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Your search for identity may not lead where you want it to go.

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With director Jafar Panahi in jail, Mina Kavani has become a spokesperson for No Bears, but many ask her to speak for all Iranian women, too.

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11 Holidays the World Celebrates in December

From Boxing Day to Yule, the month of December includes several cultural and religious holidays from around the world.

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Why Did Trump Dine with a White Supremacist?

His dinner with Ye and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes serves as a dog whistle to the worst corners of the current political landscape.

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These 2022 Candidates Made History

The first openly lesbian governor and the first Gen Z member of Congress are just a few of the barriers broken in the 2022 midterm elections.

By Nik Popli

Adidas' Initial Silence on Kanye Is a Cautionary Tale for Other Brands

Americans want corporate leaders to step up against racism and hate speech, writes ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt

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Jessi Hempel on Why Coming Out Is For Everyone

The author of 'The Family Outing' on what happened when her whole family came out, and why the notion of coming out can apply to all sorts of personal journeys

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Joel Kim Booster on the Power of Chosen Family

The multi-hyphenate comedian, actor, writer, and producer on a banner year and the way his support system changed his life

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Rapper Saucy Santana Is Opening a Door

Through his burgeoning success as a rapper, Santana has become a prominent voice in the LGBTQ+ community

By Jenna Caldwell

National Hispanic Heritage Month Needs Afro-Latino Heroes

The intersection of Black and Hispanic history tends to occupy an uncomfortable middle ground

By Natasha S. Alford

Sania Khan's Killing Sparks Conversations About the Stigma Around Divorce in South Asian Communities

Sania Khan had spoken openly about her experience with divorce and her community's disapproval before her ex fatally shot her.

By Sanya Mansoor

As Texas Targets Trans Youth, a Family Leaves in Search of a Better Future

As state governments restrict trans rights, families of trans children face the painful decision of whether to stay or move away from their home states.

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Public Opinion About Gender Identity Is Increasingly Complex

Older adults were most likely to say that views on these issues are changing too quickly

By Belinda Luscombe

The Pain and Pride of a Generation Changing How America Sees Gender

A photo essay documents gender expansive adolescents navigating a fraught political and cultural moment

By Madeleine Carlisle

What to Know About the Bisexuality Pride Flag

Bisexuality activist Gigi Wilbur hopes bisexual people will see the flag in pride parade coverage and think, “'I’m not alone.'”

By Olivia B. Waxman

On Being Black and Asian in America

Checking the Box First grade. I am 6 years old, taking my first standardized test at Shepherd Elementary School in Washington, D.C. Next to “Race,” I check “Black.” At 6, I already know what they...

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