When the news is so punishingly awful, finding joy might feel impossible. But Queen Bey’s “Cowboy Carter” tour — which reclaims country music and American patriotism — can...
In the U.S., all matters relating to reproductive health, no matter how straightforward the science, become unnecessarily complicated by so-called morality. Perhaps the wrong questions...
Foster care is intended in this country to offer relief for children in dire situations. But increasingly, kids are being removed when parents are evicted from their homes — without...
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News & Issues
Because of migration, we have more survivors of female genital mutilation and cutting living in the U.S. than ever. But the healthcare system has largely ignored their unique needs —...
U.S. Healthcare Is Failing Survivors of Female Genital Cutting
Navigating the demands of a job while trying to flee an abusive relationship can be near impossible due to safety and economic issues. One organization is working to fix this.
The company’s lightning-fast response to White House pressure over the veteran correspondent reveals how quickly news organizations will capitulate.
The U.S. has a long, dark history of deploying troops to attack protestors that dates back to the 19th century. What can we learn from it to counter Trump’s latest attacks?
Culture
The company’s lightning-fast response to White House pressure over the veteran correspondent reveals how quickly news organizations will capitulate.
ABC Fires Terry Moran on White House Command
Our current elderly president is destroying the government, imploding international relations, fleecing, abusing, and turning armed forces against the American people, and putting...
Many working mothers had high hopes that the cannabis business would offer job flexibility and promises of equity. But that has proven to be a pipe dream.
Sex pests called out during #MeToo are being absolved and are trickling back into the spotlight. But the massive movement’s mission—to out and oust powerful abusers—proved to be...
Journalism isn’t just about telling stories. It's also about who tells them
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Science
Because of migration, we have more survivors of female genital mutilation and cutting living in the U.S. than ever. But the healthcare system has largely ignored their unique needs —...
U.S. Healthcare Is Failing Survivors of Female Genital Cutting
With abortion becoming increasingly inaccessible, some people are discussing seeking a form of permanent birth control because they fear getting pregnant against their will. Is it just...
Trump's head of Health and Human Services, a disseminator of misinformation, believes autism is "catastrophic for our country." And his plans to eradicate it should frighten us all.
Doulas can offer necessary support throughout and after a pregnancy, and help reduce the number of c-sections—and Medicaid can help offset their costs. But with the House passing...
Podcasts
The long history of pool segregation: from the pre-Civil Rights Era to modern day defacto segregation
Episode One: Perilous Waters
There are plenty viral news stories where people of color have been confronted in public spaces, but there’s a long history of the policing of public spaces.
Late-night pioneer Robin Thede joins Ashley to answer listeners' questions about navigating working relationships, and turning pettiness into power.
Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck reminds women of the key to true gender equality: Learning to take control of our money is the only way to dismantle the patriarchy.