Our Favorite Essays of 2025
The threat of substanceless “slop” hijacking public conversation is genuine, which is why the term is Merriam-Webster’s word of the year. Zócalo’s favorite essays of 2025, as voted on by our staff, are engineered to counter slop and the dehumanization of our discourse. Each leads with creativity and curiosity, encouraging meaningful dialogue and inquiry into the questions that animate our present. The post Our Favorite Essays of 2025 appeared first on Zócalo Public Square.