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Facebook and Twitter Finally Locked Donald Trump’s Accounts. Will They Ban Him Permanently?
The events at the Capitol seemed a glaring sign that the risk to democracy was finally greater than the necessity of giving a sitting President a platform to speak
‘Assault on Democracy.’ How the World Responded to a Pro-Trump Mob Storming the U.S. Capitol
Politicians around the world quickly condemned the violence, urging respect for America’s democratic processes
U.K. Judge Refuses to Extradite Julian Assange to the U.S., Citing His Mental Health
The founder of WikiLeaks will not be extradited to face charges in the U.S., a British judge ruled on Monday
How Domestic Abusers Have Exploited Technology During the Pandemic
When Julie’s boyfriend came home with a brand new iPhone for her at the end of the summer in 2019, Julie saw it as a peace offering—a sign that their relationship was on the mend. A few weeks earlier, her boyfriend Steve had flown into a rage, trashing the apartment they shared, punching Julie in…
2020 Was a Year of Climate Extremes. What Can We Expect in 2021?
Some types of extreme weather are becoming more likely as the climate changes
Why Africa’s COVID-19 Outbreak Hasn’t Been as Bad as Everyone Feared
When COVID-19 initially blazed through Asia, Europe and then the United States, global public health experts worried that it could be catastrophic for Africa, with its crowded cities, poorly funded health sector and lack of testing facilities. The U.N. Economic Commission for Africa in April predicted up to 300,000 deaths this year if the virus…
How Soviet Russia Banished Their Version of Santa Claus, Then Brought Him Back to Spread Communist Cheer
Around the world there are different versions of the jolly, bearded man who gives gifts to children in December or, in some countries, January. Unlike the bloated, red-coated father Christmas of the West, Russia’s Santa Claus, known as Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost), is slender with a wizard-like flowing beard and he wears a long robe…
How a Refugee Revisited His Birth Village During the Pandemic—After 73 Years Away
Hari Krishan Lal Anand fled his village in what is now Pakistan at age 16. Through virtual reality, he was able to go home one last time
A New, More Contagious COVID-19 Strain Has Been Reported in the U.K. Is It Headed for the U.S.?
The COVID-19 mutation, which could be up to 70% more transmissible, has been blamed for an uptick in cases in the U.K. Here's what to know
How Russia’s Feminist Poets Are Changing What It Means to Protest
When Russian poet Galina Rymbu saw images from online flash mobs protesting the arrest of LGBT feminist activist Yulia Tsvetkova in June, she knew she had to add her voice in support. Tsvetkova is based in the Khabarovsk region in the far-east of Russia and has been fined multiple times under Russia’s “gay propaganda” law.…
LGBTQ and Women’s Rights Activists in Europe Hope a Biden Administration Will Make the U.S. an Ally Again
When Tamas Dombos heard that the Hungarian Parliament passed a series of laws on Dec. 15 effectively barring same-sex couples from adopting and making LGBTQI school education programs impossible, he was not surprised. “This is all part of a crusade against LGBTQI people,” he says. The new law, which called “the family as the basis…
She Livestreamed the Shooting of Peaceful Protesters in Lagos. Now in Exile, DJ Switch Is Still Fighting for the Future of Nigeria
Obianuju Catherine Udeh, better known as DJ Switch, doesn’t think of herself as social media savvy. “The people that follow me know this, sometimes I’ll post a picture and forget to post another thing for several days,” says the 36-year-old Nigerian musician. But just under two months ago, it was her livestream on social media…