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.
7 reasons it’s time to shut down the Department of Homeland Security
The United States isn’t any more secure than it was 14 years ago—if anything, things are even worse.
On Feb 24, 2015 by S.E. Smith
‘Difficult People’ has a new take on disability
Expect some solid disability comedy on Amy Poehler’s new Hulu show, ‘Difficult People.’
On Feb 20, 2015 by S.E. Smith
The case against marriage
It’s time to get out of the wedding business.
On Feb 19, 2015 by S.E. Smith
Why Hollywood fails to capture the everyday horror of social media—and how to finally get it right
Social media might be scary in real life, but it still looks ridiculous on TV.
On Feb 18, 2015 by S.E. Smith
Does being single really make you live longer?
If you’re using longer life spans as a reason for your #WhyImSingle tweet, you might be S.O.L.
On Feb 17, 2015 by S.E. Smith
Hating on Valentine’s Day isn’t cool—it’s just trite
Hating on Valentine’s Day doesn’t make you cool—it just makes you kind of sad.
On Feb 14, 2015 by S.E. Smith
People with disabilities aren’t your inspiration porn
Jamie Brewer is inspirational because of her accomplishments—not her disability.
On Feb 13, 2015 by S.E. Smith
3 reasons we need tech crimes courts
A judge who barely knows how to program a DVR shouldn’t be overseeing a high tech criminal case.
On Feb 12, 2015 by S.E. Smith
Do we need a WebMD to teach people about the legal system?
Solving a problem like debtors’ prisons may be too big for the Internet.
On Feb 11, 2015 by S.E. Smith
Why is Hollywood still stubbornly casting nondisabled actors in disabled roles?
It’s time for a full stop on cripface roles.
On Feb 9, 2015 by S.E. Smith
7 reasons you should be watching disabled comedians on YouTube
Uncomfortable at the thought of laughing at disability? These comedians have some jokes for you.
On Feb 6, 2015 by S.E. Smith
Should you be able to predict your own death?
Instead of focusing on when we’re going to die, we should focus on when we’re going to live.
On Feb 5, 2015 by S.E. Smith
Why young readers need ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ more than ever
The 21st century could use its own Atticus Finches to remind us #BlackLivesMatter.
On Feb 4, 2015 by S.E. Smith
Why ‘Game of Thrones’ is still killing it when it comes to amazing female characters
Television’s war on women has already been won, and the victor has dragons.
On Feb 3, 2015 by S.E. Smith
Google’s self-driving taxis might kill you. They’re also Uber’s worst nightmare
OK, Google: Take me to my favorite Thai place.
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