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Lyz Lenz


Lyz Lenz is currently the managing editor of the Rumpus. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Jezebel, the Columbia Journalism Review, and Mashable.

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Ex-husband and father arrested in alleged ‘honor killing’ of British woman

The charges in Samia Shahid's death come as two anti-honor-killing bills languish in Pakistani parliament.

On Sep 6, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Miss World Japan receives online hate for being biracial

Half-Indian, half-Japanese winner Priyanka Yoshikawa is being criticized for not being 'pure.'

On Sep 6, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Would you hire a male babysitter?

One mom took to Reddit to ask if a teenage male should watch her kids.

On Sep 2, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Babysitter gets one-month jail time for molesting 8-year-old

Proving that Brock Turner's case isn't so rare.

On Sep 2, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Former ‘Playboy’ cover girl Pam Anderson wants you to swear off porn

Anderson and a celebrity rabbi penned an anti-porn op-ed for the 'Wall Street Journal.'

On Sep 2, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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This video shows that Brock Turner is officially a free man

A gaggle of paparazzi awaited the convicted rapist as he walked out of jail this morning.

On Sep 2, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Jared Fogle is suing the parents of one of his victims

The move is in response to a lawsuit accusing Fogle of ruining the girl's life

On Sep 2, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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USC football players allegedly Snapchatted rape and sent it to victim’s ex-boyfriend

Osa Chad Masina has been suspended, but Don Hill will play for the Trojans this weekend.

On Sep 2, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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From the streets to tweets, the rise of ‘internet banging’

Recent research suggests that gang clashes have moved online—and with profound intensity.

On Sep 2, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Georgetown University offers preferential admission to descendants of slaves

The university wants to make amends for its past—and the internet isn't buying it.

On Sep 1, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Silicon Valley CEO isn’t sure if in-office stripper party is a great idea

He also admitted to not hiring any women because of maternity leave.

On Sep 1, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Parents crowdfund private school after teacher throws daughter’s shoes in trash

Her parents say she was humiliated and afraid to return to school.

On Sep 1, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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The Pumpkin Spice Latte: The greatest divider of our internet times

Today marks the first day of the PSL season. Let us celebrate—or bring the hate.

On Sep 1, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Janelle Monáe mourns cousin killed in drive-by shooting

She took to Twitter to discuss the senseless violence and to 'Pray4more light.'

On Sep 1, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Barbie has a new job: Social media influencer

How much would you pay for Barbie to model your brand?

On Aug 31, 2016 by Lyz Lenz