“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” Resources, masterlists, masterthreads, and more to help you figure out how to unlearn racism.
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As we continue our “Comforting Things” series, Editor-at-Large Lauren Olmeda shares the activities that help distract her through stressful days.
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As we wrap up our 2019 in books, Editor-at-Large Lauren Olmeda considers the ten favorite books of the year that she’s bringing into the new decade.
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“As of yesterday, Donald Trump became the third president to ever be impeached by the US House of Representatives. But what does it really mean?” The Attic’s Political Expert Lauren Olmeda explains all things Impeachment.
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Despite the current political crises in the US, Ireland, and the UK, there is still reason to be hopeful for the future.
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While the weather finally turns, rainy temperatures can threaten to interfere with autumnal joy. Sharing the wisdom of life in a rainy climate, Lauren Olmeda shares the essentials that make autumn in Dublin cheerful no matter the climate.
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Editor Lauren Olmeda looks back at her grad school experiences, three years after graduation, and shares important advice for current and future students.
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In the latest edition of our coffee shop series, Editor Lauren Olmeda shares the best spots in her adopted hometown of Dublin, Ireland.
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The internet loves to beg the question, “What’s in My Bag?” but we here at the Attic thought we’d take that one step further and have our Editors share the things going into their suitcases. Editor-at-Large Lauren Olmeda returns to her home state of Michigan after living abroad for a year.
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Examining recent statements by both the president and journalists, Editor At Large Lauren Olmeda isn't afraid to call racism for what it is, and reasons why we should do the same.
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In our latest Summer Reads, Editor-at-Large Lauren Olmeda shares her bookish plans for the summer – from reading outdoors early on Michigan mornings to the air-conditioned refuge of a local library.
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In the second volume of “Soundtracks to Write to,” Lauren Olmeda takes on her all-time favorites.
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Women have always been held to a higher standard than men, and this is especially true in politics. Among the candidates running for U.S. President in 2020 are several qualified, well prepared, politically intelligent women, but after the misogynistic media coverage of Hillary Clinton in 2016, Political Editor Lauren wonders if women will ever be viewed as political equals - or superiors - to men.
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As 2018 draws to a close, Political Editor Lauren collects her most influential reads of the year.
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