The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has served the greater Pittsburgh area since 1796. The first newspaper published west of the Allegheny Mountains, it is the largest newspaper serving Pittsburgh. It serves an important role in our community. Yet in recent weeks, the cartoons run by its editorial page have left many angry and wondering who exactly the Post-Gazette is trying to serve. The cartoons in question were created by cartoonist Steve Kelley. All three play on gender stere

Last week, a 17 year old in Maryland took a gun to school, where he shot two classmates before eventually killing himself. One of his victims, a 16 year old girl, died this week after being taken off of life support. The other, a 14 year old boy, was treated and released from the hospital for a gunshot wound to the thigh. The media has described the shooter as a “lovesick teen,” devastated by a recent breakup with his 16 year old victim. Describing a person who committed a

America, we have a problem when it comes to our media — and it isn’t just the spread of fake news. In 2017 and throughout modern history, American pop culture has used abusive behavior as a shortcut for romance. The prevalence of this type of relationship dynamic is as startling as it is damaging. A new hit movie, Passengers, is just the latest in a long line of movies, books and television shows that glamorize unhealthy, abusive relationships. In the movie, the male lead (