A conversation with @klit.klittredge, American Girl doll meme maker and shitposter

If you’ve spent any time on the internet recently, chances are you’ve seen an American Girl doll on your feed. With their dead eyes and characteristic front teeth, these dolls have consumed public consciousness for decades, and now they’re experiencing a cultural revival thanks to meme accounts like @klit.klittredge. In just over a year, @klit.klittredge…

America’s government is older than ever, so we made this ‘Dungeons & Dragons’-inspired tabletop role-playing game to show you why the system favors gerontocracy

Tyler Le Insider’s “Red, White, and Gray” project has explored the systemic reasons the government is older than ever. Play “Dungeons & Democracy,” Insider’s table-top role-playing game to test Congress’ strengths and weaknesses. You can play as an older member or a younger member in your quest to hold your seat.  For several weeks, Insider…

The Russian journalist who protested on live TV is on Russia’s wanted list after she escaped house arrest and fled, authorities say

A still of a broadcast from Russia’s Channel 1 TV network showing Maria Ovsyannikova holding a banner on March 14, 2022. Channel One A former Russian journalist who criticized the invasion of Ukraine escaped her house arrest, Russia said. Marina Ovsyannikova protested on live TV, and also held up a sign opposite the Kremlin. Russia’s…