How Artists Get Paid From Streaming
We explain how your money gets from you to a streaming platform, and finally to an artist.
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An analysis of 2,000 books and how body parts are described, by gender.
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A look at representation and inclusivity in crossword puzzles.
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Looking at how to make writing easier to read
«Writing text that can be understood by as many people as possible seems like an obvious best practice. But from news media to legal guidance to academic research, the way we write often creates barriers to who can read it. Plain language—a style of writing that uses simplified sentences, everyday vocabulary, and clear structure—aims to remove those barriers.»
The Big [Censored] Theory
A case study on how the government censors TV in China.
«These removals reflect the government’s objective of encouraging particular identities and behaviors by eliminating mentions of any others.»