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Babs Haggin-Roy recalls growing up in Illinois, the second daughter of deaf parents. Their home was quiet. No music, no ...

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Violent language such as the all-too common chants ‘from the river to the sea’, and ‘globalise the intifada’ should be banned ...

While Karen struggled with her emotions Ibaal said her fellow finalists feelings had far more clarity. "Amber's expression ...

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A pediatric emergency physician's children’s stories evolved into PediTales—a care practice that centres listening and children’s voices within healthcare systems ...

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