Why do we care whether Richard Spencer is articulate and dapper? It's time to stop critiquing news figures with our feelings instead of facts.
With its egregious lack of representation and cliquey chains of command, is there any wonder big outlets like NBC are covering up for predators?
The image-driven platform allows us to share our most vulnerable moments. But is this really the best way to foster community and engage in meaningful dialogue about mental health?
Journalism isn’t just about telling stories. It's also about who tells them
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News & Issues
“Taking the high road” by not speaking out against hate is not going to curry favor with bigoted conservatives. In fact, it’s likely what got us here in the first place.
The Tiresome Demand to Coddle Republicans
AB 5, which goes into effect this year, is meant to penalize abusive employers like Uber and Lyft, but it’s poised to set a dangerous precedent that could affect many part-time...
They compare Russiagate and the impeachment inquiry to the Salem Witch Trials, and call Greta Thunberg and Hillary Clinton witches. Which would be hilarious if these guys weren’t so...
There’s no question that limiting access to abortion threaten’s women’s lives. But denying these services also has a significant impact on the American economy.
Culture
The internet is astonished the 55-year-old actor is seeing a 46-year-old acclaimed mixed-media artist who, like him, looks her age. Because apparently only aging men are considered...
Keanu Is Lucky AF to Be Dating Alexandra Grant
The biblical royal, married to King Ahab, is portrayed in speeches—most recently by Hillary Clinton—as a corrupt and “loose” woman. But as with many powerful women, we’ve got...
We spoke with one of our comic idols, ‘Baroness von Sketch Show’s’ Carolyn Taylor, to discuss the new season on IFC, and her gift for transforming the minutiae of our everyday...
And in a culture that cleaves to youthfulness and positivity and cowers in the face of mortality, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Journalism isn’t just about telling stories. It's also about who tells them
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Science
The movement tasked with helping save the earth is as divisive as anything else. Addressing our differences is the only way to create discourse—and solutions.
Why It’s So Hard to Talk About Climate Change
Even with ADA protections, people with "invisible" disabilities and diseases disclosing their health status to an employer can have grave consequences.
Whether they're feeling dismissed by doctors, afraid of tests, or generally confused, women are seeking healthcare information online—and it's leading to an epidemic of...
From literature to the legislature to even the medical exam room, men have demonstrated a pernicious, defiant ignorance about female anatomy—and it's destroying our lives.
Podcasts
Late-night pioneer Robin Thede joins Ashley to answer listeners' questions about navigating working relationships, and turning pettiness into power.
How to Make Your Anger An Asset
Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck reminds women of the key to true gender equality: Learning to take control of our money is the only way to dismantle the patriarchy.
Activist Charlotte Clymer joins Ashley to talk about surviving trolls, what it means to be a good ally, and the power in speaking up in awkwrd situations.
There is no silver-bullet solution to food insecurity, and each community needs a tailored fix. The most effective strategies tend to be those that combine a few solutions in one.