Leigh Finke

Leigh Finke is a writer, media producer, and editor living in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Latest from Leigh Finke

News

Refugee Chaos: Trump Has “Turned the Rules Upside Down“

Trump’s order has shattered the plans of refugee families who have waited two decades to settle in the US.

by: Leigh Finke,; Truthout

January 30, 2017

Interview

Environment & Health

Staying Human in Time of Climate Change: Author on Science, Grief and Hope

For geographer and author M Jackson, knowing climate science isn’t enough. We need to get our hearts involved too.

by: Leigh Finke,; YES! Magazine

July 6, 2015

Op-Ed

Everything You Need to Know About the Radical Roots of Wonder Woman

Her enigmatic creator believed women were destined to rule the world.

by: Leigh Finke,; YES! Magazine

December 27, 2014

News Analysis

Why You Need to Know About a Gross Thing Called “GamerGate” – and the Women Who Fight It

We can learn a lot about the future of culture wars from a “movement” of video game players angry about efforts to make gaming more welcoming for women.

by: Leigh Finke,; YES! Magazine

November 1, 2014

Op-Ed

What “Battlestar Galactica” Can Teach Us About the Militarization of Police

“There’s a reason you separate the military and the police. One fights the enemy of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military becomes…

by: Leigh Finke,; YES! Magazine

September 5, 2014

Op-Ed

Everyone Still Loves “Reading Rainbow” (and This New Kickstarter Proves It)

The PBS classic, which taught a love of books to generations of kids, will be coming back in an online version.

by: Leigh Finke,; YES! Magazine

May 30, 2014

News

Fans Move to Buy LA Clippers After Owner Is Banned From NBA

The legality of forcing Sterling to sell is open to question, but the rapid unfolding of events raises an important question: who should own the Clippers?

by: Leigh Finke,; Yes! Magazine

May 7, 2014

News

Teenage Defender of First Nations Rights Becomes Literal Superhero

DC Comics’ newest character, a teenage girl from James Bay, Canada, is a member of the Cree Nation. She’s also based on real-life Cree activist and hero Shannen…

by: Leigh Finke,; Yes! Magazine

March 7, 2014

Interview

“So My Daughter Won’t Have to”: Why Kelly Sue DeConnick Fights to Make Women Welcome in Comics

“I think we’re seeing another wave of feminism today, a fourth wave characterized by intersectionality and the Internet.”

by: Leigh Finke,; Yes! Magazine

February 2, 2014

Op-Ed

Less “Big Bang Theory,” More Dana Scully: What It’s Going to Take to Lead More Girls Into Science

Only 25 percent of STEM jobs are held by women. YouTube science sensation Emily Graslie on how we can inspire them with better-quality pop-culture role models.

by: Leigh Finke,; Yes! Magazine

December 29, 2013