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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Ozempic babies: a surprise side effect of weight loss drugs
under the radar Murmurs of unexpected pregnancies while taking semaglutide-based drugs are growing on social media
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Ghost kitchens are pulling a disappearing act
under the radar The delivery-only trend is failing to live up to the hype built up during the pandemic
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Sexual wellness trends to know, from products and therapies to retreats and hotels
The Week Recommends Talking about pleasure and sexual health is becoming less taboo
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How Taylor Swift changed copyright negotiations in music
under the radar The success of Taylor's Version rerecordings has put new pressure on record labels
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In what states is abortion legal, illegal, and in limbo?
In the Spotlight Where American states stand on abortion care
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How women's pain is often ignored in health care
the explainer The gap in care is especially glaring compared to how men are treated
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5 illuminating books to read in April
the week recommends A poetry collection curated by the U.S. Poet Laureate, another adult novel from Julia Alvarez and more
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Doulas are filling the gaps in maternal care for Black women
The Explainer Birth workers are stepping up to support some of the most vulnerable pregnancies
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Climate change is driving Indian women to choose sterilization
under the radar Faced with losing their jobs, they are making a life-altering decision
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Video games to play this spring, from 'The Outlast Trials' to 'Rise of the Ronin'
the week recommends A long-awaited sequel finally arrives, and Princess Peach has her moment
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Gamergate 2.0: Extremism in video games sees another reckoning
under the radar The culture wars rage on in the digital world
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How New York's legal cannabis rollout ended up in the weeds
in depth And many of the state's promises to social equity applicants went up in smoke
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5 podcasts you may have missed this winter
The week recommends Take a chance on some of these shows before spring gets here
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'Warriors' vs 'guardians': the pitfalls of police recruit training in the US
IN DEPTH American police training fails to keep pace with the increasingly complex realities that today's officers face
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The not-so-hidden dark side of child influencers
under the radar Is putting children in the spotlight worth the risk?
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UGA student's death adds fuel to the culture war fire
Talking Points The fact that the suspect is an undocumented migrant has eclipsed the story of her murder
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5 thought-provoking books to read in March
The Week Recommends A classic reimagined, a posthumous release, and more
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How a graffiti-covered skyscraper became LA's newest landmark
Under the Radar Artists and daredevils have been drawn to the site
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Romantasies are steaming up the publishing world
In the Spotlight A spicy, more adult take on the fantasy genre
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Addicted to screens? 4 tips for a digital detox that sticks.
the explainer Taking a break from your phone can be good for you
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The debate about Biden's age and mental fitness
In Depth Some critics argue Biden is too old to run again. Does the argument have merit?
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The truth about who founded bitcoin
under the radar Satoshi Nakamoto's true identity is one of tech's biggest mysteries
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Child labor violations surge as more Gen Z teens work
Under the radar More high schoolers have jobs. But are those jobs safe?
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The Apple Vision Pro's dystopian debut
In the Spotlight Is "spatial computing" the next big thing?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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