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Insecure Foundations
Mother Earth puts me in my place. Plus, a feminist 'Mad Men,' the unsettling realism of sci-fi and NYC's must-try Korean "pastry boutique."
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Anna Haines
When Words Fall Short
On ‘Illinoise’ and the potential of dance to give music new meaning. Plus, stopping to smell the flowers.
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Everything's A Bonus
The perspective-check. Plus, what's bringing me comfort this week.
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The Din Of Disparity
Plus, an embarrassingly addictive track, ecological dystopian novel and full-circle career moment.
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Anna Haines
Performance As Privilege
Lessons from Ocean Vuong and An-My Lê. Plus, is self-immolation political or pathological? And sweet treats for tonight's 🍿 "Superbowl."
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Anna Haines
In Defense Of The Beach Vacation
The problem isn't the resort, it's how you spend your time there. Plus, a wanderlusty romcom, playlist and the next hot Mexican ingredient.
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Anna Haines
The Precarious Likability of White Women
What 'girl' aesthetics and the Taylor tipping point says about the current state of white womanhood.
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Anna Haines
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