Allan Mott never quite found the right way to deal with a bully he was forced to work with.
See Something, Say Something: Should Bystanders Be Forced to Report Crimes?
In light of recent rapes where bystanders didn’t intervene, s.e. smith wonders whether witnesses should be prosecuted for doing nothing to stop a crime.
Who is Responsible for the Death of a Photographer Chasing Justin Bieber?
Joanna Schroeder looks back on all the times she was threatened and harassed by paparazzi, and wonders who’s to blame.
Teacher Fired For Being “Worse Than Gay”
s.e. smith reports on the case of a New York City teacher who was fired for being transgender.
How I Landed in the Ring with Azealia Banks & Perez Hilton
Janet Mock insists that if we’re going to call famous people out for their disparaging and abusive language, we need to call them all out, no matter what color or gender they are.
Comedian Jim Florentine, On the Anniversary of His Girlfriend’s Suicide
Jim Florentine wrongly believed he could save his girlfriend from her depression. In the end, it was Jade who saved him.
Is This Couple Headed for Divorce or Just Really, Really Hungry?
Weight Watchers! commercial, loaded with stereotypes, perpetuates the wife-mom, husband-baby myths.
Psychiatric Meds Helped Me Become a Better Person
Dennis Scimeca looks back at the time before he started treating his bipolar disorder, and is grateful that his abusive, rage-filled self is far behind him.
Newtown Massacre: Stop Conflating Violence and Mental Illness
By all means, let’s improve mental health services in the US. Please. But if you want to talk about how to prevent rampage violence, s.e. smith is afraid you’re going to need to move on to other subjects.
The Hasidic Community Covered Up My Abuse
Like in the Weberman trial, Luzer Twersky was a victim of sexual abuse within his Hasidic community, and he tells the truth about modesty committees.
The Murder of Ki Suk Han: Should a Photo of a Man About to Die Be Considered Photojournalism?
In the wake of the brutal murder of Ki Suk Han, who died when pushed in front of a train, S.E. Smith examines the role of photojournalism in exploiting human suffering.
“The Answer is No” – The Case for “Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Marianne examines whether the holiday standard “Baby It’s Cold Outside” is actually a song about sexual coercion.
Breaking News: Dudes Have Feelings
Kate Conway wonders: At what point we’re going to decide that men desiring emotional intimacy is no longer newsworthy?
Why Women’s Magazines Need to Stop Using Me as the Voice of All Men
Stuart Heritage writes those “what men think” articles for women’s magazines.
I Lost a Job for Calling Out the Company’s Rape Apology
Dan Soloman critiqued CultureMap’s victim-shaming of an underaged girl, and lost his job as a result.