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Remarkable Acts: Han Kang's latest novel pays tribute to those killed in the Gwangju Uprising
Throughout the book, Han raises the question of what it is that allows groups of people to commit such remarkable acts—both of violence and of bravery.
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Stars Within Our Reach: Dava Sobel's Latest Book Honors the women of the Harvard College Observatory
The Glass Universe reads like a series of biographies linked by science and women’s rights, and its stories span more than a century.
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"Homeland's" Sixth Season Could Help the Espionage Thriller Ditch Its Islamophobic Rep—But Will It Work?
Season 6 offers an opportunity for Homeland to show how Muslim communities have been wronged by American policies.
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Backtalk: Golden Globes & White Nationalist Book Deal
Dahlia and Amy dig into the recent Golden Globes with some highlights, lowlights, and Meryl Streep’s anti-Trump acceptance speech for her lifetime achievement award. One of the highlights included Tracee Ellis Ross’s win for her work on Black-ish, where she dedicated... Read more »
Serena Williams Got Engaged to Reddit's Cofounder: Why Bigots, Black Men, and Feminists Care
At some point during the past decade, Hollywood decided that mixed couples just aren’t controversial anymore. The reality tells a different story.
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Lovely Speeches Are Not Radical
In this political environment, we cannot afford to mistake nice liberal speeches for the radicalism needed to fight the dismantling of democracy and human decency.
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Translating the Universe: Remembering Trailblazing Astronomer Vera Rubin
In a field known for arrogance, Rubin was hungry for answers, not adulation.
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Oh Joy Sex Toy: Get Tested!
Oh Joy Sex Toy is a weekly comics series that graphically explores sex and sexuality. This week: getting regularly tested is part of being a considerate, responsible sexual partner.
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“Now More Than Ever, We Need to Keep Up the Battle": A Conversation with Feminist Director Rachel Talalay
With decades of experience and institutional knowledge, Talalay has seen the film and television industries at their best and their worst.
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Oh Joy Sex Toy: Appearances by Mady G
Oh Joy Sex Toy is a weekly comics series that graphically explores sex and sexuality. This week, Maddy G. shares their personal story about body image, identity, and beauty.
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