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How #MeToo Destroyed the Author of ‘13 Reasons Why’

Jay Asher's life was blown up by anonymous comments on a blog post. Now, he is telling his side of the story.

January 20, 2026

How “Sensitivity Readers” Made Publishing More Racist

Adam Szetela talks about what happens when the internet mob meets the editor’s desk.

August 18, 2025

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