Eileen Shim

Bio

Eileen is a writer living in New York. She studied comparative literature and international studies at Yale University, and enjoys writing about the intersection of culture and politics.
One University Shows Exactly How Not to Treat Victims of Sexual Abuse
By Eileen Shim
The news: The ongoing Rolling Stone saga may have put University of Virginia at the center of a national conversation on campus sexual assault, but another university might be setting the ultimate example of what not to do when dealing with…
Watch Eric Garner and Michael Brown Protests Spread in One Beautiful Visualization
By Eileen Shim
The news: The outrage over the lack of indictments in Michael Brown and Eric Garner's deaths may seem like an American response to an American problem with racism and police brutality, but it has struck a nerve throughout the world. Last week,…
A Top Military Official Took a Powerful Stand in Support of Transgender Soldiers
By Eileen Shim
The news: While the 2011 repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" has made it possible for gay and lesbian people to openly serve in the military, the same cannot be said for transgender people, who have been banned under an outdated medical regulation…
There's a Simple Way Towns Can Help Stop Domestic Abuse
By Eileen Shim
The news: Since the Ray Rice scandal grabbed headlines in September, there has been a national conversation about domestic and intimate partner violence. And while getting rid of domestic abuse will take a bigger cultural shift and realignment, a…
Harvard Investigation Declares the Most Corrupt States in America
By Eileen Shim
The news: With Congress stuck in the least productive rut in American history, the bulk of important legislative action is taking place in state legislatures. But according to one study, all that power might not be in the best hands. Harvard…
Seth Rogen and James Franco Just Found Themselves at the Center of a Massive Cyber-Attack
By Eileen Shim
The news: Seth Rogen and James Franco may be no strangers to controversy, but this is probably the first time that they've pissed off an entire country. The Pineapple Express duo's latest outing, The Interview, has faced intense backlash from North…
There's Bad News for People Who Love Avocados
By Eileen Shim
Bad news, avocado lovers. Your favorite fleshy, fatty fruit might soon be harder to come by. The avocado has fallen on some hard times recently due to a confluence of factors from cartel violence to climate change. And while the delicious fruit…
One of the World's Worst Anti-Gay Bigots Is Finally Going to Face the Consequences
By Eileen Shim
The news: It might seem strange that the mastermind behind Uganda's controversial "Kill the Gays" law happens to be Scott Lively, an American evangelical from Massachusetts. While the Ugandan Supreme Court may have struck down the horrific law, the…
Authorities Have Identified the Remains of One of the 43 Missing Mexican Students
By Eileen Shim
The news: The ongoing protests in Mexico took a dark turn on Friday as anonymous government officials confirmed that the charred remains of one of the 43 missing students has been identified. The remains, discovered a few weeks ago in a garbage dump…
Powerful Video from Syria Captures the Humanitarian Crisis the World Forgot
By Eileen Shim
The news: Throughout the past year, protests have rocked the world from Mexico to Hong Kong to Ferguson, Missouri. But this weekend, there was one demonstration that the mainstream media largely glossed over — a desperate plead for the world to pay…