Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Save Democracy, But His Company Is Subsuming It
Facebook’s CEO has never sounded so patriotic. He’s also never had more wealth or power.
Paul Rudd, “Certified Young Person,” Appears in PSA About Wearing Masks
"Listen hypebeasts, masks protect you and your dank squad," the actor says.
The Problem With Porn Research
For decades, researchers have tried to prove the "effects" of porn consumption. Why can't they?
Defector (Ex-Deadspin) Just Launched Its Reimagining of Sports Media
Highlights from the site's debut include a scathing indictment of the online publishing business
Welcome to Simptember. Or Is It No Simp September? We’ll Explain.
To simp or not to simp, that is the question.
Chess Is Enjoying Newfound Popularity on Twitch
The pandemic has led to a spike in people watching live streams of chess, including grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura
Is TikTok Bringing Skate Videos Back In Style?
Classic moves, new technology
Joe Rogan's Debut on Spotify Didn't Include Some Past Controversial Episodes
Interviews with some alt-right figures and comedians are missing (though a few have been reinstated)
I Tried One of Those Chloe Ting Workouts Every Woman on the Internet Is Doing
How hard could it be, right? Wrong. Very, very wrong.
What Does “NSFW” Mean in the Age of Work From Home?
A problematic phrase has reached a new level of obsolescence in quarantine
Deepfake Porn Has Gone Mainstream
The AI-manipulated content is exploitative and non-consensual, but efforts to stop it have been minimal.
Ben Smith Questions Andrew Sullivan's Troubling Views on Race in Latest NYT Column
A thorough reckoning with Sullivan's work and influence
After OnlyFans Controversy, Bella Thorne Issues Apology
After a controversial week, Thorne strove for a more reflective tone
The Cops of TikTok Aren’t Just Cringey — They’re Hugely Problematic
Humanizing the badge or ... offending the communities they're supposed to serve?
How One LA Steakhouse Became a Gathering Ground for Gen-Z Influencers
It's called BOA, in case you want to avoid it
Spice Adams Is the Funniest NFL Player on YouTube
Most football players don't find a second career in comedy; Adams did