For Third-Culture Kids, College Can Be Rife with Cultural Shock
Unlike most students, third-culture kids can find college too constricting.…
Why Can’t We Say ‘Racist’?
Amidst Trumpian politics, Americans are growing reticent to call out bigotry.…
5 Surreal, Macabre Comic Books That’ll Leave You Breathless
Comic books are so, so much more than superheroes.…
In Its Tired Misogyny, Reggaeton Only Slaps a New Sound on an Old Problem
The rapidly popularizing genre is plagued by the same sexism that permeates American music.…
‘Roma’ and the Lonely Plight of Women
Alfonso Cuarón’s art-darling movie casts a light on how women endure and overcome suffering.…
The New ‘Miss Bala’ Risks Reducing Cartel Violence to a Prop
Catherine Hardwicke’s take on the Mexican drug wars is a little lackluster.…
Studious, Romantic and Dark, ‘The Secret History’ Is a College Classic for a Reason
Donna Tartt’s cult novel shows how life-changing college can be, for better or for worse.…
Through Central American Studies Programs, New, Vital Voices Are Emerging
More than ever, Americans need to know the history of Central America, which makes these programs critical.…
Khaled Hosseini’s ‘Sea Prayer’ Finds the Poetry and Supplication in Struggle
Hosseini's novel captures the refugee experience in the magnitude of its human drama.…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Resurrection of Democracy
Democratic socialism just might be what saves the Union.…
Latinos Are Too Divided to Stop Trump
Which is very bad news for Democrats.…
In Brazil, the Revolution Will Be on Campus
In the fight against budding fascist Jair Bolsonaro, the South American country is looking to its long tradition of student protest.…
College Classrooms Need to Rethink How They Discuss Sexual Assault
Even if the violence in question is hypothetical, the experiences of the participating students are not.…
The Supreme Court Is Undemocratic, But It Doesn’t Have to Be
Democracy shouldn’t depend on judges taking their vitamins.…
Surprise: The ‘Bare-Faced’ Trend Is Still Rooted in Toxic Makeup Culture
Looking 'bare-faced' just means wearing different makeup.…
In Contemporary Punk Rock, Women Are Nowhere to Be Seen
Headbanging doesn't have to be only for guys.…
J.K. Rowling’s Casting of Nagini Is Just History Repeating Itself
Racist media tropes are alive and well, and apparently deeply embedded into Rowling's psyche.…
