‘The Privilege to Be Ambivalent’: A Conversation With Laura Smith
The author of The Art of Vanishing discusses literary mysteries, monogamy, and the future of #MeToo.
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Let’s Put an End to ‘Horseshoe Theory’ Once and for All
Accusing the left of fascism only helps the real fascists.
Stopping the Deportation of Immigrants Injured on the Job
Florida is proposing new legislation to stop insurance companies from reporting undocumented people to immigration authorities in order to avoid paying medical bills.
The Many Places and Faces of the Salton Sea
The Salton Sea was once known as California's Desert Riviera. Today it's struggling to stay alive, despite residents' best efforts at revitalization.
California Immigrant Rights Advocates Just Scored a Major Win in Their Battle Against ICE-Police Partnerships
The San Gabriel Police Department's collaboration with federal immigration authorities marks the latest flashpoint in the national debate over how local authorities should react to the Trump administration's focus on undocumented immigrants.
Stop Using Down Syndrome as Anti-Choice Propaganda
Right-wing activists hope that photos of kids with Down syndrome will keep Ireland from legalizing abortion.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Finally Tackles Medicine’s Gender Bias
With Miranda Bailey's heart attack, sexism in medicine gets much-deserved mainstream treatment.
Women Are Being Left Out of South Africa’s Minimum Wage Increase
While looking to lessen wage disparities, the government has instead enacted legislation that leaves behind a large swath of female workers.
Lorraine Hansberry Was More Radical Than You Remember
A new documentary highlights how the playwright took full advantage of her talents to advance mid-century civil rights.
Henry Green, the Columbus Police, and the Jumpout Boys: How Racism Becomes Institutionalized in Police Departments
Since 2013, the Columbus Division of Police has shot and killed dozens of people. The majority of them were black.