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The Solution to Violence Against Women Will Never Be 'More Police'
Here’s how to take meaningful action and protect one another.
Anita Baker Wants Her Masters Back. Getting Them Won't Be Easy
She's relying on a little-known law to reclaim the rights to her old work, but there's a limit to how much it can do for her.
Five Common Anti-Union Myths, Busted
Experts say anti-union talking points are all smoke, no fire—but that doesn’t mean they’re not a threat.
Thailand Is Not the LGBTQ Paradise We Think It Is
Thailand promotes itself as a queer-friendly destination, but discrimination against LGBTQ people still persists in society.
If Claudia Conway's TikToks About Her Mom Sound Familiar, You're Not Alone
Yelling, name-calling, and public shaming from a parent aren’t acceptable behaviors—even if someone online says they are.
Dixie D’Amelio Is a Republican, Not (Necessarily) a Trump Supporter
TikTok’s most famous sister insists that she didn’t vote for Donald Trump—and her voter registration doesn’t contradict that story.
How To Run for Office, Even if You're Not a 'Traditional' Candidate
If you've taken nudes, smoked weed, or otherwise been a human being: Your "past" can actually be an asset to your candidacy.
Artists Can Make Millions Selling Their Catalogs to Private Equity. Should They?
Big-name musicians from Bob Dylan to Shakira have recently sold their publishing rights, but it's hard to put a price on owning what you create.
Etsy Is Full of QAnon and Insurrection Merch
Even after enormous efforts across the internet to deplatform conspiracy theories, you can still get a "freethinking patriot" shirt with a quick search.
Of Course the Police Didn't Keep the Capitol 'Safe.' That's Not Their Job
Police scholar and author Stuart Schrader talks about questioning our institutions and why abolition is a long term project.
Storm the Capitol as a White Man and You'll Get It (A Selfie With a Cop)
Footage of cops cooperating with the insurrectionists who breached the U.S. Capitol is blowing up on social media.