Equality
How Trump promotes a radical, unscientific theory about sex and gender in the name of opposing ‘gender ideology extremism’
How Trump promotes a radical, unscientific theory about sex and gender in the name of opposing ‘gender ideology extremism’ President Trump’s executive order claims to “restore biological truth” by decreeing that there are only two genders – male and female, and that anyone who believes differently denies “the biological reality of sex.” However, this ignores […]
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Japanese women have long sacrificed their surnames in marriage − politics and demographics might change that
Japanese women have long sacrificed their surnames in marriage − politics and demographics might change that Japan’s traditional practice of women giving up their surnames upon marriage may be changing, with a record number of female candidates standing in the 2024 election and increasing support for allowing dual surnames. The current law requires all married […]
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200 years ago, France extorted Haiti in one of history’s greatest heists – and Haitians want reparations
200 years ago, France extorted Haiti in one of history’s greatest heists – and Haitians want reparations The French government has been accused of stealing $28 billion from Haiti over the past seven decades as part of a debt imposed on the country after its independence. The debt, known as the indemnity, was imposed in […]
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Same-sex marriage is under attack by state lawmakers, emboldened by Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ measures and the Supreme Court’s willingness to overturn precedent
Same-sex marriage is under attack by state lawmakers, emboldened by Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ measures and the Supreme Court’s willingness to overturn precedent Same-sex marriage is facing renewed attacks from state lawmakers, emboldened by Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ measures and the Supreme Court’s willingness to overturn precedent. Despite a decade of increased public support for same-sex marriage (70% approval […]
🏛️ Politics
Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith in the workplace
Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith in the workplace Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith at work, with nearly 40% feeling comfortable discussing their faith with coworkers. Despite this openness, Black workers face a unique challenge of “double marginalization” – being […]
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The never-ending sentence: How parole and probation fuel mass incarceration
The never-ending sentence: How parole and probation fuel mass incarceration The U.S. operates one of the largest and most punitive criminal justice systems in the world. On any given day, 1.9 million people are incarcerated in more than 6,000 federal, state and local facilities. Another 3.7 million remain under what scholars call “correctional control” through […]
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Land reparations are possible − and over 225 US communities are already working to make amends for slavery and colonization
Land reparations are possible − and over 225 US communities are already working to make amends for slavery and colonization Ever since the United States government’s unfulfilled promise of giving every newly freed Black American “40 acres and a mule” after the Civil War, descendants of the enslaved have repeatedly proposed the idea of redistributing […]
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‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans
‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans Everyday discrimination happens to all races and genders. FG Trade Latin/E+ via Getty Images People who most frequently encounter everyday discrimination – those subtle snubs and slights of everyday life – are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression. What’s more, […]
🏥 Health
Women are reclaiming their place in baseball
Women are reclaiming their place in baseball For most baseball fans, hope springs eternal on Opening Day. Many of those fans – more than you might think – are women. A 2024 survey found that women made up 39% of those who attended or watched Major League Baseball games, and franchises have taken notice. The […]
⚽ Sports
Listen: How small actions can help you raise successful kids
Listen: How small actions can help you raise successful kids In a new podcast, a developmental psychologist explains how parents can best invest time to close the education gap. New federal data paints a stark picture: American children are falling behind in reading and test scores, with the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged kids growing […]
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