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.
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Researchers say they created first synthetic human embryo model
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6 beach reads to look forward to this summer
The Week Recommends Everything from gripping essay collections to ghost stories, this season's beach reads promise to thrill
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New Illinois law will penalize libraries that ban books
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The changing face of home schooling in the US
In Depth The movement is becoming more diverse beyond its conservative Christian roots
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Popular Reddit forums go dark in protest of new developer fees
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Is artificial intelligence the cure for America's loneliness crisis?
Talking Point AI companion apps are seen as a possible solution to isolation and anti-social behavior, but some people worry it could make the problem worse.
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Is cloud gaming the future for video games?
Talking Point The Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal has the industry talking about the importance of cloud gaming
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The strange rise of airplane near collisions in the US
Speed Read Industry leaders remain stumped after six close calls on runways
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How Drew Barrymore became the latest talk show sensation
Why Everyone’s Talking About The former actor is shaking up daytime television with her unique celebrity interview style
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Scientists claim ancient human relatives buried their dead, sparking evolution debate
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How video games are focusing on accessibility
Speed Read The industry is listening to the needs of people with various disabilities
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R.F. Kuang's 'Yellowface': a biting satire of the publishing industry
The Week Recommends The novel is an examination of cultural appropriation, racism and tokenism in the publishing industry
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10 states sue FEMA over flood insurance rate hike
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The state of social equity in the cannabis industry
Talking Point Some say their promises are falling short
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Meta threatens to block news stories in California over new bill
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How could AI cause human extinction?
Today's Big Question A look at three scenarios that have AI industry insiders very worried
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China plans to land astronaut on the moon by 2030, official says
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State Farm stops insuring California homes, citing rising risk of wildfires
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10 things you need to know today: May 29, 2023
Daily Briefing Russia issues an arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham, State Farm stops accepting homeowners insurance applicants in California, and more.
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What the shifting religious landscape means for American politics
Talking Point Religious observance is on the decline in the U.S. What does that mean for future elections?
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48 states sue telecom company over billions of robocalls
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7 sci-fi books that seem to predict the future
The Week Recommends Authors may not mean to be prophetic, but some of their books have predicted the future
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WHO chief warns of pathogens that could be 'even deadlier' than Covid-19
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Cannabis abuse disorder, explained
Speed Read Contrary to popular belief, it's possible to be addicted to marijuana
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