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Women stroll on a Tehran street. Iranians are bracing themselves for extra scrutiny of their dress and behavior when a new, undercover morality police squad is deployed.

World News

Springtime In Iran Means The 'Morality Police' Are Out In Force

4:02pm May 03, 2016

by Peter Kenyon

As Iranian authorities strengthen the so-called morality police, women are bracing themselves for extra scrutiny of their dress and behavior. Will a new, crowdsourced app help them dodge harassment?

As we purchase more clothes, more waste is accumulated. Some companies and grassroots organizations are looking to change that with new initiatives.

National
Environment

What Happens When Fashion Becomes Fast, Disposable And Cheap?

1:14pm April 10, 2016

by Zhai Yun Tan

Fashion styles are churned out more frequently than ever, giving us more opportunities to buy. But this "fast fashion" trend increases trash — and some groups are trying to slow down the cycle.

Coworkers watch a woman walk through an office.

Power Suits: How Dressing For Success At Work Can Pay Off

5:47am March 18, 2016

by Yuki Noguchi

Being better dressed can give you a psychological boost that makes you behave more like a leader. One study found that men dressed in suits negotiated a higher profit than casually clad counterparts.