Flying back from Los Angeles, I was strip-searched, one of the most terrifying and dehumanizing ordeals of my life. When you’re deemed a security risk, your rights disappear.
Well Done, 2018: Our Society Is a Utopia (for Psychopaths)
Guys, we did it. Despite our best efforts, the society we’ve built is a place where those with the least morals gain the most.
Why Has Halloween Become So Popular Among Adults?
Halloween is again upon us, but those who assume it’s a holiday for children are very much mistaken. It’s our excuse to dress up. But why?
Naming the Beast
Briana Loveall is trying to figure out if she has narcolepsy and if her daughter has ADHD. Loveall shares her journey whose path rings too true for all of us.
#MeToo*: What Do We Want Men to Actually Do?
The #MeToo movement has given women a voice, revealing the prevalence of sexual harassment, assault, and predation in our society and exposing its scope. Eve Connell shares her own experiences, all too relatable, and asks, what next?
Why Being Realistic Feels Like Doomsday Thinking
Yes, it seems we’re facing doomsday, but it behooves us to face the sobering realities, for only through acceptance can we force meaningful change.
Kindness: The Antidote to Outrage
Those who complain about the hostile society we live in should know that the solution is simple: err on the side of kindness.
Tone Deaf: America Has Lost Ability to Hear Its Own Melody
America has long spoken the dulcet tones of intelligence and civility. But, in recent times, we’ve lost sight of them and our ear to hear them.