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The US is one of the few countries with no national paid leave. Here’s why that’s still the case—and how it can be changed.

Actors have joined writers on the picket lines in a historic effort to reestablish the value of creatives.

Parents can’t quite grasp how inextricable modern teenage life has become from the world of social media. Here, experts—including those modern teens—help decode the landscape.

From seltzer to travel to engagement rings: It’s okay if you find these hugely popular things boring or just plain... okay.

There’s no need to fire up the oven on sweltering days: These summer-ready recipes lean on raw veggies, canned beans, and slow cookers.

Elevate your lunch game with these summery sandwich pairings, from sweet peach and prosciutto to tangy apple and brie. Plus, the dessert sandwich that takes the cake.

The landmark decision by the Supreme Court effectively ended the use of race as a factor in college admissions.

Meet the creatives and activists bringing new forms of joy, support, and justice to their cities.

From the “gayest city council in America” to the relentless joy of queer prom, activists are showing that even local actions can spur major change.

The cops and the courts are meant to protect. But in communities from Baton Rouge to Buffalo, civilians are calling foul on the system, and holding those in power accountable for failing the communities they serve.