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Three Stories to Read this LGBT History Month
From The Golden Girls to 17th-century London, these stories explore the rich layers of queer history.
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Four Education Blogs to Explore this Back-to-School Season
Whether they tackle tough topics or inspire better learning habits, these sites prompt readers to think, question, and engage.
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Draw The Line: Bringing Comic Artists Together to Effect Positive Political Change
The founder of the Draw The Line comics site talks about how the project expanded into a global effort.
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Poets on Borders: Perspectives at Poetry International
Poets from around the world share their perspectives on borders.
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“We Are Protectors”: Writers, Artists, and Photographers on Water
A selection of images and words in celebration of World Water Day.
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Why We March: Reflections from Women’s Marches
Millions of people marched on January 21, 2017, to oppose the new Trump administration in the US — and wrote about (or photographed or sketched) the experience.
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The Posts That Moved Us in 2016: Current Events
A selection of powerful writing that came out of the year’s tragedies and conflicts.
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An “Open Apology” Gone Viral: Amy Rawe on Blogging, Community, and Dolly Parton
A blogger reflects on a post read by millions in the short span of four days.
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To the Polls! Four Takes on the US and UK Political Scenes
Recent editors’ picks on the political scenes in the United States and United Kingdom.
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“I Am Interested in Human Stories”: Iain Akerman on the Alternative Scenes of the Middle East
Westerners often see the Middle East as synonymous with war and strife. Iain Akerman has devoted his career to uncovering the region’s multifaceted underground cultures.
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On Empathy and Identity: A Conversation with Liz Lin
A conversation with Liz Lin of The Salt Collective about Asian American communities, the complexities of hyphenated identities, and the future of race relations in the United States.
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