What It's Like to Be a Bride in Sumba, Where a Marriage Proposal Costs a Herd of Horses
We talk to a woman about why she is holding tight to a culture that places a high price on the heads of young brides.
This Instagram Account Is Shaming Bad Domestic Helpers, and Crossing a lot of Boundaries In the Process
A look inside the highly problematic world of maid shaming.
A Culture of Impunity Continues to Plague Papua: Amnesty International
We spoke with Amnesty's Papang Hidayat about why so few extrajudicial killings in Papua result in justice for victims' families.
Is Jakarta Really Ready to Host the Asian Games?
Jakarta has spent $53 million USD for Asian Games-related renovations. But it can't buy what it needs most of all—more time.
What This Week's Elections Tell Us About Indonesia's Future
Experts are trying to predict next year's horse race.
Creating Art Out of an Ocean of Trash In Bali
German artist liina klauss is raising awareness about plastic pollution with this rainbow-colored installation.
Turns Out Indonesian Teenagers are Really, Really Into Religion
The coolest kids are all members of their high school's Islam Clubs.
Why It's More Important Now Than Ever Before to Challenge Your Own Prejudices
We talked to people who are often judged because of how they look about how harmful ignorance can be.
Dreaming of Buying a Home? Here's What Rp 350 Million Gets You in Indonesia
Pro-tip: Get the hell out of Jakarta.
This Brand New City Is Promising to Be the Wakanda of Indonesia
Here in Indonesia, we don't bother to fix our broken cities, we just build new ones instead.
There's a Battle Brewing Over Whether or Not the Public Can View Sharia Canings In Aceh
And, like everything these days, it has a lot to do with next year's presidential election.
Finding the Common Ground In Islam and Feminism
"In my experience, learning about feminism and gender equality helped me understand Islam better."