When Disability Is Misdiagnosed as Bad Behavior
There's no one way to look or be disabled. When someone asks for an accommodation, believe them.
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The Technology Company Serving Up Hate on the Internet
Cloudflare, a prominent San Francisco outfit, provides services to neo-Nazi sites like The Daily Stormer, including giving them personal information on people who complain about their content.
Inside Cambodia’s Community of American Exiles
For many American-raised Cambodians, reintegrating back into their old lives can be just as difficult as making a new one elsewhere.
Holding a Marriage Together After Time in the Psych Ward
In his new memoir, writer Mark Lukach chronicles a marriage interrupted by bouts of psychosis—and strengthened through the ensuing compromises it forced him and his wife to make.
Political Activism on Social Media Has Grown Some Teeth
Social media is being galvanized to change public opinion, mobilize activists, and shape public policy.
‘Dear White People’ Expands the Possibilities of the Black College Experience on Television
The new Netflix series dramatizes the challenges that black students often face, while maintaining a vital focus on the fullness of the students' individual lives.
Trump to Sign Executive Order on Religious Freedom
President Donald Trump is expected to sign a controversial executive order on Thursday.
Lessons From Brazil’s Approach to Tackling Sexual Harassment
The Maria da Penha Law has been seen as a turning point for the fight against domestic violence in Brazil.
Taking Stock of Racial Progress During Obama’s Presidency
A new report from the National Urban League takes score of how African Americans and Hispanics fared under Obama, and offers a look at what’s to come.