Mary Elizabeth Williams

Mary Elizabeth Williams is a senior writer for Salon. She's written for the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and more, and is the author of "A Series of Catastrophes & Miracles: A True Story of Love, Science, and Cancer." She has a certification in conflict resolution and is working on her doctoral degree in medical humanities.

Patricia Arquette
"High Desert" star Patricia Arquette on fighting for equality: "We need to claw back some territory" Mary Elizabeth Williams
Balsamic Pepper Strawberries
Saturate the season's best strawberries with black pepper, sugar and balsamic Mary Elizabeth Williams
Fork stuck in a tiny book
Your secret weapon to becoming a better cook costs nothing Mary Elizabeth Williams
Jemima Kirke
"There's lots of ways to be insecure": Jemima Kirke reflects on her "Girls" and "City on Fire" roles Mary Elizabeth Williams
Leslie Bibb
"It's a pro move": What Leslie Bibb learned from acting vets, from Robert De Niro to Carol Burnett Mary Elizabeth Williams
Nagi Maehashi and dog Dozer
“It’s my real life”: Nagi Maehashi on everyday meals, amazing chicken and her Chief Executive Dog Mary Elizabeth Williams
Rainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson doesn't hold back: "Here's the guy from 'The Office' talking about suffering and death" Mary Elizabeth Williams
Kate Mara
From "Class of '09" to "Black Mirror" Kate Mara loves her range of roles: "The magic is still there" Mary Elizabeth Williams
Golden noodles
Golden noodles are a flavor-packed Indian dish that's perfect — for dinner or breakfast Mary Elizabeth Williams
Yvette Nicole Brown; Frog and Toad
"It's like a warm hug": Yvette Nicole Brown on the timeless, compassionate charms of "Frog and Toad" Mary Elizabeth Williams
Andrew McCarthy
"It was a life changer for me": Andrew McCarthy on his Brat Pack origins and a recent 500-mile walk Mary Elizabeth Williams
Butternut Coconut Curry from Indian Flavor Every Day by Maya Kaimal
Maya Kaimal tells how to get "Indian Flavor Every Day" with ingredients you already have Mary Elizabeth Williams
Lucy Boynton
Lucy Boynton on playing the misunderstood Marie Antoinette: "She had this rebellious streak to her" Mary Elizabeth Williams
Zoe Lister-Jones
Zoe Lister-Jones subverts sex in "Slip": "Through orgasm, she's being transported into a multiverse" Mary Elizabeth Williams
Circle table with one apart business
Workplace bullies come in four distinct "types." Here's how to deal with each of them Mary Elizabeth Williams