Washington DC is famous for a lot of things and infamous for probably more. It produces a lot of hot air about issues outside its own borders, yet it has the highest rates of #modernslavery than anywhere else in the U.S. Surprised? Story via @holliesmckay: https://t.co/rTCv1lJrtd
@USAmbKabul@Beyonce@lizzo@ReginaKing Since you have no knowledge of Afghanistan, you should be made aware that the practice of magic is punishable by death. You should also know the Taliban takes things very literally, even when Black Girl Magic is not, in fact, witchcraft. Maybe try “Sharia Law” on Wikipedia?
We often romanticize the life of writers, but Ernest Hemingway's was one of deep affliction and mystery, especially towards the end of his storied life and career. @holliesmckay goes inside his Idaho retreat in this feature from The Liberty Star Dispatch: https://t.co/p15ijZnUE9
Aside from now becoming a perennial PR question for the @NFL, is there really anything to the claims that the #SuperBowl increases sex trafficking? @holliesmckay goes inside whether this is myth or reality or something else. Read it here: https://t.co/9bSirN1ewo
Amid extreme economic hardship under Taliban rule, Afghanistan's #crypto market has gone underground in a struggle to provide people with financial means in a corrupt and flatlined economy. @holliesmckay has the story here: https://t.co/VYkwuLWReC
Israeli clashes along Gaza are perennial in Western headlines but what is life really like along these always tense border regions? @holliesmckay goes inside an Israeli kibbutz to see how communities attempt to thrive. Read her report here: https://t.co/uqx8zrS8pm
For women in #Afghanistan, there is no earning a wage for a day's work nor access to education or freedom of movement let alone expression. A stark contrast from the #culturewars and 'nimby-ism' of the West. @holliesmckay reports: https://t.co/A4O9Q5rOoN
The man behind the popular #EdsManifesto spoke w/ @holliesmckay about the cartels' plans to harm/kill Americans to protect their illicit operations, but also what his incredible journey has taught him about people, patriots, and healing. Check it out here: https://t.co/ezxsy4O82l
The use of #psychedelics as #medicine for an array of disorders and #mentalhealth issues is on the rise and mainstream curiosity is also growing. Hollie McKay talks with this #Army#Veteran who's innovating along this new medical frontier. Read here: https://t.co/VOCiLfiWxT
This man was once a prisoner at #Gitmo. Now he's the governor of Khost under the Taliban. @holliesmckay has the inside story of how he returned to #Afghanistan from inside the #tearoom. Read the full story here: https://t.co/arwZtOw65b
This is an incredible story of turning loss into action and meaning. The result has been a positive impact on so many lives and a reminder to never doubt the power and determination of #Veterans and their families. Read and share: https://t.co/gKop9mqbEe
Via @holliesmckay.
"When she detailed her deteriorating condition over the phone, a representative from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) offered the option of medically assisted suicide or medical assistance in dying (MAID)..." Read the latest exclusive from @holliesmckay here: https://t.co/oNWPkGpDWU
More than 10 months into one of the most talked about/feared conflicts of our time, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine grinds on. Many tales show a resilient Ukraine – but what will become of the conflict in 2023? @holliesmckay explores in this latest article: https://t.co/4stnOpwqFq
#HappyHanukkah to ALL who celebrate! This is a holiday of gratitude and reflection, and we wish all families a safe and healthy holiday this year, and every year.