DARK SECRETS: 23 | Vintage Vibes

The car is king in the US – and pedestrian deaths are rising. Where is the outrage?

Pedestrian deaths are at a 40-year high and the number of cyclists hit by cars has increased since the pandemic. The most astounding part? These are preventable tragedies, says Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023

Instead of cage-fighting, how about a tech-bro competition to pay the most tax?

After the Musk-Zuckerberg challenge, the billionaire brawl-fest has inexplicably ramped up this week

The Guardian - US · Jun 24, 2023

The Greek shipwreck was a horrific tragedy. Yet it didn’t get the attention of the Titanic story

Last week’s shipwreck in Greece is one of the worst tragedies there has ever been on the Mediterranean Sea. The coverage it received has been scant

The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2023

Ivanka Trump is long gone, but Melania is waiting. Will her husband be president – or go to prison?

In the past, Melania’s vanishing acts have led to rumours about their marriage. Now Donald is facing a trial though, she appears to be sticking around, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023

We need to talk about the benefits of being an older mother – and to stop making women feel guilty for it

If anyone should feel guilt it’s the policymakers and politicians who have made being a parent so damn expensive that a lot of us have no choice but to wait

The Guardian - US · Jun 10, 2023

Book bans are sweeping US schools. A surprising new victim? The Bible

When Utah’s Republican lawmakers decided to clamp down on ‘pornographic or indecent’ texts, they won’t have had the Old Testament in mind, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023

At least 100 million people are eligible to run for US president. Why are we left with Robert F Kennedy Jr?

There should be an inspiring field of candidates to choose from. But the latest to challenge for the Democratic nomination shows the options are severely limited, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023

Twitter’s rightwing takeover is complete. Why are liberals still on it?

Elon Musk’s acquisition of the company has transformed it into the center of the conservative media ecosystem

The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2023

Buff billionaires are latest sign that bulk is now beautiful for male body image

Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg have been busy morphing from nerds to musclemen – even action figures are piling on the beef

The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2023

Conservatives are bullying pro-LGBTQ+ companies, just in time for Pride Month

We’ve already seen a wave of hate campaigns against brands who support LGBTQ+ people in even the smallest of ways

The Guardian - US · May 31, 2023