Trump’s Election Made Bigotry More Acceptable
New research offers a disturbing case study in shifting social norms.
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Asian Americans Are Not Your Model Minority
A major hub of U.S. Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian communities grapple with poverty and a disproportionate number of cancer deaths, a new study shows.
How Will Publishing Deal With Lemony Snicket Amid #MeToo?
Numerous authors and librarians allege a pattern of sexually humiliating comments.
Is Federal Data Misstating the State of Hate?
Anti-Muslim hate crimes are recorded at a rate of less than half their Jewish counterparts in America. Those numbers may not paint a full picture.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge Against California’s ‘Cooling Off’ Period for Buying Guns
The decision means the law will remain in effect.
Viewfinder: Greenpeace Activists in Germany
Greenpeace activists stage an action against diesel cars on February 19th, 2018, in Stuttgart, Germany.
How Dividing County School Districts Can Lead to de Facto Segregation
In states like North Carolina, splitting up county-wide school systems often results in unequal access to resources separated down racial lines.
Los Angeles’ Homeless Population Continues to Increase
Blame the lack of affordable housing options in the Los Angeles area.
How Two Midwest Cities Are Handling Rohingya Resettlement
In Chicago, the Rohingya have seen deep communal and governmental support to acclimate to life in the states, and to advocate for their people from abroad. In Milwaukee, the community hopes to follow suit.
Viewfinder: Welcoming Back Loved Ones in Sudan
People wait outside the Kobar prison in Khartoum, Sudan, on February 18th, 2018, to welcome their loved ones after the government released dozens of opposition activists.