A True Story of Pathological Friendliness
Jennifer Latson's debut illustrates a boy's coming-of-age, complicated by a genetic disorder that strips peoples' social inhibitions.
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How the U.S. Government Segregated America
Richard Rothstein's magisterial new book tracks how the government segregated America—and how new policy, and new education, could save us.
Standing Up for Transgender Acceptance
In their California comedy show, couple Robin Tran and Cate Gary share their complex love story—and normalize comedy about gender transitions in the process.
Artist Anita Kunz on Illustrating Social and Political Events
We spoke to Anita Kunz about what she recommends reading, watching, and listening to.
The Ongoing Revolution to Unite African Literature
The Jalada literary collective has a radical mission: an ongoing translation effort to unite— and elevate—African literature.
A Look Inside the Refugees’ Theatre
As the population of displaced Syrians swells in Germany, one storytelling series aims to expedite integration through first-person narrative.
Objects That Matter: The Bird-Saving Collar
Vigilantes who hunt down feral cats run up against animal-cruelty laws and social norms; one Texas veterinarian sparked outrage after she bragged on Facebook about killing what she thought was a feral tomcat with a bow and arrow.
Dating the Petroglyphs of the Mongolian Altai
The history of man and climate, written into the bedrock of Mongolia.
A Mother and Transgender Son Pick Up the Pieces
At the Broken Places: A Mother and Trans Son Pick Up the PiecesMary Collins & Donald CollinsBeacon Press…
India’s First Transgender Band Is Fighting Prejudice One Song at a Time
And Bollywood may just be the perfect platform.