The Pussyhat’s Identity Crisis
Critics maintain that the now iconic pink caps are too stereotyped and exclusionary. Can an inclusive symbol of women’s rights be found?
The Pussyhat’s Identity Crisis
Politics
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Power Players: U.S. Football and French Rugby
Sports have been tied to power as long as they’ve been played. For modern-day athletes, how does their power extend beyond the field?
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In Spain’s Silence, Francisco Franco’s Memory Echoes
The dictator’s ghost has been haunting Spain for more than 40 years. It is high time for the country to confront its history.
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The Double Lives of Chinese Foreign Correspondents
Chinese journalists reporting from abroad grapple with a conflicted identity, facing both censorship and the perception that their work often serves nationalistic goals.
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Why Eradicating Polio Is More Complicated Than It Seems
Polio retains a foothold in Pakistan—and will likely continue to do so as long as basic health services are neglected.
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Why Political Ambiguity Appeals to the Masses
A movement in 1990s India illuminates the allure of vagueness from our leaders.