S.E. Smith
s.e. smith is a Northern California-based journalist and writer focusing on social justice issues. smith’s work has appeared in publications like Esquire, the Guardian, Rolling Stone, In These Times, Bitch Magazine, and Pacific Standard.
Buffalo is covered in a giant wall of snow—can we all agree climate change is real now?
Even as Buffalo’s snowstorm goes viral, climate change denial keeps going strong.
On Nov 25, 2014 by S.E. Smith
Why major TV networks gave Obama the middle finger on immigration
Media doesn’t work the way it used to.
On Nov 21, 2014 by S.E. Smith
The problem with saying Michael Phelps’s alleged girlfriend was ‘born a man’
The media response to Taylor Lianne Chandler’s revelation that she was born intersex illustrates our failure to understand trans issues.
On Nov 20, 2014 by S.E. Smith
5 reasons the taco emoji is taking over the world
The emoji taco matters more than you think.
The 7 most mindblowingly stupid arguments against net neutrality
Many of the arguments against net neutrality are totally ridiculous. Here are seven of the worst.
On Nov 19, 2014 by S.E. Smith
Is New York’s proposed citywide Wi-Fi a privacy nightmare?
The idea of citywide Wi-Fi sounds intoxicating, but in execution, it may come with an unexpected cost.
On Nov 18, 2014 by S.E. Smith
Anonymous is doxing KKK members (and I’m OK with it)
#OpKKK and exposure of Missouri KKK members raise an important question: If it’s for a good cause, is doxing justified?
On Nov 17, 2014 by S.E. Smith
Is it time for a ‘Gilmore Girls’ comeback?
If Gilmore Girls really did stage a long-discussed reunion, would we want them to?
On Nov 13, 2014 by S.E. Smith
It’s time to take Jennifer Lawrence seriously as an action hero
The woman behind Katniss is the Internet’s best friend, and she’s also the hero we deserve.
How Amy Schumer fought for the right to talk about sex on TV—and won
Ladyparts are having their moment.
On Nov 12, 2014 by S.E. Smith
Why Christmas creep is ruining the holidays for everyone
I’m a certified Grinch, but even Christmas lovers should loathe the holiday’s recent November takeover.
On Nov 11, 2014 by S.E. Smith
7 ways to make homophobes look like idiots
Ever wanted to stand up to that bigot on the train? Here are some tips to stepping up your game.
On Nov 7, 2014 by S.E. Smith
Why we need to finally legalize marijuana
In all the discussion over marijuana legalization, we’re ignoring the obvious: It would be ludicrously profitable.
On Nov 6, 2014 by S.E. Smith
The election was about race, but not in the way you think
In the end, Barack Obama is just another mediocre president.
On Nov 5, 2014 by S.E. Smith
Fangirls run the world—just ask Alex From Target
Don’t underestimate any demographic that’s capable of turning you into a worldwide meme within a matter of hours.
On Nov 4, 2014 by S.E. Smith
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