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Why diversity hasn’t changed policing

As Ukraine’s economy reels, Ukrainians find ways to soldier on

‘Full Time’: Propulsive film turns working and parenting into a thriller

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Palestinians see fewer paths to safety amid violence with Israel

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Disabled Georgia activist gives free, accessible voting rides

Disabled Georgia activist gives free, accessible voting rides

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Wheelchair user Zan Thornton organized free, accessible voting rides for more than 150 people during the 2020-2021 Georgia Senate elections, the activist says. Zan is continuing this work for the 2022 midterms.
Monitor Breakfast with former Trump administration senior counselor Kellyanne Conway

Monitor Breakfast with former Trump administration senior counselor Kellyanne Conway

On tour and in bomb shelters, he sings to rouse the spirit of Ukraine

On tour and in bomb shelters, he sings to rouse the spirit of Ukraine

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When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, musician Jurij Fedynskyj spent three months performing in Ukraine’s bomb shelters, refugee centers, and even near the front line.
This day care helps a language survive

This day care helps a language survive

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At Tanan Ch’at’oh, toddlers spend their days immersed in an endangered Alaska Native language. This type of day care space, known as a "language nest," is used by communities around the world to save their languages. In this video, we explore the crucial role of toddlers in language revival.