Celebrities are turning away from the fields that made them famous and becoming amateur experts.
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How Memes Are Making the Alt-Right’s Hate Mainstream
Hateful images are making their way from niche sites onto popular social networks at an alarming speed. Here's how it works.
From #MeToo to #WelcomeRefugess: How the Hashtag Has Changed Politics
From #MeToo to #RefugeesWelcome, add a hashtag and the world will listen. Shame they're not always used for good.
Our Urge to Share Things About Our Lives is Neither New nor Narcissistic
The urge to be present on social media is much more complex than simply narcissism.
Interns Don’t Live on Sunshine and Air, They Need Money Too
Students are caught between educational institutions that don't make them employable and companies that only want to use their services for free.
Queering Known Stories, or Celebrating and Mourning Pride Month
It's pride month – and along with the celebrations, progress can only happen if we start conversations on queer politics.
‘Woke’ Twitter Needs to Educate Itself about Ekta Kapoor
'Woke' Twitter called out Indians for being ignorant about PewDiePie but chose to remain ignorant about Ekta Kapoor themselves.
Has Outrage Become Fashionable?
Let’s not make rage fashionable, and assume social media rants will solve complex real-world issues
What Can We, Responsible Readers, Do About Fake News?
Fake news is here to stay. So, it’s time we empowered ourselves against it.
Looking Past the Pictures to Find ‘Real’ Interaction on Dating Apps
How many of us have lost out on our soulmates because the person 'did not look the part' in their pictures?