Disney Removes ‘Wench Auction’ From ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Ride
It's just the last update the company has made to remove misogynist and violent scenes from their amusement parks.
![A posed portrait of lesbian couple O (27, right) and D (23, left): "After [men attacked us for being lesbians], I felt even more strongly how dear D is to me, and how scary the thought that I could lose her. The worst thing that I felt was an absolute inability to protect the one I loved, or even myself. Yes, now I look back on the street and look at every passing male as a possible source of danger. I realized that there are defective people who can pounce on us just because we are lesbians. But every time, now when I'm in the street, when I take her by the hand, I do it consciously, it is my choice. D, hold my hand, this is my reward for your courage."](https://psmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/har2015002p0130-0036.jpg?w=380&h=250&crop=1)
Breathtaking Photos From Countries Where It’s Illegal to Be Gay
An upcoming issue of Pacific Standard will include exclusive portraits from the photography series "Where Love Is Illegal." In time for Pride Month, here are some other images from the project.
Trial Date Set for New Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Case
Though California's statute of limitations on sexual assault accusations has passed, the plaintiff was still able to file her complaint in court because she was a minor at the time of the alleged incident.
Bill Cosby Loses Honorary Degree From University of Missouri
At least 20 other universities and institutions have withdrawn honorary degrees and other accolades in the wake of the sexual-assault allegations.
Girls Scouts to Earn Badges for Cybersecurity Skills
The new badges will offer primers in online privacy and Internet infrastructure.
How a Magazine Cover From the 1970s Helped Wonder Woman Win Over Feminists
Nearly 45 years after they put the female superhero on the cover of Ms. magazine's first issue, the players behind the cover consider its impact, and the new movie.
Following Misconduct Allegation, ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ to Continue Filming
Filming of the show was originally suspended earlier this month, when Warner Bros. announced it was investigating reports of a non-consensual sex act.
Screenings of ‘Wonder Woman’ Have Been Suspended in Tunisia
The Tunisian Association of Young Lawyers filed a lawsuit on Monday due to allegations that lead actress Gal Gadot had made comments in support of Israel.
Sony Pictures Is Releasing Clean Versions of Its Movies to Ward Off Would-Be Copycats
Offering sanitized versions of movies like Easy A is Hollywood's latest offensive against alleged copyright infringement.
Commercial New York Art Galleries Are Primarily White and Male, a New Study Finds
Another study concludes that women and people of color are disadvantaged in the art marketplace.