Why we need to stop letting people outside the city make decisions about the city.
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Banned in Boston: Watch Out for Walt Whitman
When people see themselves reflected meaningfully in literature, it strengthens identity, belonging, and confidence.
When people see themselves reflected meaningfully in literature, it strengthens identity, belonging, and confidence.
Stopping Authoritarian Strongmen & Returning to Our Partnership Roots
Why overcoming domination systems may be the key to humanity’s future.
Can we stop authoritarian strongmen? Explore how partnership, democracy, and collective action can help build a better future.
What Women Love About the ‘Unapologetically Masculine’ UFC
The UFC is coming to the White House for Trump's birthday. Women are a huge part of the sport's growing fan base.
The UFC is coming to the White House for Trump’s birthday. Women are a huge part of the sport’s growing fan base.
Wildfire Smoke Engulfed Their Cities. Did It Make Their Babies Sick?
Years after wildfire scares, parents are left wondering if their children's chronic illnesses began with what was in the air before they were born.
Years after wildfire scares, parents are left wondering if their children’s chronic illnesses began with what was in the air before they were born.
On This Day in History, 1959: The Barbie Doll Made its Debut*
they don’t make ‘em like that anymore.
they don’t make ‘em like that anymore.
Juneteenth Is Here: The Only Reason It’s a Federal Holiday Is Because of George Floyd
The holiday we got as a substitute for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
The holiday we got as a substitute for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
Support for LGBTQ+ Rights Has Dipped. What Changed?
Republicans’ views of same-sex couples are now similar to what they were between 2005 and 2014.
Republicans’ views of same-sex couples are now similar to what they were between 2005 and 2014.
‘I Don’t Go Out’: Undocumented Dairy Workers Live in Fear After Immigration Raids
Out his window, Molina-Aguilar, a 37-year-old dairy worker from Chiapas, Mexico, caught sight of the olive green uniforms of immigration enforcement officials who later claimed they had pursued a worker onto the farm property.
Out his window, Molina-Aguilar, a 37-year-old dairy worker from Chiapas, Mexico, caught sight of the olive green uniforms of immigration enforcement officials who later claimed they had pursued a worker onto the farm property.
The Quiet Push to Shield Pesticide Makers From Lawsuits
Industry-backed pesticide immunity laws are advancing nationwide, raising fears that farmers and families harmed by pesticides could lose their right to seek justice.
Industry-backed pesticide immunity laws are advancing nationwide, raising fears that farmers and families harmed by pesticides could lose their right to seek justice.
LGBTQ Pride Is Simply Not Fair Because There’s No Straight Pride
Exploring the misconceptions behind “Straight Pride” arguments and the purpose of LGBTQ visibility.
Is LGBTQ Pride unfair because there’s no Straight Pride? Discover the history, context, and realities behind this debate.
For LGBTQ+ People in Egypt, the Internet Is Both a Lifeline and a Trap
Gender non-binary people in Egypt live under a repressive system that perpetuates violence, discrimination, and stigma
Gender non-binary people in Egypt live under a repressive system that perpetuates violence, discrimination, and stigma
What Federal Cuts to Science Funding Could Mean for the Great Lakes
Facing another round of cuts, NOAA-funded researchers worry about undermining public safety, the maritime economy, and health on the Great Lakes.
Facing another round of cuts, NOAA-funded researchers worry about undermining public safety, the maritime economy, and health on the Great Lakes.
High-Potency Cannabis Fuels State Debates Over Psychosis and Addiction Risks
Within months, Wadsworth’s son was calling home in the middle of the night, terrified and disoriented.
Within months, Wadsworth’s son was calling home in the middle of the night, terrified and disoriented.
The Daughters Who Were Raised to Be Everything Under China’s One-Child Policy
China's only daughters and the inheritance of family expectations.
China’s only daughters and the inheritance of family expectations
8 Things You Should Never Say to an Asexual Person
While, on a basic level, asexuality is a lack of desire for sexual intimacy, there is actually quite a bit of variety among the asexual community.
While, on a basic level, asexuality is a lack of desire for sexual intimacy, there is actually quite a bit of variety among the asexual community.