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Decision No. 633: Promoting Tolerance and Media Freedom on the Internet

Committed to promoting tolerance and the right to "receive and impart information," the OSCE reaffirms the need to report hate crimes on the Internet. Among other suggestions, the OSCE recommends that states review their laws regarding Internet hate speech.
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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Permanent Council (OSCE)
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Civics
History
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SWOOSH!

In this story, Hani faces the decision of removing her hijab in order to play in a basketball tournament or sitting on the bench and watching the game. With the support of her teammates, she stands up to injustice and makes an important decision.
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Ann Malaspina
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Civics
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Literature

(A)wake

In this poem, the speaker traces the senseless killings taking place abroad and at home, with a particular focus on the African-American community. The speaker also calls communities to action to "grow our hope and heal our hearts" in order to live together in peace.
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Jessica Kobe
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Civics
History
Geography
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Serve Breakfast in Class, Advocates for Poor Urge

Studies show that hungry students do not perform as well in school as others, but eating a free breakfast in the school cafeteria can be stigmatizing. Advocates urge New York City's Department of Education to serve breakfast in the classroom instead.
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Julie Bosman
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Economics
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