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November 23, 2021
Number 43, Fall 2021, Issue Title: "Lower The Crime Rate". Disappointing that the cover image is missing on both Bashkar's and Jacobin's version (seriously can we get Cal or someone in charge of unifying/organizing Jacobin's goodreads presence??), as this issue's visual metaphor is simple yet salient.
I really appreciated the consistent focus of this issue. Tashan Reed's feature about Afeni Shakur brought me to tears and was my favorite, but all the features are niche enough to keep it interesting despite all hitting similar beats. They're well paced with the shorter articles as well. I do wish there were another couple dozen pages of material, particularly on pop culture (and newly published literature) as I've always thought that's been an underrated part of Jacobin, but I'm sure we'll get that with the Winter and/or Spring issue with the arrival of awards season.
Another solid entry, one I'd recommend for anyone new to Jacobin. It's even more approachable than usual, as it doesn't deal with elections or anything else contemporaneous like that. It's definitely worth the cover price, though this particular issue at only 112 pages does feel like a better value as part of an annual subscription vs the full cover price.
As a sidenote, this was the 4th issue I received with my initial, introductory rate subscription. Without even mentioning the myriad additional digital content, I've been satisfied enough with just the print issues to happily renew my subscription for a second year, now at the standard rate. I continue to eagerly anticipate new issues as they do not disappoint, and I'm pleased by the fact that much of the material isn't so topical to be disposable--in other words, the print issues are worth keeping in your bookshelf, not just for the stylish designs but for the content to both reread yourself in the future as well as to lend to friends.
Anyway, Jacobin remains among the best print and digital publications today. Its voice clearly and proudly significantly further to the left than mainstream democratic socialism in the US, Jacobin continues to to offer worthwhile perspectives even for MLs.
I really appreciated the consistent focus of this issue. Tashan Reed's feature about Afeni Shakur brought me to tears and was my favorite, but all the features are niche enough to keep it interesting despite all hitting similar beats. They're well paced with the shorter articles as well. I do wish there were another couple dozen pages of material, particularly on pop culture (and newly published literature) as I've always thought that's been an underrated part of Jacobin, but I'm sure we'll get that with the Winter and/or Spring issue with the arrival of awards season.
Another solid entry, one I'd recommend for anyone new to Jacobin. It's even more approachable than usual, as it doesn't deal with elections or anything else contemporaneous like that. It's definitely worth the cover price, though this particular issue at only 112 pages does feel like a better value as part of an annual subscription vs the full cover price.
As a sidenote, this was the 4th issue I received with my initial, introductory rate subscription. Without even mentioning the myriad additional digital content, I've been satisfied enough with just the print issues to happily renew my subscription for a second year, now at the standard rate. I continue to eagerly anticipate new issues as they do not disappoint, and I'm pleased by the fact that much of the material isn't so topical to be disposable--in other words, the print issues are worth keeping in your bookshelf, not just for the stylish designs but for the content to both reread yourself in the future as well as to lend to friends.
Anyway, Jacobin remains among the best print and digital publications today. Its voice clearly and proudly significantly further to the left than mainstream democratic socialism in the US, Jacobin continues to to offer worthwhile perspectives even for MLs.
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