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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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Shaming your neighbors on social media won’t solve California’s water crisis

Here's the real reason behind California's deadly drought.

On Jun 12, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Congress could shut down the government yet again—and here’s the real cost

It's not just annoying. It's killing the economy.

On Jun 11, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Deleting your browser history could land you 20 years in prison

The absence of evidence isn't proof of a crime.

On Jun 10, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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The case for mandatory voting in America

If the Internet hasn't made Americans more engaged, it's time for the law to step in.

On Jun 9, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Parents, stop publicly shaming your kids on the Internet

We know that humiliating people on the Internet is abusive, so why are we letting parents do it?

On Jun 5, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Why Jon Stewart’s Caitlyn Jenner segment missed the point

It's not about the sexism, stupid.

On Jun 3, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Why the Internet is threatening to quit Netflix over advertisements

Call them trailers if you want, but the Internet won't stand for them.

On Jun 3, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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It’s time to stop using Caitlyn Jenner’s old name

She asked you to call her Caitlyn for a reason.

On Jun 2, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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The police brutality epidemic no one is talking about

One of the biggest issues in cop killings continues to go unaddressed.

On May 28, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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The U.S. wastes 133 billion pounds of food every year. Can the Internet change that?

If you want to help stop America's food waste epidemic, there's an app for that.

On May 27, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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The 7 most dangerous lies Americans believe about immigrants

It'll take more than a hashtag to debunk these myths.

On May 26, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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5 foolproof ways to spot a fake charity on the Internet

You might be surprised by where your money is ending up.

On May 21, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Honeybees and 4 other species we desperately need to save

#SaveTheBees might be trending on Twitter, but they're far from the only ones at risk.

On May 20, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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9 awful companies everyone should boycott right now

You'll never want beef again after you find out what Conagra does on their production lines.

On May 19, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Teens are taking over Silicon Valley—and it’s killing the Bay’s queer culture

Teens are taking over Silicon Valley, but they're not looking for community. They're looking for a job.

On May 18, 2015 by S.E. Smith