Fandom Hasn’t Changed, Its Power and Influence Has
In the era of Fan Rule, crowds that once screamed for their idols have morphed into masterfully organized groups, an evolution that reflects the tribalism of our times.
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Instagram Is Making Us Sad
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?
When the Politics of #MeToo Backfire
Female candidates championing the cause, and even sharing their own stories of harassment or abuse, may be seeking to align themselves with other survivors, but at what cost?
Why It’s So Hard, But Necessary, to Watch “The Black Museum”
The controversial 'Black Mirror' season-four finale takes on our culture's obsession with Black torture porn, bringing it to a devastating catharsis.
Our Waking Nightmare Has Made ‘American Horror Story’ Great Again
The harrowing post–Election 2016 tale about a Trumpist cult leader who’s seduced, then betrayed, people from the margins is the kind of cathartic story we need to process right now.
One of the Few All-Female Writers Rooms in Hollywood Is About to Be Shut Down
Take My Wife is the most diverse show in the country, can a hashtag campaign save it?
I Just Can’t Quit You, ‘Desert Hearts’
The writer’s life was transformed 30 years ago when she first watched this lesbian love story, and rereleased this month. Does this tale of our queer past give us a glimpse of our queer future?
Has Broadway Discovered … Feminism?
This year, the Tony Awards committee has recognized more female playwrights and trailblazing roles for actresses than ever before. But is this for one night only?
Could ‘Love Jones’ Be the Same Love Story Under Trump?
Twenty years ago, the romance about two Black artists depicted a very different Chicago than the struggling city we're seeing now. And this administration is only going to make it worse.
Must-Read Links: Everything’s Coming Up Hillary Rodham Clinton
The most compelling stories from our favorite sources about this week's history-making presidential nomination.