The state’s ban on “ethnic studies” in high schools reveals a deep fear of racial diversity
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Childism: The Unacknowledged Prejudice Against Kids
Racism and sexism are understood as ideological prejudices. Why don’t we have a similar understanding of the root of child abuse?
Don’t Get Distracted By Anders Breivik’s Oddities
His bizarre courtroom behavior actually tells us very little about why he committed such a terrible crime.
The Mythical ‘Choice’ of the Stay-at-Home Mom
The fact that so much anger erupts at any perceived slight tells us many women are not truly choosing to be home with the kids
Inside the Racist Mind
The fact that you may honestly believe you are not biased does not free you from unconscious racism
Why There Are Fewer Women Than Men on the TIME 100
The process of compiling this annual list highlights switchbacks and blind alleys on the road to female equality
Working Women Get S&M All Day
A controversial article makes a questionable case about the fantasy life of career women
What the Titanic Means Today
The story of the great ship is a perennial reminder that we can never completely innovate ourselves out of harm’s way
The Racial Cold War Is Heating Up
Is the spate of race-related killings—most recently in Tulsa—a backlash against the Obama era?
Trayvon Martin: The Problem with the ‘Some of My Best Friends Are Black’ Defense
Research on racial perception proves that even the most diverse group of friends doesn’t make one immune to race-based prejudice
Quiz: Are You in a Cultural Bubble?
Charles Murray’s new book Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960–2010 argues that there are two isolated worlds in American society — the superelite and everyone else, divided by class, culture and geography. Take …
Why I Speak Out About Trayvon Martin
Without the media, his death would have been forgotten. When journalists become advocates, they can help America function more justly
Why We Should Thank Vogue‘s Diet Mom
Dara-Lynn Weiss blows the lid off how difficult it is for parents with their own food issues to nourish their children