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The Climate Tipping Point Nobody’s Talking About
Efforts to mitigate climate change can worsen “relational tipping points” with Indigenous peoples that were crossed long ago, says one expert.
Mental Health is Political. It is High Time Therapists Acknowledge This.
If socio-political issues like racism, casteism, violence and policy failures affect our mental health so much, why do mental health professionals remain largely silent on them?
India is Arresting Tibetans Ahead of Chinese President’s Visit
Tibetan activists in India see these “preemptive arrests” as a sign of China’s growing influence over democracies and “their ability to press governments to silence freedom of speech in all corners of the world."
Antivirus Companies Now Flag Malware China Installs on Tourists’ Phones
After a collaborative investigation found Chinese authorities were planting malware on the phones of travellers, Symantec, Malwarebytes and other cybersecurity firms have updated their products.
Gina Rodriguez Finally Addressed Those 'Anti-Black' Criticisms
The “Jane the Virgin” actress has been under fire for a series of statements about representation and the pay gap between Latinas and Black women in Hollywood.
Google CEO Says No Plan to ‘Launch’ Censored Search Engine in China
In a hearing with the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai kept saying the company has no plans right now to launch a search product in China. But that response leaves plenty of room to launch when it does want to.
There’s a Term For Hating On Vegans And It’s Vegaphobia
“Being a vegan is dope and all the haters can suck my balls.”
New NFL Rule: Players Must Stand for National Anthem
The NFL's new anthem rule will penalize teams if everyone on the field does not stand for the anthem, and allow Roger Goodell to discipline players any way he wants.
Young Iranians Are Using These Apps to Bypass Government Oppression
Amid censorship and "moral police", the youth of Iran are looking to their smartphones for civil liberties.
Young Iranians Are Using These Apps to Bypass Government Oppression
Amid censorship and "moral police", the youth of Iran are looking to their smartphones for civil liberties.
This Self-Taught Syrian Artist's Work Represents Non-Violent Resistance
The Arab Spring enabled Sulafa Hijazi to speak out against the military-regime using art.