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The Huffington Post is an American news website, content aggregator and blog, featuring columnists and various news sources. The site offers news, blogs, and original content and covers politics, business, entertainment, environment, technology, popular media, lifestyle, culture and comedy.

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Sierra Lyons

I'm a freelance journalist covering race, justice, politics, Christianity and the intersection of all four.I have over six years of experience in the field with writing, editing, fact-checking, podcast producing …

Maria Iotova

Maria Iotova is a freelance journalist, editor, and communications strategist for the travel, non-profit, and news sectors. Among others, she has written for the Huffington Post, Matador Network, and the …

Scilla Alecci

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Rhiannon Giles

Magda Erockfor Ayuk

• Bilingual creative writer with 17 years of professional experience creating engaging content for both print and the web• Seasoned marketing professional crafting the product positioning, social marketing strategy and …

Karin E. Baker

I'm a Los Angeles-based food and lifestyle writer whose work has appeared in Huffington Post, Flavorpill, Flavorwire, Racked, The Rundown, Clothes on Film, LA I'm Yours, Pop Curious and more.

Latest Articles

Her Mom Went To Prison When She Was 13. Here's How It Affected Her Ability To Trust Other Women.

Steen, now a 24-year-old living in Seattle, was primarily raised by her father and grandmother in Florida even before the arrest, in part because of her mother’s persisting mental health struggles. Despite the distance between the two, she describes her relationship with her mom prior to incarceration as sometimes distant …

By Sierra Lyons
26th January 2023 • The Huffington Post

If You're Complaining About 'Lockdown 2.0', You're Showing Your Coronavirus Privilege

Navigating the pandemic has become a numbers game. Last Monday, we met the “rule of six” – a new restriction which dictates that no more than six people may meet at any time – with an extensive list of caveats that absolutely do not include mingling. (These rules were published …

By Harriet Marsden
23rd September 2020 • The Huffington Post

I Have Zero Patience For Middle-Class Whinging About Coronavirus

Right, that’s it. I’ve run out of patience. The next middle-class self-employed creative to whine about working from home thanks to coronavirus is going to get a smack.

By Harriet Marsden
13th March 2020 • The Huffington Post

5 Brain-Based Study Tactics

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By Saga Briggs
5th September 2019 • The Huffington Post

Gagging Orders Clearly Discriminate Against Women – So Why Are They Still Allowed?

If you’ve got nothing to hide, so they say, you’ve got nothing to fear. Which begs the question: why, in our era of transparency, do companies still try to exploit gagging orders – and expect it not to come back to bite them?

By Harriet Marsden
20th August 2019 • The Huffington Post

Is It Possible to Run a One-Person Software Company?

Is it possible to run a software company alone? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. In terms of founding a company and hiring a few people who would help at first, it’s possible to …

By Digital Growth with Mario Peshev
26th May 2017 • The Huffington Post

If You're Starting a New Programming Job, Work Through This Checklist First

If you’ve passed the interview for a similar job, there are two ways to tell if you are ready: In order to keep it on the safe side and ensure that you can learn and grow with the company, here are several things that you can do in order to …

By Digital Growth with Mario Peshev
25th May 2017 • The Huffington Post

What's the Best Way to Meet Other Beginner-Level Programmers?

How do I make web dev/programmer friends when I'm a beginner? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. The best path to making friends in the programming world when you're a beginner would be to …

By Digital Growth with Mario Peshev
16th May 2017 • The Huffington Post

Trump Effect Or No, Immigrants Are Home With CASA

I wrote this story at my most recent internship at the Center for Community Change in Washington, D.C.

By Aya Elamroussi
15th May 2017 • The Huffington Post

5 Science-Backed Ways To Have A Happier Morning

Before I became a mom, I woke up naturally, as bluebirds pulled back my covers with their little beaks and doe-eyed deers brought me my slippers. At least that’s my...

By Fiona Tapp
13th May 2017 • The Huffington Post

Is Job Hopping a Smart Career Move?

As a new software engineer, why should I stay at a company for longer than one to two years? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. More often than not, there’s a company that is …

By Digital Growth with Mario Peshev
11th May 2017 • The Huffington Post

The See-Through Struggle: 4 Common Difficulties Faced by Intuitive People

You see through all of the BS - but sometimes it’s just not your place to fix it.

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2nd May 2017 • The Huffington Post

How is Influencer Marketing Superior to Digital Ads?

Digital ads rely (mostly) on a media outlet promoting one’s services. It’s (almost) always a cash-driven transaction and widespread across the net for decades. Influencers, on the other hand, tend to promote brands that they are willing to connect to and bet their name on them. Influencer marketing is not …

By Digital Growth with Mario Peshev
1st May 2017 • The Huffington Post

A Flight Attendant’s Jet Lag Survival Guide

The summer I turned 19, having dropped out of college amid some personal upheaval, I decided to apply to be a flight attendant. I wanted to get out into the...

By Fiona Tapp
21st April 2017 • The Huffington Post

All Women Revolt

A little over two months ago an estimated 4,600,000 people marched for women’s rights. Women and men peacefully assembled and protested inequality. It’s been two months of opposition. Two months...

By Dina Leygerman
11th April 2017 • The Huffington Post

A THIRD OF THIS CITY’S POPULATION ARE MILLIONAIRES

It seems a city has been spotlighted for becoming a haven for the rich. So where to if you want to hang out with the wealthy? – Monaco. The city-state is renowned as the premier playground of the rich and famous and has come in at top of the charts …

By Danielle Brown
10th April 2017 • The Huffington Post

4 TOOLS TO MARKET LIKE A SOCIAL MEDIA EXPERT

Internet marketing has earned its place at the table with core public relations strategies, but get an edge against other brands with certain tools that social-media expert’s use. It’s getting harder to stand out amid the sea of audio, video, images, blogs, and even more against the companies that take …

By Danielle Brown
10th April 2017 • The Huffington Post

DEALING WITH DIVORCE: 4 TIMES IT’S EXCUSABLE TO LEAVE

Dealing with divorce comes in all shapes and sizes, but unfortunately it’s usually the worst ones – well, sometimes that is. We shouldn’t walk out on love, unless it’s one of the reasons you’re not happy – then that’s a different story. It’s easy when the love you had for …

By Danielle Brown
30th March 2017 • The Huffington Post

You’re Busy, Not Powerless: Why Your 'No Time' Excuse Is BS

Don’t just check your priorities - check your perspective.

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30th March 2017 • The Huffington Post

A Letter To My Younger Self

Dear Terrance, If you are reading this letter, I have successfully manipulated the speed of light and have traveled back in time to deliver you a message. I write this letter to you as your 27 year old self. I am essentially still you, only I am a little older …

By Terrance Thomas
12th March 2017 • The Huffington Post

When They Say Poverty Is A Choice

Earlier this week, Jason (How-Does-He-Sleep-At-Night) Chaffetz suggested that with the new, World’s Greatest Healthcare Plan of 2017, people will have the incredible choice between buying a new iPhone and investing...

By Dina Leygerman
10th March 2017 • The Huffington Post

Happy Employee, Happy Client: The Importance of Job Satisfaction in a Results-Focused Environment

A healthy work-life balance reminds employees that their job doesn’t define them.

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2nd March 2017 • The Huffington Post

TRIP DESTINATIONS FOR ULTIMATE- LUXE SKI RESORTS

Explore Amangani with some of the best skiing in Jackson Hole, offering over 2,471 acres of terrain for experts and beginners alike. If you’re not a skier, you’re in luck – say hello to the bunny slopes, you can take lessons, or go snowmobiling, snowshoeing or on a sleigh ride. …

By Danielle Brown
27th February 2017 • The Huffington Post

5 VIDEO STRATEGIES THAT IMPROVE MARKETING CAMPAIGNS

You can have one of the top marketing strategies right now by using a solid corporate video production. There’s a time and a place for other advertising, but video marketing captures the attention of online browsers from start to finish. The average attention span is just about eight seconds so …

By Danielle Brown
22nd February 2017 • The Huffington Post

How One School System Took a Stand and Saved Valentine's Day

Valentine's day, with a school-aged kid, is basically a test of patience. There is the torture of watching a younger elementary school child try to write out 25 cards, the drama and hurt feelings, the sheer mass of candy, and the logistics of trying to find a babysitter for a …

By Rhiannon Giles
20th February 2017 • The Huffington Post

The Problem With Mothers Today

The more honest I get about motherhood, the more people are willing to help me out by letting me know exactly what we, as mothers, are doing wrong. Since I spend a lot of time being honest, I’ve gathered quite a bit of info on the subject.

By Rhiannon Giles
13th February 2017 • The Huffington Post

An Open Letter To The Lazy Mother In The Grocery Store

As you left the store with your too-big kid sitting in the cart, asking a million questions, I saw you close your eyes and take a deep breath before saying, “Just… because. That’s just how it is.” You didn’t even give her a real answer.

By Rhiannon Giles
8th February 2017 • The Huffington Post

HOW TO GAIN CLIENTS USING FACEBOOK ADVERTISING

Despite being the most popular social media platform in the world, Facebook is one of the most under-utilized online advertising networks out there today. Those who claim they don’t use ads on Facebook may be due more to a lack of understanding rather than on how to build a truly …

By Danielle Brown
8th February 2017 • The Huffington Post

THE PARTY GUIDE TO MIAMI'S ART BASEL 2016

North America’s premiere art fair is quickly descending upon Miami for Art Basel 2016. Not only does it attract the most iconic global art scenes, but with all of the celebrities and socialites that come along with it nobody’s going to judge if you get some partying done while you’re …

By Danielle Brown
7th February 2017 • The Huffington Post

FEAR OF GOD: BEHIND THE BRAND

Fear of God clothing quickly became one of the most coveted high-end street wear brands in 2013, but even some of today’s top celebrities are attracted. It all began with a designer in Los Angeles who had the creative idea in 2013 – Jerry Lorenzo. Lorenzo is the founder of …

By Danielle Brown
6th February 2017 • The Huffington Post