How TLC Changed Everything
On the eve of the group's final release, a look back at how the pioneering female R&B group represented for black women everywhere.
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How the U.S. Government Segregated America
Richard Rothstein's magisterial new book tracks how the government segregated America—and how new policy, and new education, could save us.
The Fantasy Author Using Humor to Get Serious About Disability and Gender
Jim Hines, who went viral for making gender-swapped book covers, explains how he raises social awareness with his sci-fi.
Trump Reminds America That the Arts Have No Place in His Agenda
Trump's budget proposal would come at a cost to his core voter contingent.
Standing Up for Transgender Acceptance
In their California comedy show, couple Robin Tran and Cate Gary share their complex love story—and normalize comedy about gender transitions in the process.
What Would Anne of Green Gables Have Used During Her Period?
The menstrual technology in Anne With an E is historically accurate, if not entirely comprehensive.
Why It Matters That ‘Anne With an E’ Has a Period Episode
Netflix's new adaptation is a welcome rejoinder to television's long history of ignoring—or vilifying—menstruation.
Artist Anita Kunz on Illustrating Social and Political Events
We spoke to Anita Kunz about what she recommends reading, watching, and listening to.
The New Rodney King Documentary Shows How Far We Have to Go
Twenty-five years ago, the Rodney King riots shook the country. It's unclear what we've learned.
At Film Festivals Last Year, Men Directed Three Times as Many Films as Women
And that's actually an improvement over recent years.