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The Former Sex Workers Trying to Wipe Their Criminal Records Clean
For the thousands of British sex workers with a permanent criminal conviction, finding and keeping a new job isn't just difficult—it's nearly impossible.
The Dangerous Business of Hymen Reconstruction Surgeries
In Germany and the Netherlands, the majority of women seeking hymenoplasty are young Muslim women. We speak to doctors about the rising demand for the controversial procedure.
What Happened After This County Classified Catcalling as a Hate Crime
Nottinghamshire Police made headlines when it announced its plan to treat gender-based street harassment as a hate crime—but only 100 reports have been logged so far. Broadly investigates why the crime remains so underreported.
I Tried to Live Out All the Stereotypes People Have About Millennials
What lies at the heart of millennial existence? I attempted to find out.
How the 'Step' Documentary Turns Black Teen Girls into Dance Heroes
Director Amanda Lipitz explains why she wanted her fly-on-the-wall film about Baltimore's Lethal Ladies step team to be a "pocket of joy and hope."
Yes, You Can Suffer from SAD In the Summer
Almost everyone is familiar with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that is related to the seasons. But most don't realize that 10 percent of SAD sufferers identify the warmer months—not winter—as their trigger.
Your Cheap Kylie Lip Kit Is Probably Fake and Might Be Toxic
You might be tempted by that discount lipstick on eBay, but watch out: Knockoff beauty products are everywhere, and they can have dangerous side effects.
The Forgotten Horror of Ravensbrück, the Nazi Concentration Camp for Women
In 1946, a group of female guards stood trial for war crimes committed at an all-women concentration camp. Seventy years on, why does Ravensbrück remain a footnote in history?
We Owe Our Obsession with True Crime to Ann Rule
The pioneering author revolutionized the genre with her 1980 memoir about her friendship with Ted Bundy, and her influence is still visible in media like "Making a Murderer" and "Serial."
In Search of Wodders: My Strange Quest To Track Down A Viral Pub-Going Emu
After a video of an emu walking down the street with its owner went viral, I knew it was my journalistic duty to track down the giant, mysterious bird.
Why Everyone You Know Is Oversharing on Instagram Stories
Aspiration once ruled the picture-based platform, but users are starting to treat the social media app more like Twitter and Facebook.
How LGBTQ Childbirth Classes Demolish the 'Perfect Mother' Stereotype
A Berlin-based midwife who cares for queer families explains why we desperately need to expand our definition of motherhood.