Society and Culture
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Hawaiian Republican Leader Ousted for Opposing Trump, Now May Leave the GOP
Hawaiian Republican Beth Fukumoto was the youngest female caucus leader in the U.S.
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Saudi Women Skateboard and Criticize Men in Viral Music Video
The video highlights a growing protest movement.
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Mississippi’s Proposed Sagging Ban is Legitimizing Respectability Politics
Mississippi lawmaker proposes cracking down on sagging. Here's why that's a bad idea.
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Meet the French Feminists Who Created a Viral Parody Photo
The group is named "52."
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Madeleine Albright is Ready to Register as a Muslim
And she's not the only one.
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Former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton Comes to the Defense of Barron Trump
The latest show of solidarity by first children.
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Girl Scouts Face Backlash for Decision to March in Trump’s Inaugural Parade
Is this move sending the right message to our girls?
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Jailed Tennessee Woman Claims She Was Denied an Abortion, Sues Sheriff
"Her health and her life were not in jeopardy" says the Sheriff.
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Pope Francis to Women: It’s Okay to Breastfeed in Church
This isn't a departure, but a nice reminder.
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Lauren Duca Receives Online Threats After Tucker Carlson Interview
Ah, the internet echo.
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Lynching Victims Memorial Planned in Montgomery, Alabama
The project is being spearheaded by the equal justice institute.
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Lena Dunham Apologizes for “I Wish I Had an Abortion” Comment
She made the controversial statement on her podcast.
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YouTuber Says He Was Thrown Off a Delta Plane For Speaking Arabic
The video has since gone viral.
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America’s Drug War: Sharp Increase in Babies Born Addicted to Opioids
It's particularly an issue in rural areas.
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Stores Organize Silent Holiday Shopping for Kids with Autism
Stores make an effort to open the holiday season up to everyone.
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Survey: Transgender Americans Fear Public Restrooms
These results coincide with legal battles between LGBT activists and conservative lawmakers over bathroom battlegrounds.
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Pope Francis Calls Fake News a Sin, Compares it to Fascination With Feces
...Ew!
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Rainbow Pride Flags Pop Up in Mike Pence’s New Neighborhood
Welcome to the street, Pence!
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Mississippians Confused by Weird “Make America Great Again” Billboard
No one knew what it was supposed to mean.
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In Apostolic Letter, Pope Francis Allows Priests to Absolve Abortions
The move represents a break from church tradition.
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New Overtime Rules Will Go into Effect in December
Prepare for some notable changes.
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Nonprofit Campaigns Against New Jersey Hospital Using Dogs for Medical Training
They're reaching out via billboards and apps.
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Why are People Wearing Safety Pins on their Shirts?
Have you seen more safety pins around lately?
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Why I Frantically Started Researching IUDs the Day After the Election
Gird your loins!
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World Health Organization Calls For an End to Junk Food Ads in Kids’ Digital Media
Could this move help? Or is it too little too late?
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Activists Protest NYPD Subway Arrests, Hand Out Free Swipes
It's legal and nice.
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Glamour Names Emily Doe from Stanford Rape Case as Woman of the Year
Emily Doe also wrote a powerful essay in the magazine.
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A Study On Male Birth Control Ended Early Because There Were Too Many Side Effects
Apparently some men couldn't handle the mood changes and acne.
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Pope Says Women Will be Banned from Catholic Priesthood Forever
The quote comes from one of the most progressive popes in years.
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Steve Crump is a Hero: Black Reporter Schools Racist on the Constitution
Please don't defend your racism with the Constitution.
