Aja Romano

Aja Romano is a writer on internet culture and communities.

Articles by Aja Romano

A close-up shot of a screen shows several AI-generated images, including a close-up shot of a woman dressed as a character from the anime Sailor Moon and another image of two children riding bicycles.

Elon Musk’s X Is in Deep Trouble Over Deepfake Porn

Analysis

January 14, 2026, 3:15 PM

Dozens of ostriches stand together on a farm, seen from the shoulder up. Their long necks are parallel to each other; one ostrich in the distance has its head turned to the camera and its mouth open.

Canadian Ostriches Have Become Martyrs for the U.S. Right

Analysis

November 11, 2025, 1:57 PM

People light candles during a silent tribute in honor of those killed during the recent Gen Z protests at the Maitighar Mandala monument in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sept. 17.

Nepal’s Discord Vote Might Be the Future of Protest

Analysis

September 22, 2025, 9:32 AM

People wait in line for a prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk outside the Kennedy Center in Washington on Sept. 14.

The Age of the Meme Shooter Is Here

Argument

September 15, 2025, 4:37 PM

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