Christmas Music and Emotional Manipulation
Songs like Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas" attempt to harness holiday sentiment to support charitable causes. Should they?
The Jezebel Stereotype and Hip-Hop
Are black female artists fueling the jezebel stereotype or attempting to reclaim the narrative surrounding their sexuality?
“OK Boomer” and the Generational Divide
Battle lines are being drawn, but what is the generational conflict really all about?
Ellen, George W. Bush, and the Duty to Be Kind
Ellen has defended herself against recent public backlash by asserting a basic obligation to be kind to others. What might this duty entail? What might be its limits?
Should POC Forgive Kanye?
What might Kanye need absolution for, who might he need it from, and are they inclined to grant it?
Busch Light and Carson King: The Good and the Bad of...
The Carson King saga is just the latest chapter in the debate on the value of cancel culture. Is public shaming on social media about anything more than exposure?
On the Legitimacy of Moral Advice from the Internet
Seeking out moral advice from, and offering moral advice to, strangers in a public forum is nothing new. What has changed are the qualifications to claim moral expertise.
When Is Comedy Over the Line? The Departure of Shane Gillis...
Gillis's recent dismissal from SNL raises questions about free speech and the boundaries of offensive content.
Deceptive Vulnerability: Caroline Calloway and the “Unlikeable Woman”
Brand-building is taking on the guise of genuine openness. What's the harm? How should we respond when vulnerability obscures more than it reveals?
Jay-Z and Colin Kaepernick: Is It Business or Personal?
What responsibility, if any, does JAY-Z have with regards to Colin Kaepernick and his partnership with the NFL?