Activism / Feature / December 14, 2023 The Media, Disability, and Me Working in media has always been an uphill battle for disabled writers, but an ever-shrinking industry gives “hard” a whole new meaning. Vilissa Thompson This article appears in the December 25, 2023/January 1, 2024 issue, with the headline “The Media, Disability, and Me.”…
Activism / December 14, 2023 When Women Fought Back: Holly Maguigan’s Legacy in the Law Her work forced the law to embrace a feminist conception of danger, threat, and defending yourself and your family. Katherine Franke Ad Policy Holly Maguigan, a celebrated feminist activist, lawyer, and law professor, died last month. (Sam Hollenshead / New…
Politics / December 14, 2023 Blink and You Missed It: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Was Accused of Sexual Assault—and Nothing Happened Why the big yawn by the media over this particular allegation against New York’s scandal-surrounded mayor might actually be a sign of mature judgment. Ross Barkan Ad Policy Not laughing now: New York City…
Sara Sharif, 10, was found dead at her home in Woking in August.
Blackpool South MP Scott Benton is found to have committed “serious breach” of lobbying rules.
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