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Chris Riotta

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Chris Riotta is a journalist based in New York covering culture, politics and breaking news. Contact him at chrisriotta@gmail.com

Latest Posts From Chris

An Open Pride Month Letter to LGBTQ+ Allies — We Need You Now More Than Ever

Jun 12, 2019

An Open Pride Month Letter to LGBTQ+ Allies — We Need You Now More Than Ever

June is typically reserved as a month of celebration for the queer community.

This Couple's Fight For LGBTQ+ Rights Won't Stop at the Supreme Court

Jun 23, 2018

This Couple's Fight For LGBTQ+ Rights Won't Stop at the Supreme Court

Update: On June 4, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Masterpiece Cake Shop and upheld Jack Phillips's decision not to bake a wedding cake in celebration of David Mullins and Charlie Craig's wedding.

The Sad, Pathetic Truth About the Juice Cleanse and Detox Fad

May 4, 2018

The Sad, Pathetic Truth About the Juice Cleanse and Detox Fad

I was taken over by a mixture of frustration and panic as I stared at the number flashing between my toes.

The Important Point the Backlash Over Amy Schumer's I Feel Pretty Shouldn't Overshadow

May 2, 2018

The Important Point the Backlash Over Amy Schumer's I Feel Pretty Shouldn't Overshadow

A unique cinematic challenge is found at the heart of I Feel Pretty: the audience is tasked with creating a version of the main character, played by Amy Schumer, which — in their minds — better conforms to society's restrictive beauty standards.

Apr 4, 2018

Exclusive: This New Company Wants to Help You Travel the World — and Build Your Brand

Traveling the world while building a global work portfolio just got a whole lot easier, and it's all thanks to two female explorers who came together to build the company of their dreams.

Chelsea Handler on the Second Amendment: "The Constitution Needs a F*cking Update, FYI"

Feb 26, 2018

Chelsea Handler on the Second Amendment: "The Constitution Needs a F*cking Update, FYI"

Don't let the self-deprecation fool you: Chelsea Handler knows what she's talking about.

I Won a Fake News Award From President Trump, and I'm Scared For Our Country

Feb 19, 2018

I Won a Fake News Award From President Trump, and I'm Scared For Our Country

I can definitively report that I was not expecting to receive a personal notification from Donald Trump on Wednesday night.