Meet The New California Counterculture: College Republicans
At the California College Republicans Convention this spring, a war was brewing between loud, unapologetic, Milo Yiannopoulos–endorsed activists and moderate, policy-focused nerds. Guess who won?
Bill Cosby’s Conviction Shocked Me Because I’ve Learned To Expect The Worst
It’s rarely shocking to women when men do harm. What’s shocking is when they’re actually brought to justice.
The Sexy Sadness Of Sufjan Stevens
Listening to Sufjan is a gentle reminder that some men are willing to be sad with you, instead of just being the reason you’re upset.
“Vanderpump Rules” Is The Worst Show On TV That You Should Be Watching
No reality show has been so devoid of sympathetic characters, so hostile toward the human watching experience, and yet so eminently watchable.
“The Boss Baby” Is Good And You’re All Wrong
While you’re all getting mad about The Boss Baby’s Oscar nomination, I’m going to go watch it for the sixth time and live my best life.
A Canadian Poet Who Appeared On A "Shitty Media Men" List Is Out Of His Job
Multiple sources tell BuzzFeed News that Coach House Books put its poetry program on hiatus after accusations were leveled at one of its editors.
“America’s Next Top Model” Is A Prisoner Of Its Own Premise
The reality TV show is positioning itself as a leading force in changing social norms, but it's still rooted in a toxic industry that promotes the exact opposite.
Even When He Loses, Logan Paul Wins
The uproar over Paul’s “Suicide Forest” video highlights the way YouTube has become its own kind of lawless high school community, where being popular is the priority at any cost.
Saying You’re Sorry Isn’t Enough Anymore
Maybe the reason the recent wave of apology tours feels so exhausting is because giving forgiveness takes more effort than asking for it.
Welcome To Amy Sedaris's Alternate Reality
The low-profile comedian has long been on the periphery of mainstream success, but by operating outside our current cultural climate, she provides the perfect escape from it.
Louis C.K. Told Us Who He Was, But That Doesn’t Make It Better
The fact that C.K. spent years making self-aware jokes about men’s sexual aggression only makes the revelation of his own alleged behavior feel more like a personal betrayal.
Khizr Khan Still Believes In The American Dream
As an immigrant, Khizr Khan lived the American dream — until he lost his son, shared his grief publicly, and became a national symbol of resistance. Through it all, his faith in the deeply divided country that became his home has never wavered.
Some Of Your Fave Skin Care Companies Sell Skin Lightening Products
Some of the biggest skin care companies in North America use the pursuit of fairer skin in their ad campaigns for products sold outside the US.
The Juggalos Marched For Their Rights. Will They March For Yours?
This weekend, the Juggalos made a strong case that they deserve our respect. But like most civil rights movements, they too struggle with intersectionality.
Hey, America, Now You Have Our Worst People. You’re Welcome.
Canada’s ultraconservative Rebel Media may be falling apart, but America's alt-right movement could provide a warm welcome to its alumni.
Thank God Kesha’s New Album Is Actually Good
We wanted Rainbow to be a win for Kesha, after years of public trauma — and we needed her to win so we could regain some faith ourselves.
"The Emoji Movie" Presumes We're All A Bunch Of Idiots Incapable Of Joy
The Emoji Movie caters to adults first and kids second, while accomplishing neither. (Spoilers, as if you cared.)
MTV Isn't What It Used To Be
MTV used to be closely in tune with youth culture, creating cultural phenomena instead of merely covering them. Now, it looks like they’re just trying to catch up.
Kathy Griffin’s Gaffe Proves She Doesn’t Know What’s Funny Anymore
In 2017, her act isn't aging well.
On Glibness And Diversity In Canadian Media
Prominent journalists funding an “Appropriation Prize” tells you everything you know about diversity in Canadian media.