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Out of the Closet and Into the Garden

Deportation Homosexuality and Bisexuality Immigration and Emigration internal-sub-only Love (Emotion)

Out of the Closet and Into the Garden

My Jamaican mother’s hopes for life in America did not include me being gay. So how would I ever bloom?

By Christy DeGallerie

Mi sexto lenguaje del amor: la ‘intimidad de WhatsApp’

Immigration and Emigration Instant Messaging internal-sub-only Love (Emotion) War and Armed Conflicts WhatsApp Inc

Mi sexto lenguaje del amor: la ‘intimidad de WhatsApp’

Para mi familia siria, dispersa por la guerra, un chat grupal —repleto de videos tontos y fotos a menudo vergonzosas— lo es todo.

By Layla Kinjawi Faraj

Sweden Is Not Staying Neutral in Russia’s Information War

Computers and the Internet Defense and Military Forces Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Freedom of Speech and Expression Immigration and Emigration International Relations Kristersson, Ulf North Atlantic Treaty Organization Paludan, Rasmus Politics and Government Rumors and Misinformation Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Social Media Sweden

Sweden Is Not Staying Neutral in Russia’s Information War

The country has empowered a government agency to openly combat online disinformation coming from foreign adversaries, and especially the Kremlin.

By Steven Lee Myers

Corona Plaza Vendors Fight to Sell Food Legally After Sweeps

Corona (Queens, NY) Corona Plaza Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Food Trucks and Vendors Immigration and Emigration Queens (NYC) Small Business

Corona Plaza Vendors Fight to Sell Food Legally After Sweeps

New York City officials cracked down on Corona Plaza, a celebrated Queens hub for Latin American street vendors. Its merchants are fighting to legitimize their businesses.

By Stefanos Chen and Raul Vilchis