Robert Jensen

is professor emeritus of journalism at the University of Texas at Austin and collaborates with the Ecosphere Studies program at The Land Institute. He is the author of 12 books, most recently The End of Patriarchy: Radical Feminism for Men and The Restless and Relentless Mind of Wes Jackson. robertwjensen.org,

Articles By This Author

Opinion | Social Justice

The Dangers of White Male Supremacy

The writer and activist Robert Jensen does a close reading of Ijeoma Oluo’s latest book, and considers what we need to dismantle for our mutual survival.

Robert Jensen | Jun 9, 2021

Issues

Tough Love for Mediocre White Guys

Getting White men to give up dominance is a challenge.

Robert Jensen | May 10, 2021

Opinion | Economy

With a World “On Fire,” We Need More Than Inspiration

Naomi Klein’s new book “On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal” is essential reading, but does it go far enough in confronting the grim realities we truly face?

Robert Jensen | Sep 20, 2019

Environment

Nuclear Power Will Not Save Us From Climate Change

How the IPCC’s solutions for reversing the Earth’s warming encourage business as usual.

M.V. Ramana, Robert Jensen | Nov 2, 2018

Issues

The Woman Beside Wendell Berry: The Most Important Fiction Editor Almost No One Has Heard Of

Tanya Berry challenges our assumptions about women’s work and small-town living.

Robert Jensen | Dec 12, 2017

Democracy

The Real Difference Between Men Who Rape and Those Who Don’t

If we can’t talk about patriarchy, then let’s admit we’re giving up on the goal of a world without rape and harassment.

Robert Jensen | Nov 9, 2017

Democracy

Naomi Klein Pushes Us to Dream Big to Get Beyond Trump’s Shock Politics

The activist’s new book challenges the pessimism that sets in when we think radical change is politically impossible. But it misses something big.

Robert Jensen | Jun 20, 2017

Issues

Why We Are Driven to Search for the Truth

It’s something we struggle to see more clearly, to realize day to day, to make more real in our lives. And that’s always messy business.

Robert Jensen | Jun 8, 2017

Democracy

If We’re Honest, We All Know Trump’s America

Trump articulates ideas that are closer to what is considered “normal” in the United States than many of us are willing to acknowledge.

Robert Jensen | Jan 17, 2017

Democracy

How Did I End Up a Dangerous Professor on a Watch List?

This bullying attempt from a conservative group may easily inhibit professors across the country.

Robert Jensen | Nov 30, 2016

Democracy

With Trump, a Renewed Call to Radical Feminist Men

Our task is to reject men’s claim to control women’s reproductive power and sexuality, while calling out White supremacy and a widening equality gap.

Robert Jensen | Nov 10, 2016

Issues

As We Adapt to Climate Change, Who Gets Left Behind?

A new documentary shows planning options to mitigate a new climate, but questions about the global South are largely ignored.

Robert Jensen | Nov 23, 2015

Issues

Things White People Should Never Say

Let’s start with “I’m not racist., but ..."

Robert Jensen | Jun 18, 2015

Peaceful Uprising photo by David Newkirk

Issues

Get Apocalyptic: Why Radical is the New Normal

Feeling anxious about life in a broken economy on a strained planet? Turn despair into action.

Robert Jensen | May 25, 2013

Issues

“In the Face of This Truth”

It’s time to talk honestly about collapse–no matter how others may respond.

Robert Jensen | Sep 18, 2010

Issues

What White People Fear

A white guy confesses his fears and tells why he seeks out settings beyond his comfort zone.

Robert Jensen | Mar 5, 2010

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