
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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Why college students are struggling to read full books
Under the Radar Is reading full books a thing of the past for students?
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5 spine-chilling horror video games to play this Halloween
The Week Recommends A nostalgic classic remastered and a couple of scary co-ops you can play with brave friends
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5 spellbinding new books to read in October. Witches and colonization tales included.
The Week Recommends Ta-Nehisi Coates shines a light on Palestine, and Louise Erdrich takes us to North Dakota
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4 tips for coping with election anxiety and stress
The Week Recommends Election news is hard to circumvent. But navigating the politically charged season does not have to be stressful.
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OpenAI eyes path to 'for-profit' status as more executives flee
In the Spotlight The tension between creating technology for humanity's sake and collecting a profit is coming to a head for the creator of ChatGPT
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Microsoft's Three Mile Island deal: How Big Tech is snatching up nuclear power
In the Spotlight The company paid for access to all the power made by the previously defunct nuclear plant
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College admissions data reveals early effects of affirmative action's end
In the Spotlight A sneak peek at how the Supreme Court's decision has panned out
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4 expert tips for avoiding parental burnout
The Week Recommends Today's parents are under an alarming amount of stress. The key is to start making small changes.
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Young adults are in a mental health crisis. Why is little being done?
In the Spotlight The kids are, in fact, not at all alright.
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How Black organizations quickly pivoted and mobilized for Kamala Harris
In the Spotlight Harris has a shot at being the first Black woman to lead the Democratic ticket
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The safety of the Seine River remains murky
In the Spotlight Cleaning the river ahead of the Paris Olympics has been a massive undertaking
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JD Vance's journey from Trump critic to VP short list
In the Spotlight The Ohio senator may be an option for a running mate, but he hasn't always thought so highly of Trump
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The growing dystopian AI influencer economy
In the Spotlight AI-generated digital personas are giving human influencers a run for their money
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The sleep-divorce trend: Is sleeping apart better for married couples?
In the Spotlight Couples are jumping into separate beds or bedrooms and say it is doing wonders for their marriage
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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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Romantasies are steaming up the publishing world
In the Spotlight A spicy, more adult take on the fantasy genre
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The Apple Vision Pro's dystopian debut
In the Spotlight Is "spatial computing" the next big thing?
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Gen Alpha kids are more informed about the news than you might think, The 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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The pros and cons of retail health care
Pros and cons Traditional retailers are expanding their offerings to provide consumers with low-cost, convenient health care alternatives
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Pros and cons of social media content moderation
Pros and Cons Where do you draw the line between online safety and freedom of speech?
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Popular weight loss drugs linked to higher risk of serious gastrointestinal problems
Speed Reads Researchers found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, had a higher risk for side effects like stomach paralysis.
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What to expect from the nationwide emergency alert system test
The Explainer The US government is testing the system's abilities with an alert to all cell phones, TVs and radio stations
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Why New York City was caught off guard by flash flooding
Talking Point Is climate change moving too fast or are city leaders dragging their feet?
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Dianne Feinstein, history-making Democratic US senator, dies at 90
The Explainer Her colleagues celebrate her legacy as a trailblazer who cleared the path for other women to follow
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