If you’re not an anime fan, you might think anime is just cartoons from Japan. But these dark anime are anything but Disney-approved kid-friendly content.
Takeo Ischi’s Chicken Attack Is an Epic Tribute to Chicken Heroism
Japanese yodeling legend Takeo Ischi’s collaboration with The Gregory Brothers, a fabulous song called Chicken Attack, will completely change the way you think about chickens.
Fine Cotton, Bold Personality, and White Paint: The Infamous Australian Horse Racing Scandal
If you lived in Queensland during the 1980s, you probably heard of Fine Cotton. If you haven’t, he was a racehorse involved in the stupidest scandal the sport has ever seen.
Rep. Bush’s “Unhoused Bill of Rights” Calls for Low-Income Apartments, More Support to Address Nationwide Unhoused Crisis
Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush introduced a resolution this July to address the unhoused crisis by building more low-income apartments and expanding assistance programs.
What Was McDonald’s Thinking With the Hamburglar?
The Hamburglar has become a household name, but how did McDonalds think up such a strange character? And why?
Biden’s ICE Director Nominee Is Touted as a Reformer but Can an Agency That Cages Children Be Reformed?
Ed Gonzalez, Biden’s ICE director nominee, has a track record of reform. But is a progressive head enough to fix an agency as broken as ICE?
Why Catalytic Converter Theft Is on the Rise
Believe it or not, there’s a part of your car that’s worth more than gold, and thieves want to get their hands on it. Here’s why catalytic converter theft has become such a huge problem.
Rising Tide of Anti-LGBT+ Hate Makes Europe a Key Battleground for the Future of Human Rights
Anti-LGBT+ hate sweeps Europe while protections for this vulnerable community weaken. The dual trends are making life as an LGBT+ person in Europe increasingly dangerous.
Relatable Moments That Will Make You Say ‘I’m in This Photo And I Don’t Like It’
This series of memes and tv moments are mostly funny and partly painfully relatable.
Why Statues Should Fall: A Case Study of Cecil Rhodes
Thousands are calling for removal of a statue of Cecil Rhodes, grandfather of apartheid in South Africa. The protest sheds light on why some statues shouldn’t be left to stand.
8 Posts That Belong on r/IAmVerySmart
It’s big brain time. Check out these r/IAmVerySmart worthy posts from people who think they’re the next Einstein.
Top 10 Things to Do In Sarajevo: The City of Creativity
Sarajevo survived centuries of occupation but the city today tells a story, not of defeat, but creativity and strength. Here are 10 things to do in Sarajevo on your next visit.
The Top 7 Things To Do in Bucharest, Romania
The city of Bucharest, Romania has a ton to offer in terms of culture, history, and architecture. Here are the top 7 things to do while you’re there.
Israel: Colonialism, Media, and the Right To Defend Itself
Rising death tolls in Israel and Palestine are in the media spotlight. But how balanced is that media coverage? This analysis explores that question.
Netflix Is Set To Release “Trese”, a Supernatural Noir Anime Featuring an All-Asian Cast
Based on a critically acclaimed comic series, Trese takes us into a supernatural world behind the streets of Manila for an action packed adventure with spine-chilling moments.
Joe Versus the Volcano: An Underappreciated Tom Hanks Classic
Joe Versus the Volcano stars Tom Hanks as the averagest of Joes confronting his own mortality in the most heartwarming and slapstick of ways.
Nocturnal Animals Ending Explained
Tom Ford’s sophomore filmmaking effort Nocturnal Animals was a nonlinear, disturbing picture of emotional decay and revenge. The movie leaves you pounding on your couch cushions feeling confused, unsatisfied, frustrated, and unsettled. Still, I have to say that it was a good film, especially for a man who so recently broke into the medium of […]
Amateur Web Sleuths: Helpful or Harmful?
Citizen detectives, better known as web sleuths, make up an internet community of non-law enforcement individuals who investigate unsolved murders, missing person cases, and other infractions with hopes of solving the crimes. Most sleuths are novices with a strong passion for the true crime community, releasing podcasts on the dedicated cases, blogging about their theories […]
What Would These Actors Be If They Weren’t Actors?
The genius of actors is their ability to portray different people from different walks of life on the big screen. They dazzle us by taking on entirely new identities with unique personalities and life circumstances. Many actors have worked in other professions throughout their lifetimes, and they use those experiences as inspiration for their on-screen […]
A Little Bit Human: Episode 3 – AAPI Hate & Racism
We touch down on a serious issue this week with special guests Hugo Wang and Cecilia Hua and discuss the rise in hate crimes and anti-Asian sentiment in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Hugo Wang is the director of Initiatives at A Little Bit Human and is pursuing a master’s degree in public […]
A Little Bit Human: Episode 3 – AAPI Hate & Racism
We touch down on a serious issue this week with special guests Hugo Wang and Cecilia Hua and discuss the rise in hate crimes and anti-Asian sentiment in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Hugo Wang is the director of Initiatives at A Little Bit Human and is pursuing a master’s degree in public […]
How Does Ramadan Go For Palestine’s Children
When I feel my children are getting too complacent about the easy blessings of life (even in a pandemic there are many), I sometimes remind them about the children of Palestine. And then together we wonder what the children in Palestine are doing. This is the lunar month of Ramadan, an occasion for month-long spiritual […]
10 African Novels You Should Check Out Today
African novels are testaments to how diverse, unique, and multifaceted the African continent is. They deal with varying concepts, struggles, resistance, and cultural issues. The vibrancy of older and contemporary African literature cannot be brushed aside. On one hand, you have novels that are a part of ongoing literary experimentations. On the other, you have […]
Benin Bronzes: What’s Going On in Western Museums?
In the early scenes of the Marvel blockbuster Black Panther, supervillain Erik Killmonger is seen surveying the African collection at the Museum of Great Britain. Killmonger corrects the exhibition’s patronizing white female curator about the origin of an axe. He says: “It was taken by British soldiers in Benin, but it’s from Wakanda. Don’t trip […]