Puerto Rico Was Undergoing a Humanitarian Crisis Long Before Hurricane Maria
For decades, Puerto Rico had been suffering the slow but certain violence of modern colonial capitalism.
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Most Americans Disagree With Trump About the NFL
President Donald Trump incited NFL owners, players, and fans last week when he said that owners should fire any player who chooses to kneel during the anthem.
A Revealing New Look at Whitney Houston
A new documentary explores the full range of the singer's artistry—the full-throated pop and the smooth R&B—and, in turn, how it shaped her balancing act of a life.
Viewfinder: Marching for Abortion Rights in El Salvador
Salvadoran women march at a protest calling for the decriminalization of abortion in San Salvador on September 28th, 2017.
The Research Behind Getty Images’ Ban on Photo Retouching for Body Shape
The stock photo agency is scrapping Photoshopped images that make models look thinner. Here's how that can help body image.
The War on Terror Is Even Deadlier With Trump in Office
How many civilian casualties is the U.S. willing to face in order to accomplish its goal of defeating ISIS?
Congress Is Considering Restrictions on Fetal Tissue Research. Here’s Why We Still Badly Need It.
Opponents dismiss fetal tissue research as unnecessary, but it plays a critical role in regenerative medicine.
Episodic Television Is Hiring Record Numbers of Women and Minority Directors
It's been a banner year for diverse hiring in television.
Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Women Driving
The decision comes eight months after women were first able to run and vote in local elections.