Identity politics
Remembering 'Your Fave is Problematic', the Woke Blog that Started It All
It was the site that launched a thousand tweets three years ago, but what of its legacy?
The Subversive New Generation of Asian American Writers
Real talk between writers Jenny Zhang, Tanwi Nandini Islam, and Karan Mahajan on race, writing, parents, sex, and the ongoing creation of the Asian American canon.
Why Are So Many People Legally Changing Their Names?
The growing number of people changing their names in the UK signals a cultural shift in the way we think about identity.
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We Talked to the Director of 'Dear White People' About Race, Identity, and Black Cinema
After launching scores of think pieces this summer, Dear White People is actually in theaters and it's one of the most thoughtful films about race in a long time. Writer/director Justin Simien chatted with us about his thoughts on a third way in...
Is Congressman Charlie Rangel Still King in Harlem?
The most charming gravel-voiced, ethically troubled politician in New York just keeps hanging on.
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