Is This the Race That Changes Party Policy on Race Relations?
If parties want to win, it should be. By Mariatu Santiago (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images) There has been…
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‘The Night Of’ and the Enduring Power of Police Procedurals
The HBO adaptation of the British drama isn’t just the epitome of the modern crime serial — it’s a reflection…
The Law of Positive Attraction
HIV exposure laws criminalize private lies in the name of public health, but as medical treatment improves are…
With the Gawker Sale, What’s Next for the First Amendment?
A conversation with Peter Scheer, executive director of the First Amendment coalition. By Ted Scheinman PayPal co-founder Peter…
What the Decriminalization of All Forms of Work Could Mean for Women in Sri Lanka — and Around the…
We need to validate the legitimate reasons why individuals, in some cases, consent to what some may regard…
Biking Toward Freedom With the Afghan Women’s National Cycling Team
How the bicycle has become a tool for radical activism in Afghanistan. By Deni Ellis Béchard Members of…
Are Sex Workers’ Rights Women’s Rights?
The credit is not entirely owed to her, but the moment the white woman with blonde hair and…
Why the Box Office Will Probably Acquit Nate Parker
The director of The Birth of a Nation has acknowledged that he was charged with rape in college. Some are discussing a boycott, which would mean working against powerful consumer trends.
Signaling White Supremacy and Provoking Racist Backlash
What happens when you call out David Duke. By Lisa Wade KKK members supporting Barry Goldwater’s campaign for…
The Female-Driven Blockbuster Isn’t New—It’s Old
Ghostbusters and Ocean’s Eight don’t mark a turning point for Hollywood so much as a return: From the 1920s to the ’50s, women drove box-office revenue—in drama, comedy, and ensemble films.