In 1989, Romania dropped its infamous policy banning all forms of birth control. But, many women are still finding it impossible to get an abortion, faced with a right-wing assault …
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Clubhouse and the Fantasy of Sexual Violence Against Muslim Women
The aim of these meetings is to throw down a gauntlet as a form of 'harmless' play, to see if the shock quotient can be met or escalated.
Taliban 2.0 Aren’t So Different From the First Regime
Four months after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, a clearer picture of their rule is emerging.
Kashmiri Students Attacked By Mob in Punjab’s Kharar, Police Begins Investigation
The victims' friends say the police accepted their complaint only after pressure built on social media.
A Reporter’s Notes: ‘The Only Way Out for Targets of the Bulli Bai App is Forward’
In 2021, as hate crimes against minorities rose, the media stood silent. This year started with more hate, but it sparked national outrage. As a target of the misogynist anti-minority …
How Colonial Powers Presented People in ‘Human Zoos’
Up into the 20th century, ethnological shows presented people as exotic objects. Two exhibitions shed light on the cruel colonial history.
The Happiness Guide to City Planning
A poem on the cities that exist and the cities that should exist.