European Union Closer To Banning Forced Sterilization

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Justin Cascio reacts to Sweden joining the rest of the European Union in preserving reproductive rights for trans people.

Anton Hysen: Europe’s Highest-Profile Openly Gay Soccer Player

Anton Hysen

“If I perform as a footballer, then I do not think it matters if I like men or women.”

Pelé: The Essential

Pele

By accepting the game for what it was, Pelé showed us sport at its full, idyllic potential.

The Worst Story of the Year

Pain

In September 2009, a Swedish man in his 60s went to a local clinic to get his UTI treated. What follows is not for the squeamish.

Wikileaks’ Office Batcave

Wikileaks Cave Office via Banhof

“If Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is trying to turn himself into a Bond villain, he’s succeeded.”

Is Your City Driving You Crazy?

When you walk through a major city, it’s impossible not to come across at least one crazy person. Whether it’s a man trying to convince you that the world will end next week or a homeless guy breakdancing outside a sushi restaurant, urban areas just seem to attract nut-jobs. We may finally know why. A [...]

Paid Paternity Leave Means Swedish Dads Got It Made

In case you missed it when the magazine covered how awesome Sweden is a couple months ago, check out this column written by a very happy Swedish dad. “In total, I’ve spent 18 of the past 36 months on paternity leave here in Sweden, my adopted country, ‘off’ work to care for my two kids,” [...]

Sweden Rules

Make a baby. Get two months off—paid.