
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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Is the Disney-Charter dispute the beginning of the end of cable TV?Today's Big Question The dispute over Spectrum subscribers' access to premium Disney content could indicate a larger shift in television
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Would rescheduling cannabis be good news for the industry?Speed Read Following President Joe Biden's request, the HHS recommended that cannabis be moved to a less lethal category, and some experts are weary of the move
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America's troubling school bus driver shortageSpeed Read Kids are heading back to school, but they might be having trouble getting a ride
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5 college admissions trends to watch out for this yearSpeed Read College advisers and admissions experts say these trends will shape the 2023-2024 admissions cycle
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6 books to get cozy with this fallThe Week Recommends A cornucopia of literary greatness awaits this autumn
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5 best movies about playing video gamesThe Week Recommends Instead of hit-or-miss video game adaptations, these movies center on the experience of being a gamer
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The answer to rising home prices: smaller homesSpeed Read Builders are opting for fewer rooms and more attached styles as frustrated homebuyers look for affordable options
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5 illuminating books about the video game industrySpeed 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 edgeSpeed 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 appsfeature Are mental health apps helpful, or should you stick with the professionals?
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Copyright and fair use in the digital eraTalking Point Is content on the internet fair game for tech companies?
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When therapy-speak enters the real worldSpeed Read Are you "setting boundaries" or avoiding confrontation?
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Wegovy could change weight loss and health care. Who's gonna pay?Talking Point
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The dubious power of celebrity influencersTalking Point Are influencers responsible for the behavior of fans online or IRL?
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How child safety internet laws could affect us allTalking 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 forgottenfeature Plus, a few you might be surprised are still around
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Amputee rate in Ukraine rises to level akin to WWISpeed Read
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How wealth impacts college admissionsSpeed 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 BeijingSpeed Read
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NPC streamers are having a momentSpeed 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 thoughtTalking 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 lawsuitsSpeed 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 outletsTalking Point News executives find the technology called Genesis unsettling
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