Cord Jefferson

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Cord Jefferson is a writer and editor. His work has appeared in or on National Geographic, USA Today, The Daily Beast, The Huffington Post, The Root, Gawker, Filter, GIANT, Jezebel, Wonkette, Nerve, The American Prospect, The Awl and various other publications. Most recently he was the senior editor at GOOD magazine. His nonfiction essays have been included in two anthologies, and his comedy writing has appeared on MTV. He’s also been seen and/or heard on NPR, the CBC, the BBC, CNN, RT and MSNBC.

The Glaring Problem With National Starbucks Appreciation Day

The Glaring Problem With National Starbucks Appreciation Day The Glaring Problem With National Starbucks Appreciation Day

Since when did giving millions of dollars to already wealthy corporations become a protest?

Aug 4, 2012 / Cord Jefferson

To Be American, Christian and Oppressed

To Be American, Christian and Oppressed To Be American, Christian and Oppressed

Yesterday, members of America's Christian majority let the world know that they are under attack—and fighting back.

Aug 2, 2012 / Cord Jefferson

How About Also Taking the Guns From the Cops? How About Also Taking the Guns From the Cops?

The hit BBC show Luther, not to mention real London police, are important reminders that you don't need a gun to be a good cop.  

Aug 1, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Cord Jefferson

Kids These Days Are Not Interested in Vegetarianism Kids These Days Are Not Interested in Vegetarianism

Thought vegetariansim was a young hipster trend? You are very wrong.

Jul 27, 2012 / Cord Jefferson

The Pot Making the Prisoners Black The Pot Making the Prisoners Black

Rational marijuana policy isn’t about getting to smoke joints. It’s about civil rights.

Jul 27, 2012 / Cord Jefferson

‘Secundus Defecated Here’: What Ancient Graffiti Means Today ‘Secundus Defecated Here’: What Ancient Graffiti Means Today

If you’re under the false impression that the world is falling into utter moral disrepair, turn your eyes toward Pompeii.

Jul 26, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Cord Jefferson

Why Can’t Terrorists Be Mentally Ill, Too?

Why Can’t Terrorists Be Mentally Ill, Too? Why Can’t Terrorists Be Mentally Ill, Too?

A growing body of evidence suggests that, at least mentally, the line between James Holmes and a Muslim jihadist may not be too thick.

Jul 25, 2012 / Cord Jefferson

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