After examining the #MeToo movement, the renowned Israeli novelist again addresses the big issues of the time: antisemitism and #BlackLivesMatter.
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‘Sasquatch’ Tries, and Fails, to Make Bigfoot a Metaphor for American Violence
Hulu’s docuseries uses Bigfoot as a hook to zero in on an unsolved 1993 triple homicide in the weed empire of Northern California. The series has some compelling material …

Is Wokeness the New ‘Opium of the People’?
The true irony is how big companies, corporate news outlets and social media algorithms have been exacerbating and exploiting woke outrage to generate clicks and profits.

Before Complaining About Racism Abroad, Shouldn’t We First Look Inward?
It feels incredibly ironical when people ask me about my experiences with racial discrimination abroad without thinking twice about what happens in their own backyard.

‘Ñ-nah-vi’: The Story of My Much Mispronounced Name
My problem is not with those who mispronounce it, but with those who do not make an effort to say it correctly even after being told how to.

Law School and Discrimination: A Quick Peek at Your Future Legal Representatives
A third-year law student talks about the prevalence of classicism, homophobia, sexism and gender-based discrimination at legal institutes.

Intersectional Feminism – The Basics
Intersectional feminism is not only about calling out people for their wrong doings, but also educating them on why they’re wrong and what they can do about it.

‘You Are Not Alone’: Letter to My 10-Year-Old Self
I know how tough it is to be the only dark-skinned girl in class.
Not So ‘Desi’
On everyday racism that people from Northeast India face.
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