America’s identity crisis

Abigail Tuscano, Associate Editor • June 25, 2026

Associate editor Abigail Tuscano argues that the birthright citizenship debate highlights a larger effort to redefine American identity.

No one is too stupid to vote

Abigail Tuscano, Senior Columnist • April 20, 2026

Senior columnist Abigail Tuscano argues that mocking political opponents’ intelligence is unproductive in democracy.

Stop romanticizing women’s pain

Abigail Tuscano, Senior Columnist • April 15, 2026

Senior columnist Abigail Tuscano argues that romanticizing the pain associated with womanhood is disingenuous.

Politicians shouldn’t have fans

Abigail Tuscano, Senior Columnist • March 26, 2026

Voting based on emotional attachments to individual candidates does more harm than good.

Crimen real sigue siendo crimen

Abigail Tuscano and Isania Olmedo • March 19, 2026

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 11 de marzo de 2026 por Abigail Tuscano y fue traducido al español por Isania Olmedo. La manera en la que reaccionamos cuando cosas trágicas...

Satire shouldn’t punch down

Abigail Tuscano, Senior Columnist • March 12, 2026

Senior columnist Abigail Tuscano argues that humor can be a powerful political tool, but only when it hits the right targets.

True crime is still crime

Abigail Tuscano, Senior Columnist • March 11, 2026

Senior columnist Abigail Tuscano argues that consuming true crime content can make us less sensitive to victims in real life.

Turning to tradition

Abigail Tuscano, Senior Columnist • March 5, 2026

Senior columnist Abigail Tuscano argues that the growth of traditional Christianity among Gen Z provides essential insight into their desires.

Hold your judgment of historical figures

Abigail Tuscano, Senior Columnist • February 20, 2026

Senior columnist Abigail Tuscano argues that it isn’t useful to fixate on the morality of historical figures.

More than just a girl

Abigail Tuscano, Senior Columnist • February 8, 2026

Senior columnist Abigail Tuscano argues that seemingly innocent humor can reinforce gendered stereotypes.

Self-care beyond beauty

Abigail Tuscano, Senior Columnist • January 29, 2026

Senior columnist Abigail Tuscano argues women’s self-care shouldn’t stop at their physical appearance.

The male enrollment crisis

Abigail Tuscano, Senior Columnist • January 15, 2026

Columnist Abigail Tuscano argues decreasing men’s college enrollment rates point to a larger societal failure.

La política de la cocina inmigrante

Abigail Tuscano and Angel Bahena • December 3, 2025

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 17 de noviembre de 2025 por Abigail Tuscano y fue traducido al español por Angel Bahena el 20 de noviembre de 2025. No es común pensar...

The politics of immigrant cuisine

Abigail Tuscano, Columnist • November 17, 2025

Columnist Abigail Tuscano argues food tells the unique story of the immigrant experience in America.

There’s more to being one of the greats

Abigail Tuscano, Columnist • October 28, 2025

Columnist Abigail Tuscano argues that notions of artistic greatness are intrinsically tied to social hierarchy.

Country music can be for you, too

Abigail Tuscano, Columnist • October 21, 2025

Columnist Abigail Tuscano argues that writing off regional genres like country ignores the history, culture and diversity they contain.

Let them perform

Abigail Tuscano, Opinion Columnist • September 29, 2025

Columnist Abigail Tuscano argues that jokingly scrutinizing men’s gender performance has harmful consequences.

Lonely men aren’t owed romance

Abigail Tuscano, Columnist • April 22, 2025

Columnist Abigail Tuscano argues that women shouldn’t be on the hook for male loneliness.

Anti-intellectual rhetoric hurts everyone

Abigail Tuscano, Columnist • March 28, 2025

Columnist Abigail Tuscano argues that recent political discussions are contributing to individuals devaluing education.

ChatGPT is not your therapist

Abigail Tuscano, Columnist • February 27, 2025

Columnist Abigail Tuscano argues that using AI to address mental health concerns ignores our need for human connection.

Don’t be afraid to fail in love

Abigail Tuscano, Columnist • February 12, 2025

Columnist Abigail Tuscano argues that there are benefits to facing romantic rejection head-on.