Candace Bryan
Contributor
Why the Hell Does Taylor Swift Have to Go to Jury Duty?
On the heels of the VMAs, Taylor Swift was spotted reporting for jury duty. Apparently, famous people have a civic duty as well, even if that encourages many more courthouse selfies than usual.
Judge Aaron Persky to Move to Civil Court, but Activists Want Him Gone for Real
Judge Aaron Persky moved from criminal to civil court at his own request. We talked to the activists leading his recall campaign, who are still not satisfied.
Lack of Exercise Is a Serious Problem for the Severely Mentally Ill
A new study finds that people living with psychosis are often not getting enough physical activity, which may be contributing to a lower life expectancy.
Get a Grip: Men Have Weaker Hands Than They Did Decades Ago
In a new study, researchers compared the grip strength of millennials today to their counterparts in 1985 and found that our hands have only gotten weaker—and our addiction to texting may be to blame.
When the Economy Is Weak, Men Get Swole, Study Claims
A researcher looking at the trend of men who train their bodies to become extremely fit suggest there may be a correlation between a poor economy and a pumped-up bod.
The Judge in Stanford Rape Case's Long, Lenient History with Rape and Assault
A new campaign seeks to recall Judge Aaron Persky, who famously sentenced Stanford swimmer Brock Turner to just six months in county jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman—and new reports indicate Turner isn't the only abuser he let off easy.
Harrowing Dog Testicle Discovery Implies that Human Fertility is Declining
According to a new study, contaminants may have caused dog fertility to decrease—and there's a chance the same contaminants could cause similar effects in humans.
Women Are Less Miserable About Their Bodies Than They've Been in Decades
According to a new study, women's satisfaction with their bodies has gone up—but body image issues are far from over.
New Study Examines How Weed and Alcohol Affect Your Sex Life
Researchers at New York University asked volunteers about their perceived experiences having sex while under the influence of marijuana or alcohol.
USA Gymnastics Accused of Massive Sexual Abuse Cover-Up
A new investigation reveals that the Olympic organization routinely ignored or dismissed repeated complaints that coaches were sexually assaulting and harassing young athletes.
Former Threesome App 3nder Details Its Big Makeover
We spoke to the founder of 3nder, now called Feeld, about the company's new name and redesign.
How One State Is Empowering Students to Report Campus Rape Anonymously
As schools across the country come under Title IX investigations for sexual assault cases, Minnesota is requiring all colleges to offer anonymous online sexual assault reporting systems, as well as training for staff and students.