Nation Apr 30 LGBTQ groups fear Tennessee bill would roll back civil rights LGBTQ groups fear a bill in Tennessee, passed by the state legislature, could bring discrimination and weaken same-sex marriage or other civil rights -- but legal experts say it is unlikely to effectively do so.
Arts Apr 23 Stitch by stitch, a brief history of knitting and activism Recent marches such as the Women’s March on Jan. 21 and March for Science have lured newcomers to a symbol of activism that dates back hundreds of years.
Arts Apr 16 After filming the effects of nationalism in Europe, this artist has a message for the U.S. Tomáš Rafa has documented the rise of far-right nationalism in Central Europe amid a growing refugee crisis and years of economic stagnation.
Nation Apr 13 Sheila Abdus-Salaam, ‘trailblazing’ judge on New York’s highest court, found dead at 65 Sheila Abdus-Salaam, an associate judge for the New York Court of Appeals, was the first black woman and Muslim to serve as a judge on New York's highest court.
Nation Mar 30 What the North Carolina legislation to repeal the HB2 ‘bathroom bill’ actually says LGBTQ activists criticized the deal, saying it was a repeal of the law in name only and would not protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the state.
Nation Mar 26 In West Virginia, LGBTQ advocates see a shift toward support This year, an LGBTQ nondiscrimination bill gained bipartisan support in West Virginia for the first time -- and LGBTQ people say they have seen other changes in the state.
Arts Mar 19 ‘Come From Away’ celebrates town that opened its doors on 9/11 — and now welcomes Syrian families The Broadway musical "Come From Away" celebrates how volunteers in Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed strangers on 9/11 -- a tradition that continues today.
Nation Mar 13 Are military doctors trained to treat trans patients? Researchers surveyed military doctors and found the vast majority had received “three hours or less of training on transgender care.”…
Arts Mar 05 With agoraphobia as a lens, woman ‘photographs’ the world In a typical day as the "Agoraphobic Traveller," Jacqui Kenny may see Mongolian mountains, brightly-colored houses in Arizona and a plain in Kyrgyzstan -- all from the safety of her home.
Arts Feb 26 At the Oscars, wins for ‘Moonlight’ and calls for art without borders “Moonlight” won Best Picture at the 89th Academy Awards in a ceremony in which presenters and award recipients pointed to the strength of diversity in the film industry.