Converse - A Cultural History
It’s impossible not to wonder what abandoned pair of Converse might have meant for their previous owner. Who were they trying to be? From the basketball court to the streets, they have been worn by people of all ages, genders, and cultures. They have been a symbol of rebellion, counterculture, and individuality, and have carried generations of artists, musicians, activists, and teenagers.
I Lost My Ability to Joke About the South, ‘Vengeance’ Gave Me Hope It’s Not Gone for Good
In a Post Roe reality with frequent power outages and a commitment to the 2nd Amendment that enables school shootings, Texans have begun to seem more like potential refugees than people happily roping calves with their own ideas on independence. Vengeance lets Texas tell it’s side of the story - without overlooking its flaws.
Last Minute Valentine’s Plans Lead to Permanent Ink
Flash tattoos offer quick ink at lower prices. The catch? You get what you get!
Video: Abortion Rights Advocates Take to the Streets
Demonstrators in New York City marched from Union Square to Washington Square on Saturday to protest the destruction of abortion rights in the United States. The protest was organized by Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights.
You’re Being Sold
Historically, definitions of privacy have been based on physical examples. The Fourth Amendment protects “persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures.” However, the age of digital surveillance has created a whole new host of threats.
Manhattan - Where Eating Borsch is a Revolutionary Act
Beloved Ukrainian Diner in the East Village Becomes Rallying Point for Pro-Ukrainian Activism Amidst Russia Invasion
The Future of Farming
A farm in Petaluma is producing the best tasting food imaginable, all while turning the land into a climate fighting resource.