identity

Ke Huy Quan Wants You to Follow Your Dreams

By Cady Lang

Greece's PM Plans to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

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Miss Benny Is 'Glamorous'—And Transgender

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Kathy Hochul On Being a 'Good Enough' Mom

How being a full-time mom shaped the New York governor's politics and priorities

By Charlotte Alter

'The Romantics' Revisits Bollywood's Heyday

Smriti Mundhra's four-part documentary series 'The Romantics' traces the life and legacy of Yash Chopra—the father of Bollywood romance.

By Armani Syed

What Dancing Means to Asian American Elders

Aimee Phan reflects on the Monterey Park shooting

By Aimee Phan

The Dangerous Quest for Identity

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

By Yuval Noah Harari

Mina Kavani On Filming Jafar Panahi's No Bears

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.

By Armani Syed

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.

By Sanya Mansoor

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.

By Philip Elliott

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

By Jonathan A. Greenblatt

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

By Anisha Kohli

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

By Moises Mendez II

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.

By Madeleine Carlisle/Portland, Ore.

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
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