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Author Jaimie Morse on how the history of rape kit protocols raises questions of epistemology, representation, and social justice in anti-rape activism in medicine.

Author Michael Welch presents an excerpt from his new book about the enduring meaning of containment and surveillance in post-conflict societies.

Author Eduardo Elena the meaning of "Emerging El Dorado" and the challenges of researching and writing on an truly international topic.

Author Benjamin R. Weiss on whether civil lawsuits are actually effective for victims of sexual violence.

An excerpt from John Dinges's book, "Chile in Their Hearts," a page-turning reinvestigation of two American activists murdered in Chile.

"Together We Fight" author Ñusta Carranza Ko on a recent pinnacle court case in Peru and the continued fight for human rights.

Authors Alex Werth and Brandi Thompson Summers offer perspective on cultural geography and Black belonging in Oakland on the AAG panel, "Oakland as Subject and Setting: Doing Black Geographies in Place."

Author Joss T. Greene traces how changing prison systems have shaped the treatment of transgender prisoners across decades.

Author Khaled Beydoun on how football phenom Lamine Yamal’s decision to raise the Palestinian flag during Barcelona’s title parade signaled a bold embrace of political identity and solidarity.