Daniel Dae Kim Leaves ‘Hawaii Five-0’ After Reportedly Seeking Pay Parity
Sources claim Kim and Grace Park were offered 10 to 15 percent less than their white co-stars make per season.
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To Mobilize Criminal Justice Reform, Appeal to the Public’s Self-Interest
Highlighting racial disparities may be less effective, a new study finds.
Recognizing a Third Gender on State IDs
While there's a long way to go to secure equal rights for transgender people, Washington, D.C., and Oregon are making progress with the third-gender option on IDs.
Why Do So Many Victims of Hate Crimes Never Notify Police?
A new federal survey on hate crimes offers cause for both alarm and confusion.
Disney Removes ‘Wench Auction’ From ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Ride
It's just the last update the company has made to remove misogynist and violent scenes from their amusement parks.
Inequality Is Bad for Your Health
People who feel they are treated unfairly have physiological markers of elevated stress.
![A posed portrait of lesbian couple O (27, right) and D (23, left): "After [men attacked us for being lesbians], I felt even more strongly how dear D is to me, and how scary the thought that I could lose her. The worst thing that I felt was an absolute inability to protect the one I loved, or even myself. Yes, now I look back on the street and look at every passing male as a possible source of danger. I realized that there are defective people who can pounce on us just because we are lesbians. But every time, now when I'm in the street, when I take her by the hand, I do it consciously, it is my choice. D, hold my hand, this is my reward for your courage."](https://psmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/har2015002p0130-0036.jpg?w=380&h=250&crop=1)
Breathtaking Photos From Countries Where It’s Illegal to Be Gay
An upcoming issue of Pacific Standard will include exclusive portraits from the photography series "Where Love Is Illegal." In time for Pride Month, here are some other images from the project.
Viewfinder: Journalists Demonstrating in Mexico
Journalists demonstrate in demand for justice for slain Mexican journalist Salvador Adame Pardo in Morelia, Mexico, on June 28th, 2017.
What Makes ‘Veep’ So Funny?
Showrunner David Mandel explains the craft behind portraying some of contemporary television's most iconic—and often embarrassing—politicians.