Are “Think Pieces” Hurting the Resistance Movement?
Sometimes the only thing more discouraging than our newsfeeds is the countless opinion essays enumerating the ways in which we are doomed.
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Has The 2016 Election Killed My Friendships?
The most divisive and toxic election in history may be permanently redistricting the map of our personal lives.
Why Is Luvvie Ajayi So Awesome?
The hilariously inventive, culturally astute blogger counts Shonda Rhimes and Oprah among her 500k followers. But it still took her over a decade to realize she’s the writer we’ve been waiting for.
Why Are Some Black Moms Beating the Sexuality Out of Their Girls?
We’ve seen the viral videos of Black parents shaming and whupping their teen daughters as a way to “protect” them. But the abuse may be putting the girls at risk for sexual harm.
I Feel You, Leslie Jones
Every abusive tweet hurled at the 'Ghostbusters' star has reminded the author of the pain she experienced growing up as a dark-skinned Black girl in a very white world.
What It Really Means to Be “Woke”
White appropriation of Black culture is nothing new. But when white marketers lay claim to a politically charged word used to describe those of us doing the work, we have a problem.
The “Monster” My Dad Created
The writer’s father spent years on a project that helped create the internet. So why does he recoil at the thought of his daughter’s warm embrace of its innumerable virtues?
Is Technology To Blame For Threats Against Female Journalists?
The two female sports writers in the #morethanmean campaign demonstrate that it’s way past the time to recognize the difference between trash talk and gender-based abuse.
In the War Between Bernie vs. Hillary Supporters, the Only Winner Is the GOP
We have everything to lose. Unless we ultimately unite and rally behind the nominated candidate, and seize the huge opportunity for a November victory.