war
I'm the Social Media Manager at the Auschwitz Memorial
“If someone posts a selfie with a thoughtful and respectful caption, I think that's OK. Selfies are a visual expression of our time.”
Alexandra Theis
1.26.24
Work
We Asked NEETs What They Do All Day
"I've worked out a pretty good routine: I wake up around 6AM, do yoga, and then try to work on myself."
Alexandra Theis
1.4.24
mental health
Why Am I Sad at Night But Happy When I Wake Up?
I asked a therapist to break down what it means if your mood drastically changes depending on the time of day.
Alexandra Theis
11.3.23
Photography
This Is What Rescuing Refugees in the Mediterranean Looks Like
"I think our brains switch off when they're presented with the same message over and over. But people are dying every day."
Alexandra Theis
9.29.23
cats
‘Not Necessarily Cute’: Photos of the Wild Stray Cats of Bangkok
Nikita Teryoshin takes pictures that don't exactly look like your typical Instagram pet content.
Alexandra Theis
8.7.23
Drugs
This Is What a Medicinal Cannabis Farm Looks Like on Harvest Day
What struck me most was the staff’s dedication – they treated the plants as if they were puppies.
Alexandra Theis
5.11.23
Photography
Joyful Portraits of Queer Elders
“Not all elderly people wear beige."
Alexandra Theis
4.4.23
sex work
I Make €50,000 a Month on OnlyFans
Model Bonny Lang explains what it's really like to do this job.
Alexandra Theis
1.2.23
Art
Pete Doherty Is Making Art Now. Is It Any Good?
We asked an art historian to review the latest exhibit of the former lead singer of The Libertines.
Alexandra Theis
11.30.22
TikTok
Sorry, TikTok – Crystals Can't Actually Heal You
CrystalTok is pretty innocuous till people start suggesting you use pretty stones to treat actual mental and physical health conditions.
Alexandra Theis
10.14.22
WRESTLING
Wild Photos of an Absurdist Wrestling Show
"Two of my cameras didn't survive the event because I kept being showered in beer, fake blood, goo, and fake MDMA."
Alexandra Theis
9.26.22
plants
The Expert’s Guide to Taking Care of Your Houseplants
How much light does a plant need? Are there different watering techniques? And, most importantly, which ones are the easiest to keep alive?
Alexandra Theis
8.26.22
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