Lauren Jones's articles on The Tempest

Six months later, Puerto Rico still struggles to recover

News coverage of Puerto Rico may has dropped off, but the island still faces many problems.

By Lauren Jones on April 25, 2018April 26, 2018 / Like The Tempest

Abstinence-only sex education has already failed millions, but now the Trump administration is pushing it again

It's as dangerous as it is impractical.

By Lauren Jones on March 25, 2018 / Like The Tempest

Cardi B pointed out the hypocrisy of the #MeToo movement…and it’s a serious reality check.

#MeToo has to include more than just white, professional "good girl" women.

By Lauren Jones on March 22, 2018March 27, 2018 / Like The Tempest

When we demonize mental illness after mass shootings, we increase the stigma around it

Guns are the problem. Not people with mental illness. We are not your scapegoat.

By Lauren Jones on February 25, 2018 / Like The Tempest

10 things you can do for yourself on Valentine’s Day

Spending Valentine's Day alone can actually be awesome.

By Lauren Jones on February 14, 2018 / Like The Tempest

James Franco made the cringe-worthy decision to attend the SAG Awards, because of course he did

Nothing shouts "white, straight, male privilege" like invading a space where you're not welcome.

By Lauren Jones on January 25, 2018February 12, 2018 / Like The Tempest

I wish I could say I was surprised about Aziz Ansari. He just proves that even your fave can be hella problematic.

All of you fake #TimesUp supporters are getting left in the dust this year. And yes, that means you too Aziz.

By Jennifer Njoku and Lauren Jones on January 16, 2018January 16, 2018 / @jennjokuu / Like the Tempest

7 New Year’s resolutions that aren’t gym-related

Here are some goals that have nothing to do with working out. You're welcome.

By Lauren Jones on January 11, 2018January 10, 2018 / Like The Tempest

My mom is the perfect “selfless” woman, but I’ve learned that’s not actually a good thing

I never want to give myself so completely to others that I lose sight of my own well-being.

By Lauren Jones on January 6, 2018December 30, 2017 / Like The Tempest

Girls trips with my ladies give me life when I just can’t deal

Girls trips reduce stress and strengthen friendships.

By Lauren Jones on January 4, 2018December 21, 2017 / Like The Tempest

My dad trained me to doubt my memory and sanity for years – and I believed him

On some level I knew what he was saying was false, but I also didn't trust my memory.

By Lauren Jones on December 27, 2017December 27, 2017 / Like The Tempest

I’m avoiding my relatives for the sake of my own sanity this Christmas

I need to confront bigotry, but I also need to preserve my mental health. At this point in time, I don't feel safe calling them out in person, in a large group.

By Lauren Jones on December 25, 2017December 22, 2017 / Like The Tempest

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