The Hate Hiding in Plain Sight on Social Media
Brewhouse
About one in four comments in fringe online communities contains hate speech, according to a 2021 study of 8chan, 4chan and Reddit’s r/The_Donald.That stat stopped me cold. But here’s what…
May 2026
Crochet and Crisis Calls: A Leander School Psychologist Navigates Texas Law to Support Her Students
“I’m Sorry I Can’t Call You By Your Name Anymore”LEANDER, Texas — Jennifer Townsend begins each fall semester with profound sadness.The 33-year-old school psychologist apologizes to her students and explains:…
Cardamom and Cross-Stitch: How Tatreez Threads Survival and Tradition Together.
Palestinian Coffee Shop Teaches Traditional Tatreez to LocalsCEDAR PARK, Texas — Coffeyeh hosted a tatreez workshop on Feb. 15, 2026, teaching the traditional Palestinian cross-stitch technique to approximately 10 participants.The…
Signal Chats and Faraday Bags: How NSPM-7 Redefines Domestic Terrorism by Belief, Not Action.
“Raise your hand if you have ever worn all black, in general, not even at a protest. Raise your hand if you have a first aid kit. If you own…
Open Doors and Stained Glass: How a 29-Year-Old Rebuilt Her Family to Escape Abuse
“Just because things are bad now, they always get better. You just need to keep pushing.” — SandersThe first morning in her new home, Sam Sanders, 29, stood in her…