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The real reason Burger King is becoming Canadian

Here’s why Internet financial pundits are freaking out.

On Sep 4, 2014 by Zaron Burnett III

Why the police are listening to your calls and why Congress won’t stop them

Can Congress stop the police from violating your privacy?

On Sep 4, 2014 by S.E. Smith

5 ways you can help confront racism in the wake of Ferguson

First rule: Listen.

On Sep 4, 2014 by Lesley Kinzel

The assassination of Courtney Love

Can we stop blaming Courtney for Kurt’s death yet?

On Sep 3, 2014 by Nico Lang

The real problem with children using hookup apps

Putting age restrictions on Grindr is a start, but it’s not enough.

On Sep 2, 2014 by S.E. Smith

The KKK’s new anti-Internet strategy will rot your teeth

It’s like taking candy from a racist.

On Sep 2, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

It’s time to end the debate over whether Angelina Jolie is a ‘movie star’

In a blog post, Defamer asked why we call Angelina Jolie a star. The question says more about us than it does her.

On Sep 2, 2014 by Jamie Woo

How to wipe out the Internet plagiarism epidemic

The problem needs to be stopped before it continues to spread.

On Sep 1, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

Debunking the 6 biggest defenses of CrossFit

Here’s the science behind why I don’t do CrossFit.

On Sep 1, 2014 by Erin Simmons

You might think you want a ‘Full House’ reboot—but you really don’t

If you really loved Full House, let it go.

On Sep 1, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

The backlash against ALS fundraising is all wet

Only 27 percent of funds raised by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge will go to finding a cure. Here’s why that’s not an issue.

On Sep 1, 2014 by S.E. Smith

The Illuminati doesn’t run the world—but it does control the Internet

For a secret society, the Illuminati must have a great press agent, because they are everywhere these days.

On Aug 29, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

The cost of absolute free speech? Less speech

On the Internet, bigots and trolls may feel absolutely free to spew hatred. But what about the people they attack?

On Aug 29, 2014 by Nicholas White

Are anti-rape devices really the best we can do?

We deserve better.

On Aug 28, 2014 by Miri Mogilevsky