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S.E. Smith


s.e. smith is a Northern California-based journalist and writer focusing on social justice issues. smith's work has appeared in publications like Esquire, the Guardian, Rolling Stone, In These Times, Bitch Magazine, and Pacific Standard.

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What Domino’s Pizza got wrong about internet accessibility

The internet is no longer optional.

On Oct 9, 2019 by S.E. Smith

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The online campaign that’s bringing disability issues into the 2016 election spotlight

#CripTheVote isn't just for disabled people—it's for all Americans.

On Jun 18, 2016 by S.E. Smith

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Why the music industry (not just Taylor Swift) should support Kesha

This could be a turning point for women in the music industry.

On Feb 22, 2016 by S.E. Smith

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The glaring problem with Kylie Jenner’s latest fashion shoot

Disability is not a fashion statement.

On Dec 2, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Analyzing the complicated depiction of bipolar disorder on ‘Homeland’

Carrie Mathison: crazy or brilliant? Or both?

On Nov 1, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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The Pentagon bombed a Doctors Without Borders hospital—why aren’t we talking about it?

These devastating tweets show why it's time to rethink drone warfare.

On Oct 7, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is failing those who need it most

Here's who gets left out of the campaign every October.

On Oct 5, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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The attack on Planned Parenthood is about more than the War on Women

It's about the future of health care in America.

On Sep 21, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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These German teens built an eye-controlled wheelchair from scratch

These German teens are probably cooler than you.

On Sep 8, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Hunting Cecil the Lion was disgusting—but so is doxing his killer

The Internet enjoys the hunting of a different species, and cases like this make that painfully obvious.

On Aug 3, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Google’s new Timeline feature is a terrifying reminder to turn your location off right now

This may sound like paranoia, but some of us have learned the hard way that it’s the only way to stay alive.

On Jul 28, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Stop laughing at the Republican candidates

The clowncar of horrors that is the Republican presidential race isn't actually all that funny.

On Jul 25, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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We’re having the wrong conversation about the Planned Parenthood hoax

Donating fetal tissue after an abortion is totally legal—and it's actually a great thing.

On Jul 22, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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The dark side of the Internet’s ‘nicest’ social network

It's all fun and games until someone gets a death threat.

On Jul 22, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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How Facebook and Twitter could become the new faces of government surveillance

Be careful: Your tweet may soon be an act of treason.

On Jul 20, 2015 by S.E. Smith