PinnedLaura Williams-BurkeinFourth WaveWhen You Call Me “Mama”For women without children, the term of endearment hits different·4 min read·Apr 5, 2024--3--3
PinnedLaura Williams-BurkeinBeyond the ScoreboardThe Flyers Mishandled a 19-Year-Old ProspectPhiladelphians are bullying a teenager·8 min read·Jan 17, 2024--2--2
PinnedLaura Williams-BurkeinThe Narrative ArcThe First Rule of Critique ClubTalk about the writing, not the behavior — everybody knows that·5 min read·Jun 13, 2023--34--34
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 insurance·10 min read·Jun 21, 2022--6--6
PinnedLaura Williams-BurkeinThe ViragoOh Great. It’s Staring Season AgainWalking alone in warm weather brings unwelcome attention.·5 min read·Mar 29, 2022--95--95
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 hockey·7 min read·Apr 13, 2024--9--9
Laura Williams-BurkeinILLUMINATIONMiranda Lambert, Crowd Behavior, and the Audacity of the VIP SectionAudience members disrespect performers and the fans around them with distracting behavior·5 min read·Jul 21, 2023--2--2
Laura Williams-BurkeinILLUMINATION’S MIRRORDo I Show Signs of Becoming a Scarf Lady?Aging gracefully means accepting — and not trying to hide — my scars·5 min read·Jul 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 fans·7 min read·Jun 30, 2023--2--2
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 priorities·8 min read·Jun 21, 2023----