The Journalist and the Pharma Bro and the Upscale Luxury Magazine
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Cultural Commentary
A viral Elle magazine piece about Martin Shkreli and a journalist who ruined her life over him raises some ethical questions
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How a New Law in Oregon Could Finally Decriminalize Addiction
Posted in: Cultural CommentaryBy making dependency on hard drugs a public health issue — instead of a criminal one — Oregon could help end the war on drugs
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I Was Prescribed Trump’s Steroid. It Made Me Feel Invincible
Posted in: Cultural CommentaryNashville songwriter Andrew Leahey was given dexamethasone to prepare for major brain surgery. It made him feel great — but he also lost his grip on reality
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In Defending Hunter, Biden Showed Us His Potential
Posted in: Cultural Commentary“My son, like a lot of people ... had a drug problem," Joe Biden said during the debate. "He’s fixed it, he’s worked on it. And I’m proud of him. I’m proud of my son.”
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Breonna Deserved Better
Posted in: Cultural CommentaryThe Louisville cops who killed Breonna Taylor got away with it — reminding us that the system, not individual cops, is what needs fixing
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How ‘Cuties’ Is Fueling the Far Right’s Obsession With Pedophilia
Posted in: Cultural CommentaryThe fight against sex trafficking has become politicized, and the misplaced outrage could be protecting actual child predators
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This New Era of Athlete Activism Can Help Fulfill MLK’S Dream
Posted in: Cultural CommentaryMartin Luther King III analyzes the great tradition of African American professional and amateur athletes standing up for social justice
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Grief Is the Unofficial Theme of the Biden Campaign, and That’s Exactly What We Need
Posted in: Cultural CommentaryJoe Biden's career is defined by tragedy and loss — and that makes him uniquely equipped to lead a nation that has lost so much
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Crisis Responder: What It’s Like to Be on the Front Lines
Posted in: Cultural CommentaryDefunding the police relies on an investment in mental-health workers. But as one former Dallas crisis responder remembers, being on the front lines is hard, unpredictable work
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The True Cost of Losing Restaurants
Posted in: Cultural CommentaryThe founder of Momofuku and a Democratic congressman make the case for creatively rebuilding the restaurant industry — before it's too late
