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“I Knew I Was Being Watched, and People Were Waiting for Me to Fall”

A hustler’s notes on growing up too fast, and not growing up at all

What YA Fiction Taught Me

Young adult novels are bravely exploring the biggest themes of our era and creating a community of empowered teenagers in the process

Why Older People Have Always Trashed Young People

It’s partly fear, partly self-flattery, and partly delusion, and it’s been happening for thousands of years

Can a Thirst-Trap Selfie Lead to True Love?

As a young woman, I had polished myself into an object, a thing fit for consumption. Then that object caught a stranger’s eye.

How to Survive a Midlife Crisis: Drugs, Dance Music, and Free Love

I ditched my wife and kids to party in the woods with 250 sex-positive millennials

The Case for Playing Fortnite with Your Kids

Videogames do not represent our children’s fall from grace. It’s time to get in on the fun.

How K-Beauty Conquered the West

Fueled by support from the Korean government, sheet masks and glass skin have taken over the world

The Future Abortionists of America

Abortions are simple procedures, yet fewer than 0.2% of U.S. doctors perform them. Meet the new guard trying to improve access for all.

Understanding Youth (Now) Is Complicated

This month on Medium: The kids are not all right

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