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The Costs of Marijuana Legalization: A Colorado Snapshot
My children will grow up in a city with marijuana stores on what sometimes seems like every corner. Since Colorado legalized medical marijuana dispensaries back
The Martian Gets Another Treat
In The Martian, Mark Watney shows a remarkable ability to survive, and even thrive, for weeks upon weeks in an environment incredibly hostile to life.
Death to Comments: The Problem With the War on Flame Wars
The Internet, if you haven’t noticed, is something of a breeding ground for divisive opinions. If there is an opinion to be had and held
Saying No to Your TV Set
Okay, so I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know when I say Television is a powerful medium. But just how powerful? Well, perhaps
When Zombies Are ‘Real’
One of the main messages Plugged In emphasizes is the possibility that our entertainment choices influence us. The movies, TV, music and video games we
The Martian Makes More Little Green Dollars
Generally, we love our new things. We get the latest phones, slip on the latest fashions and practically swoon over the whiff of that new
Journey of a Pop Culture Prodigal
If you’re here, you’re probably somewhat familiar with pop culture. Odds are good that you’ve also heard the story of the Prodigal Son. You may have
Screaming About ‘Queens’
Roughly two decades ago, when I was asked by an out-of-town group to speak on popular entertainment, I’d fill half of my suitcase with VHS
A Playmate’s Second Thoughts
Holly Madison rose to fame first as a model for Playboy and later as one of the main stars of the E! reality series The
Getting Goosebumps at the Box Office
Fall is in the air. In many parts of the country, people are kicking aside their shorts and sliding into their wool sweaters, dumping their
About Us
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>