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Takei Says 1 Word Before Colbert Disintegrates Him. It's A Big One.

When He Tweeted This Picture Of Oysters, He Probably Wasn't Expecting This Sort Of Response

LGBTQQ

She’s Breaking Down A Bunch Of B.S. About How We Compliment Fat People. I'm So Here For This.

By Rebecca Eisenberg

Community

Here's A Rap Video That Parents Ought To Be Thrilled To Show Their Kids

By Maz Ali

Community

This Old-Timey Footage Is Definitely Worth Watching Before Voting Day

By Maz Ali

Diversity

I've Always Dreamed Of Interrupting A Teacher During History Class. How He Did Was Just Brilliant.

By Chie Davis

Economy

An Explanation Of The Pay Gap Between Men And Women That I’ve Never Heard

By Carolyn Silveira

Gender

She'll Have None Of Your 'Women Were *Given* The Vote' Crap, Thankyouverymuch

By Lori White

Diversity

2 Seconds In, You're Going To Be Uncomfortable. By The End, I REALLY Hope You Still Are.

By Joseph Lamour

Entertainment & Culture

Taylor Swift Isn't Redefining A Common Word. She Is Saying It A Lot More Now. Yay.

By Lori White

Diversity

It's What The Local News Didn't Ask Him That Convinced Him To Stick To Astrophysics

By Rajiv Narayan

Community

What Water Companies Are Doing In California Is So Completely Messed Up

By Carolyn Silveira

Environment

Do You Kind Of Secretly Believe These 6 Myths About Climate Change?

By Carolyn Silveira

Community

Authorities Took His Passport. His Supporters Are Doing Some Very Creative Protesting.

By Carolyn Silveira

Gender

Her Name Is Not 'Sexy,' But Men On The Street Still Call Her That. Here's What She Thinks.

By Andrea Garcia-Vargas

LGBTQQ

Annoyed When People Talk About White Male Privilege Or Whatever? Think They're Trying To Guilt You?

By Angie Aker

Economy

I’ve Never Heard Anyone Insult Colbert So Deeply That He Tells Them To Shut Up

By Carolyn Silveira

Community

A Young Disabled Woman Made This. 20 Seconds In, I’m Totally Impressed. And By The End, Blown Away.

By Brandon Weber

Entertainment & Culture

Takei Says 1 Word Before Colbert Disintegrates Him. It's A Big One.

By George Takei

Politics

'Can I See Some ID?' Is A Totally Reasonable Question, Except In 1 Situation

By Eric March

Diversity

This Kid's Skin Shears Off If He Moves Wrong. He Still Cracks Jokes About It. You Would Too.

By Adam Mordecai

Economy

At First, I Thought It Was Cute. Then I Was Like, 'OK, This Is Weird.' Then, I Got It.

By Lori White

Economy

It's Tough To Get Treated Like A Human Sometimes

By Alisha Huber

Community

5 Easy Ways To Make Yourself A Ridiculously Good Listener

By Megan Kelley

Gender

She Explains Why So Many Women Don't Say 'Hello.' The Reason Is Absolutely Chilling.

By Franchesca Ramsey

Community

At Age 18, She Was Finally Free. But Not For The Reasons You'd Think.

By Carolyn Silveira

Gender

Halloween Is A Good Time To Be Scared ... For Your Uterus

By Alisha Huber

Guns & Crime

You Didn't Load The Bullets. You Didn't Empty The Chamber. But Here's What You Might Have Done.

By Rajiv Narayan

Health

He Just Wants To Tell Her How He Feels. It Gets Awkward Fast.

By Alisha Huber

Economy

Kids Who Love Art Are Better At Everything

By Alisha Huber

Economy

A *Wildly* Different Perspective On Domestic Violence In Just 2 Images

By Lori White

Community

It's Not Dirty, I Swear! The Adorable Way These Dudes Use A Certain 4-Letter Word Just Tickles Me.

By Angie Aker

Economy

She Was Prepared To Get A Ticket. Instead, He Said, 'Meet Me At Walmart In 15 Minutes.'

By Eric March

Gender

What Are The Differences Between Kids Raised By Single Dads And Kids Raised By Single Moms?

By Phoebe Gavin

Entertainment & Culture

Understand This Distinction Before You Talk About Sexism In Video Games

By Rebecca Eisenberg

Gender

A Bro Has The Answer To All Of The Awful Oppression White Dudes Face, And It's Hilarious

By Laura Willard

Gender

A Little Boy Liked Chasing Little Girls On The Playground. They Put A Stop To That With 1 Word.

By Matt Orr

LGBTQQ

Apple's CEO Just Came Out Of The Closet. Let Me Clarify: He's Confirming That He's Gay. And Proud.

By Joseph Lamour

Gender

She Says That A Single Face Doesn't Represent Domestic Violence. But Let's Look At Hers Anyway.

By Laura Willard

Politics

If You Only Vote For Presidents, You Might Be Doing This Whole Democracy Thing Wrong

By Rajiv Narayan

Entertainment & Culture

If You Ever Wondered Whether Leo DiCaprio Is A Good Dude, His Speech Will Clear That Up

By Eddie Geller

Gender

Guy Walking Around NYC For 10 Hours Is The Street Harassment Response For Anyone Who Doesn't Get It

By Franchesca Ramsey

Diversity

After Seeing This, I’m Not Sure My Kids Are Ever Going To Play Football Again

By Brandon Weber

Entertainment & Culture

The Last 4 Words She Says To Stephen Colbert Are Everything. They Cut Through All The BS.

By Eric Marc