One of the interesting byproducts of living in our digitally interconnected world is the merging of the constantly active online culture and the 24/7 news cycle. Maybe we should have seen the integration of the greatest tool for human interaction and the greatest form of public distraction as a forgone conclusion, but it’s still kind of... Read More
With all the earthbound issues we have to deal with on a daily basis, sometimes it’s nice to turn our attentions skyward. No matter how ugly and base humanity can seem in its worst moments, our aspirations to explore the universe are reassuringly noble. But it looks like we can’t even enjoy the idea of discovering distant planets and... Read More
Never underestimate the power of a good feminist lashing, especially when that lashing is a very loud and public one aimed at a major corporation.
Disney, the corporation responsible for making so many children’s dreams come true, recently decided to nix their plans to doll up Merida, the heroine of Disney/Pixar’s hit movie Brave, in... Read More
We've all seen them. The ponytail is likely the first giveaway. Maybe there's some "scruffy" facial hair that is actually carefully manicured to show just the right amount of scruffiness. There's likely a black t-shirt, or a black button down, with the sleeves rolled up. After noticing that, you know it: This guy plays the guitar. You... Read More