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Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali's friendship, explained by the 'Blood Brothers' director
"This relationship has been overlooked."
By Mark Stetson
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How to support sex trafficking survivors without harming consenting sex workers
Some sex trafficking opponents have worked to outlaw sex work that has nothing to do with the sex trafficking trade.
![How to support sex trafficking survivors without harming consenting sex workers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04WgryqCH1LKEtlyTUwFKo7/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1631573418.png)
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Photos of workers fighting for a better life to help you celebrate Labor Day
Labor Day is about more than burgers and big discounts.
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GoDaddy, Digital Ocean ban Texas Right to Life's abortion reporting site
The submission form violated GoDaddy's terms of service, so the domain host gave it the boot.
![GoDaddy, Digital Ocean ban Texas Right to Life's abortion reporting site](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/023gAbUpBQR9a0MPMZ9ApbY/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1630879206.jpg)
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Lyft and Uber will pay legal fees of drivers sued under the Texas anti-abortion law
A driver could be sued for a minimum of $10,000.
By Rachel Kraus
![Lyft and Uber will pay legal fees of drivers sued under the Texas anti-abortion law](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04LLxDWnCckp8tKL4i7nOXi/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1630705806.jpg)
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Read an extract from Shon Faye's powerful book 'The Transgender Issue'
"The liberation of trans people would improve the lives of everyone in our society."
![Read an extract from Shon Faye's powerful book 'The Transgender Issue'](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02FfWU0uZNj5ZYllg2KD296/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1630922709.jpg)
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AppleToo organizer faces online harassment—some of it from coworkers
Cher Scarlett says Apple is "enabling the hostility and harassment."
By Rachel Kraus
![AppleToo organizer faces online harassment—some of it from coworkers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0059PDsShOo5iNRYLqc8wnt/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1630627509.jpg)
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Texas banned most abortions. Activists urge massive donations to abortion funds.
Abortion funds provide financial support for people seeking abortion care.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![Texas banned most abortions. Activists urge massive donations to abortion funds.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03On9UIXsfiNXPWp8JfEGS8/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1630613114.png)
![Texas banned most abortions. Activists urge massive donations to abortion funds.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03On9UIXsfiNXPWp8JfEGS8/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1630613114.png)
Amber Ruffin reminds us, through song, that we still don't have police reform
The Senate found time to recognize National Police Week, though.
By Amanda Yeo
![Amber Ruffin reminds us, through song, that we still don't have police reform](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/06BxUS99qFzfnDiBoUSBvWj/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1630466707.png)
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Airbnb is providing temporary housing to 20,000 Afghan refugees
This comes just a week after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan.
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12 verified GoFundMe campaigns if you want to help Afghans in crisis
Online crowdfunding campaigns offer ways to help Afghans right now.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![12 verified GoFundMe campaigns if you want to help Afghans in crisis](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04q5mYaHWZaiJzesxCr7UUF/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1630038010.png)
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'The Daily Show' correspondent Dulcé Sloan talks about getting more Black women in the Senate
"The truth is, in the Senate's 230-year history, we've only ever had two Black female senators."
!['The Daily Show' correspondent Dulcé Sloan talks about getting more Black women in the Senate](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/01T61vgsWFPLdxrhYWs4K4p/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1629293712.png)
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How to help Afghan refugees trying to escape Taliban rule
There are simple ways to help right now.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![How to help Afghan refugees trying to escape Taliban rule](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04GjcUH6of7yaUYa4eqVL1X/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1629561907.png)
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The cracking fantasy of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'
The beloved cop comedy returns for a final season with an impossible task.
By Proma Khosla
![The cracking fantasy of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00irjE909aDjwxKgarKdXyW/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1629418207.jpg)
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'The Daily Show' unpacks the racism behind the disappearance of America's public pools
Dive into this history lesson.
!['The Daily Show' unpacks the racism behind the disappearance of America's public pools](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/05UV4WxpnXiaf9pzR3vVvux/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1628683510.png)
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Foo Fighters respond to hate group with love and disco dancing
"You should be dancing."
By Proma Khosla
![Foo Fighters respond to hate group with love and disco dancing](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06S5DhcJjDktDskAcMsNZYp/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1628350806.jpg)
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8 times women athletes threw out their sexist uniforms
Female athletes have fought against sexist outfits since the 1900s.
![8 times women athletes threw out their sexist uniforms](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06qKcKY4GOlBBVlS0k9ZUjh/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1628208011.png)
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Raven Saunders makes 'X' protest gesture during Olympics medal ceremony
The first podium protest of the Tokyo Olympics.
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Twitter issues cash bounty challenge for undoing 'racist' photo cropping
Twitter is letting hackers under the hood of one of its algorithms to root out potential racism.
By Rachel Kraus
![Twitter issues cash bounty challenge for undoing 'racist' photo cropping](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/012pMY2q8ULEfGIVrLI6MMt/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1636348206.jpg)
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Reminder: Banned content of all kinds is still thriving on social platforms
From anti-semitism and anti-AAPI hate to COVID misinformation, content prohibited by social platforms continues to have real world consequences.
By Rachel Kraus
![Reminder: Banned content of all kinds is still thriving on social platforms](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/016UMYROoE8ilzadqIJqyfR/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1627918212.jpg)
![Reminder: Banned content of all kinds is still thriving on social platforms](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/016UMYROoE8ilzadqIJqyfR/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1627918212.jpg)
'Good trouble' and beyond: 9 powerful John Lewis quotes you should know
Honoring the civil rights legend one year after his death.
!['Good trouble' and beyond: 9 powerful John Lewis quotes you should know](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/010KBzrKR0R3AfBfa9irZEt/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1626516928.jpg)
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'Ted Lasso' star Jason Sudeikis shows support for England footballers after racist abuse
Major T-shirt envy, tbh.
!['Ted Lasso' star Jason Sudeikis shows support for England footballers after racist abuse](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04G8IbrOMPS4E1u5Opx3ZSz/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1626436842.jpg)
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Google engineer who criticized company in viral comics on why he finally quit
Software engineer Manu Cornet says Google went from being "like Disneyland" to like any other profit-driven company.
By Rachel Kraus
![Google engineer who criticized company in viral comics on why he finally quit](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06gGKvZPUYACkmiFEpw2moH/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1626207460.png)
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Naomi Osaka's right: Don't shame people's need for mental health breaks
Instead of chastening people for paying attention to their mental health needs, acknowledge their strengths and send supportive messages.
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