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Culture Archive

Archives for May 2024

Culture
Is it ever okay to film strangers in public?Is it ever okay to film strangers in public?
Culture

Nobody wants to be filmed without their knowledge. Why does it make up so much of the content we watch?

By Rebecca Jennings
Culture
When TikTok therapy is more lucrative than seeing clientsWhen TikTok therapy is more lucrative than seeing clients
Culture

Why juggle 25 people a week when you can make 30-second videos instead?

By Rebecca Jennings
Culture
You’re not imagining it — movies are getting longerYou’re not imagining it — movies are getting longer
Culture

Albums are too, and it has everything to do with our anxious relationship to technology.

By Constance Grady
Politics
The controversy over Harrison Butker’s misogynistic commencement speech, explainedThe controversy over Harrison Butker’s misogynistic commencement speech, explained
Politics

Butker’s address was a textbook case of conservative sexism and homophobia.

By Li Zhou
Public Health
Why do Americans keep drinking raw milk?Why do Americans keep drinking raw milk?
Public Health

With bird flu affecting multiple dairy farms, unpasteurized products are more dangerous than ever — but some people are reluctant to heed government guidance.

By Keren Landman, MD
Culture
Inside the bombshell scandal that prompted two Miss USAs to step downInside the bombshell scandal that prompted two Miss USAs to step down
Culture

Allegations of a “toxic work environment” have once again tarnished the pageant’s reputation.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Back to Black is the worst of bad musical biopicsBack to Black is the worst of bad musical biopics
Culture

Thanks to this new movie about Amy Winehouse, the bar for movies about musicians remains in hell.

By Kyndall Cunningham
Culture
Bridgerton’s third season is its best yet — but not because of romanceBridgerton’s third season is its best yet — but not because of romance
Culture

The fractured friendship between Pen and Eloise centers the Netflix hit.

By Aja Romano
Culture
A crisis on America’s roadsA crisis on America’s roads
Culture

With pedestrian and traffic fatalities on the rise, how can the US make its roads safer?

By Vox Staff
Culture
Macklemore’s anthem for Gaza is a rarity: A protest song in an era of apolitical musicMacklemore’s anthem for Gaza is a rarity: A protest song in an era of apolitical music
Culture

“Hind’s Hall” was electrifying because it was so unexpected.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Eurovision is supposed to be fun and silly. This year is different.Eurovision is supposed to be fun and silly. This year is different.
Culture

Eurovision doesn’t want to be about Israel-Palestine, but amid protests and boycotts, it might not have a choice.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Drake and Kendrick Lamar don’t care about misogynyDrake and Kendrick Lamar don’t care about misogyny
Culture

The rappers accused one another of abusing women, but weaponizing Me Too isn’t the same as standing up for women.

By Kyndall Cunningham
World Politics
Eurovision says it’s “apolitical.” History says otherwise.Eurovision says it’s “apolitical.” History says otherwise.
Podcast
World Politics

Politics on Eurovision isn’t new. It’s been part of it almost from the start.

By Haleema Shah and Sean Rameswaram
Culture
Why the Met Gala still mattersWhy the Met Gala still matters
Culture

Turns out the first Monday in May is the perfect venue for celebrity image-making.

By Constance Grady
Korean sunscreen is all the rage. If you’re American, you might be out of luck.
Culture

Lighter, less greasy, more effective sunscreen exists. So what’s the hold up stateside?

By Alex Abad-Santos