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February 13, 2015
Alice Robb
Jon Stewart Made America More Cynical
February 6, 2015
Jazmine Hughes
How Many White People Does It Take to Ruin a Good Joke?
The gentrification of racial humor
November 6, 2014
Elaine Teng
Modern Racism Can Be So Hilarious
The story behind the Times's brilliant "Off Color" video series
November 4, 2014
Esther Breger
"Selfie" Has—Despite All Odds—Become A Good Show
October 30, 2014
Rebecca Traister
How Female Comedians Went from Self-Hating to the Self-Help Shelf
Amy Poehler's new book is the latest in a boomlet of you-go-girl guides
October 29, 2014
Esther Breger
Jordan Peele Is Making a Horror Movie About "Being a Black Man Today"
September 12, 2014
Andrew Harrison
'Not Very Entertaining, Clever, or Original”: How NBC Almost Killed 'Friends'
September 5, 2014
Esther Breger
Joan Rivers Didn't Care If You Liked It
Her feminism and misogyny were impossible for young women to reconcile
August 12, 2014
Jonathan Cohn
Robin Williams' Death Is a Wakeup Call for Mental Illness
July 1, 2014
Esther Breger
Stop Resurrecting Dead TV Shows!
Yahoo should have let 'Community' rest in peace
June 9, 2014
Esther Breger
This Summer's Abortion Comedy May Save the Rom-Com
May 21, 2014
Elaine Blair
'Broad City,' TV's Best Comedy, Is a Post-Feminist Barrage of Bathroom Humor and Romantic Flubs
May 6, 2014
Esther Breger
'Louie' Is Back, as Strange and Dreamlike as Ever
April 28, 2014
Esther Breger
Some Advice for John Oliver: Stop Imitating 'The Daily Show'
April 4, 2014
Esther Breger
No Excuses, CBS: Hire One of These Outstanding Women to Replace Letterman
April 1, 2014
Esther Breger
'How I Met Your Mother''s Finale Was Infuriating
February 24, 2014
Patton Oswalt
Make the Jump, Jesters
Five comedians who should be dramatic actors
February 21, 2014
Marc Tracy
The Legendary Awfulness of 'Anchorman 2' Continues
February 7, 2014
Esther Breger
The Late-Night TV Monologue is Dull and Anachronistic—And Should Retire With Jay Leno
October 3, 2013
Laura Bennett
Why Are Critics So Squeamish About Rebel Wilson's Weight?

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