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Read moreIsrael and Hamas October 2023 Conflict
The unprecedented Israel-Hamas War ignited a global response, and many are seeking reliable resources to illuminate the political, geographic, religious, and cultural issues at the root of the conflict. The following libraries have published research guides listing primary sources, books and academic articles with historical and contemporary analysis, and national and international news sources, as well as guidance for evaluating information presented on social media and the news. As with any source of information or news, readers are encouraged to critically examine these resources.
Read moreTech Tuesday: The Intersection of Technology and Domestic Violence
Along with dominating headlines over the past few years, technology and internet safety were highlighted by domestic and family violence advocacy organizations and service providers throughout this year’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, observed annually each October.
Read morePrison Banned Books Week 2023
The inaugural Prison Banned Books Week led by PEN America launched on October 25, 2023. The campaign was introduced to spread awareness of censorship in prisons and how censorship uniquely affects people who are incarcerated, many of whom are part of an already statistically marginalized community.
Read moreDomestic and Family Violence Resources in Harris County
The Texas Advocacy Project estimates that 74% of all Texans will experience intimate partner violence or know someone who has. This blog post lists several local and national resources for people experiencing domestic or family violence.
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