Elizabeth Catte wrote the official takedown of J.D. Vance's Hillbilly Elegy, placing it in a tradition of whitewashed poverty porn. In her follow-up, she traces the history and influence of eugenics from her backyard across the country.
Author Archives: Adam Willems
Adam Willems writes and reports on religion, technology, and incarceration from Seattle, Washington. Their work can be found in The Appeal, The Baffler, Real Life, and elsewhere. Adam also writes Divine Innovation, a newsletter on spirituality and technology. Follow them @functionaladam.