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Catherine Kim

Catherine Kim

Freelance writer

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    Vox Sentences: North Korea’s worst drought in decadesVox Sentences: North Korea’s worst drought in decades
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    San Francisco becomes the first US city to ban surveillance using facial recognition technology; a severe drought in North Korea threatens the country’s already limited food supply.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    A majority of voters want Mueller to testify in front of CongressA majority of voters want Mueller to testify in front of Congress
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    Lawmakers are still trying to nail down a date for the special counsel’s hearing.

    By Catherine Kim
    Science
    Anti-vaccination rallies are drawing crowds — even during the measles epidemicAnti-vaccination rallies are drawing crowds — even during the measles epidemic
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    Hundreds of people attended an anti-vaccination event in New York, where the outbreak has hit hardest.

    By Catherine Kim
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    Vox Sentences: Moon 2024Vox Sentences: Moon 2024
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    NASA is asking for $1.6 billion to help fund its new mission to the moon; a new treaty attempts to regulate the plastic waste trade.

    By Catherine Kim
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    Vox Sentences: The far-right White House guestVox Sentences: The far-right White House guest
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    Trump meets with Hungary’s far-right prime minister; Sri Lanka imposes its third social media ban following the Easter bombings.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    Pence tells graduating Christians to be ready for attacks on their faithPence tells graduating Christians to be ready for attacks on their faith
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    Prepare to be “shunned or ridiculed” for being Christian, the vice president said.

    By Catherine Kim
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    Vox Sentences: The most restrictive abortion ban yetVox Sentences: The most restrictive abortion ban yet
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    Alabama may soon pass the most restrictive abortion ban in the nation; South Africa’s ruling party is projected to win the elections, despite declining support.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    Anita Hill: #MeToo could have started in 1991. Here’s why it didn’t.Anita Hill: #MeToo could have started in 1991. Here’s why it didn’t.
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    She said Joe Biden’s judiciary committee failed to recognize the seriousness of sexual violence.

    By Catherine Kim
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    Vox Sentences: The pope wants whistleblowers on sex abuseVox Sentences: The pope wants whistleblowers on sex abuse
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    The US and China have limited time to strike a trade deal; Pope Francis takes a radical step toward addressing the Catholic Church’s sex abuse crisis.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    Americans want diversity in the workplace — but are skeptical about how to get itAmericans want diversity in the workplace — but are skeptical about how to get it
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    Most Americans value workplace diversity but don’t want race or ethnicity considered during the promotion and hiring process.

    By Catherine Kim