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3 weeks ago

Women in technology

An Army of Women review shocking story of sex-assault survivors' fight for justice

from6abc Philadelphia

US news

New National Geographic docuseries takes unprecedented look back at Oklahoma City bombing

fromDecider

Film

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror' on Netflix, a utilitarian documentary integrating a few moving human stories

NYC LGBT

13 hours ago

Film festival to premiere clergy sex abuse documentary partly based on Guardian reporting

The documentary reveals the dark history of clergy abuse in New Orleans, based on real-life letters and survivor testimonies.

Women in technology

3 weeks ago

An Army of Women review shocking story of sex-assault survivors' fight for justice

The documentary exposes systemic failures in handling sexual assault cases in Austin, focusing on the survivors' struggle for justice.

from6abc Philadelphia

New National Geographic docuseries takes unprecedented look back at Oklahoma City bombing

The Oklahoma City bombing remains the deadliest domestic terrorism act in U.S. history, as recounted in a new docuseries.

fromDecider

Film

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror' on Netflix, a utilitarian documentary integrating a few moving human stories

ISIS Is Gone But Mosul Residents Still Suffer Dire Conditions

Rebuilding Mosul is challenging as survivors cope with loss and a devastated infrastructure years after ISIS occupation.

Relationships

fromPsychology Today

2 days ago

We Can Decide Who Belongs in Our Family

Establishing a chosen family can help survivors of family abuse heal from emotional pain.

How We Talk About the Holocaust Now

Vice President J.D. Vance toured Dachau with Holocaust survivor Abba Naor, whose experience highlights the personal horrors of Nazi concentration camps.

fromWashington Post

Marian Turski, Holocaust survivor who warned against silence, dies at 98

Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor and memory-keeper, passed away at 98 after a lifetime dedicated to sharing his experiences and combating antisemitism.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Rena Quint, the girl who survived the Nazi concentration camps alone: Wherever you went, you saw and smelled death'

Rena Quint represents the voice of Holocaust survivors, emphasizing the importance of sharing their experiences before they are lost.

fromThe Local Germany

How a German archive brings victims of the Nazis back to life

The Arolsen Archives connects Holocaust survivors with their lost relatives, preserving memories of Nazi victims.

I want to tell the world': Bergen-Belsen survivor recounts horrors of Holocaust

Lola Hassid Angel, a Holocaust survivor, shares her harrowing experiences to highlight the realities of war and its lasting impact.

80 Years After Dachau Concentration Camp Liberation, Witnesses Remember

Liberation of Dachau revealed the horrifying realities of war to soldiers and survivors alike.

Germany politics

fromtime.com

How We Talk About the Holocaust Now

Vice President J.D. Vance toured Dachau with Holocaust survivor Abba Naor, whose experience highlights the personal horrors of Nazi concentration camps.

fromWashington Post

Marian Turski, Holocaust survivor who warned against silence, dies at 98

Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor and memory-keeper, passed away at 98 after a lifetime dedicated to sharing his experiences and combating antisemitism.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Rena Quint, the girl who survived the Nazi concentration camps alone: Wherever you went, you saw and smelled death'

Rena Quint represents the voice of Holocaust survivors, emphasizing the importance of sharing their experiences before they are lost.

fromThe Local Germany

How a German archive brings victims of the Nazis back to life

The Arolsen Archives connects Holocaust survivors with their lost relatives, preserving memories of Nazi victims.

I want to tell the world': Bergen-Belsen survivor recounts horrors of Holocaust

Lola Hassid Angel, a Holocaust survivor, shares her harrowing experiences to highlight the realities of war and its lasting impact.

80 Years After Dachau Concentration Camp Liberation, Witnesses Remember

Liberation of Dachau revealed the horrifying realities of war to soldiers and survivors alike.

Miami Jewish community marks Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day

The 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation emphasizes the importance of Holocaust remembrance and honoring survivors.

#oklahoma-city-bombing

fromwww.npr.org

30 years later, Oklahoma City bombing survivor recalls vow to change her life while trapped

The Oklahoma City bombing remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history, affecting countless lives and sparking change.

US news

New National Geographic docuseries takes unprecedented look back at Oklahoma City bombing

fromwww.npr.org

30 years later, Oklahoma City bombing survivor recalls vow to change her life while trapped

The Oklahoma City bombing remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history, affecting countless lives and sparking change.

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US news

New National Geographic docuseries takes unprecedented look back at Oklahoma City bombing

NYC LGBT

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Cindy Crawford, Jennifer Garner and more A-listers pose with Holocaust survivors to raise awareness

Celebrity portraits aim to educate about the Holocaust through survivor stories and art.

NYC LGBT

RuPaul's Drag Race star tearfully recalls human trafficking ordeal

Lexi Love, a contestant from RuPaul's Drag Race, bravely shared her experience as a victim of human trafficking during a recent show.

#resilience

Social justice

Columbine shooting survivor dies 26 years after being paralyzed in massacre

Anne Marie Hochhalter, a survivor of the Columbine shooting, died at 44, celebrated for her resilience and love for music and dogs.

Mental health

fromwww.amny.com

Oct. 7 and After: How Nova Music Festival survivors are reclaiming their lives following terrorist attack | amNewYork

Resilience is a theme highlighted in survivor Osher Daniel's story of escaping the October 7 terrorist attacks.

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Everyday cooking

'You're Not Alone': An LA County Youth Commissioner and Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Fights for Change | KQED

Social justice

Columbine shooting survivor dies 26 years after being paralyzed in massacre

Anne Marie Hochhalter, a survivor of the Columbine shooting, died at 44, celebrated for her resilience and love for music and dogs.

Mental health

fromwww.amny.com

Oct. 7 and After: How Nova Music Festival survivors are reclaiming their lives following terrorist attack | amNewYork

Resilience is a theme highlighted in survivor Osher Daniel's story of escaping the October 7 terrorist attacks.

fromKqed

Everyday cooking

'You're Not Alone': An LA County Youth Commissioner and Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Fights for Change | KQED

more#resilience

#world-war-ii

Eighty years since the Tokyo firebombing, survivors are still awaiting recognition

The Tokyo firebombing survivors seek recognition for the attack that resulted in over 100,000 civilian deaths, overshadowed by the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Beer

World's oldest Pearl Harbor survivor dies at 106: 'Lived with integrity every single day'

Eighty years since the Tokyo firebombing, survivors are still awaiting recognition

The Tokyo firebombing survivors seek recognition for the attack that resulted in over 100,000 civilian deaths, overshadowed by the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Beer

World's oldest Pearl Harbor survivor dies at 106: 'Lived with integrity every single day'

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Dominican Republic club collapse survivor recounts being buried under dead bodies for hours: 'So many people calling for help'

I heard a cell phone ring from another person, but he was dead. He had his hand on top of me, and he was dead because he had the light on his face.

NYC music

A $4 Billion Sex Abuse Settlement in L.A., After Childhoods of Pure Hell'

A historic $4 billion settlement was reached for nearly 7,000 victims of childhood sexual abuse in Los Angeles County's foster care system.

'Little House on the Prairie' star warns that child 'predators' lurk in Hollywood: 'Help protect children'

Alison Arngrim has transformed her traumatic past into a mission to protect children from sexual abuse, emphasizing the need for stronger laws and vigilance.

Media industry

#sexual-abuse

I was raped at the age of 10': sexual abuse and harassment reported at 1,664 UK primary schools

The UK has reports of sexual abuse at 1,664 primary schools, prompting calls for age-appropriate sex education.

Miscellaneous

Rockwell abuse survivor 'feels pushed aside' as alleged abuser dies having never faced charges

fromwww.bbc.com

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

'He'd be enraged': Al Fayed abuse survivors on their friendship

I was raped at the age of 10': sexual abuse and harassment reported at 1,664 UK primary schools

The UK has reports of sexual abuse at 1,664 primary schools, prompting calls for age-appropriate sex education.

Miscellaneous

Rockwell abuse survivor 'feels pushed aside' as alleged abuser dies having never faced charges

fromwww.bbc.com

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

'He'd be enraged': Al Fayed abuse survivors on their friendship

'I fundraised for Irish Cancer Society for 20 years, but never thought I would get cancer twice'

Mary Woods, cancer survivor, urges support for Irish Cancer Society's Daffodil Day.

Fundraising

'I fundraised for Irish Cancer Society for 20 years, but never thought I would get cancer twice'

Fundraising

'I fundraised for Irish Cancer Society for 20 years, but never thought I would get cancer twice'

Mary Woods, cancer survivor, urges support for Irish Cancer Society's Daffodil Day.

Fundraising

'I fundraised for Irish Cancer Society for 20 years, but never thought I would get cancer twice'

more#cancer-awareness

Coronavirus

fromeuronews

Doctors and patients recall most difficult momments of the pandemic

Survivors of COVID-19 in Italy express gratitude to doctors on the remembrance day of victims, reflecting on their healing experiences.

Women

Slowly, Ukrainian Women Are Beginning to Talk About Sexual Assault in the War

Survivors in Ukraine are bravely sharing their stories to raise awareness about sexual violence amid ongoing conflict.

Canada news

Anne Marie Hochhalter, Paralyzed in Columbine Shooting, Dies at 43

Gun violence has lifelong impacts on survivors, as demonstrated by Anne Marie Hochhalterâs struggles post-Columbine.

Anne Marie Hochhalter, a survivor of the Columbine shooting, passed away due to complications from her paralysis.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

3 months ago

LI teen who beat cancer twice used Lego to power through - now she's helping other kids do the same

A Long Island teen cancer survivor motivates children with cancer through a Lego drive, emphasizing the positive impact of toys during treatment.

3 months ago

Without Polio Vaccines, How Quickly Will the Disease Return?

Every time that I take a step, I have to think about it. My brain runs through every possibility: Is my leg going to slip out?

Coronavirus

How the two sole survivors of the Jeju Air plane crash lived - thanks to their seats

The rear section of a commercial aircraft is statistically the safest area during crashes, as evidenced by the recent Jeju Air incident.

#tsunami

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Miscellaneous

Memorials held across Asia to mark 20 years of devastating tsunami

Miscellaneous

Tears mark 20 years since Indian Ocean tsunami that killed 230,000 people

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Miscellaneous

Memorials held across Asia to mark 20 years of devastating tsunami

Miscellaneous

Tears mark 20 years since Indian Ocean tsunami that killed 230,000 people

more#tsunami

5 months ago

The truth about drug-facilitated rape: When I woke up my body felt battered'

I was taken aback, says Jo, maybe a bit flattered, bowled over. I'd never once thought of him that way. I went home and as the days passed, he kept messaging me, getting so full-on and a bit stalkerish, as if he was desperate to see me.

Writing

fromBusiness Insider

6 months ago

'Until I Kill You' tells the true story of a woman who unwittingly dated a murderer. What to know about David, the partner who supported her.

The true crime drama 'Until I Kill You' highlights Delia Balmer's experience with abuse and the quest for justice in the aftermath.

Left-wing politics

fromTruthout

7 months ago

Sometimes Hurricane Evacuation Isn't an Option

Hurricane survivors face difficult decisions about evacuation, often balancing financial constraints, mobility issues, and perceived threats.