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The Story of Sylvia Plath, a Writer Who Shouldn't Be Defined by Her Death

"[She was] always hurtling towards destruction,” historian Alexis Coe says, “but that’s only because we knew how her story ends.”
Bianca Betancourt
11.21.18
Sticky

Cross-Border Dispatches on the State of Cannabis Legalization

Massive profits and empty shelves followed legalization in Canada, while some US states are seeing a “bloodbath of prices” thanks to an oversupply of weed.
Manisha Krishnan
Randy Robinson
11.21.18
Trans Legends

Victoria Cruz on Life as a Trans Sex Worker in 70s New York

"The Black movement, and the women’s movement, was all up and going. And it was time for the gay movement to start." Legendary transgender activist Victoria Cruz reflects on the era of the Stonewall uprising.
Zackary Drucker
11.21.18
Unfollow Me

My Ex Abused Me and Stalked Me. Then I Developed OCD

I started making lists and timelines so I could deal with my stalker ex. Then it became a compulsion.
Suzannah Riggs
11.21.18
palm oil

There's a New Hazelnut Spread in Town and It Wants to Take On Nutella

The Barilla Group is set to launch the palm-oil-free Crema Pan di Stelle in January of next year.
Danielle Wayda
11.21.18
Photos

Dystopian Photos of San Francisco Smothered by Smoke

For days, locals had to stay indoors or don air masks in an effort to avoid the harmful particles in the air.
Yalonda James
11.21.18
Trans Legends

Sabel Samone-Loreca on Living as a Black, HIV-Positive Transgender American

"I know you wanna close all the windows and doors and just be in the dark, but if you just wait and hold on...the light comes through." Sabel Samone-Loreca offers wisdom from a life of resilience and recovery.
Zackary Drucker
11.21.18
Astro Guide

Patron Saints of Sagittarius: Our Favorite Celebrities Born In This Sign

Tina Turner, Britney Spears, Lucy Liu, and more fire sign faves!
Sara David
11.21.18
The Least You Could Do

100 Ways to Support—Not Appropriate From—Native People

Don't even think about calling anyone/anything your spirit animal.
Simon Moya-Smith
11.21.18
food poisoning

CDC Says Drop the Romaine and Bleach Your Fridge

To be safe, don't even look at any lettuce this weekend.
Bettina Makalintal
11.21.18
The VICE Guide to Right Now

Trump Really, Really Wants to Be 'TIME' Person of the Year

"I can't imagine anybody else other than Trump. Can you imagine anybody else other than Trump?"
River Donaghey
11.21.18
Advice

Experts Told Us How Not to Become Violent with Family During the Holidays

Keep it light and monitor your drinking.
Anna Goldfarb
11.21.18
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