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‘Awkward Black Girl’ Issa Rae wants to see more diversity onscreen

The writer and producer talks about the need for diversity. 

On Nov 1, 2014 by [email protected]

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Why content creators need to find a new Facebook—or else

Facebook has already eaten the news media. Now it's about to get digested.

On Oct 29, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

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Dan Hoyle puts the Internet in its place with ‘Each and Every Thing’

The writer and actor's new solo show asks what we can do to remember we're alive.

On Oct 24, 2014 by Miles Klee

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The GoPro Hero 4 versus the Polaroid Cube

GoPro or go budget? 

On Oct 24, 2014 by [email protected]

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What birds can teach us about handling turbulence

Is the "wing tuck" the secret to smoother flight? 

On Oct 21, 2014 by [email protected]

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Do we care about Brittany Maynard’s right to die because she’s hot?

It's time to ask the tough question.

On Oct 20, 2014 by Beejoli Shah

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In defense of brunch

Here's how a simple meal became the Internet's most loved (and hated) pastime. 

On Oct 19, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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Why is the Internet upset about a dog when thousands are dying?

3,439 people have died of Ebola in West Africa. But what we all care about is the case of Excalibur the dog.

On Oct 14, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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The birth of a black hole

Take a closer look at these beautiful and devestating wonders of space. 

On Oct 12, 2014 by [email protected]

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2nd graders review one of NYC’s most exclusive restaurants

Fish eggs are a nay, but cookies are a yea.

On Oct 10, 2014 by Rae Votta

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Imprisoned mom who helped her daughter get an abortion finds support online

Jennifer Whalen is currently serving a nine-to-18-month sentence for purchasing miscarriage-inducing medication for her daughter online. 

On Sep 23, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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How to get away with racism

This is what we talk about when we talk about angry black women.

On Sep 22, 2014 by Zaron Burnett III

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New York Times profile reduces Shonda Rhimes to an ‘angry black woman’

The very first sentence was enough to rile the Internet. Then it only got worse.

On Sep 19, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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theAudience: Selling you products, one Internet celebrity at a time

Product placement may sound like selling out, but for many of today’s Internet celebrities, it’s just another part of the job. 

On Sep 19, 2014 by Beth Elderkin

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How to talk about the Ray Rice scandal without being a total jerk

Here's how to cover the issue correctly.

On Sep 18, 2014 by Miri Mogilevsky