Katherine Speller

Senior Editor, Writer, Reporter and Researcher

New York, NY

I love asking strangers questions and making good sentences great.

Katherine Speller

Senior Editor, Writer, Reporter and Researcher

New York, NY

I love asking strangers questions and making good sentences great.

Katie Miller Just Slammed Therapy In A Bizarre Roman Empire-Related Post
Katie Miller — a noted critic of mental health transparency and intentional family planning — merged two of her interests in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter) where she also made some interesting claims about the dangers of therapy... and the history
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In Defense Of Getting Back Together With Your Ex (Yes, Seriously)
Though the lyrics to her song “Thank U, Next” have gone through quite a few evolutions over the years (haven’t we all?), no edit is as interesting to casual watchers and fans of Ariana Grande than the most recent change — which sparked even more rumors th
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MAGA 'Beautified' America's Founders With AI — And Historians Say The Images Reveal A Troubling Ideology
As Americans prepare for the 250th birthday festivities for the United States this week, numerous celebrations and historical tributes are launching around the country to take part. Recently, however, AI-generated photos associated with the MAGA-affiliate
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Pete Hegseth's Latest Workout Video Is Peak 'Masculinity Theater' For MAGA
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “Department of War” social accounts released a series of workout videos Wednesday featuring the Cabinet member doing training exercises with “warriors” (members of the military), this time at Guantanamo Bay. One video feat
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Has Trump Quietly Become His Own FLOTUS?
The White House has always taken on a bit of the color and personality of the people who reside in it, but President Donald Trump’s approach seems to be taking up a lot of his day-to-day brain space. As the commander-in-chief who is currently overseeing t
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These Catholics Have A Lot Of Feelings About JD Vance's Pope-splaining Comments
The second Trump administration has been an eventful era for American Catholics, as tensions between the Vatican and the White House continued to make headlines over disagreements about the war in Iran throughout the month of April. The squabbling came to
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A Mom's Response To Her Teen Going To A Movie Alone Went Viral — And Now It's Making Everyone Question Their Own Childhood
Kids don’t just wake up one day, freshly 18 years old and totally prepared for adult responsibilities and a fully autonomous life. The skills that make you functional in a society aren’t just manifested by osmosis — they’re earned through thousands of lit
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There's A Very Freaky Explanation For ICE's Uncomfortable Interactions With Women
In the weeks following the deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents in Minnesota, there have been countless dissections of the events of each shooting — the moves of all parties slowed down, paused and rewound ad nauseum.
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Everything To Know About The 'Epstein Class,' The Term That's On Everyone's Tongues
As files associated with the disgraced former financier and noted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein trickle out, critics of the Justice Department’s handling of the case — particularly its liberal use of redactions to protect those in power, rather than victims —
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Hey, So They Don’t Get To Just F**king Kill People
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, an unarmed 37-year-old, on Wednesday morning in Minneapolis, which is the ninth ICE-involved shooting since September, according to The New York Times. In the aftermat
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Everyone Keeps Making The Same Joke About Trump's 'Patriot Games'
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a slate of events for the 250th birthday of the United States. Among them is a “four-day athletic event” featuring high schoolers from each state and territory competing. He’s calling this event the “Patriot Ga
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A Viral Video Points Out The Depressing Reality For Parents Trying To Exist In Public
A viral video resurfaced this week, leading many citizens of the internet to ask the brave question: Should children be seen or heard in public? Reposted to X, the video (which was previously shared by both the New York Post and featured on A&E’s “Custome
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Trump Brought Up Getting Into Heaven AGAIN — And His Hyperfixation Reveals The Point He Keeps Missing
While crashing a wedding at Mar-a-Lago last week, Trump once again brought up whether he was destined to get to “the good place” — seemingly hoping that a “godly” conservative commentator who was also on the guest list could put in a good word for him. Wh
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How To Do That 'Defying Gravity' Riff Without Murdering Your Voice
When the first half of the film adaptation “Wicked” dropped last year, the rest of the world was introduced to something the theater kids have known since the musical’s Broadway debut in 2003: “Defying Gravity” — and especially that final “battle cry” rif
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These Are The Foods People Really Need Amid SNAP Freeze — And How To Donate Them Safely
Amid the uncertainty of the government shutdown and the will-they, won’t they of SNAP benefits being released to the nearly 42 million Americans who rely on them to feed their families, the various giving networks and food banks around the country have be
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This One-Handed Hack Might Be A Game Changer For Your Sex Life
If you’re giving oral sex to a partner with a penis, you probably are familiar with the dreaded gag reflex — and the terrible “oh God, am I about to puke in the most mortifying way possible?” intrusive thought that makes you lose your concentration and to
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Katherine Speller

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My name is Katherine Speller (or Katie) and I’m a writer, editor, journalist and 3x advice columnist (apparently) living in the Hudson Valley. I love the internet the way Werner Herzog loved the jungle.

Most recently I've been a Senior Editor covering Family, Relationships and politics at HuffPost. Previously I’ve worked ad Editorial Director at Parents and Health and Sex Editor at SheKnows and a staff writer and editor at numerous other publications. I like trees, sleeping late and meeting/greeting dogs on the street. My reporting and essays on politics, culture, sexual health, relationships, wellness, technology and more have also appeared in HuffPost, Parents, Sheknows, Women’s Health, The Daily Dot, WNYC, Public Radio International (PRI), MTV News, Bustle, Bitch, Thought Catalog, Medium and more.