Theara Coleman, The Week US
Theara Coleman has worked as a staff writer at The Week since September 2022. She frequently writes about technology, education, literature and general news. She was previously a contributing writer and assistant editor at Honeysuckle Magazine, where she covered racial politics and the cannabis industry. Theara is also a former high school teacher. She earned a bachelor's in English literature from Howard University in 2013 and a master's in the same from New York University in 2022.
A lifelong book lover, Theara is based in New York, where she spends her spare time reading and playing video games.
Latest articles by Theara Coleman, The Week US
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Black mothers at risk: inside the maternal mortality crisis
In Depth Childbirth can be deadly
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Workism: how the workplace became America's newest place of worship
In depth The office has become the center of people's lives
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Maybe we were wrong about the SAT
Under the radar What test-optional college admissions really means
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Sniffles be gone: 4 tips for boosting your immune system
The explainer It's not as simple as more vitamin C
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'New denial': There's a shift in climate denialism on YouTube
Talking Point This new era of misinformation is circumventing the platform's climate change policy
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Spelling out why the 'science of reading' movement is winning the Reading Wars
Under the radar Lawmakers across the US are being swayed
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The (ongoing) fight against workplace AI surveillance
Under the radar Big brother has another thing coming
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How Israel became the world leader in medical marijuana
In depth The country had an early lead in pioneering cannabis research and development
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California's homelessness crisis just can't catch a break
In depth Recent data dispels a widespread theory for who's to blame
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TV to watch in January, from 'Echo' to 'Griselda'
the week recommends January brings a Queenpin's backstory, the return of Kingpin's apprentice and more
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Movies to watch in January, from 'Night Swim' to the 'Mean Girls' musical
The Week Recommends A musical retelling of a cult classic, a biblical parody and more
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5 intriguing books to read in January
The Week Recommends Kick-start your to-be-read pile with these highly anticipated January 2024 book releases
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From AI and labor strikes to crypto and mental health, 2023 was a year of transformation
In Depth All of the year's most defining moments, trends, and shifts
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2023: the year of the AI boom
the explainer This year, generative artificial intelligence bypassed the metaverse and became the next big thing in tech
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TikTok predicts 'creative bravery' trends for 2024
talking point Will it be a banner year for the platform, or will it isolate its biggest audience?
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2023: the year of the weight-loss drug craze
the explainer From celebs to social media, Ozempic was everywhere this year
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Detroit debuts America's first wireless charging road for electric vehicles
under the radar The Motor City is trying to stay at the forefront of automotive innovation
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2023: the year of nostalgia
the explainer There was something familiar in the air this year
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2023: the year of the loneliness epidemic
the explainer Loneliness isn't a new problem. But fighting it became a global health priority in 2023.
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All in the family: Honoring Norman Lear, the godfather of the American sitcom
the explainer Lear revolutionized television and brought us memorable characters like Archie Bunker and George Jefferson
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5 podcasts you may have missed this fall
The Week Recommends These shows are worth a binge before you start anticipating next year's podcast crop
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4 tips for protecting your skin during winter
The explainer The temperature drop could make anyone susceptible to dryer skin. Time to switch up your skin care routine.
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Remembering former US Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court
the explainer O'Connor played a pivotal role on the bench and was regarded as the one of the powerful women of her era
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Gen Alpha kids are more informed about the news than you might think, Week Junior survey finds
The Explainer America's youngest generation knows what is going on in the world, and they have something to say
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