In my last post, Why the Death of American Leadership may run through your Local Orchestra, I argued that the struggles of institutions like orchestras and newspapers aren't a series of isolated but mounting failures but a systemic breakdown in the civic middle, the connective tissue that holds communities together. It's happening not only across the arts but across our political, civic and … [Read more...]
Archives for February 15, 2026
AJ Chronicles: This Week’s Stories — Changing of the Guard
This week there's a question that connects nearly every story. Who gets to decide what's real? A viral AI-generated video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt is racking up views. Neither actor consented or was paid. SAG-AFTRA is furious. Lawsuits await. Meanwhile, Tracey Emin is telling young artists to buy cameras, keep diaries, and send letters because everything on your phone already belongs … [Read more...]