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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5 illuminating books about the video game industry
Speed Read Cozy up with a few reads that dig into some of the most fascinating parts of video game history
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The 'girl dinner' TikTok trend has dieticians on edge
Speed Read Is it a cute and relatable social media fad or a cover for disordered eating?
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Is West Virginia University's gutting of liberal arts a sign of more to come?
Talking Point The school has proposed doing away with many of its liberal arts programs to address a $45 million budget deficit
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The benefits and drawbacks of mental health apps
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Copyright and fair use in the digital era
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When therapy-speak enters the real world
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Wegovy could change weight loss and health care. Who's gonna pay?
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The dubious power of celebrity influencers
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How child safety internet laws could affect us all
Talking Point Critics warn that the laws are subversive tactics aimed at free speech
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5 defunct social media platforms you might have forgotten
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Amputee rate in Ukraine rises to level akin to WWI
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How wealth impacts college admissions
Speed Read Affirmative action for race may be over, but a study suggests it still exists for the children of wealthy families
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20 dead and 27 missing after lethal downpour in Beijing
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NPC streamers are having a moment
Speed Read A look behind the viral TikTok trend that has the internet saying, "Mmm, ice cream so good"
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Turns out Facebook isn't as polarizing as previously thought
Talking Point New studies show that, contrary to prior belief, the algorithm has little effect on driving polarization
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Creatives are fighting back against AI with lawsuits
Speed Read Will legal action force AI companies to change how they train their programs?
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Google is pitching an AI journalism tool to major news outlets
Talking Point News executives find the technology called Genesis unsettling
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Forget junk mail. Junk content is the new nuisance, thanks to AI.
Speed Read AI-generative models are driving a surge in content on fake news sites
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Biden administration to forgive $39B in student loan debt for 800K borrowers
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What climate change means for Florida's future
Speed Read "The tide is coming in"
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Characters in the public domain, explained
Speed Read Winnie the Pooh just starred in a slasher film. Is Mickey Mouse next?
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Lawmakers say tax prep companies illegally shared taxpayer data with Meta and Google
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Microsoft wins FTC battle to acquire Activision Blizzard
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Prime energy drinks are a viral hit, but are they dangerous?
Speed Read YouTube stars made the drink a hit among kids, but some say it may not be safe for them
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