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Skylar Baker-Jordan


Skylar Baker-Jordan is a Chicago-based essayist, commentator, and journalist writing about masculinity, the LGBT community, and U.K. politics.

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Twitter, stop making excuses and delete Trump’s account for good

The time for giving him a free pass is over.

On Nov 4, 2017 by Skylar Baker-Jordan

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Why are we still so obsessed by the British royals?

Royals, they're just like us!

On May 29, 2016 by Skylar Baker-Jordan

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Is Donald Trump jeopardizing our special relationship with the U.K.?

Trump may just be a bridge too far.

On May 17, 2016 by Skylar Baker-Jordan

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The ripple effects of the Apple-FBI fight will be felt across the globe

The Apple-FBI fight is about security everywhere, not just in the U.S.

On Feb 25, 2016 by Skylar Baker-Jordan

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Here’s all the reasons why Britain’s proposed encryption law is a bad idea

Britain’s proposed Investigatory Powers bill has some far-reaching consequences.

On Jan 31, 2016 by Skylar Baker-Jordan

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Here’s why Britain won’t ban Trump

This is bigger than one man and his hair.

On Jan 13, 2016 by Skylar Baker-Jordan

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#YouAintNoMuslimBruv is a hashtag for our times

We need #YouAintNoMuslimBruv now more than ever.

On Dec 9, 2015 by Skylar Baker-Jordan

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The real reason why the Internet overlooked the Beirut bombing

Victims of the Paris attacks deserve our compassion, just like those in Beirut.

On Nov 18, 2015 by Skylar Baker-Jordan

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What Donald Trump’s ‘war on Christmas’ is really about

Christianity so fragile.

On Nov 11, 2015 by Skylar Baker-Jordan

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We haven’t won yet—it’s time to pass an equal rights bill for LGBT Americans

Everyone deserves to be protected from discrimination.

On Nov 4, 2015 by Skylar Baker-Jordan

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Black Lives Matter won’t stop interrupting Hillary Clinton—and that’s a good thing

Just saying three words isn't enough.

On Nov 3, 2015 by Skylar Baker-Jordan

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Concealed carry and the myth of the ‘good guy’ with a gun

Good guys with guns don't stop bad guys with guns.

On Oct 27, 2015 by Skylar Baker-Jordan

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The real reason Joe Biden isn’t running for president

While his son's tragic death affected his decision, that's not the whole story.

On Oct 22, 2015 by Skylar Baker-Jordan

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Chris Mintz is an American hero—but can someone tell Ben Carson he shouldn’t have to be?

American heroes shouldn't be risking their lives because the government can't solve our gun problems.

On Oct 8, 2015 by Skylar Baker-Jordan

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What we talk about when we talk about #KillAllWhiteMen

The hashtag doesn't mean what you think it means.

On Oct 7, 2015 by Skylar Baker-Jordan