Should We Mute Michael Jackson?
What obligations do those in the entertainment industry have to the public in the wake of criminal allegations? Is censorship ever appropriate prior to legal conviction? Must public use be a political act?
Game of Thrones, Avengers: Endgame, and the Ethics of Spoilers
Where does the wrong we feel in spoiled book and movie twists come from? What is spoiler etiquette based on?
Should Instagram Remove Its Like System?
Instagram's recent trial in discontinuing their 'like' system brings to the fore questions about the purpose of social media and app's corporate responsibility.
Kylie Jenner and the Possibility of Being “Self-Made”
What can a controversy over the "self-made" title tell us about privilege and inequality?
Cancel Culture
As our social/political commentary continues to evolve on social media, we should ask what the value of cancelling someone really is.
Santa Clarita Diet and Moral Imperfectionism
The show examines a host of philosophical issues in utilitarian and feminist terms, and even has something to say about non-ideal theory.
Misogyny, ‘Purity,’ and Leggings at Notre Dame
Many of our ideas about 'modesty' and 'purity' are rooted in misogyny, as recent events at the University of Notre Dame help to illustrate.
Is J. Cole the Savior of Hip-Hop?
Hip-hop has a complex relationship with old school and new school, but J. Cole might bring the genre to a more stylistically inclusive middle ground.
The Gillette Controversy: The Best an Ad Can Be?
Should Gillette be in the business of activism and is their message objectionable?
