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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The evolution of Barbie's design over the yearsSpeed Read A look at how the iconic doll has evolved to better reflect the times over decades
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What the FTC v. Microsoft trial uncovered about the video game industryUnder the Radar The hearing offered an unprecedented look at the inner workings of the gaming industry
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The troubling rise of review bombingSpeed Read Online users are purposely bombarding certain entertainment projects with negative reviews. But why?
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How countries around the world are trying to regulate artificial intelligencefeature Government leaders are scrambling as AI technology advances rapidly
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Is Geraldo Rivera too liberal for Fox News?Talking Point The longtime Fox News vet has parted ways with the network after being removed from the political roundtable show "The Five"
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Conditions at Guantanamo Bay inhumane and cruel, UN investigator saysSpeed Read
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The legal state of psychedelic therapy in the USSpeed Read Is psychedelic therapy the next big thing in mental health treatment?
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5 books to fill the sci-fi void left by 'Black Mirror' season 6The Week Recommends The popular series may be going in a new direction, but you can still get your sci-fi fix
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Meta to block news access for Facebook and Instagram users in CanadaSpeed Read
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Should taxpayers fund religious schools?Talking Point Oklahoma approved the nation’s first public religious charter school. What could this mean for the separation of church and state?
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Russian hackers allegedly breach US government agencies in cyberattackSpeed Read
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Will Elizabeth Gilbert's decision set a 'dangerous precedent' for book censorship?Talking Point Her latest novel sparked backlash after she revealed it would be set in Russia.
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Researchers say they created first synthetic human embryo modelSpeed Read
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6 beach reads to look forward to this summerThe 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 booksSpeed Read
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The changing face of home schooling in the USIn 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 feesSpeed Read
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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 USSpeed Read Industry leaders remain stumped after six close calls on runways
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How Drew Barrymore became the latest talk show sensationIn the Spotlight 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 debateSpeed Read
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How video games are focusing on accessibilitySpeed 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 industryThe Week Recommends The novel is an examination of cultural appropriation, racism and tokenism in the publishing industry
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