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My Encounter with a 'Non-Racist' in Fear of a Black Neighborhood

Black—the whispered word in educated, politically correct, upper middle class society.

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Renisha McBride's Murderer Convicted, Reporting in Media Still Horribly Biased

Renisha McBride's murderer has been brought to justice. We just wish the media had handled its reporting of the verdict more justly.

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Why Dove's "Real" Beauty Campaign is a Load of Crap

A father began a petition asking Dove to fess up to their Photoshopping. Request? Denied.

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Lucille in her best(?) times. (Credit: Facebook)

The Arrested Development Family: Insane, Outrageous and Completely Relatable

A fifth season of the cult favorite is reportedly on the horizon. Here's why we can't wait for more of this family's familiar dysfunction.

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Baby Gammy, Abandoned by Western Parents in Thailand, Sheds Light on Moral Issues of Global Surrogacy Industry

A baby carried and birthed by a Thai surrogate was abandoned when it was discovered he had Down syndrome. But that's just the beginning.

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The First Female Country Music Star Turned the Tables on Gender Expectations

“Queen of Country” Kitty Wells paved the way for later female artists while questioning post-war women-blaming.

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Cinephile Style: Greta Gerwig Masters Brooklyn Chic in Lola Versus

Denim perfection, matching prints and heartbreak—enter the magical world of the dramedy that helped launch Gerwig's shining career.

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Ladies, don't trust this man during a negotiation (Credit: ThinkStock)

More Bad News for Women and Negotiations: Study Finds Ladies are More Likely to Be Lied To

A new study finds that both men and women are more likely to lie to women during business deals.

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