It’s bred into your blood for literally a hundred thousand generations. Use it.
Why Trump Seems Normal to His Base
An explanation at last for why Republicans don't seem to mind that Trump is Putin's president.
An explanation at last for why Republicans don’t seem to mind that Trump is Putin’s president.
Stop Saying “Ad Hominem” If You Don’t Know What it Means
'Arguing the person' does not mean 'rude language.'
‘Arguing the person’ does not mean ‘rude language.’
Donald Trump Is Almost Definitely Five-Foot-Nine
Yes, it's probable, and no, it shouldn't be a big deal.
Yes, it’s probable, and no, it shouldn’t be a big deal.
Why Captain America Is Important
No matter how outnumbered or outmatched he is, no matter how hopeless it looks, he finds a way to triumph over impossible odds. Without superpowers.
No matter how outnumbered or outmatched he is, no matter how hopeless it looks, he finds a way to triumph over impossible odds. Without superpowers.
Hitler, Hatred, and Historical Myopia
The total number of people who died in WWII is generally estimated around 60 million, give or take ten million human lives.
The total number of people who died in WWII is generally estimated around 60 million, give or take ten million human lives.
The Movie That Warned Us About Trump Supporters
These posters are for a 1970 film about murdering hippies for no reason. Noah Brand looks at why it was a hit.
These posters are for a 1970 film about murdering hippies for no reason. Noah Brand looks at why it was a hit.
Trump and Truth: a New Model
Can any meaning be derived from the president-elect’s word salad? Maybe, says Noah Brand.
Can any meaning be derived from the president-elect’s word salad? Maybe, says Noah Brand.
The Top 10 Offensively Sexist Halloween Costumes For Men
What Nobody Wants To Admit About Rape Culture
Nobody’s in favor of rape, but it keeps on happening. What’s not working?
How To Honor Soldiers Who Died For No Reason?
We can’t keep pretending that most of our wars have been noble or worthwhile, so where does that put us on Memorial Day?
Why Are We Expected To Root For Torture?
If it were just one movie or TV show, we could dismiss it. But it’s a consistent trope across many different stories. Why?
The Men of Marvel’s Agent Carter
They’re more than just sexist jerks, they’re the heroes of a different show.
Money Porn: The Objectification of Christian Grey
A story with toxic ideas about gender includes the toxic image of men as success objects.
Why I’m Not Excited About The New Star Wars Movies
Noah Brand grew up in 1990s Star Wars fandom, and was there the day it died. Like most geeks, I’ve been hearing a lot about the new Star Wars movies for a while. People opining one way or the other about casting announcements, plot leaks, the teaser trailer, whether the new sequels will be wonderful…
Libidos, Assumptions, and Miscommunication
The way we talk about sex is based on some very dubious assumptions, starting with the idea that “normal” is a thing.