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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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7 reasons it’s time to shut down the Department of Homeland Security

The United States isn't any more secure than it was 14 years ago—if anything, things are even worse.

On Feb 24, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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‘Difficult People’ has a new take on disability

Expect some solid disability comedy on Amy Poehler's new Hulu show, 'Difficult People.'

On Feb 20, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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The case against marriage

It's time to get out of the wedding business.

On Feb 19, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Why Hollywood fails to capture the everyday horror of social media—and how to finally get it right

Social media might be scary in real life, but it still looks ridiculous on TV.

On Feb 18, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Does being single really make you live longer?

If you're using longer life spans as a reason for your #WhyImSingle tweet, you might be S.O.L.

On Feb 17, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Hating on Valentine’s Day isn’t cool—it’s just trite

Hating on Valentine's Day doesn't make you cool—it just makes you kind of sad.

On Feb 14, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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People with disabilities aren’t your inspiration porn

Jamie Brewer is inspirational because of her accomplishments—not her disability.

On Feb 13, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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7 things ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ won’t teach you about BDSM

It's time to paddle some sense into people who think the BDSM of Fifty Shades of Grey is real.

On Feb 13, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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3 reasons we need tech crimes courts

A judge who barely knows how to program a DVR shouldn't be overseeing a high tech criminal case.

On Feb 12, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Do we need a WebMD to teach people about the legal system?

Solving a problem like debtors' prisons may be too big for the Internet.

On Feb 11, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Why is Hollywood still stubbornly casting nondisabled actors in disabled roles?

It's time for a full stop on cripface roles.

On Feb 9, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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7 reasons you should be watching disabled comedians on YouTube

Uncomfortable at the thought of laughing at disability? These comedians have some jokes for you.

On Feb 6, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Should you be able to predict your own death?

Instead of focusing on when we're going to die, we should focus on when we're going to live.

On Feb 5, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Why young readers need ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ more than ever

The 21st century could use its own Atticus Finches to remind us #BlackLivesMatter.

On Feb 4, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Why ‘Game of Thrones’ is still killing it when it comes to amazing female characters

Television's war on women has already been won, and the victor has dragons.

On Feb 3, 2015 by S.E. Smith