision in Israel, the Icelandic BDSM band joined forces with Palestinian artist Bashar Murad, using music to advocate for Palestinian...
10 years of ‘In the Loop’: 5 prophetic moments from the biting satire
When the cabinet is a rotating door and diplomacy is done via Twitter, you can't accuse Armando Iannucci's film of overstating the depths of corruption...
The DIY resistance of Hong Kong’s protesters
Traffic cones, oven mitts, and umbrellas: Demonstrators are finding inventive new ways to protect themselves from police aggression.
How did it get this bad? Land activists are dying for our planet
As environmental activists take a last stand against powerful interests, indigenous groups are on the frontline.
How Ricky Rossello seduced Puerto Ricans and lost them
Before #telegramgate, the Rossellós were set to become Puerto Rico's Kennedy clan.
Ranking the most insane political merch in recent American history
From liberal-trolling straws to Mitch McConnell's cocaine tee, a short history of political crimes against taste.
On the ground in Puerto Rico, with 4 artists on the frontline of revolution
‘We know that it is not over’: Governor Ricardo Rosselló has finally promised to resign, but protestors aren't ready to go home.
The 2020 frontrunner is now New Zealand’s prime minister
Jacinda Ardern, despite not being in the race, has earned coveted endorsements from both Marianne Williamson and Pete Buttigieg.
Post-post-Soviet? Eastern Europe’s young designers are shunning a tired aesthetic
Trading post-Soviet nostalgia for an avant-garde future, young Eastern European is celebrating a multi-faceted cultural heritage—through neon babushka scarves and cabbage-inspired coats.
5 books beloved by the 2020 candidates—none of which are ‘Ulysses’
You can't judge a book by its cover, but you can judge the Democratic debates by the books the presidential hopefuls can't stop talking about.
‘Viva L’Algerie!’: Amidst political turmoil in Algeria, New Yorkers speak out
“I want people back home to know that people here have their back...we don’t only have Algerian people, we have New Yorkers from all walks...
Who is Turkmenistan’s dictator and why is he always holding puppies?
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow—taking a note from Trump, Kim, and Putin—has been distracting us from human rights violations with puppies, horses, and a viral rap video.
Celebrity or Italian politician? Francesco Vezzoli’s new show leaves you guessing
The Italian artist collected decades of photos showing celebrities and politicians—from Communist Party members to 'Dynasty'-era Joan Collins.
The ghosts of China’s Tiananmen Square
In Beijing, the 30th anniversary of the student-led protests was marked with a deafening silence.
6 stories of compassion and contradiction on America’s southern border
In 'American Backyard,' photographer Elliot Ross and writer Genevieve Allison give voice to the families, ranchers, and indigenous activists negotiating life on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Did MTV’s ‘Choose or Lose’ predict the state of American politics?
The 90s youth network can't be blamed for sending Bill Clinton to the White House—but it might provide some helpful lessons for Howard Schultz.
