Even before the pandemic, many female scientists felt unsupported in their fields. Now, some are hitting a breaking point.
Tag: Social Media
China Tries to Counter Xinjiang Backlash With … a Musical?
The movie is part of Beijing’s wide-ranging new propaganda campaign to push back on sanctions and criticism of its oppression of the Uyghurs.
Myanmar Soldiers, Aiming to Silence Coup Protests, Target Journalists
The security forces have arrested at least 56 reporters, outlawed online news outlets and crippled communications. Young people have stepped in with their phones to help document the brutality.
Women Are Calling Out ‘Rape Culture’ in U.K. Schools
Thousands of anonymous online accounts have shined a spotlight on sexual violence against young women and girls.
Why The Internet Loves the Suez Canal Stuck Ship Saga
The sheer oddity of one ship single-handedly snarling global trade has grabbed the world’s attention, and spawned thousands of relatable memes.
How Anti-Asian Activity Online Set the Stage for Real-World Violence
On platforms such as Telegram and 4chan, racist memes and posts about Asian-Americans have created fear and dehumanization.
Russia Trying to Stoke U.S. Racial Tensions Before Election, Officials Say
Russian intelligence services are trying to incite violence by white supremacist groups to sow chaos in the United States, American intelligence officials said.
Too Much on the Bottom and Not Enough in the Middle: Nanaimo Bar Outrage
An online post of a Nanaimo bar photo swiftly prompted criticism in Canada and discussion about the treat’s ideal proportions.
Russia Says It Is Slowing Access to Twitter
Moscow accused the social network of failing to remove content it deemed illegal. Soon after, a raft of government websites suffered a short outage.
Maldives Courts Influencers Amid Covid-19
By urging travelers to visit, the Maldives is reviving its luxury resorts. It’s also risking new outbreaks and courting controversy on social media.