Somehow, the word "woke" has become a lightning rod for controversy, often misused to dismiss ideas that are really just about kindness, fairness, and being a good person. The truth is, most “woke” ...

Salon columnist Amanda Marcotte has conducted a lengthy interview with author Katherine Stewart about her new book titled.

Could it be that the “anti-woke” movement has become so organized and influential that brands are now building strategies around it? If we’ve reached that point, then “woke-baiting” could emerge as a ...

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Matt Pegas neatly arranges stacks of books atop the red tablecloth at the reception table in the front yard of the house party. Surrounding the books is a tableau of candles, rose petals, a tarot deck ...