BooksMy grandfather would have shot me: Book reviewAuthor Jennifer Teege’s message—that dark secrets shed their toxic power when we share them—is an important one
LifeThe risky state of becoming trans in publicSociety has become more accepting on trans rights. But for people about to transition? That’s another story.
LifeThe downside of our new belief in belief Today, few publicly disbelieve women who alleged rape. But our new progressive culture has downsides too, writes Emma Teitel.
SocietyCould the Internet have actually saved Monica Lewinsky?Emma Teitel on why the ’patient zero of online shaming’ may actually have found salvation in the evolution of the web
HealthThe Angelina Jolie effect is back. And that’s a good thing.Jenny McCarthy and Gwyneth Paltrow prove celebrity health endorsements can be double-edged. Emma Teitel on why Jolie’s latest op-ed worked.
MoviesGreen Lantern: Myth or man?Superhero mythologies are so powerful that they can survive anything—so we should open them up to change
CanadaHow to make sex unsexy: Teach itProgressive sex ed may not just be a victory for public health, but for abstinence
UncategorizedPatricia Arquette and the tyranny of good intentionsPatricia Arquette is not Gloria Steinem or Sheryl Sandberg. She is an actress. That is all.
TelevisionWhat exactly are we learning from The Learning Channel?How a network started by NASA went super low-brow and became one of our most influential cultural voices