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The Lie and How We Told It
"That's what it's always like when I hook up with guys. Look. It's not a big deal okay, it's just something I need to do sometimes." More
turn-taking
my parents are to english as they are to the phone when it rings // when we pick up the phone to relatives, they don’t understand our jobs unless… More
DARE: Sarah Sanders on Inaccurate Statement: ‘I’m an Honest Person’
Presidential press secretary repeatedly defends her credibility to reporters pressing on White House falsehoods. Abuse including death threats targets HuffPost reporter who revealed person behind bigoted Twitter account, but… More
Sentencing of Ukrainian Journalism Roman Sushchenko to 12 Years’ Imprisonment is Yet Another Brazen Violation of Free Expression in Russia
“We are deeply troubled by the deteriorating conditions for free expression in Russia, and a growing number of journalists and writers wrongfully prosecuted and repressed by the Russian government,… More
Supreme Court’s Ruling in Masterpiece Cakeshop Case Does Not Give a License to Discriminate
"As a literary organization, we are acutely sensitive to infringements on artistic freedom. However, we also recognize that anti-discrimination laws are necessary and important to ensure that all people… More
DARE: Judge in Libel Suit Rules BuzzFeed May have Protection for Report on Trump Dossier
BuzzFeed scores legal victory over dossier alleging Trump's ties to Russia. Trump disinvites Philadelphia Eagles after players said they would skip the national anthem ceremony in protest. Justice Department… More
Dozens of Writers, Artists, and Activists Demand Oleg Sentsov’s Release in Light of Hunger Strike
"The Russian Government has tried to silence Oleg Sentsov, but even from prison he continues to make his voice heard through words and actions—including this hunger strike—that demonstrate his enduring commitment to… More
DARE: Facebook Gave Device Makers Deep Access to Data on Users and Friends
Facebook agreements giving device makers access to vast amounts of users’ personal information come to light. Trump expected to nominate a conservative ally of Stephen Bannon to head Broadcasting… More
In Light of Hunger Strike, PEN America Demands Oleg Sentsov’s Immediate Release
We, the undersigned artists, writers, filmmakers, and activists, join PEN America to call for the immediate and unconditional release of the wrongfully imprisoned Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov. In light… More
DARE: Roaring Protests of Commencements Past Make Way for a More Subdued Stand
Multiple accounts emerge of colleges and universities choosing commencement speakers based on hopes that their appearance and speeches will provoke fewer, or more subdued, protests. Comedian Samantha Bee apologizes… More
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