“We’re going to talk about the Stewart-Swift Research Center, which is part of the Sheldon Museum (in Middlebury), but really a wonderful place for Vermonters to learn about their condition,” said Steve Perkins, executive director of Vermont. Historical Society. . “Its collection is very rich and this year it celebratesRead More →
Five researchers from the University of Sydney, Professor Simon Butt, Professor Jay Johnston, Associate Professor Antonia Rubino, Associate Professor Thom van Dooren and Professor Anik Waldow, have been elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Human Sciences. The Academy community includes more than 670 distinguished personalities. Election as Fellows isRead More →
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No related data. © 2022 Moody’s Corporation, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., Moody’s Analytics, Inc. and/or their licensors and affiliates (collectively, “MOODY’S”). All rights reserved. THE CREDIT RATINGS ISSUED BY MOODY’S CREDIT RATINGS AFFILIATES CONSTITUTE THEIR CURRENT OPINIONS ON THE RELATIVE FUTURE CREDIT RISK OF THE ENTITIES, CREDIT COMMITMENTS, INDEBTEDNESSRead More →
Fiona Hill, a former U.S. National Security Council official whose testimony at then-President Donald Trump’s early impeachment hearings captivated viewers, will join dissident Russian journalist Yevgenia Albats for a discussion on the war in Ukraine and Vladimir Putin’s broader goals in launching it. Wednesday, December 7 at 3 p.m. ESTRead More →
Comment this story Comment Outgoing Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced on Monday that he is reversing decades of archaic and racist legal opinions his predecessors issued, erasing some of the many vestiges of systems that denied equality to black people. The 22 rulings, ruled unconstitutional by the courtsRead More →
November 21, 2022 Plans have been submitted for two new state-of-the-art history centers which would preserve Cheshire’s archives for future generations and open up the collections to a whole new audience. Cheshire Archives and Local Studies – a shared service of Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester Councils –Read More →
Asian Languages and Cultures Department Chair Laura Brueck joined Northwestern as an associate professor of South Asian literature and culture in 2013. Now, she’s planning for the department’s 10th anniversary. Asian Languages and Cultures Department has been founded in 2013 after courses from the African and Asian Languages Program andRead More →
What are direct lender online payday loans? Payday loans taken out online are typically very short-term loans that have to be paid back within a short space of time. However, there are potential options that could enable consumers to repay their loans in installments. In either scenario, the amount ofRead More →
My mother, Cornelia Schroeder, who died at the age of 73, was a virologist specializing in influenza and also the editor of her mother’s memoirs. Cornelia spent the early years of her career in her native East Germany, but after her collapse she went to work at the National InstituteRead More →
The Nova Scotia government wants to acquire one of the province’s two most contaminated historic gold mines so it can clean it up. The Goldenville site, located near Sherbrooke on the east coast, was the most productive of Nova Scotia’s 64 historic gold mining districts. It was mined from 1862Read More →
Each year, Ohio University faculty members contribute their extensive knowledge and research to members of the media, acting as sources of stories, sharing their findings, and being featured for the work they do at the both within the university and in the community. In the 2021 calendar year, 221 facultyRead More →
Archeology and Biblical History in Megiddo GETTY VILLA Thursday 17 November 2022, at 7.30 p.m. The Getty Villa and online Free | Advance ticket required Get tickets Get tickets To attend in personclick the “Get Tickets” button above.To see on ZoomRegister here. Excavations in northern Israel at the ancient cityRead More →
Photo submitted From left to right, professors at the Center for Public Health include Mance Buttram, Page Dobbs and Alex Russell. Three faculty members at the Center for Public Health and Technology have received nearly $2 million in prestigious grants from the National Institutes ofRead More →
Thirty-four University of Toronto researchers have been awarded new or renewed Canada Research Chairs in fields ranging from artificial intelligence to health and history. Many Canada Research Chairs work on topics related to complex global challenges – advancing knowledge that will help accelerate the transition to clean energy, for example,Read More →
“We support Calvary’s ongoing mission to ensure its workforce is at the forefront of evidence-based healthcare and best practices. We look forward to building on our strong history together to further develop training and education opportunities for Calvary staff and Sydney students. The partnership will facilitate opportunities for Calvary staffRead More →
State and territory broadband offices have grown significantly in size over the past year as they deploy billions of dollars in economic stimulus funds and begin managing a historic federal investment in broadband expansion. debit. Thanks to money from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the American RescueRead More →
A radio telescope in a remote area of Western Australia is helping create a 3D map of the night sky, mapping nearby galaxies up to a billion light-years away. Published today in the Publications of the Astronomical Society of AustraliaThe WALLABY pilot survey (The Widefield ASKAP L-band Legacy All-sky BlindRead More →
Comment this story Comment In the biggest work stoppage of the year, thousands of university workers in the University of California system went on strike Monday against the university system’s bargaining practices with their union, which is trying to win wages higher. Some 48,000 teaching assistants, postdocs, researchers and evaluatorsRead More →
When Archie Clutter arrived at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a graduate student in 1981, his plan was to get a master’s degree in cattle farming and then return to the family farm in Iowa. After arriving on East Campus and earning a master’s degree in beef cattle farming underRead More →
By Michael Morris / Posted November 13, 2022 Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine earlier this week unveiled initial design plans for the on-campus building project named for Henrietta Lacks, the Baltimore County woman whose cells advanced the medicine around the world. The plans were presented at a meetingRead More →
In the center of Brussels, near the monumental Palais de Justice, is a brightly colored cartoon painted on a strip of a scruffy four-storey building. Playing on the stories of crime and judgment unfolding in nearby courtrooms, the mural depicts heaven and hell. In the blue sky, a cartoon policemanRead More →
By Morey Stettner Why now bail out a relationship built on decades of shared history? As couples age, they are less likely to break up. Each decade of marriage makes you less likely to divorce. Yet older people don’t necessarily have a love-fest until death do us part. The divorceRead More →
In 1819, the complete fossil of an ichthyosaur dazzled scientists and the public. Thought to have been collected by pioneering English paleontologist Mary Anning, the fossil sparked interest in the massive creatures that roamed the Earth and swam the oceans millions of years ago. But when a Nazi bomb wipedRead More →
Image Alumnus of Pace University College of Health Professions, Paule Valery Joseph, PhD, MS, FNP-BC, FAAN, found her passion for nursing and health care at a young age. Her journey to becoming an outstanding nurse scientist with multiple advanced degrees began by studying her mother’s career as a community nurseRead More →
If there was a prize for experiencing unprecedented events, millennials could take first place. Older millennials entered the workforce during the Great Recession and have since experienced a devastating pandemic and a spike in inflation not seen in 40 years. On top of that, the actions taken by the FederalRead More →
By Monique Gooch NASHVILLE, TN — Helping people find their family history is a passion of Tennessee Library and Archives Librarian Trent Hanner. And on October 29, he led families through a tour of resources at the library on Family History Day titled: Welcome Home: Unlocking History Through the PlacesRead More →
Since the Bowdoin College Museum of Art received 100 extraordinary objects from the Wyvern Collection on long-term loan, the artworks have become “an integral part of daily life at the museum,” staff say. Because the Museum is so closely tied to Bowdoin’s academic program, the collection has also become anRead More →
How is child eating fish related to stress? Mouthbrooding is the most stressful time for a female A.Burtonithat’s life. This reduces their ability to tolerate changes in their environment, with previous research showing that loud noises can cause mouthbrooding females to prematurely eject or eat their offspring. To study theRead More →
When NYU Wagner researchers wanted to find out if noise from planes taking off from La Guardia Airport affected the well-being of people living in the neighborhoods below, they knew exactly where to look for clues: the huge data set what is the New York State Medicaid claim record. ThroughRead More →
Stay ahead of the fashion trend and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the fashion trend and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to something as important as your health. And to encourage men to beRead More →
A UAB study including more than 20,000 recipients of ventricular assist devices showed that patients diagnosed with familial dilated cardiomyopathy had better clinical outcomes compared to other DCM diagnoses. Naman Shetty, MD, researcher in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases. Photography: Carolyn WalshResearchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham MarnixRead More →
Outbreaks, denial of port, travelers stranded on board. Cruise ships dominated the news at the start of 2020 for all the wrong reasons. Some people predicted that the industry would never recover. But cruise fans say: that’s ancient history. “If we had a choice, we would live on the cruiseRead More →
Younger and older Britons have radically different views of wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill and the British Empire. Only 20% of people aged 18 to 24 now have a positive attitude towards Churchill, compared to 58% of people aged 65 and over. The Policy Exchange think tank poll found justRead More →
The extensive private art collection of the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is set to fetch a record $1bn (£890m) when it goes to auction next week. The collection of over 150 masterpieces includes Les Poseuses, Ensemble (small version) by Georges Seurat and the landscape La Montagne Sainte-Victoire by PaulRead More →
Beginning November 1, 2022, in observance of Native American Heritage Month in the United States, the USC Dornsife Center for Advanced Genocide Research will share at least one video per day from its recent international conference “Mass Violence and Its Impact sustainability on indigenous peoples”. – The Case of theRead More →
Share on PinterestExperts say caffeine during pregnancy may be safe, but a recent study indicates that it can affect a child’s height by almost an inch. Irina Efremova/Stocksy Caffeine consumption during pregnancy is an area of ongoing research, but experts continue to say that some amount of caffeine during pregnancyRead More →
Arts and shows | UW Notebook November 3, 2022 Through public events and exhibits, connect with the UW community every week! Highlights of current and upcoming exhibitions: October 27 – November 23 | Miha Sarani: fineart building The Jacob Lawrence Gallery is pleased to welcome Seattle artist Miha Sarani. ThisRead More →
During Black History Month, museum curators and researchers from Mansfield District Council have been busy behind the scenes researching Caribbean culture and history in the district. The authority’s cultural services team has begun work on its ambitious project to document and collect the oral histories of the local people ofRead More →
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ATHENS, Nov 2 (Reuters) – In a domed passageway outside Athens, crowds study billboards and gaze through the glass beneath their feet at a mosaic floor of a 4th-century house century BC surrounded by ceramics and other household items. These are not visitors to a museum, but passengers on aRead More →
How were the ichthyosaur casts found? Following the bombing of the Royal College of Surgeons, it was thought that this ichthyosaur specimen has been lost to history. But 75 years later, Dean and his co-author Professor Judy Massare were conducting research at the Yale Peabody Museum in Connecticut, USA, inRead More →
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With its gnarled, twisting branches, deep scars, and misshapen canopy, it’s not the most majestic of Dallas pecans. But as an aging guardian of the Trinity River for 175 years, what an incredible story this pecan has witnessed, endured and miraculously survived. The West Dallas Gateway Pecan Tree, at theRead More →
IN his new book, dark winterProfessor Raina MacIntyre, a world-renowned biosecurity expert, hides what would be called “Easter eggs” in video games – nuggets of knowledge that leave readers a lot to think about. out tomorrow, Dark Winter: An Insider’s Guide to Pandemics and Biosecurity is a history of pandemics,Read More →
What a difference a year makes! Last year was characterized by minimal equity market volatility, with S&P500 (^GSPC 2.46%) not retracing more than 5% at its peak. In 2022, all three major indices fell in a bear market, with the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (^ DJI 2.59%)S&P 500 andRead More →
‘The Woman King’ cast member Lashana Lynch poses for a portrait at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, … [+] during the Toronto International Film Festival, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Vision 2022 Princeton professor Leonard Wantchekon is the official film historian for The female king, which has nowRead More →
AI can be harnessed to speed up the processes of gathering and accessing information to dramatically shorten drug development time and keep the prices of new treatments low, which becomes critical as the cost of discovery rises. and drug development is skyrocketing, according to Michel Galarnyk, AI Evangelist on cnvrg.io.Read More →
For a second consecutive year, the Maryland Department of Commerce provided funding to Morgan State University through the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative (MEI), a state program created to stimulate basic and applied research in science and colleges and universities in Maryland. , to support a new research chair. This is theRead More →
The aye-aye is a species of strepsirrhine primate closely related to lemurs and the largest nocturnal primate in the world. In folklore, they received an ugly and undeserved reputation as harbingers of death, and as such were often killed on sight in some countries. The myth comes in part fromRead More →
ST. PETERSBURG – Discover the largely untold stories of the people who have made up the fabric of this country’s history – literally, through textiles – at the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art. “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West” is the first of its kind, exploring blackRead More →
In the face of conflicting evidence on the risks and benefits of routine prostate cancer screenings, a large longitudinal analysis found that Veterans Health Administration (VA) medical centers with lower prostate screening rates had higher rates of metastatic prostate cancer cases in subsequent years than centers with higher screening rates.Read More →
In October, MSU recognizes LGBT History Month, a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history, and the history of related civil rights movements. For a list of LGBTQIA+ resources, visit gencen.isp.msu.edu or gscc.msu.edu. Fifty years ago, Michigan held its first-ever Pride celebration in Detroit on Christopher Street in 1972.Read More →
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Miner Deming probably wouldn’t be as well known today if he weren’t a brigadier general in the Illinois militia when Joseph and Hyrum Smith were killed in 1844. The story is traditionally told that after the Smith brothers surrendered, Deming escorted them through unruly troops of militia onto the groundsRead More →
There are severe signs and symptoms of COVID that can last for months or even years, and it’s called ‘Long COVID’. Researchers have investigated a link between stress and “long COVID” in an effort to shed light on this excruciatingly persistent disease. The research was published in JAMA Psychiatry. DepressiveRead More →
Sketches of the human form from a workshop organized by Art in Medicine are on display in the student art gallery at Mazurek Medical Education Commons. A new exhibit featuring student sketches of the human form is now on display in the Art in Medicine gallery on the third floorRead More →
Published on: October 20, 2022; Updated on: October 20, 2022By Abe Danaher, [email protected], 315-935-7071 The Boeing Co. provided the University of South Carolina with a $1.5 million gift to establish the James E. and Emily E. Clyburn Endowed Chair of Public Service and Civic Engagement Fund. This endowed chair, awardedRead More →
The genus Verbascum (Scrophulariaceae, Lamiales), often called “mullein”, comprises about 360 species widely distributed in temperate regions of Europe, Africa and Asia. The generic circumscriptions and localization of the genus Verbascum is a challenge that has been debated among scholars. The genus Verbascum is still poorly known and new speciesRead More →
Adrienne Nishina was an assistant professor when she received a Hellman Fellowship in 2010 in support of her research project titled “Exposure to Ethnic Diversity in High School: Compelling Developmental Interests? Today, as a full professor of human and community development in the Department of Human Ecology, she remains gratefulRead More →
Left to right: Ashley Leinweber, Claudia Babiarz, Larry Leinweber, Dean Alec Gallimore, Vice Provost Thomas Finholt, Acting Dean Elizabeth Yakel, David Leinweber, Jessica Leinweber Computers, data and information science are rapidly becoming the backbone of the systems that connect society. The University of Michigan took a step toward accelerating itsRead More →
A recent study published in Research in veterinary sciences assessed the possible association of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) burden in owners infected with SARS-CoV-2 in their pet dogs. Study: SARS-CoV-2 infection in domestic dogs associated with owner viral load. Image Credit: Alicia Fdez/Shutterstock Background Although SARS-CoV-2 isRead More →
national security As CCP dictator Xi reasserts power, Haley pushes US to confront regime Getty Images Adam Kredo • October 16, 2022 5:00 p.m. Chinese communist dictator Xi Jinping “will stop at nothing to take Taiwan”, former US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has said. Free Washington BeaconRead More →
Clare Brown, recording assistant at the North Yorkshire County Record Office, with some of the historic maps that will feature in the exhibition North Yorkshire residents can delve into the history of their home with a new exhibit at Northallerton. Fascinating insight into the history of homes across the countyRead More →
Adea Badivuku, doctoral student in piano performance Adea Badivuku is a concert pianist from Kosovo. She grew up listening to classical music, while her favorite styles are romantic and contemporary. As a pianist who recently performed at Carnegie Hall and won first prize in the New York International Piano Competition,Read More →
Below you will find key information about the people of the Deep rooted report. There have been racial disparities in executions since before Oklahoma was granted statehood. The first recorded execution in Oklahoma was in 1841. Of the 39 people executed in the 19th century, 31 (79%) were Native AmericanRead More →
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the Latino American has received a $1 million donation from Google.org to support the development of programs, exhibits and construction of the new museum. The donation establishes Google as a founding donor of the National Museum of the Latin American. The tech company previously supportedRead More →
Deadline: November 30, 2022 Applications for the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Research Fellowships in World History 2023/2024 are now open. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, one of Europe’s leading research universities with a tradition of over 500 years, announces up to five research fellowships for scholars active in world history. The university is committed toRead More →
Photo submitted The Pryor Center Presents lecture series continues with Michael Pierce and Calvin White Jr. at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, as they discuss their recent book Race, Labor and Violence in the Delta: Essays to Mark the Centenary of the Elaine MassacreRead More →
WASHINGTON DC — U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (DN.J.) has urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to investigate the National Institutes of Health Office of the Director’s oversight and approval of the grant basic operational funding, called P51, to Washington State. National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC) atRead More →
The reserves of the UC Nature Reserve System are best known for fostering science education and research. But that long-standing reputation is expanding. A new artistic initiative from UC Santa Cruz, Unseen California, aims to connect both professional artists and UC students with reservations. Inviting artists to engage with theRead More →
175 years of pioneering, curiosity and an insatiable thirst for progress. The history of Carlsberg is built on a long tradition of innovation and a desire to relentlessly develop the art of brewing. To celebrate Carlsberg’s 175th anniversary, a series of exclusive experimental beers have been developed. A Carlsberg BrutRead More →
The Ig Nobel Prize for Science and Research amuses us with their outlandish assumptions, but they also have a serious side. Photo: 123rf Last weekend, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to scientists Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and Barry Sharpless, for discovering reactions that allow molecules to come togetherRead More →
Katy Fannei presses her face against the window of a plane as it soars above the Southern Ocean. From the vantage point, she peers and squints, searching for a shadow in the silky blue below. “There’s one just below me, Katy,” said pilot Mick Moir. “I’m going to orbit.” OnRead More →
The old stone building at 330 Sussex Drive, nestled between the National Gallery of Canada and the Royal Canadian Mint overlooking the Ottawa River, has served many purposes. Built in the same Tudor Revival style as the Parliament Buildings, it housed the Dominion Archives from 1906 to 1967 and theRead More →
Over 1500 adults and children from the UK are being recruited for an international study to find the genes that cause stuttering. The largest study of its kind hopes to better understand why some people are more likely to develop stuttering, also known as stuttering, with the aim of developingRead More →
Valentina Alvarez holding a species of skink (Cryptoblepharus poecilopleuruslisten)) at the edge of the Kīlauea Caldera – the highest elevation at which the genus has been collected. Three University of Hawaii PhD female candidates are recipients of a national scholarship aimed at breaking down the barriers women face in education.Read More →
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) — The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, will honor 17 scientists and engineers for their outstanding professional achievements on Oct. 12, 2022, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during the 2022 AFRLRead More →
The Stuart A. Rose Library of Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books at Emory University celebrates its Southern Jewish collections with the opening of three collections. The Rose Library will mark the occasion with a special event on Wednesday, October 19 at 4 p.m. in the Jones Room, located on LevelRead More →
NIEHS Scholars Connect Program (NSCP) 2021-2022 intern Tanae Lewis recently made history after being appointed 2022 Astronaut Fellow ― one of 68 across the country. The Astronaut Scholarship was created to ensure the United States maintains its leadership in science and technology by supporting the most promising science, technology, engineering,Read More →
The Checker Road site is the new home to Doncaster’s vast collection of historical and public records. As work continues to open the facility to the public, a special groundbreaking event was held over the weekend with mini site tours for local residents and stakeholders. Cllr Nigel Ball, Cabinet MemberRead More →
The text of the following statement was announced by envoys for Holocaust issues or their equivalent from Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Romania, the United Kingdom and the United States of America on behalf of their governments. Beginning text: We must never forget the heinous crime against humanityRead More →
Testimony has always posed challenges for educators: for example, whether to treat it as a historical source or a personal memory; how testimony changes over time; knowledge of the recipients’ traumas and the well-being of the testimonial givers. Nevertheless, digital technologies introduce additional complications, particularly with regard to access, provenance,Read More →
Photo submitted The U of A Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with colleges and campus units – including the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences – celebrated diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the month of September. The tradition of celebrating DEI inRead More →
Al Segars knows how to help businesses succeed. He uses this knowledge to help companies implement a research-driven approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) that gets results. Al Segars, PNC Distinguished Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School History and success are the biggest enemies ofRead More →
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, or OLLI, at Auburn University, hosts a public presentation of A Brief History of Human Subjects Research with Sheila Masters from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Boykin Community Center, 400 Boykin St. in Auburn. This lecture will also be broadcastRead More →
A new combination cough and cough treatment for depression. Researchers performed an RCT of dextromethorphan-bupropion in major depressive disorder. RESEARCH UPDATE Partial or inadequate response to antidepressants, the mechanisms of which primarily involve monoamine pathways, is common.1.2 Several lines of evidence suggest that the glutamatergic system is also involved inRead More →
Pauletti Lasley was just 38 in 1992 when she suffered a massive stroke, cutting short her nursing career. According to her husband, Paul Lasley, she focused on being a full-time mother and “professional community volunteer” at Israel Hospice House, Mary Greeley Medical Center and Ames United Church of Christ. “SheRead More →
An essay contest created by a First Nation in northern Alberta aims to teach young people about the weighty history of Wood Buffalo National Park on its 100th anniversary – and ensure the next generation remembers it that happened to his people. The contest asks youth ages 16-21 to writeRead More →
Ramses the Great has been dead for 3,235 years, but this mighty pharaoh still retains a grip on the public imagination. Watch the long lines at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, which now hosts the exhibition”Ramses the Great and the gold of the pharaohs”, on view until FebruaryRead More →
Whether they were “first in flight” or simply “first in sustained, piloted, controlled, powered, heavier-than-air flight of enduring technological significance”, the Wright Brothers are unlikely to be left behind in the annals of aviation history. Progressing from the design of human-weight gliders to propeller-powered aircraft, Orville and Wilbur Wright solvedRead More →
Cambridge University derived ‘significant benefits’ from the transatlantic slave trade, although there is no evidence the university owned any slaves or slave plantations, according to new research investigating its historical links with slavery. The research, commissioned in 2019 by Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Stephen Toope, highlighted the huge investments made by CambridgeRead More →
US authorities have subjected Haitian asylum seekers to arbitrary detention and discriminatory and humiliating mistreatment that amounts to racially-based torture, Amnesty International said today in the new report, ‘They Didn’t Treat Us Like People’: Race- and Migration-Related Torture and Other Abuse of Haitians Seeking Safety in the United States. TheseRead More →