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Police Power Affects All of Us

The 2020 protests joined a long history of struggle over police power—who it protects and who it protects us against, writes Dylan Penningroth.

Art Is a Powerful Tool to Fight Injustice

Imani Perry on why art can offer more than just points for debate in the long fight racial justice.

The Battle for Our Memory Is the Battle for Our Country

Kimberlé Crenshaw reflects on targeted strategies to suppress historical literacy, empathy, and our capacity to fight for a racially just democracy.

Building a Moonshot for Racial Justice

‘Every victory is a step, not the final destination. We do not get to rest long,’ writes Phillip Atiba Solomon.

America Looks for a Way Forward After George Floyd

Activists, authors, professors, artists, and athletes share the impact and aftermath on the fight for racial equity

Ke Huy Quan Wants You to Follow Your Dreams

When Ke Huy Quan won his historic Oscar for Best Supporting Actor this March, it was a testament to his perseverance.

Greece's PM Plans to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

It's a huge step forward for LGBTQ rights in a region where some conservative governments are cracking down on the community.

Miss Benny Is 'Glamorous'—And Transgender

My series Glamorous just came out on Netflix. Now, I too will come out as the transgender woman I’ve been privately living.

The 100 Most Influential People of 2023

Kathy Hochul On Being a 'Good Enough' Mom

How being a full-time mom shaped the New York governor's politics and priorities

'The Romantics' Revisits Bollywood's Heyday

Smriti Mundhra's four-part documentary series 'The Romantics' traces the life and legacy of Yash Chopra—the father of Bollywood romance.

What Dancing Means to Asian American Elders

Aimee Phan reflects on the Monterey Park shooting

The Dangerous Quest for Identity

Your search for identity may not lead where you want it to go.

Mina Kavani On Filming Jafar Panahi's No Bears

With director Jafar Panahi in jail, Mina Kavani has become a spokesperson for No Bears, but many ask her to speak for all Iranian women, too.

11 Holidays the World Celebrates in December

From Boxing Day to Yule, the month of December includes several cultural and religious holidays from around the world.

Why Did Trump Dine with a White Supremacist?

His dinner with Ye and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes serves as a dog whistle to the worst corners of the current political landscape.