PinnedLaura Williams-BurkeinFourth WaveWhen You Call Me “Mama”For women without children, the term of endearment hits differentApr 53Apr 53
PinnedLaura Williams-BurkeinBeyond the ScoreboardThe Flyers Mishandled a 19-Year-Old ProspectPhiladelphians are bullying a teenagerJan 172Jan 172
PinnedLaura Williams-BurkeinThe Narrative ArcThe First Rule of Critique ClubTalk about the writing, not the behavior — everybody knows thatJun 13, 202334Jun 13, 202334
PinnedLaura Williams-BurkeinAn Injustice!I Had to Break Up With My Doctor Because America’s Healthcare System is BrokenMy five-year relationship with a caring, competent physician cannot continue because of my insuranceJun 21, 20227Jun 21, 20227
PinnedLaura Williams-BurkeinThe ViragoOh Great. It’s Staring Season AgainWalking alone in warm weather brings unwelcome attention.Mar 29, 202295Mar 29, 202295
Laura Williams-BurkeinBeyond the ScoreboardThe Best College Tournament Takes Place on IceA love of sports builds strong ties and converts an NHL fan to college hockeyApr 138Apr 138
Laura Williams-BurkeinILLUMINATIONMiranda Lambert, Crowd Behavior, and the Audacity of the VIP SectionAudience members disrespect performers and the fans around them with distracting behaviorJul 21, 20232Jul 21, 20232
Laura Williams-BurkeinILLUMINATION’S MIRRORDo I Show Signs of Becoming a Scarf Lady?Aging gracefully means accepting — and not trying to hide — my scarsJul 14, 2023Jul 14, 2023
Laura Williams-BurkeinBeyond the ScoreboardI Owe My Marriage to NFL Sunday Ticket, but Now It’s Too ExpensiveProfessional sports leagues are exploiting the fractured streaming environment at the expense of fansJun 30, 20232Jun 30, 20232
Laura Williams-BurkeinSet The TableWhat Do the Foods We Eat When We’re Alone Say About Us?Secret single behaviors reveal a lot about our personalities and prioritiesJun 21, 2023Jun 21, 2023