Sarah Schulman

5 days ago | znetwork.org | Sarah Schulman |Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore

“We are all led to solidarity by a complicated array of emotional, political, material and coincidental experiences,” novelist, activist and AIDS historian Sarah Schulman told me recently as we discussed her new book, The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity. “What really matters in the end is what we conclude from all these influences.”Her reflections on the importance of solidarity are timely in this moment, as solidarity with Palestinians has become increasingly criminalized.

5 days ago | znetwork.org | Sarah Schulman

Sarah Schulman Sarah Miriam Schulman (born July 28, 1958) is an American novelist, playwright, nonfiction writer, screenwriter, gay activist, and AIDS historian. She holds an endowed chair in nonfiction at Northwestern University and is a fellow of the New York Institute for the Humanities.

Nov 26, 2024 | everyqueer.com | Sarah Schulman |David France |Abraham Verghese |Tony Kushner

Understanding the history of AIDS is crucial for both honoring the past and shaping a better future. The AIDS epidemic, particularly its devastating impact on the LGBTQ+ community, is a stark reminder of the consequences of stigma, discrimination, and neglect. By learning about the struggles, resilience, and activism of those who lived through this crisis, we gain invaluable insights into the human cost of prejudice and the importance of fighting for social justice and healthcare equality.

Sep 7, 2024 | nybooks.com | Sarah Schulman

“Why does somebody create an image of anything?” —Hartley Neel“Art could be called ‘the search.’” —Alice NeelA witness sees other people from a safe distance. A participant shares their vulnerability. Alice Neel (1900–1984) painted portraits that often sat precariously between the two positions. Unlike many of her American peers, she didn’t visit Europe until she was in her sixties.

May 6, 2024 | thenation.com | Sarah Schulman

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