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Make Me Beautiful: The Psychology Of Our Love Affair With Plastic Surgery

From the U.S. to Brazil, why do so many women get plastic surgery? And should we really judge them for it?

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Happy Birthday bell hooks!

The prolific writer, poet, academic and activist has been absolutely killing it for 62 years.

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Fear And Loathing In The USA: Why Are We Afraid Of Cops?

Even if those muscles remain mostly unflexed, there is a potential violence that’s present in the flash of a badge or the barrel of a gun.

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Chanel Iman and A$AP Rocky Heat Up Vogue’s September Issue

In addition to turning us on, the magazine’s September issue is more importantly the first to feature a cover model of color in 25 years.

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3 Ways Hollywood is Failing Minorities, Women and the LGBTQ Community

You know it's bad when mutant nina turtles get better treatment on screen than some humans in this country. What gives?

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C'mon Man Booker Prize—Just Three Women on Your Longlist?

The Man Booker longlist is out and the list of ladies and people of color is short. Is the publishing system to blame?

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The Racist Truth Behind the Ice Cream Truck Jingle

The ice cream truck may be tainted forever.

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Will the Kentucky Senate Race Come Down to an Ill-Fated Cockfighting Endorsement?

Tea Party darling Matt Bevin has learned the hard way that it's not always best to cater to your state's lowest common denominator. Mitch McConnell for the win?

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