Trauma
How the law can add to child sex trafficking victims’ existing trauma
How the law can add to child sex trafficking victims’ existing trauma Many US states allow children to be arrested and prosecuted for prostitution, despite laws that recognize them as sex trafficking victims. The failure to redact identifying victim information from Epstein’s investigation files has brought unwanted attention to survivors, highlighting how legal proceedings can […]
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Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance
Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance Federal immigration enforcement near schools can disrupt attendance, traumatize students, and damage their academic performance, as seen in recent protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The Trump administration’s surge of over 3,000 federal agents […]
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The #iwasfifteen hashtag and ongoing Epstein coverage show how traffickers exploit the vulnerabilities of teens and tweens
The #iwasfifteen hashtag and ongoing Epstein coverage show how traffickers exploit the vulnerabilities of teens and tweens The release of Jeffrey Epstein’s documents has shed light on the tactics used by traffickers to exploit teenagers and tweens, including building relationships, using flattery or romance, and exploiting vulnerabilities. The #iwasfifteen hashtag has gone viral, with celebrities […]
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50 years after Franco’s death, giving a voice to Spanish dictator’s imprisoned mothers
50 years after Franco’s death, giving a voice to Spanish dictator’s imprisoned mothers 50 years after Francisco Franco’s death, his regime’s victims are still being honored by the Spanish government, highlighting the ongoing struggle to confront Spain’s past. The exact numbers of victims are unknown, but historians estimate that up to 100,000 people were killed […]
🏛️ Politics
People abused by intimate partners have worse asthma – but researchers are still untangling the reasons behind this surprising link
People abused by intimate partners have worse asthma – but researchers are still untangling the reasons behind this surprising link Asthma sufferers who have been abused by intimate partners have worse asthma symptoms, but researchers are still trying to understand the reasons behind this link. Most current treatments for asthma target inflammation, but a new […]
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‘Night of the Living Dead’ helped me process the Tree of Life massacre and other real-world horrors
‘Night of the Living Dead’ helped me process the Tree of Life massacre and other real-world horrors The author, a professor of English and film studies, reflects on how the Halloween season has taken on a different connotation for them since the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue attack in Pittsburgh. The author credits George A. […]
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How to conduct post-atrocity research – key insights from practitioners in the field
How to conduct post-atrocity research – key insights from practitioners in the field Post-atrocity research is crucial for reconciliation and peace-building, but it’s complex, emotionally demanding, and marked by ethical risks. Key to responsible fieldwork is including marginalized voices from the outset, particularly women, racial and ethnic minorities, and members of groups historically excluded, and […]
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What’s a smut peddler to do these days?
What’s a smut peddler to do these days? The sale of over 20,000 pages of adult content on itch.io has left creators feeling betrayed, exhausted, and fearful for their livelihoods. The number of platforms that permit the sale of adult material is shrinking, leaving creators uncertain about their future. Many smut comic artists and communities […]
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School shootings leave lasting scars on local economies, research shows
School shootings leave lasting scars on local economies, research shows Fatal school shootings not only devastate communities emotionally but also harm their economies, with people spending less money on groceries, restaurants, and other public spaces after a tragedy strikes. The economic impact of fatal school shootings can be significant, with an average loss of $5.4 […]
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Colorado’s Marshall Fire survivors find healing and meaning through oral history project
Colorado’s Marshall Fire survivors find healing and meaning through oral history project The Marshall Fire in Colorado, which occurred on December 30, 2021, had a devastating impact on survivors, with over 1,000 structures destroyed and two people killed. As part of the recovery process, an oral history project was initiated to preserve the stories of […]
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