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Nico Lang


Nico Lang is an essayist, movie critic, and reporter who specializes in the intersection of politics and LGBTQ issues. His work has been featured in Rolling Stone, The Guardian, The Los Angeles Times, Jezebel, Esquire, and BuzzFeed, among other notable publications.

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5 reasons you should boycott Black Friday

Black Friday sales aren't even all that great, so why are we still dragging ourselves out of bed at 4am for them?

On Nov 15, 2014 by Nico Lang

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Stop calling Taylor Swift ‘crazy’

It's sexism as old as time.

On Nov 11, 2014 by Nico Lang

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The 7 biggest problems with ‘Interstellar’

What's wrong with Interstellar? Let us count the ways.

On Nov 10, 2014 by Nico Lang

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Apple’s racism problem is about more than diverse emoji

It might not be on the same level as segregating schools. But whitewashed emoji are still a serious problem.

On Nov 6, 2014 by Nico Lang

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Who killed reality TV?

Even a man tightrope walking across the Chicago River can't save unscripted programming.

On Nov 5, 2014 by Nico Lang

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5 reasons Pumpkin Spice Latte haters need to chill out

It's just a f**king drink.

On Oct 30, 2014 by Nico Lang

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Why Mars colonization is our last worst hope for mankind’s future

#GetYourAssToMars might make for a nice t-shirt, but it's a flawed solution to humankind's issues.

On Oct 27, 2014 by Nico Lang

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Why politics is the Internet’s new favorite sport

Politics is no longer just about civic action, but about helping your team win.

On Oct 27, 2014 by Nico Lang

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5 reasons everyone needs to see ‘Dear White People’

The Indiegogo-funded movie is coming to a theatre near you. Seek it out as soon as possible.

On Oct 24, 2014 by Nico Lang

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The 5 dumbest movies about Internet porn

Hollywood has long struggled to represent pornography in nuanced ways. Here are the worst examples.

On Oct 22, 2014 by Nico Lang

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It’s time to stop making every scandal into a ‘gate’

What's in a meme? In the case of the "-gate" suffix, absolutely nothing.

On Oct 15, 2014 by Nico Lang

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5 reasons ‘The Walking Dead’ is the biggest show on TV

Here’s how a depressing show about zombies became the TV show the Internet can’t get enough of.

On Oct 15, 2014 by Nico Lang

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The problem with monkey personhood

Chimps deserve rights, but not just because they look and act like humans.

On Oct 14, 2014 by Nico Lang

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Why Netflix can’t save Adam Sandler’s career

If Adam Sandler is such a hot commodity, why does this move oddly feel like a downgrade?

On Oct 3, 2014 by Nico Lang

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The future of Mars exploration is you

Democratizing the space race is crucial to the future of our planet.

On Oct 3, 2014 by Nico Lang

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