The Monday Edition - May 29, 2023
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Big on the Internet, Hobby Lobby, politics

A Brief Timeline of Hobby Lobby’s Many Controversies

Exterior of a Hobby Lobby store in Florida

"Can you point me toward the Discrimination aisle, please?"

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TV, Abbott Elementary, animation

Animator Reimagines ‘Abbott Elementary’ Intro With Adorable Retro Style

The cast of Abbott Elementary walk down a school hallway

We can only hope that maybe someone from 'Abbott Elementary' saw this and will make our dreams of an animated episode come true.

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Anime, anime, Bleach

The Strongest Soul Reapers in ‘Bleach,’ Ranked

soul reapers / shinigami in 'Bleach'

Listen, the most badass sword fighters come in sevens. I didn't make the rules—Akira Kurosawa did.

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News, AAPI Heritage Month, Asian-American representation, Memorial Day, news, World War II

Remembering the Often Overlooked Japanese American Veterans of World War II

Japanese American soldiers of the 442nd at a dance during WWII.

*Chancellor Palpatine Voice* Have you ever heard the tale of the 442nd Infantry Regiment of the US Army in World War II?

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TV, Barry

‘Barry’ Goes Out With a Bang

Barry (Bill Hader) sits in a garage, frowning.

True to form, 'Barry' ends with some strange plot twists and surreal moments.

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News, border patrol, Immigration, migrants, refugees

Our Immigration System Is Beyond Broken: 8-Year-Old Child Dies in Border Patrol Custody

A child is vaguely seen through a window, with the focus on a reflection of an American flag flying outside.

The U.S. immigration system has been beyond broken for decades and unfortunately, it has a human cost.

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News, labor strike, news, sex workers, strike, Strippers, unions

A Huge Congratulations to the Dancers at California’s Star Garden, the Nation’s Only Unionized Strippers

The front of the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar.

Across the country, more workers are unionizing every day. Even better, unexpected industries are leading the charge.

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Anime, anime, Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist, Naruto, One Piece, Sailor Moon

The Best Anime ‘Best Girls’ of All Time, Ranked

So you wanna know who the best anime "best girls" are? I'll show you some anime gals who have great character arcs.

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Gaming, video games

There’s Plenty To Glean From the ‘Dragon’s Dogma 2’ Trailer

A cat knight, looking very serious.

That ten-year wait was certainly worth it!

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Books, Star Wars (franchise), star wars books, Star Wars Legends

10 Best Star Wars Legends Books, Ranked

Star Wars logo

There's so much to love in Legends, and here's ten of the best.

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TV, Insecure, Issa Rae

There’s a Reason I Still Think About ‘Asian Bae’ 3 Years Later

Andrew takes Molly on a vacation in season 4 of Issa Rae's "Insecure."

Insecure's Andrew (a.k.a. "Asian Bae") will always have a place in my heart!

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Big on the Internet, chatbot, eating disorders, helplines

The National Eating Disorder Helpline Replaced Its Staff With a Chatbot

Samara Weaving as Laura Crane on a phone in Scream VI

After its helpline staff unionized, the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) fired its staff and replaced its helpline with a chatbot.

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TV, Yellowjackets (series)

‘Yellowjackets’: Is the Antler Queen Really Who We Think It Is?

The Antler Queen from Yellowjackts: a figure wearing antlers, a varsity jacket, and a soccer net obscuring their face stands against a snowy background.

The season 2 finale of Yellowjackets upended everything we thought we knew about this enigmatic character.

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Movies, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Karen Gillan, nebula

Let’s Watch Karen Gillan Act Out a Whole ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Scene by Herself

Nebula smirks at someone offscreen against a black background.

Karen Gillan, also known as Nebula in the MCU, has done Guardians of the Galaxy fans a great service with this video.

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