Lori Chandler
Contributing Writer
Lori Chandler is a writer and comedian living in Brooklyn, NY. She has been published in The New York Times and on CollegeHumor. You can follow her on Twitter @LilBoodleChild or visit her website loribrookechandler.com for strange and wonderful treasures.
Gertrude Berg: The original media titan
Before Oprah or Martha Stewart, Berg built an empire around her name.
What the Oscars say about the American story — and our values
Hollywood is a gated community, and the stories it chooses to honor speak volumes about how it views race and gender in this country.
Rock Star Psychologist Bandura Receives National Medal of Science
He formed social learning theory. He made self-efficacy a game-changing concept. And he really did a number on Bobo the Clown. Albert Bandura is the Keith Moon of psychology.
The Creative Mind Is a Technicolor Contradiction
It's not as black and white, left brain/right brain as the theories of yore.
Is It Really Drug Abuse If It’s Adderall?
A new study reveals who is searching online for ADHD drugs, and the relaxed attitude toward "study drug" abuse.
Why I’m Honored To Be A Woman Called ‘Crazy’
It's the rebels among us that change the world.
The secret science of owning a party
Getting people to like you has never been easier.
58,000 College Students Are Affected by This Silent Epidemic
These kids are living on the edge, keeping their struggle on the DL. Here's what we can do to help.
Why I still believe in human goodness
These days it's hard to believe there is still moral beauty in the world. This is why we still want to believe, and where we can start looking.
7 things we can all learn from the music and life of John Lennon
About 1.15 million people in the U.S. have died from gun violence since John Lennon's death 35 years ago. What can his life and music tell us about how to respond to violence, intolerance, and hate?
Government Scientists Aren’t Even Allowed to Study Gun Violence – The Reason Is Disturbing
The ban brings to light a bigger issue.
Why Some of Us Throw in the Towel While Others Get Back Up
How likely we are to bounce back from a setback is not predetermined. Here's why, and what you can do to cultivate your inner fighter.
Anger Is Causing the Republican Party to Hulk Out!
Donald Trump is the poster boy for the GOP, which has used its ability to harness anger for the powers of bad.
Why We Need Friends Now More Than Ever
Studies say we need friends in order to be happier, healthier, and to live longer — but in this case, is less more?
How practicing gratitude rewires your brain for the better
Even when everything sucks, you can still feel thankful.
Tchaikovsky’s wisdom for artists with depression
His words give those of us with creative and depressive tendencies hope, perspective, and a sense of camaraderie.
By Dismissing Syrian Refugees, We Are Forgetting Our Values
France is welcoming Syrian refugees, but the U.S. is frightened. Have we forgotten who we are and how we got here?
What Is Evil, and How Do We Defeat It?
Science says Syndrome-E can tell us who is and isn't evil, but how we really know and what we can do about it isn't so simple.
Our Strongest Weapon Against Terrorism Is Laughter
The ability to laugh during dark times gives us strength, community, and hope.
Mindfulness Meditation: Pain is Real But Suffering From it is a State of Mind
A new study shows that mindfulness meditation can reduce our physical and emotional pain. But what is mindfulness and how do we practice it?
Veterans Are Pioneering Spiritual and Hallucinogenic Medical Treatment for Specific Diagnoses
The pop-a-pill solution is a non-solution. But what is the alternative?
Want to Be Successful? Don’t Act Like a Lady.
Women are being told that competing with one another isn't very lady-like. Nature begs to differ.
Help A Depressed Kid from Becoming a Depressed Adult by Doing This
A new study shows how children who face difficult times grow up to be anxious adults. Luckily, there's something we all can do.
Are Stress and Worry Good or Bad for You? It Depends on How You Cope.
A new study says people who worry are better prepared than those who don't — but that's not the whole story.
I’m *so* sorry my sarcasm makes me more creative
A new study shows people who use sarcasm have increased creativity, but are the benefits contagious?
Science Doesn’t Find Truth, It Understands Change
There is a modern backlash against the pursuit of knowledge, and here is why that is absurd.
Everything I Learned in School About Being Wrong Is Wrong
Teachers reinforce that making mistakes will get you a dunce cap. Shouldn't it be getting you a gold star instead?
The Difference Between Empathy and Compassion Is Everything
We often conflate the words 'compassion' and 'empathy' but they have different meanings for a very important reason.
Using music to express negative emotions increases neuroticism, researchers say
This is particularly the case among males.
‘Sesame Street’ Has a Lesson for ‘The Muppets’ About How Not to Lose Your Soul
With the addition of Julia, a character with autism, Sesame Street (unlike The Muppets) keeps up with the times without losing its soul.