Malaka Gharib
Stories
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Health
'Why Is A Red Stain A Disaster?' Tips On Fighting Period Stigma (Plus A Zine!)
That's the question that researcher Inga Winkler of Columbia University asks. She shares advice on how to overcome feelings of shame and embarrassment about menstruation.
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What A 30,000-Person Survey Reveals About Day-To-Day Life In The Pandemic
The responses reveal the impact on living standards in nine low- and middle-income countries — and may help governments find a way to help citizens most in need.
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WHO Is Fighting False COVID Info On Social Media. How's That Going?
A year ago, the World Health Organization declared war on misinformation by partnering with Big Tech, from Facebook to Twitter to ... Uber. They're sending out public health messages. Who's tuning in?
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Our Top Global Stories Of 2020 Not About The Pandemic
Beyoncé's Africa video, Inuit advice on raising kids without yelling and ... locusts! Here's the surprising mix of stories Goats and Soda readers loved in 2020 that have nothing to do with COVID-19.
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11 Original NPR Comics That Brought Joy, Hope And Help During The Pandemic
In 2020, NPR created and published more than a dozen comics for the pandemic — everything from how to explain it to kids to how to help the older people in your life.
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COMIC: A Kids' Guide To Coping With The Pandemic (And A Printable Zine)
It's been months of the pandemic and you might be feeling frustrated or upset. But there are lots of different ways to deal with your worries — like giving yourself a big hug!
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Just For Kids: How To Stay Safe From The Coronavirus
A comic guide on how kids can protect themselves from COVID-19. Wear a mask. Stay 6 feet apart. And try not to pick your nose.
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Health
Report: The Pandemic Is Not Good For Freedom And Democracy. But There Are Exceptions
A survey from the nonpartisan group Freedom House finds that democracy and human rights have lost ground in 80 countries — and even calls the U.S. to task. But there are bright spots.
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Health
Reader Tips: 9 Ways To Bring Joy And Care To Older People In The Pandemic
Write postcards on a weekly basis. Go for scenic drives. Schedule virtual TV time. Use family history as a topic for virtual lessons.
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National
How To Care For Older People In The Pandemic (And A Printable Guide!)
Three experts share advice on how to help the older people in our lives — parents, grandparents, neighbors, relatives, friends — feel comfortable and safe in the pandemic.