Growing Ad Boycotts Are Pressuring Facebook to Stop Misinformation and Hate Speech 2020-07-01

The Takeaway

Growing Ad Boycotts Are Pressuring Facebook to Stop Misinformation and Hate Speech

Over 100 companies have pledged to pull their ads from Facebook, causing Facebook’s stock to fall. 

Puerto Rico’s Domestic Violence Epidemic is Only Getting Worse

As millions around the world face increased rates of domestic abuse amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in Puerto Rico, the pandemic of violence against women goes back for years.

Artist Shaun Leonardo Wants to Expand the Conversation on Police Brutality Through His Work

In March, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland canceled an exhibition by artist Shaun Leonardo that depicted incidents of police violence. Now, Leonardo is speaking out.

Is Contact Tracing Working in the U.S.?

With more and more states continuing to reopen their economies, contact tracing is expected to play a critical role in slowing the spread of COVID-19.

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