When doom dominates the headlines, turning inward might prove to be our life raft.
TV's long-form narrative offers opportunities to watch sexuality unfold over time, but bisexual storylines continue to be made palatable through a handful of tropes.
The government spends billions on keeping track of sensitive materials. So why do our valuable documents still go missing?
Journalism isn’t just about telling stories. It's also about who tells them
Become a member at DAME today to help support our independent reporting so we can continue to shine a light on the stories that need to be told, from perspectives that aren’t heard enough. Every dollar we receive from readers goes directly into funding our journalism.
News & Issues
There's a reason why every new news site looks, feels and reports the same way.
What Does It Mean to Reinvent Journalism?
Fascists rely on scapegoating and stoking imaginary fears. Now Republicans have focused their hatred on trans people to deflect attention from their destructive policies, and it could...
We've been so focused on preserving not the system of democracy, but the status quo. We need to fight for the rule of the people, by the people, for the people.
He's only owned Twitter for a month, but Musk is proving to be a disastrous CEO. And his fragile ego and bizarre fascistic politics threaten to make matters even worse for the...
Culture
There's a reason why every new news site looks, feels and reports the same way.
What Does It Mean to Reinvent Journalism?
In this exclusive excerpt, biographer Paul Clements offers a glimpse into way the late prolific English writer Jan Morris navigated a transphobic, misogynist literary world.
Elon Musk has been doing everything in his power to drive media from Twitter. Should journalists stay or go?
He's only owned Twitter for a month, but Musk is proving to be a disastrous CEO. And his fragile ego and bizarre fascistic politics threaten to make matters even worse for the...
Journalism isn’t just about telling stories. It's also about who tells them
Become a member at DAME today to help support our independent reporting so we can continue to shine a light on the stories that need to be told, from perspectives that aren’t heard enough. Every dollar we receive from readers goes directly into funding our journalism.
Science
Postpartum depression affects up to 20 percent of people. A universal treatment could be the key to preventing it.
New Clues Reveal How to Treat Postpartum Depression
Several weeks ago, I tweeted a photo of two "motivational" Post-It notes on my computer: “half-ass it” and “do it poorly.” When it went viral, I realized I'd tapped a nerve.
In this life-affirming conversation, veterinary oncologist Dr. Renée Alsarraf talks with DAME about caring for dogs with cancer—including her own beloved pup, whose diagnosis...
In a culture consumed by alcohol, younger generations are choosing to break up with booze.
Podcasts
The long history of pool segregation: from the pre-Civil Rights Era to modern day defacto segregation
Episode One: Perilous Waters
There are plenty viral news stories where people of color have been confronted in public spaces, but there’s a long history of the policing of public spaces.
Late-night pioneer Robin Thede joins Ashley to answer listeners' questions about navigating working relationships, and turning pettiness into power.
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.