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.
How The Rock Became America's Favorite Populist Hero
Whether he’s playing an action star or a woke bae, The Fate Of The Furious star is ready to be who you want him to be.
How The "Cash Me Ousside" Teen Defies Expectations For White Girls
The 13-year-old’s shameless behavior — and refusal to apologize for it — goes against the way we want white teenage girls to act.
Being “Polite” Often Gets Women Killed
True crime is having a moment — and podcasts like My Favorite Murder resonate with audiences because they reframe the narrative of female victimhood and provide tools for survival.
“A Series Of Unfortunate Events” Helped Me Feel Better About Expecting The Worst
When I discovered Lemony Snicket’s books as a kid, they made me feel less alone in my fears that everything might not be okay.
The Manufactured Intimacy Of Online Self-Care
In stressful times, we turn to the internet to take care of us, but if the connection is one-sided, does it count?
These Teens Think Trump Will Make America Great Again
At a victory rally last week in Pennsylvania, the crowd was full of people who support Trump, even if they were too young to vote for him.
There’s No Recipe For Growing Up
My mom’s Kashmiri cooking has always tethered me to home. So it’s no wonder she won’t give me (all) the secrets to doing it myself.
How The Success Of "RuPaul’s Drag Race" Is A Double-Edged Sword
RuPaul’s Drag Race was always about sisterhood, but with a more mainstream audience comes an intense kind of scrutiny, both internally and externally. Warning: Spoilers ahead!
Why Punching Down Will Never Be Funny
Conservative talking heads like Jesse Watters and Lauren Southern don’t seem to understand that slapping someone in the face and saying it’s comedy isn’t enough.
I Went To A Summer Camp For Adults And It Was Weird
There were open bars, Slip’n Slide competitions, and hookups, but trying to recapture childhood can turn dark really fast.