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Over the past few weeks, as protests in—and in solidarity with—Palestine have grown, so too have violations of the freedom of expression of Palestinians and their allies by major social media companies. From posts incorrectly flagged by Facebook as incitement to violence, to financial censorship of relief payments made on Venmo, and the removal of Instagram Stories (which also heavily affected activists in Colombia, Canada, and Brazil), Palestinians are experiencing an unprecedented level of censorship during a time where digital communications are absolutely critical. The vitality of soc...

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 12, 2021 -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) proudly announces the 2021 recipients of Early Career Fellowships in the

Haredi men in Tsfat (archive). A new study from Tel Aviv University reveals a significant change over the past decade in the Haredi community’s attitudes toward sexual abuse, after many years of silencing and concealment, covering up and repressing the issue. According to the study, deep processes occurring in this sector over the past few years, as a result of exposure to the media and higher education, point to a rise in awareness of the consequences of sexual abuse for its victims, as well as the need for therapeutic intervention and prevention of future abuse. The study was conducted by...

TUGUEGARAO CITY, May 5 (PIA) — The Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center will host a free month-long webinar series focusing on heritage conservation and management, starting this May 18 up to August 24, 2021. According to the museum’s head curator, Niño Kevin D. Baclig,...

Caption: Nambrath says learning to see the world through a wide variety of lenses is crucial to success in her field. In physics, she explains, “the whole point is to find new ways of looking at the world. I think it’s super important as a human being to push the boundaries of knowledge, to find out more.” Credits: Photo: PJ Hernandez Caption: A staged reading of Nambrath's translation of the play "Hurlevents" ("Wuthering," in English) took place on April 30, performed by a cast of profession...