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Washington DC CNN — The Biden administration on Thursday defended its communications with social media giants in court, saying they are necessary for the federal government to protect the public from threats to election security, COVID-19 misinformation and other dangers. argued that the channel should remain open. The high-profile legal battle reflects how social media has become an information battleground for major social issues. This reveals a daunting challenge for social media companies trying to manage the vast amount of information on their platforms. And ahead of the 2024 elections, independent researchers, watchdog groups, and government officials are attempting to…
Simple questions can help us determine whether calls for “progress” are morally justified. Who will be footing the bill? Worthy social movements will answer: “Whatever the price, we will pay it and if necessary, we will take on all the burden ourselves.” That’s what people who believe in their cause do. Naturally, they may not want to sacrifice as much as others, but they are willing to sacrifice because (they think) genuine good is more important than comfort or safety. I will pay. It is a test of integrity, and one that the moral movements of our time are failing…
Joaquín Sorolla (1863-1923) is one of the masters of painting. He has left his mark on history for the way he captured light in his paintings and depicted the difference in brightness between the Mediterranean and Cantabria in moments of everyday life. There is much debate as to whether he belonged to the Impressionist trend, and he always wanted to distance himself from Impressionism and create his own personal pictorial language. The richness and brightness of his colors have often obscured his beginnings when he was just trying to make his way at the San Carlos School of Fine Arts…
The following essay is reproduced with permission. The Conversation is an online publication covering the latest research. Conspiracy theory beliefs and (more generally) misinformation may be unsubstantiated, but they have real-world consequences, such as spreading lies, diminishing trust in media and government institutions, and inciting violent or extremist actions. can have various harmful consequences. For example, some conspiracy theories claim that the COVID-19 pandemic is a hoax or plot by a secret society to control the world’s population. Such beliefs can lead to refusal of important health measures such as wearing masks and vaccination, thereby putting the public at risk.…
Recent insights into social determinants of health (SDH) demonstrate that addressing these widespread influences can positively impact health outcomes. Here, we explore the various social determinants that influence oral health, discuss health disparities, and provide practical insights for dental professionals to incorporate into their patients’ care plans.social determinants of healthAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), “social determinants of health (SDH) are non-medical factors that influence health outcomes.”1The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age have a profound impact on their health and well-being. Examples of SDH include socioeconomic status, education level, employment, and access to…
In the different countries of the world, capitalism is shaped and consolidated not only by the general logic of this mode of production, but also by the social, historical, and cultural conditions of each country. The way each country and region understand the forms of accumulation and expansion of capitalism is fundamental to the class struggle. The dispute between capitalist and socialist projects in the twentieth century generated a rich environment for theoretical and political development in the context of the challenges that social inequality posed in countries on the periphery of capitalism. An important initiative in this regard…
The use of social media has increased significantly in recent years. According to the Pew Research Center, 72% of Americans living in the United States use social media. People use social networking tools to stay in touch with family and friends, get news, and share political views. This has led some researchers to question the long-term effects of social media use. Because social media use is still relatively new, there are no long-term studies documenting its effects. However, several studies have shown that social media affects mental health in a variety of ways. With increased dependence on and use of…
Expenditure on ‘social protection’ Expenditure on ‘social protection’ remained by far the most important COFOG division in 2021 in the EU and in all reporting Member States and EFTA countries. This reflects government’s core function to redistribute income and wealth, financed by compulsory payments. Unsurprisingly, the expenditure category dominating this division is ‘social benefits and social transfers in kind (purchased market production)’. Social benefits are paid to households to alleviate social risks and needs. Examples include unemployment benefits and pension payments. In 2021 in the EU, social benefits and social transfers in kind (purchased market production) made up slightly more…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. One fall evening in 2020, Jarell Jackson and Shahjahan McCaskill were chatting in Jackson’s Hyundai Sonata, still on a post-vacation high, when 24 bullets ripped through the car. The two men, both 26, had been close friends since preschool. They’d just returned to West Philadelphia after a few days hang gliding, zip lining and hiking in Puerto Rico. Jackson was parked outside his mom’s house when a black SUV pulled up and the people inside started shooting. Both…
Domestic violence against women has increased globally due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, an MIT-led experiment designed with that fact in mind uses some forms of social media to raise awareness among women about where they can find resources and support to deal with domestic violence. We showed that it is possible. In a randomized experiment set in Egypt, women recruited on Facebook were asked to send videos via social media and watch a television program by a prominent Egyptian human rights lawyer on the themes of gender norms and violence. Sent a reminder. In this study, receiving a video…