Canada and Mexico Are Footing the Bill for the U.S.’s Unseen Haitian Refugee Crisis
Canada's Haitian newcomers are victims of a game of North American cross-border political ping-pong.
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Why the Media Refuses to Understand Antifa
While establishment pundits fret over civility, the antifascist movement in America is working for peace.
When Is an Alternate History Entertaining, and When Is It Harmful?
The genre can shed light on less-acknowledged truths—it can also whitewash historical facts.
How Anti-Aging Cosmetics Took Over the Beauty World
Anti-aging became marketing gold—and entered activists' crosshairs.
What Tokyo Can Teach Us About Designing a City for Mental Health
A new report assesses how Tokyo's infrastructure affects residents' emotional well-being, offering lessons for other cities.
Number of Americans Who Believe Racism Is a ‘Big Problem’ Has Doubled
Fifty-eight percent of Americans believe racism is a pervasive issue.
Inside the Organization Saving Disabled People During Hurricane Harvey
An interview with Paul Timmons, co-founder of a non-profit that helps the most vulnerable escape from natural disasters.
Actor Steps Down From ‘Hellboy’ Due to Whitewashing Controversy
British actor Ed Skrein said he wasn't aware that his character was of mixed Asian heritage.
Trump Revives Program That Militarized Local Police Forces
President Obama curtailed a program transferring surplus military gear to local and state police after the protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Now Trump wants to restore the program in the name of officer safety.
The Overwhelming Gender Bias in ‘New York Times’ Book Reviews
A new study finds that gender bias in book reviewing doesn't merely show up in which authors get reviewed more often—it affects authors who veer from common gendered stereotypes as well.