Emily Cassel
Emily Cassel is a Minneapolis-based writer and editor.
How to Stop Shopping at Amazon When You Know It's Bad but Do It Anyway
What if I told you that breaking with a cartoonishly evil company wouldn’t mean the end of free shipping and great deals?
A Beginner's Guide to Abolishing ICE
Since ICE is relatively new, so is the movement to get rid of it. If you want to educate yourself, try these books, podcasts, and documentaries.
What to Say to a New Provider if You’re Worried They’ll Change Your Meds
If you don't want to switch up a mental health treatment regimen that works for you, go in with an ironclad understanding of your own medical history.
'Why Do I Spend Weeks Avoiding Tasks That Will Take Me 10 Minutes to Do?'
Procrastinating has less to do with time management and more to do with mood management.
'Why Can't I Stop Blowing Up at My Parents?'
Conflict happens, but regularly losing your cool and snapping “MooOOOmmmm!” doesn't feel great.
Which Type of Face Mask Should I Buy?
Now that masks are widely available, it's reasonable to want to know which ones are actually protective.
What Are KN95 Masks and Should I Buy One Online?
More online and IRL marketplaces are selling them—but how effective are they, and are they comparable to N95s?
How to Structure Your Days When Time Is Fake and You Have Endless Chores
If you're overwhelmed by all the cleaning, personal upkeep, and work tasks that are inescapable for the next indefinite stretch of the future... you need a plan in the immediate.
How to Deal With Feeling Bad About Your Body During Isolation
Even if you've never struggled with disordered eating before, having to stay home can be a real challenge in managing your mental health as it relates to your body image.
What to Do if You're Drinking Way More During Self-Isolation
No one is saying you can’t kill a six-pack while you’re stuck at home because of COVID-19, but you might want to pay attention to self-moderation, too.
If Your Aging Parents Are Ignoring Coronavirus Risks, You're Not Alone
"They literally just popped some Airborne—that Vitamin C chewable thing—and said they'd be fine. I'm so legitimately worried for them both."
The Funny, Tragic Stories of People Whose Parents Drug-Tested Them
"I’ll never forget my mom yelling 'YOU’RE DOING BARBITURATES?!?' at 8 o’clock in the morning on the lord’s day."