Interviews – Page 2 – Sebastiaan Faber

Guillem Martínez, poeta: “La sentimentalidad es el porno de la literatura.”

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CTXT: Contexto y Acción 21 Nov. 2025. Full text at CTXT.

Guillem Martínez, poeta: “La sentimentalidad es el porno de la literatura.” Read More »

Mark Bray, Historian of Antifascism Exiled to Spain: “All Left-Wing Protest is Being Demonized.”

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The Volunteer 42.4 (2025): 4-5. Full text at The Volunteer.

Mark Bray, Historian of Antifascism Exiled to Spain: “All Left-Wing Protest is Being Demonized.” Read More »

Kirsten Weld, Harvard Historian: “Some of the most powerful people in the current administration have made no secret of their admiration for Franco-style authoritarianism.”

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The Volunteer 42.4 (2025): 6-8. Full text at The Volunteer.

Kirsten Weld, Harvard Historian: “Some of the most powerful people in the current administration have made no secret of their admiration for Franco-style authoritarianism.” Read More »

Miguel G. Morales, Filmmaker: “If you look at an image carefully enough, it will start emitting its own light.”

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The Volunteer 42.4 (2025): 10-11. Full text at The Volunteer.

Miguel G. Morales, Filmmaker: “If you look at an image carefully enough, it will start emitting its own light.” Read More »

Kirsten Weld, historiadora: “A los trumpistas les mueve una idea muy franquista: destruir el liberalismo.”

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CTXT: Contexto y Acción 7 Nov. 2025. Full text at CTXT.

Kirsten Weld, historiadora: “A los trumpistas les mueve una idea muy franquista: destruir el liberalismo.” Read More »

Mark Bray, autor de Antifa: “Trump pretende demonizar como ‘terrorista’ a toda persona de izquierdas que proteste.”

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CTXT: Contexto y Acción 17 Oct. 2025. Full text at CTXT.

Mark Bray, autor de Antifa: “Trump pretende demonizar como ‘terrorista’ a toda persona de izquierdas que proteste.” Read More »

Josh Marshall, periodista: “Para un periodista, es igual de deshonesto publicar algo no confirmado que ocultar lo que sí sabe.”

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CTXT: Contexto y Acción 26 Sept. 2025. Full text at CTXT.

Josh Marshall, periodista: “Para un periodista, es igual de deshonesto publicar algo no confirmado que ocultar lo que sí sabe.” Read More »

“As a Documentary Genre, the Graphic Novel Offers Huge Advantages.” Paco Roca Looks Back on His Career.

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The Volunteer 42.3 (2025): 10-11. Full text at The Volunteer.

“As a Documentary Genre, the Graphic Novel Offers Huge Advantages.” Paco Roca Looks Back on His Career. Read More »

“Sebastiaan Faber Asked Spaniards How They Deal with Their Country’s Dictatorial Past.”

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Oberlin Research Review 1 (2025): 21-22. Full text at the Oberlin Research Review.

“Sebastiaan Faber Asked Spaniards How They Deal with Their Country’s Dictatorial Past.” Read More »

José Luis Villacañas, filósofo: “La clave de la cultura política española está en que hemos sido un país pobre como las ratas.”

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Público 24 July 2025. Full text at Público.

José Luis Villacañas, filósofo: “La clave de la cultura política española está en que hemos sido un país pobre como las ratas.” Read More »

Kate Doyle, analista: “Las desapariciones forzadas en Estados Unidos recuerdan a dictaduras latinoamericanas.”

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CTXT: Contexto y Acción 3 July 2025. Full text at CTXT.

Kate Doyle, analista: “Las desapariciones forzadas en Estados Unidos recuerdan a dictaduras latinoamericanas.” Read More »

Jeff Sharlet, periodista: “Hace muchos años que en Estados Unidos la izquierda secular ocupa el margen.”

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La Marea 11 June 2025. Full text at La Marea.

Jeff Sharlet, periodista: “Hace muchos años que en Estados Unidos la izquierda secular ocupa el margen.” Read More »

Cas Mudde, politólogo: “A las élites no les incomoda una democracia iliberal si les ofrece ventajas.”

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CTXT: Contexto y Acción 2 June 2025. Full text at CTXT.

Cas Mudde, politólogo: “A las élites no les incomoda una democracia iliberal si les ofrece ventajas.” Read More »

“Now Felt Like the Right Time to Dive into This”: New International Brigades Play to Premiere in Brooklyn.

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The Volunteer 42.2 (2025): 11. Full text at The Volunteer.

“Now Felt Like the Right Time to Dive into This”: New International Brigades Play to Premiere in Brooklyn. Read More »

Roc Blackblock, Catalan Muralist: “It Took Me Years to Understand My Work as Part of a Cultural Battle.”

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The Volunteer 42.2 (2025): 12-15. Full text at The Volunteer.

Roc Blackblock, Catalan Muralist: “It Took Me Years to Understand My Work as Part of a Cultural Battle.” Read More »

Alex Gourevitch, politólogo: “Las universidades han traicionado su razón de ser.”

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CTXT: Contexto y Acción 20 May 2025. Full text at CTXT.

Alex Gourevitch, politólogo: “Las universidades han traicionado su razón de ser.” Read More »

Aurélie Vialette y Akiko Tsuchiya, hispanistas: “El orgullo y la nostalgia imperiales están muy arraigados en la identidad colectiva española.”

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CTXT: Contexto y Acción 3 March 2025. Full text at CTXT.

Aurélie Vialette y Akiko Tsuchiya, hispanistas: “El orgullo y la nostalgia imperiales están muy arraigados en la identidad colectiva española.” Read More »

Peter Stansky, Historian: “George Orwell Was Politically Naïve.”

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The Volunteer 42.1 (2025): 9-11. Full text at The Volunteer.

Peter Stansky, Historian: “George Orwell Was Politically Naïve.” Read More »

Stephen Engelberg, director de ProPublica: “Vivimos en un ambiente en el que los hechos llevan las de perder.”

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CTXT: Contexto y Acción 31 Jan. 2025. Full text at CTXT.

Stephen Engelberg, director de ProPublica: “Vivimos en un ambiente en el que los hechos llevan las de perder.” Read More »

David Cole, jurista: “La sociedad civil estadounidense es excepcionalmente robusta.”

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CTXT: Contexto y Acción 7 Jan. 2025. Full text at CTXT.

David Cole, jurista: “La sociedad civil estadounidense es excepcionalmente robusta.” Read More »