Sarkozy, the Victor, or What I Did When I Became President Elect
Devon Magee05.13.07
Nicolas Sarkozy emerged victorious after the second round of the French Presidential election. A thousand cars burned in the aftermath, which, according to who is reporting, may or may not be related to his win. Regardless, France is watching, waiting, and anticipating something come May 16, when Sarkozy officially takes office. Devon Magee reports on the scene from France. Part two of the French Elections series.
What’s So Funny About Peace, Love, and Kim Jong Il Bashing? An Interview With Bruce Cumings
Ben Bush03.31.07
Professor Bruce Cumings on the North Korean nuclear stand off and U.S. intervention: “There is no military option on the Korean peninsula… the nuclear program can only be ended through negotiation.” Ben Bush discusses the problem of an intransigent North Korea with expert Bruce Cumings.
Hardcore Shamanism Pt 3: No Blood From This Turnip
Dodie Bellamy02.27.07
What’s your animal spirit? The graceful leopard? The noble deer? Why not a frog? Maybe you just don’t know. Well don’t fret. There are plenty of new age shamans out there ready and willing to assist you. Just don’t forget your checkbook on the way to the wellness center. Dodie Bellamy takes Fanzine’s readers on a personal Virgilian odyssey through the depths of these cults – in and, well, out. (pt. 3 of 3). If you haven’t already, start here with pt 1.
Hardcore Shamanism Pt. 2
Dodie Bellamy02.05.07
What’s your animal spirit? The graceful leopard? The noble deer? Why not a frog? Maybe you just don’t know. Well don’t fret. There are plenty of new age shamans out there ready and willing to assist you. Just don’t forget your checkbook on the way to the wellness center. Dodie Bellamy takes Fanzine’s readers on a personal Virgilian odyssey through the depths of these cults – in and, well, out. (pt. 2 of 3).
Hardcore Shamanism
Dodie Bellamy01.19.07
What’s your animal spirit? The graceful leopard? The noble deer? Why not a frog? Maybe you just don’t know. Well don’t fret. There are plenty of new age shamans out there ready and willing to assist you. Just don’t forget your checkbook on the way to the wellness center. Dodie Bellamy takes Fanzine’s readers on a personal Virgilian odyssey through the depths of these cults – in and, well, out. (pt. 1 of 3).
The Final Days: Seeing Bush, Thinking Nixon
Benjamin Strong08.09.06
Richard Nixon resigned as president of the United States 32 years ago, but his legacy and his downfall still linger throughout the current administration. Benjamin Strong draws out some striking similarities between the life and times in 1974 and in 2006, and finds more than just military quagmires and sunken presidential approval ratings. Possibly our strongest (excuse the unintentional pun) piece to date.
Interview with William T. Vollmann
Ben Bush05.18.06
Stargazing? Actually that’s somewhat misleading in the title. Copernicus, one of Vollmann’s recent subjects, had to rely more on the careful study of the work of his compatriots and predecessors, than on actual stargazing. Vollmann takes Copernicus to heart, especially in terms of dutiful research. Why does America have George W. Bush for another terrible term? Not enough reading Vollmann says.
Adios Buckaroo!
Casey McKinney03.27.06
Back thar in journalism school I wrote a piece about an important musician in my life. No one wanted to publish it, like who cares about Buck Owens right? Well read and hopefully regret if you are of that ilk. I had the fortune of seeing the man two years ago live, probably one of the best shows I’ve ever seen, up there with the first time I saw Fugazi at 16 (I’m now 32). Here’s what I wrote then, now updated after his passing.
Interview with Peter Sotos
Brandon Stosuy01.19.06
Brandon Stosuy catches up with controversial author Peter Sotos, a writer furthering the pursuits of De Sade, Bataille, and perhaps Genet, though when asked Sotos will tell you what he really digs is the work of self-proclaimed militant feminist Andrea Dworkin. Is he for real? Read and see.
The Abortion Issue Gets Sticky
Wilbur Wilson07.21.05
Introducing the scathing Mencken-like wit of Wilbur Wilson, Fanzine’s own Washington mole. Not for the faint of heart, Wilson asks the tough questions in a way most journalists are afraid to. For his first article, he queries: What are those punk kids doing standing on the steps of the Supreme Court with their mouths all taped up?
