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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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The anatomy of a celebrity nude photo leak

Tracing the fascinating path from private photo to public shame. 

On Sep 23, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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How a cuddling app is helping us rethink intimacy

When you need a cuddle, who you gonna call?

On Sep 22, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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Do rich people have their own Internet?

Inside the Internet equivalent of the AmEx Black Card.

On Sep 18, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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Why Urban Outfitters wants to piss you off

This season's hottest look is Internet backlash.

On Sep 18, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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Drive-thru funerals and the new American death

Would you like fries with your grief?

On Sep 16, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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The dildo stays in the picture

What does our reaction to Subtle Dildo say about us?

On Sep 15, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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What the death of analog means for a Google future

Are we going to end up digitizing everything?

On Sep 12, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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Why the Internet forgot September 11

Welcome to the United States of Amnesia.

On Sep 11, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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The racial divide of buying marijuana on your phone

Is it still drug dealing when white people do it?

On Sep 10, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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How to break up with Apple’s abusive labor practices

We need to stop being shocked by Apple's worker abuses and do something about it.

On Sep 9, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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Why Yelp’s shady pay-for-play system should be awarded no stars

Can you really trust reviews if people can buy their way up the ranks?

On Sep 8, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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11 things you can buy with a year’s worth of minimum wage

What would you do with $13,265?

On Sep 5, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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Why the police are listening to your calls and why Congress won’t stop them

Can Congress stop the police from violating your privacy?

On Sep 4, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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7 reasons you shouldn’t use Uber

Next time, call a taxi instead.

On Sep 3, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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The real problem with children using hookup apps

Putting age restrictions on Grindr is a start, but it's not enough.

On Sep 2, 2014 by S.E. Smith