Jenn Fang is sick and tired of Bill O’Reilly’s commitment to the Model Minority myth, and wishes Jon Stewart had challenged the FoxNews star more effectively, and with more nuance.
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Hey Shia LaBeouf, Method Acting Isn’t an Excuse to Act Like a Jerk
Chris Osterndorf wants to remind famous guys like Shia LaBeouf that being an actor doesn’t mean you should get away with treating people badly.
That’s So Raven—On Keeping Whiteness at a High Premium
Billy Flood hopes someday Raven-Symoné will look in the mirror and be proud of the Black gay woman she is.
The Transformation of Justin Bieber From a White Youth to a Black Man
Dr. Darron T. Smith explains that white artists like Justin Bieber enjoy the benefits of “acting black” without shouldering the racial burden of being black.
Is Nick Jonas “Gay Baiting”?!
Michael Rowe responds to claims that Nick Jonas is using his hotness just to lure in gay fans.
Geeky Feminazis – A Comic
You hear these kinds of complaints from dudes all the time but to me it doesn’t make any sense.
113 Years Ago Today, a President Died
On the operating table, President McKinley said, “He didn’t know, poor fellow, what he was doing. He couldn’t have known.”
Ray Rice, Bystander Behavior, and a Culture of Violence
Instead of asking women the ‘why did you stay’ question, let us ask ourselves how do we become bystanders to a culture of violence?
Kicking the Extra Point: How the NFL Should Take a Stand in Preventing Violence Against Women
The Ray Rice story presents a perfect opportunity to stand up against domestic violence. Will the NFL go for it—or will they punt?
Is There a Non-Creepy Way to Run Behind a Woman?
Running has caused me to follow many women I don’t know. Is there a right way or a wrong way to run along an empty street?
We Need To Be Brave And Stand Up To Evil
In the aftermath of the Rotherham Child Exploitation scandal, too much focus has been put on the ethnicity and religion of the criminals. Andrew Lawes believes fear is the real issue. He wants to help you be brave.
The Student Debt Crisis and the Value of a College Education
Bram Berkowitz sees the student loan debt crisis spiraling out of control, and he believes we must restore value to the college degree to avoid another financial crisis.
Do Guns Improve Safety?
Should guns be used for safety? What do the numbers say?
When Anger Came to My Town – How #Ferguson Reflects the Global Picture
Violence and anger in your own back yard gives you a different perspective on world events. — Just two weeks ago I was having a difficult conversation with a dear friend of mine who is Jewish. She had her opinion on Gaza. I could not wholeheartedly agree with her, nor did I disagree. I know…
The American Jewish Minority
Being Jewish, and Pro-Israel, Joel Abramson never expected to feel all alone in a support group of young Jewish professionals. But that’s exactly what happened.
More Accountability Please: Goodell, Rice, and a Chance to Do Better
Richelle Carey knows that the NFL understands what accountability and consistency mean. Why then, won’t they show it in a case of domestic violence?