Brian Josephs
Rappers Talk About Their Struggles with Depression
We spoke to a few hip-hop artists to get their perspectives on depression, suicide, and the music they've dedicated their lives to.
Great Secular Stories That Follow the Same Arc as the Passion of Jesus
Sacrifice, betrayal, death, and spiritual ascension aren't only found in the Bible, they're essential elements to so many great works of art, from the Matrix to the Lord of the Rings.
Furries Love 'Zootopia'
Zootopia has been a hit with furries, but the community's love affair with Disney goes much deeper than that.
We Asked a Lawyer if Poisoned Flint Residents Can Win Their Lawsuit Against the Government
Earlier this week, a federal lawsuit was filed against a host of city and state officials implicated in the troubled city's water problems. But will it go anywhere?
When Can the Government Take Away Your Guns?
The answer is "basically never," even if you freak some people out by sending letters about how hundreds of CIA agents are watching you.
Can 'Underground' Break Free of the Slave Narrative's Traditional Tropes?
'Underground' is a well-worn addition to the suddenly crowded genre of slave narrative.
We Asked an Expert What Donald Trump's Health Care Plan Would Do to America
Some of Trump's ideas might drive down health care costs, but they might also harm the poor and "rewind the clock" to the days when fewer people had insurance.
A Brief History of Katt Williams's Brushes with the Law
The talented comedian can't seem to stay out of police crosshairs.
This Comedian Is Fighting Terminal Cancer to Make His First Stand-Up Special
How do you prepare for a comedy special knowing it might be your last?
We Need More Than Hope to Overcome White Supremacy
At worst, hope can be a balm that only hides deep lacerations. It's used to soothe the shock of inequality, instead of actually addressing the legacy of oppression.
An Army Sergeant Is Charged with Killing His Wife and a Rookie Cop on Her First Shift
A Pentagon officer who seemed to have a successful career allegedly murdered his wife and then shot three cops who responded to the scene.