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Culture Archive

Archives for May 2024

It shouldn’t be so hard to live near your friends
Even Better

Americans are more socially isolated than ever. Here’s how we can reconnect.

By Zoë Bernard
Is TikTok breaking young voters’ brains?
TikTok

TikTok has made itself into a hub for Gen Z political expression. But as Zoomers change politics, how is the app changing them?

By Christian Paz
Culture
How lip gloss became the answer to Gen Z’s problemsHow lip gloss became the answer to Gen Z’s problems
Culture

In times of economic uncertainty, small luxuries reign supreme.

By Kyndall Cunningham
Future Perfect
How the world wastes hundreds of billions of meals in a year, in three chartsHow the world wastes hundreds of billions of meals in a year, in three charts
Future Perfect

Think twice before throwing out your leftovers.

By Sam Delgado
Culture
Challengers is the best thing that could happen to polyamoryChallengers is the best thing that could happen to polyamory
Culture

The relationship style has been the topic of talky articles and books. Finally, it’s the sexiest element of the year’s sexiest movie.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
The Idea of You — and the idea of age gapsThe Idea of You — and the idea of age gaps
Culture

From hit movies to viral essays, the discourse is rarely about the people inside the relationships.

By Constance Grady

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