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With themes of resilience, victory, and joy as a healing balm, Joy in the Belly of a Riot is a beautiful manifestation of how poetry has the power to heal and help one overcome pain.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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Since then, the Islamic regime’s security forces have used extreme lethal force, including military-grade weapons, against unarmed protesters.—
Hamid Kashani,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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The report was prompted by the Los Angeles City Council, which was looking at alternatives to end pretextual stops, including a new unarmed agency that would stop drivers and write tickets to build trust with the public, NBC Los Angeles reported.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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She is survived by her father, husband and two children, who are suing the Dollar Tree corporation and the store’s manager for $50 million, alleging negligence and unsafe conditions.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Accounts from workers detailing severe heat stress, unsafe drinking water and a lack of ventilation and cooling systems underpin many of the report’s findings.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Preyed (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preyed%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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