Identity

April 06, 2021

A recent survey by a UK recruitment company indicates that over two-thirds of transgender people nationwide continue to conceal their identity at work, and the numbers are increasing.

Migration

Haitian asylum-seekers face discrimination in Tijuana migrant camp

The World

April 02, 2021

While much of the focus along the border has been on the arrival of Central Americans seeking asylum, Haitians have also experienced violence, political instability and racism in their journey to border cities like Tijuana.

Science

Walter Isaacson on how gene editing will change lives

Innovation Hub

March 29, 2021

CRISPR has enabled us to manipulate the code of life. Where might it take us next?

Music

Rapper Ali ATH wonders if there's a place for him in Afghanistan's future

The World

March 25, 2021

Up-and-coming rapper Ali ATH overcame many obstacles to get into the music business in Afghanistan. Now, as the Taliban gets ready to return to power, he wonders if he will be able to remain in his country.

Human rights

Czech Republic may offer justice, compensation to thousands of sterilized Roma women

The World

March 23, 2021

A new bill under consideration in the Czech Republic could compensate women who were involuntarily sterilized up to $13,000. Roma women and activist groups say reaching this stage is a huge milestone.

Justice

'Our goal is to heal': Jesuits and descendants of the enslaved reflect on landmark agreement

The World

March 22, 2021

The Jesuits are pledging to donate $100 million to a newly created Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation. They also plan to raise $1 billion in scholarships for future descendants and fund a process of truth and reconciliation in the US.

Sports

Iron Dames: The all-female team racing to bring change to motor sports

The World

March 19, 2021

The Iron Dames is one of just three all-female teams in the world. Far from a marketing gimmick, they’ve already qualified for big-name races and hope to lead the way for future female pilots.

The Sacred Nation

What is ‘Islamo-leftism,' France’s topic du jour?

The World

March 10, 2021

Academic Pierre-André Taguieff coined the term in the early 2000s to describe what he saw as a growing link between left-leaning academics and France’s Muslim community. But over time, it came to mean something more pejorative.

The Sacred Nation

A Thai organization’s crusade against blaspheming Buddha

The World

March 09, 2021

The Knowing Buddha Organization in Thailand scours the internet and chases tips, seeking out people who’ve used Buddha’s image flagrantly.

Arts, Culture & Media

Ivory Coast film ‘Night of the Kings’ makes Oscar short list

March 03, 2021

French Ivorian director Philippe Lacôte wanted to send a political message with his film that "poetry can come from everywhere, telling stories can come from everywhere — even from prison."

Identity

More transgender people are hiding their identity at work in the UK. Why?

Haitian asylum-seekers face discrimination in Tijuana migrant camp

Walter Isaacson on how gene editing will change lives

Rapper Ali ATH wonders if there's a place for him in Afghanistan's future

Czech Republic may offer justice, compensation to thousands of sterilized Roma women

'Our goal is to heal': Jesuits and descendants of the enslaved reflect on landmark agreement

Iron Dames: The all-female team racing to bring change to motor sports

What is ‘Islamo-leftism,' France’s topic du jour?

A Thai organization’s crusade against blaspheming Buddha

Ivory Coast film ‘Night of the Kings’ makes Oscar short list

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