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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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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'TikTok brain' may be coming for your kid's attention span
The Explainer What happens to kids' brains when they binge TikTok's endless stream of bite-sized videos?
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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
Why everyone's talking about Is "spatial computing" the next big thing?
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TV to watch in February, from 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' to 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'
More reboots and a second chance at a live-action 'Avatar'
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5 alluring books to read in February
The Week Recommends Experimental memoirs, a collaboration between literary greats, and more
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Movies to watch in February, from 'Argylle' to 'Drive-Away Dolls'
The Week Recommends A spy thriller tied to a real-life mystery, a solo Coen brother feature and more
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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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