Hunter French
The Promise—and Risk—of a Career in TikTok
For many young people, being a paid content creator on social media is the dream job. But it's not as easy as it may look.
Why Gen Z Is Turning to Socialism
"It's much more stigmatized to say you're a capitalist, in my experience."
Young Meme Makers Are Redefining What it Means to Be an Introvert
What happens when an introvert loves socializing online?
Getting Surgery? Your Doctor Is Probably Making a Playlist for the OR
I was worried my cancer surgeon would get distracted by Hall & Oates' "Maneater," but it turns out, most doctors crank a playlist.
18 R&B Songs That Make Up for This Unbearable Year
Thankfully, singers like Jhené Aiko, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Kehlani provided an escape for us this winter.
The Lockout: Why Uber Drivers in NYC Are Sleeping in Their Cars
Uber and Lyft's response to pay floor regulations was an algorithmic quota system that has become a dystopic rat race.
12 Songs Ruined by Our Exes, Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
Love-themed playlists are a sham. We know your ex left with your favorite hoodie, your heart, and that song you can no longer play on repeat.
2020 Dems Say They'll Protect Abortion Access. We Asked Them About Pills
We asked every Democrat who qualified for the debate about expanding access to medication abortion.
The 50 Moments That Defined Europe This Decade
From Silvio Berlusconi and the migrant crisis, to Greta Thunberg and the world's smartest octopus.
In the 2010s, Getting High Became Even More Profitable and Terrifying
At the beginning of the decade, the online drug trade opened its floodgates. At the end, U.S. cities started decriminalizing magic mushrooms. This is how the last ten years turned the illegal drug industry upside down.
How the 2010s Taught Us to Hate the Rich
From the gig economy to supervillains like Martin Shkreli to the college cheating scandal, this is the story of "late capitalism" coming to life.
The 2010s Made Sex Political Again
Sex positivity was the pervasive message at the start of the decade. Then things got more complicated.