MICHAEL POWELL
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Delbert Anderson’s Mission: Putting ‘Native Sound Back Into Jazz’
The trumpeter’s trio takes inspiration from traditional Navajo songs. Its work has stirred up global interest, as well as conversations about the responsibilities of Indigenous...
How Naming the James Webb Telescope Turned Into a Fight Over Homophobia
Did the former head of NASA discriminate against gay people? One physicist tried to rebut the accusation, only to find himself the target of attacks.
An Ethics Watchdog Criticized Stacey Abrams. His Boss Retracted It.
A lawsuit over voting rights in Georgia prompted a debate over multimillion-dollar legal fees and conflicts of interest.
Sundance Liked Her Documentary, ‘Jihad Rehab,’ Until Muslim Critics Didn’t
The film festival gave Meg Smaker’s “Jihad Rehab” a coveted spot in its 2022 lineup, but apologized after an outcry over her race and her...
How Gender Neutral Language Is Shaping the Fight for Abortion Rights
Progressive groups and medical organizations have adopted inclusive language, which has led to terms like “pregnant people” and “chestfeeding.”
What Lia Thomas Could Mean for Women’s Elite Sports
Although the number of top transgender athletes is small, the disagreements are profound, cutting to the core of the debate around gender identity and biological...
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