discrimination
Is It Possible to Cure Prejudice and Racism?
We spoke to a researcher who found a very simple method when it comes to battling discrimination.
Rare Photos of American Civil Rights Activism from the 60s
'North of Dixie: Civil Rights Photography Beyond the South' focuses on places where the fight against discrimination has been ignored by the history books.
Professional Clowns Explain How the 'Creepy Clowns' Are Affecting Business
"I just want to do some kids shows and have fun and face paint and make balloons, you know? I don't want to risk going out and possibly getting assaulted."
Airbnb Is Politely Asking Its Hosts Not to Be Racist
The company is trying to keep hosts from discriminating against renters by having users agree to a "community commitment," as well as getting rid of profile photos.
The Rare and Horrifying Instances of Refugees from First World Countries
The United States almost never grants asylum to citizens of EU countries, but in a select few cases, people have fled violations of their human rights in Europe.
A College Student Got Kicked Off His Flight for Talking About Chicken in Arabic
Khairuldeen Makhzoomi was raving in Arabic about an awesome dinner he'd had, so some passenger reported him for making "threatening comments."
What It’s Like to Be Gay in Prison
I expected to catch shit from other prisoners, but the harassment from guards is way worse.
A Portrait of One of the Few African-American Farmers in America
For his project "Stolen Land, Stolen Future", Michael Santiago spent time with one of the few African-Americans trying to make a living through farming.
Young, Black, Trans, Arrested: How Women Like Meagan Taylor Are Made Invisible
Meagan Taylor, a 22-year-old jailed while visiting Iowa with a friend earlier this month, was released last week after a flurry of activism drew attention to her plight – and what was probably a bogus arrest.
In Budapest, LGBT Pride Behind the Police Barricades
Budapest's 20th Pride Parade will take place today, and LGBT activists are out to make a statement.
Australia’s Gender Pay Gap Is Wider Than Ever
It's not that they don't value women, they just don't value the work they do.
It's Hard to be a Gay Athlete in Australia and New Zealand
For a huge number of Australian and New Zealand LGBT athletes, coming out to their teams isn't an option.