Commentary on the political, social, tech, and environmental developments and their relevance to modern culture.
“How do we justify building our self-image? Why does it feel so false to curate the self through makeup and clothing?” Embodied writer Shanti Escalante-De Mattei unpacks these questions and more by drawing on the story of Inanna, the Mesopotamian goddess of love and war, and her descent into hell.
Read More“This is for all the women that are darker than me, that were told they aren’t beautiful because their skin is not light enough. The journey to self-love can be long and gruesome, but it is most definitely worth it.”
Read MoreOn the mysteries and endless possibilities of the independent bookstore
Read MoreWith the steady rise of gentrification and people moving in and out of the city, who and what is a "real" New Yorker?
Read MoreDust off your tamagotchis and stock up on Fruit Roll-Ups because your crush just signed back on to AIM.
Read MoreUnwrapping the complexities of love, the American Dream, freedom, and self discovery, based from the 2017 documentary Dream Boat.
Read More“Love strikes indiscriminately, and anyone who gets clobbered should consider themselves lucky.”
Read More2017 was pretty shitty. But, there’s hope for a better tomorrow.
Read MoreEmbodied contributor Victoria Kussman started her thrifting at the age of 8 and is here to share her knowledge, her favorite finds, and the lessons she's learned from the recent cultural trend.
Read MoreNo means just that: no.
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault or abuse, talk to somebody you trust, be open to getting help, or call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE.
Read MoreIn the adult realm of dating, age is just a number…right?
Read MoreWhat happens when slacktivism trumps activism
Read More“To be, or not to be [a ho], that is the question”
Read MoreTwo millennials in the digital age go dark
Read MoreCan Wall Street embrace the principles of feminism?
Read MoreHillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are vying for more than the democratic nomination. They represent two irreconcilable paths for the party.
Read MoreA writer is grossed out by, and disenchanted with, Chipotle.
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