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Back to news homeA People’s History of Black Twitter, Part I
Near the end of 2009, during the twilight months of a decade that saw the first Black man elected to the US presidency, Ashley Weatherspoon was chasing virality on a […]
The Best Pizza Ovens to Make the Perfect Slice
There’s a reason why pizza is the menu choice of picky preschoolers, hungry teenagers, and discerning foodies alike. With enough cheese, tomato sauce, and arugula, homemade pizzas are a complete […]
Why WeWork Didn’t Work
MF: OK, this is not at all new, but I was just … Schitt’s Creek kind of got me through the pandemic. I was late to it, it took a […]
LG’s Smart Window AC Blasts Away the Summer Swelter
It’s almost impossible to dislike LG’s Dual Inverter window air conditioner (or if you want to call it by its official name, the LW1019IVSM), especially with temperatures topping 95 degrees […]
The CDC Owes Parents Better Messaging on the Vaccine for Kids
One of the oddities of the CDC’s recommendation, beyond the calculations it’s based on, is its lack of consideration of alternate vaccination approaches for adolescents beyond the same exact dosage […]
Is Social Media Making Us … Better People?
I was nosing around Facebook not long ago, doing the opposite of minding my own business, when I came to a stranger’s post, visible via an out-of-touch university friend. It […]
I’m Not a Reporter. But I’m Verified as One on Twitter
I never called myself a journalist until Twitter made me. I’m an attorney, activist, and faculty member, but it was only by using the “journalist” label that I was able […]
Why Do Gamers Love Speedrunning So Much Anyway?
My palms won’t stop sweating, beads of moisture dripping down the buttons of my controller. My grip hasn’t changed in nearly an hour, but I refuse to let my wetted […]
It’s OK to Feel Sorry for TIE Fighter Pilots
Fantasy author Django Wexler is a lifelong Star Wars fan and has always wanted to write a story set in that universe. He got his wish last year when his […]