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.
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Mapping the History of LGBTQ Equality on Campuses
The queer narrative overlooks the fact that students of sexual and gender minorities are among the most underserved demographics, despite growing visibility in recent years.
Why Don’t We Have Better Pain Drugs?
The answer involves both biology and economics, but the opioid crisis is forcing us to consider investing more in pain research.
The Future of Transgender Troops in the United States
As it stands, transgender troops already in the military have been able to serve openly since then-Secretary of Defense Ash Carter's statement last year. But transgender recruits have not yet been allowed to enlist.
Who Does the DREAM Act Really Help?
While immigration officials announced this week they won't urgently seek to deport undocumented residents protected by the DREAM Act, the policy's future is far from certain.
Rural Jails Impair Efforts to Reduce Mass Incarceration
A new report finds that rural jails buck the trend of declining inmate populations.
Protecting the Rights of the LGBTQ Community in Indonesia
While Indonesia has historically prided itself as a stronghold of moderation, recent events shine a light on just how tenuous this self-perception is.
The Author Remixing Narrative Tropes to Improve Representation in Sci-Fi and Fantasy
In her latest series, Seanan McGuire foregrounds young children who have just returned from magical worlds—and happen to be predominantly girls.
A Bold and Defiant Season Finale for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
At the end of its first season, Hulu's buzzy series announces its intentions to keep 'The Resistance' strong in 2018.
How Conservatives Are Trying to Rewrite the Constitution
While Congress and the Trump administration continue to push the GOP agenda via legislation, other conservatives are trying to change the Constitution itself.