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Ari Rubenstein

06
Jun
Top: New York Times front page post-Titanic sinking. Headlines note JJ & Mrs. Astor & other rich folks. Right: Today’s NYT. Headline: “Trump and Musk hurl insults as their alliance crumbles.”

What if we didn’t give these guys *all* our attention?

On billionaire drama—and, more importantly, on the rest of us.
4 min read
29
May
Greifswald's central market square: A row of colorful earth tone buildings with differently shaped roofs; in the foreground, cobblestones, stalls, and umbrellas.

How do you solve a problem like AfD? Or MAGA?

On winning all of us back from the far right.
8 min read
20
Apr
A cluster of seals rest on a beach, with rippling water in the background. The front-and-center seal has its head up and is giving the camera side-eye.

...and what if it were wonderful? (Part 3)

On “what can I do?,” with a simple step-by-step.
5 min read
09
Apr
Collage: 12 political posters hanging on trees and lampposts. Most have simple slogans and/or a candidate's face. One poster in the bottom right corner has noticeably more text than the rest.

What if *we* turned this ship around? (Part 2)

On how we might pick up our oars and start to row.
7 min read
10
Mar
The Purple Titanic logo: Titanic, hand drawn in black ink, plowing at full steam through a wave, on a deep purple background.

Okay, but… why “Purple Titanic”?

On sending out an SOS... and a confession.
3 min read
28
Feb
Photo of a metal-and-glass door shining in late afternoon. A piece of paper taped inside says "WAHLLOKALE" (polling place).

Who are you hoping is coming to save us? (Part 1)

On elections, saviors, and the light in the distance.
9 min read
17
Feb
A row of olorful four-story buildings against a fluffy-clouded blue sky. In the foreground, a grassy park with a lamppost.

This is Purple Titanic. Welcome aboard.

Why this, why now, and an invitation.
4 min read
07
Feb
Black ink drawing of the Titanic plowing through waves under full head of steam, against a deep purple background

Coming soon

This is Purple Titanic. It's still on the slipway getting its finishing touches, but it'll soon launch....