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“Undesired” by Walter Astrada

Powerful photodoc on the preferential pressure women face when bearing a son vs. a daughter in India.

    In India, all women must confront the cultural pressure to bear a son. The consequences of this preference is a disregard for the lives of women and girls. From birth until death they face a constant threat of violence. See the project at http://mediastorm.com/publication/undesired
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Does Facebook Help or Hinder Offline Friendships?

Very good article on Facebook & friendships. What’s your take?

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Women in Face Veils Detained as France Enforces Ban

Laws and regulations need to be sensitive to the people they govern.

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The American Dream

Animated Documentary about what exactly the American Dream is.

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TED: Michael Specter – The danger of science denial

Specter tackles why people feel entitled to their own facts and how that hurts us as a whole.

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