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Gay pastor says seminary diploma was stolen in hate crime

'To become the church we are called to be, the discrimination, the silence, and the harm must stop.'

On May 9, 2018 by Ana Valens

Camila Silva tearfully embracing her father after she, a DACA recipient, graduated from college.

DACA recipient’s graduation story has the internet in tears

'It’s not about how long it takes you, but it’s about you getting there.'

On May 9, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

Trump accuser Rachel Crooks won a Democratic primary for a state election.

Trump accuser Rachel Crooks is one step closer to the Ohio House

She won the Democratic primary last night.

On May 9, 2018 by Ana Valens

Flyers at the University of Zambia reportedly told female students to stop dressing 'half naked.'

‘Half naked’ women are ‘disturbing’ male students in the library, university flyer warns

The university says it wasn't an official memo.

On May 9, 2018 by Ana Valens

Judge Aaron Persky, who is up for a recall vote in June.

Judge who lightly sentenced Brock Turner compares his decision to desegregation

Judge Aaron Persky currently faces a recall.

On May 9, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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Could a ‘defund ICE’ strategy work in the 2018 election? Suraj Patel seems to think so

Meet the New York candidate who wants to turn Democrats into a party of action.

On May 9, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

Texas teacher Stacy Bailey, who was suspended for telling students about her 'future wife,' is suing the school district.

Teacher suspended for sexual orientation sues Texas school district

She's accusing officials of discrimination.

On May 8, 2018 by Kris Seavers

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Fitbit finally adds period tracking to its smartwatch app

Period tracking is an important metric smartwatches and health apps often overlook

On May 8, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Ryan Murphy teases new series about #MeToo—and people are skeptical

There will reportedly be episodes about Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey.

On May 8, 2018 by Audra Schroeder

Hassan al-Kontar has been stuck in Malaysia for two months. He is originally from Syria.

Syrian man stuck in airport for 2 months turns to Twitter for help [updated]

He was working abroad when the war broke out, and now he's undocumented.

On May 8, 2018 by Ana Valens

Paige Patterson, seminary president and former denominational president of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Southern Baptist women call for leader’s resignation over sermons on women’s appearances, abuse

Paige Patterson told women to pray instead of leave their abusive husbands.

On May 8, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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Facebook ads outed me to my boss

The platform's privacy problems aren't just confined to the election.

On May 8, 2018

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman

NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigns after 4 women allege abuse [updated]

He's spoken in favor of the #MeToo movement.

On May 7, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Cops are called to Black Airbnb guests leaving their home with their luggage because a neighbor suspected they were robbing the place.

Neighbor calls cops on Black Airbnb guests who were carrying their own bags (updated)

Airbnb is standing by its guests.

On May 7, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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Junot Díaz and the women writers of color we should have been reading instead

Many women have had to step aside in their careers for men like Diaz—so let's support them.

On May 7, 2018 by Ana Valens