PinnedAmanda SakumainGENWe’re Living in the Golden Age of Garbage SonsFrom Hunter Biden to Don Jr. to the manic trio of brothers from Succession, tortured white men are showcasing the fine art of failing up·4 min read·Oct 15, 2019--15--15
Amanda SakumainGENBumbling Through ‘Minecraft’ Got Me Through 2020It’s a game I didn’t need to win — I just needed to push through·3 min read·Dec 30, 2020--8--8
Amanda SakumainGENThe Enduring Allure of Hallmark Christmas Movie TropesIt’s mindless nostalgia tied neatly with a bow·3 min read·Nov 27, 2020----
Amanda SakumainGEN“There is absolutely nothing wrong with spending a holiday or any other day alone “America was wrestling with a loneliness epidemic even before the pandemic hit·1 min read·Nov 26, 2020----
Amanda SakumainGENA makeup artist rates Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani’s over-the-top makeup disastersIt’s straight out of central casting for B-movies and horror films, writes Sarah Graalman·1 min read·Nov 23, 2020--2--2
Amanda SakumainGENDid the Asian American vote make a difference in Joe Biden’s win?When we look at “suburban voters,” many assume we’re talking about middle class white families·1 min read·Nov 20, 2020----
Amanda SakumainGENHere’s what it’s like to watch your dad get fired by Donald Trump.“Sure, it would have been nice if Trump acted a little classier about the whole thing. But nobody is surprised,” Sean Kernan wrote.·1 min read·Nov 18, 2020----
Amanda SakumainGENWorried the United States is careening toward an imminent coup?Here are 20 considerations to keep in mind as Donald Trump contests the election·1 min read·Nov 16, 2020----
Amanda SakumainGEN“It’s time for Democrats to learn how to make an argument for something“Establishment Democrats were quick to blame the party’s left flank for their losses in down-ballot races this election·1 min read·Nov 13, 2020----
Amanda SakumainGEN“Voting for Donald Trump while Black is a race crime. Black-on-Black crime, in fact.”Bonsu Thompson grapples with the thousands of Black voters who stood by Trump·1 min read·Nov 12, 2020----