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Best Of Cog: I’m Not A Feminist, But… Best Of Cog

Best Of Cog: I’m Not A Feminist, But…

By Sarah Sobieraj and Frannie Carr

Before making a textbook feminist remark, Katy Perry recently swatted back the feminist label. Why? What is it about the mantle that has like-minded women running for the hills?

Best Of Cog: Celebrity And The Chef Best Of Cog

Best Of Cog: Celebrity And The Chef

By Joanne Chang and Frannie Carr

Chef Joanne Chang doesn’t consider herself a celebrity — but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t played one on TV. Still, the reluctant star wonders whether the rise of the “celebrity chef” is doing more harm than good.

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Best Of Cog: Baseball Chatter Best Of Cog

Best Of Cog: Baseball Chatter

By Sharon Brody and Frannie Carr

Just amble by a neighborhood ballpark on a muggy summer night. You’ll hear it: ritualized incantations of unwavering support. Together they create a chorus of positivity.

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Best Of Cog: Saying ‘I Don’t Know’ Best Of Cog

Best Of Cog: Saying ‘I Don’t Know’

By Leah Hager Cohen and Frannie Carr

Why is it so hard to admit we don’t know something? In fact, says Leah Hager Cohen, these words liberate and empower. So much of the condition of being human involves not knowing.

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Best Of Cog: I’m Not A Feminist, But… Best Of Cog

Best Of Cog: I’m Not A Feminist, But…

By Sarah Sobieraj and Frannie Carr

Before making a textbook feminist remark, Katy Perry recently swatted back the feminist label. Why? What is it about the mantle that has like-minded women running for the hills?

Best Of Cog: Saying ‘I Don’t Know’ Best Of Cog

Best Of Cog: Saying ‘I Don’t Know’

By Leah Hager Cohen and Frannie Carr

Why is it so hard to admit we don’t know something? In fact, says Leah Hager Cohen, these words liberate and empower. So much of the condition of being human involves not knowing.

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Featured Comment

Beautiful essay. It really struck a chord with me, as the same thing happens on the anniversary of my father’s sudden death. On that day, I wake up feeling physically sick and achy, and slowly work my way towards remembering why. Thank you for writing this.

Celeste Ng commenting on Joelle Renstrom‘s piece, “What The Mind Forgets, The Body Remembers

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