ARTS

The Best Reason to Ride a Bike by Peter Kalmus Jul 25, 2016: The film “Bikes vs Cars” tells us that bicycling for transportation can reduce our emissions. But more importantly, bicycling can change our mindset.
In Photos: Real Men Do Cry by Maud Fernhout Jul 13, 2016: Emotions aren’t gender exclusive.
This Is What Naked Power Looks Like by Taja Lindley Jul 05, 2016: Why feminist burlesque performers put their bodies and politics in full view.
One Boy’s Highly Illogical Behavior: A Twist on Mental Illness in Literature by S.E. Smith May 11, 2016: In his new book, John Corey Whaley tackles the subject of mental illness and challenges stigmas that keep many teen boys from seeking help with depression and anxiety.
Why You Should Watch an Uplifting Movie Tonight by Sophie H. Janicke May 06, 2016: Research shows meaningful films, in particular those that depict values of love, kindness, and connectedness, go a long way toward changing your worldview.
What Does a Feminist Mortician Look Like? by Jennifer Luxton May 04, 2016: Historically, when a man takes care of a corpse, he is a professional. When a woman takes care of a corpse, it’s a domestic task. How can we close the gender gap in the death care industry?
Humanizing Heroin Addiction: Photos of the Real Lives of Users by Aaron Goodman Apr 25, 2016: Can more balanced representations of drug users spark discussions on how to solve North America’s heroin epidemic?
In Photos: The Indigenous Protectors of the World’s Most Sacred Places by Christopher McLeod Apr 21, 2016: All around the world, sites sacred to indigenous people are besieged by mining, tourism, and other threats. Meet the groups safeguarding and restoring them.
Why Does Being a Man Require So Many Masks? by Terrance Hayes Apr 18, 2016: National Book Award-winning poet Terrance Hayes writes about fatherhood and his own struggle to negotiate Americans' narrow definition of masculinity.
Politics on the Dance Floor: Reclaiming Queer and Black Roots in Electronic Dance Music by Keith Barbalato Apr 14, 2016: As the multibillion-dollar electronic music industry grows, artists and organizers are taking back the spaces and sounds of the marginalized people who started the genre.
When I Dream of the Planet in Recovery by Derrick Jensen Apr 06, 2016: For decades, poet-philosopher and radical environmentalist Derrick Jensen has warned us about the problems of civilization. Yet he’s a tireless activist with hope for the planet’s future.
New Film About Sex Trafficking Celebrates the Resilience of Children by Jasleena Grewal Mar 24, 2016: Filmmakers hope “Sold,” based on the bestselling young adult novel, will inspire empathy and action among young viewers.
Poor Families and Blue-Collar Heroes: “The Confirmation” is Keeping Hollywood Real by Christopher Zumski Finke Mar 18, 2016: “Nebraska” writer Bob Nelson on his new film and how economically depressed father and son characters are pulled from his own life story.
Danish Girl’s Oscar Loss a Satisfying Win for Trans Women by S.E. SMITH Mar 10, 2016: As Hollywood directors race to cash in on the growing interest in the trans community, the results aren’t always good.
The Untold History of Female Friendship by Rachel Vorona Cote Mar 01, 2016: To get an honest picture of female friendship, we must look beyond the familiar whitewashed stories in Western history and literature.

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