Who is Responsible for the Death of a Photographer Chasing Justin Bieber?

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Joanna Schroeder looks back on all the times she was threatened and harassed by paparazzi, and wonders who’s to blame.

Bad News: The White House Will Not Be Building a Death Star

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First, the USA doesn’t want to blow up planets. Second, $850 quadrillion is a bit pricey. Also – a sexy photo of Chewbacca.

Finding the Balance Between a Love For Speed and the Necessity of Meditation

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Joanna Schroeder got a chance to sit down with Ted McDonald to talk about finding balance between meditation and speed sports, growing a business and philanthropy and the ways in which he embodies the Malibu State of Mind.

Tom Matlack on HuffPost Live: Women, Beauty and the New York Times

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Tom Matlack joined a round table discussion of issues related to his controversial opinion piece.

Bugs, Boys and Power: Is Cruelty to Animals Natural?

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Ideas for raising compassionate children in a power-hungry world.

On Discussing Beauty

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Joanna Schroeder understands the cruel machinations of the beauty industry, but she doesn’t think that minimizes the authenticity of Tom Matlack’s admiration of his wife.

What if the ‘Nice Guys of OK Cupid’ is Harming Innocent People?

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Joanna Schroeder has known a lot of Nice Guys™ and understands the frustration and fear women feel as a result, but believes the bullying and humiliation happening on Nice Guys of OK Cupid is out of line.

Why We Fail at Keeping Resolutions

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Joanna Schroeder examines evidence that New Year’s resolutions are doomed to fail—and ponders how to succeed at making meaningful change.

Newtown Shooting Survivor Sues Board of Ed for $100 Million

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Is this the action that will make our children safe?

Hasbro Responds to Kids and Parents by Promising Gender-Neutral Easy-Bake Oven

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After a meeting with the 13-year-old girl who started the petition for a less gender specific Easy-Bake Oven the toy company makes it official.

I’m a Sh** Parent Like Tony Hawk. Aren’t You?

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Joanna Schroeder examines why we, as parents, are so eager to call other moms and dads “bad”.

This is Why We Published a Rapist’s Story

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Joanna Schroeder explains why it’s so important to understand the link between the partying lifestyle and sexual assault.

Why It’s Dangerous to Say “Only Bad Guys Commit Rape”

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It may be comforting to believe that all rapists are bad people, but in truth, rape most often happens between friends, lovers, acquaintances and pals.

Video: 13 Year-old Creates Petition to Add Images of Boys to Easy-Bake Oven

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One kid is fed up with Hasbro’s extreme gendering of the universally-loved Easy-Bake Oven.

My Sons’ Easy-Bake Oven Shame

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Joanna Schroeder wonders why, as traditional gender roles are starting to fade, the Easy-Bake Oven is now more girly than ever.

Video: Craig Ferguson on Making Fun of Celebrities and His Own Addiction

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In this classic video, Craig Ferguson tells the moving story of how, in the depths of addiction, he almost killed himself, and explains why he doesn’t want to make fun of struggling celebrities.