Politics
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Syrian Journalists Reflect on Covering a Decade-Long War
Five women who have lived under the shadow of civil war tell us how and why they risk their lives regularly to document what’s happening in their country.
By Maria Ricapito
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Watch VP Harris Speak to NASA Astronauts in Space
The vice president chatted with barrier-breaking female astronauts at the International Space Station about their work in honor of Women's History Month.
By Rachel Epstein
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Magi Was Excited to Be the First Ethiopian on 'The Bachelor.' Then Came the Tigray Conflict
Her fellow contestants rallied around her during ethnic cleansing in her Ethiopian home.
By Emily H. Johnson
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AAPI-Supporting Organizations to Stand With and Donate To
Hate crimes against Asian-Americans have skyrocketed in the last year.
By Andrea Park
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Sandra Oh Delivered a Passionate Speech at a Stop Asian Hate Rally in Pittsburgh Saturday
"For many of us in our community, this is the first time we are even able to voice our fear and our anger..."
By Kayleigh Roberts
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Activist Lydia X. Z. Brown on Disability Justice, Mutual Aid, and How Race and Disability Intersect
They will be featured in Soledad O'Brien's "Matter of Fact Listening Tour" series, which will stream on Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m. ET.
By Zoe Guy
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Elisa Crespo Wants to Provide Justice for Her Bronx Community
The city council candidate is fighting for working-class families in her district—one of the poorest in New York—with a chance to make history.
By Rachel Epstein
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Soledad O'Brien's "Matter of Fact Listening Tour" Continues With a Fierce Dissection of American Identity
The next segment, "To Be An American: Identity, Race And Justice," brings together creators and thought leaders such as Judas and the Black Messiah director Shaka King and New York Times 1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones.
By Lauren Puckett-Pope
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Multiple Asian Women Were Killed in Georgia Massage Parlor Shootings
What you need to know about the recent massage parlor shootings and ways you can continue to support the AAPI community.
By Madison Feller
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The Do-Gooder Ploy
“Hey, wanna collab?” It’s the social-media version of “You up?” but, as our investigation shows, more insidious—and may be preying upon your desire to create social change.
By Kaitlin Menza
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What Famous Women in History Were Achieving When You Were Born
Girl power.
By Alex Warner
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New Film Series 'Five' Celebrates Female Entrepreneurs Making Change
Filmmaker Lisa Madison's new project highlights five female entrepreneurs who are determined to make a positive impact on their communities.
By Megan DiTrolio
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Changemakers 2021: Working Toward Wellness
Physical and mental well-being cannot be separated. These changemakers are working to ensure you have both.
By Raquel Willis
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Dianne Morales Believes in New York—Does it Believe in Her?
The NYC mayoral candidate and former nonprofit executive insists that, in a field of more than 30 hopefuls, she has the vision and the lived experience to pull this city out of its current crisis.
By Rachel Epstein
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The Stacey Abrams Effect
Now that the country’s most famous political organizer has secured three election victories, what will she do next?
By ASHLEY C. FORD
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Stacey Abrams Talks Fair Fight and Her Definition of Success
“My success can only ever be real if I’m doing it for the success of others.”
By Zoe Guy
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Grand New Party?
Moderates are appalled—and fleeing—but the Republican base is more besotted with Trump than ever. Six conservative female leaders chart a path forward.
By Megan DiTrolio and Maria Ricapito
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Hair as Art
How styling Black hair became a cultural celebration.
By Chanté Griffin
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They Fled Domestic Violence in a Pandemic. Then Came the Winter Storm.
Domestic abuse survivors in Dallas are facing trauma on top of trauma.
By Lorena O'Neil
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Mutual Aid Is Not a Trend
It’s about solidarity, not charity, and a lot of people you know are doing it.
By Maria Ricapito
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Melanie Elturk’s Bold Approach to Modest Fashion
The CEO of Haute Hijab is taking her company global while never losing sight of the issues that matter to Muslim women here at home.
By Sara Holzman
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Anti-Trans Legislation Is in the Works Across the Country
The anti-trans movement continues to manifest at an alarming rate at the state level.
By Rachel Epstein
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Ella Emhoff Makes Her New York Fashion Week Debut at Proenza Schouler
The Vice President's stepdaughter signed on with IMG Models earlier this year.
By Chloe Foussianes
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Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Are on the Rise
"Our community is being attacked. We are dying to be heard."
By Andrea Park
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How to Help Texans as Winter Storm Uri Rages
Millions of people are without power and heat during the historic storm.
By Alexandra Whittaker
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President Trump's Health Pick Doesn't Think Maternity Coverage Is a Must
"Some women might not choose that."
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
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Vanishing Act
Her life in South Korea seemed perfect: new friends, a burgeoning career, reality-TV fame. But she was about to become notorious—disappearing without a trace, only to reappear pledging allegiance to North Korea. What happened to Lim Ji-hyun?
By Abigail Haworth