The FCC Is Threatening to Gut a Program That Provides Internet Access to Minorities
This move threatens to leave millions of Americans, particularly from communities of color, without the opportunities that come with connectivity.
Equality
How Rwanda's Government Hinders Female Entrepreneurs
While the statistics illustrate growing economic equality for women in the country, many are still being prevented from running a business.
The Life and Times of the World's Oldest Performing Drag Queen
Walter Cole has spent the past 50 years performing at his club in Portland. During that time he became an icon and leader in the community.
What Doug Jones Needs to Do for Black Voters
Nearly unanimous support from African-American voters gave him a Senate seat—now he needs to fight for the issues that affect them.
All-Gender Restrooms Send a Powerful Message
Their presence signals fairness toward not only transgender individuals, but also women and racial minorities.
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.
Forcing Gender Equality With Design
Investigating the idea that organizations, not individuals, can bring about equality.
Lessons About Hollywood From the Original Six
Takeaways from an unexpectedly controversial Reddit AMA.
The Future of Environmental Justice
"Environmental justice" isn't only about what is put in whose backyard—it's the future of the environmental movement.
The Penalty Paid by Women Sellers on eBay
New research finds women receive about 80 cents for every dollar a man receives when selling the same new product.
Sure, Whites Are Privileged—but Not Me Personally!
A new psychology study shows how white people deny the reality of their inherent advantages.
'Marriage Is a Human Institution; It Doesn’t Come in One Shape That Fits Everybody'
The Supreme Court's landmark decision on same-sex marriage has put the issue of love and contracts front and center, and for legal scholars like Martha Ertman—author of the book Love's Promises: How Formal and Informal Contracts Shape All Kinds of Families—it's about time.
The World's Most Progressive Sport: Quidditch!
How one alternative sport is helping further gender equality, in athletics and beyond.
Thirty Million Words Aren't Enough
Quality and quantity matter for low-income kids' language skills, researchers say.
Why Female Extremists Perplex Us
What makes women join the Islamic State? It's a complicated question that challenges our notion of feminism, culture, and religion, but it's crucial if we are going to defeat ISIS.
Gender Equality Wins the Gold
A new study finds equal rights for women may also boost the competitive prospects of men.
Gender Equality Increases by 1 Percent in California
Despite some recent high-profile hirings, the gender balance in high-level business positions hasn't changed much.
Here Is a Video of People Singing as New Zealand's Parliament Legalizes Gay Marriage
Legislators unite for a Maori love song.
Why Are So Many People Changing Their Mind About Same-Sex Marriage?
Findings from a new Pew Research Center study.