Melissa Krawczyk
Skeptic, Humanist, Atheist. Science & Human Rights. Studying Arabic. Secular Rescue @center4inquiry
@RichardDawkins Former Translations Project Director @rdfrs
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University student Mashal Khan beaten, shot, and killed, murder shared online
Abdul Wali Khan University, where Khan was a student, announced he was 'under investigation' for blasphemy. He was subsequently beaten, shot, and killed by a mob; his murder was filmed and shared on social media.
15-year-old Ahmad Sherwan imprisoned and tortured for announcing atheism
After telling his father he no longer believed in God, Sherwan's father reported him to the police. He was imprisoned in solitary confinement, tortured by electric shock, until he was released on bail.
Student Farkhunda Malikzada beat, burnt, run over, and killed over false blasphemy accusations
Student, Farkhunda Malikzada was falsely accused of burning a Qur'an. She was beaten with planks, run over, and set her aflame outside a shrine; Malikzada was killed. Police avoided intervention. Many of her murderers were acquitted.
It’s true: 1 in 1,000 Black Americans have died in the Covid-19 pandemic
Biden cited a horrific statistic to make his case against Trump. The worst part is it’s true.
Trump Interrupts Joe Biden Talking About Dead Son To Call The One That‘s Still Alive A Deadbeat
Trump used the first presidential debate to underscore that he’s a despicable human being.
‘Cuties’ Controversy: Surge in Netflix Cancellations Was Short-Lived, Data Shows
The firestorm over controversial Netflix film “Cuties,” which led to a huge spike in U.S. customer cancellations following its debut earlier this month, burned out after a few days, acc…
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Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Intervertebral disc disease is present when the cushion between the individual vertebrae bulges or tears and causes spinal cord compression.
Melissa Krawczyk
He had his first disc rupture at 3 yrs and was paralyzed- long recovery but eventually had another 6 years running before the next. It's been 3 years now since the last and still going strong at 12, despite having two cranial cruciate ligament repairs too.
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The New York Times and Nikole Hannah-Jones abandon key claims of the 1619 Project
The “Times” has abandoned, without any public announcement or explanation, the central thesis that 1619, not 1776, was the “true founding” of the United States.
OC Health Care Agency COVID-19 Data Frequently Asked Questions | Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Blueprint for a Safer Economy: California has a new blueprint for reducing COVID-19 in the state with revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities. Find out how businesses and...
COVID-19 Case Counts and Testing Figures | Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Posted Date: 03/29/2020
Data posted each day are always preliminary and subject to change. More information may become available as individual case investigations are completed.
Exclusive: China sharply expands mass labor program in Tibet
China is pushing growing numbers of Tibetan rural laborers off the land and into recently built military-style training centers where they are turned into factory workers, mirroring a program in the western Xinjiang region that rights groups have...
These women challenged a centuries old 'humiliating' tradition. Today they won
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani signs amendment allowing mothers' names to be included on their children's birth certificates, in a "super significant" step forward for women's rights in Afghanistan.
Melissa Krawczyk
abc.net.au/news/2020-09-1…
Congratulations to all the women of Afghanistan who have been pushing hard to be acknowledged. #whereismyname
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Maternity | San Diego | Andriana Dyakova Photography
San Diego's newborn, baby and maternity photographer. Andriana Dyakova Photography is capturing the amazing range of love and emotion, and expression of feelings. Call today to book your newborn session and reserve your spot! Serving San Diego and...
Melissa Krawczyk
Any pregnant friends in Orange County, California looking for stunning photography? #OrangeCounty #Maternity #Photography #SanDiego #Newborn #pregnancy
andrianadphotography.com/maternity pic.twitter.com/G4RgcrpgVz
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Melissa Krawczyk
Any pregnant friends in Orange County, California looking for stunning photography? #OrangeCounty #Maternity #Photography #SanDiego #Newborn #pregnancy
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The moral roots of liberals and conservatives
Psychologist Jonathan Haidt studies the five moral values that form the basis of our political choices, whether we're left, right or center. In this eye-opening talk, he pinpoints the moral values that liberals and conservatives tend to honor most.
Melissa Krawczyk
An old video that rings true - especially important for today's world:
ted.com/talks/jonathan…
@JonHaidt #moralmatrix
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It Is Really Important to Humanize Evil
The Atlantic’s controversial article “My Family’s Slave” serves as a disturbing reminder of how easy it is for “normal” people to do terrible things.
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Melissa Krawczyk
My favorite brand of reusable facemasks so far. Durable, comfortable, colorfast. @JaanuuByDrNeela
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