Attitude
‘Why Does Being Told to Stay Positive Piss Me Off So Much?’
Looking on the bright side doesn’t actually work for everyone.
Leikeli47's Tiny Desk Concert Is a Really Great Jazz Show
The Brooklyn rapper and her four-piece band performed the jazz rendition of 'Acrylic' you didn't know you needed.
An Interview in a Nail Salon with Leikeli47 About Her New Album ‘Acrylic’
A morning at a nail salon with Brooklyn rapper Leikeli47 revealed why her sophomore album, 'Acrylic' provides a snapshot of black life and a masterclass on the value of black-owned businesses.
The Surprisingly Positive Effects of Being a Pessimist
Author and professor Eugene Thacker tells us about how pessimism can be a form of self-help.
We Asked Experts How to Survive a Soul-Sucking Job
When you can't tell your boss to shove it, and there's just no way you'll ever love it.
How Pessimism Can Impact Your Health
Last week, a study led by researchers in Finland on the health and wellbeing of older people in the country found that pessimism "seems to be a substantial risk factor for death" from heart disease. We talked with a psychology professor about the...
Do We Still Need Gay Awards Ceremonies in 2015?
I went to this year's Attitude Pride Awards to find out if these kinds of events are segregationist, or if they still highlight the kind of LGBT role models society needs.