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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: Beautifying Cancer Patients in Gaza While Being Prevented From Life-Saving Treatment

Beautifying Cancer Patients in Gaza While Being Prevented From Life-Saving Treatment - UNICORN RIOT

Suffering from cancer while beautifying campmates in Gaza as cancer patients are prevented from leaving for treatment -- with videos from Gaza.

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 15h

“I am like them,” Samar Al-Jaal said, “I don’t have eyebrows. I feel happy when I work on their eyebrows.”

“When I work on them, they feel happy, they leave happily and joyfully. I love seeing them joyful, it fills me up with joy. Even if it’s a simple thing.”

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Samar Al-Jaal gathering her cosmetic supplies

Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 15h

Beyond the suffering involved with having cancer, “psychologically, it worsens little by little with each chemotherapy session when you look at yourself in the mirror and see yourself,” said Samar Al-Jaal. “Every time I go, my health goes backward, and I’m a mother of seven children.”

Samar Al-Jaal with some of her children in their makeshift tent in Gaza after being forcibly displaced by Israeli forces.

Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 15h

Chemotherapy, a treatment for cancer that uses powerful chemicals designed to kill cancer cells, has a myriad of side effects, including hair loss. Each session of chemotherapy leads to further hair loss.

Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 15h

Samar Al-Jaal said, “I started this profession, despite my fatigue, because my husband was arrested by the occupation forces” and “I want to bring joy to cancer patients because I am a patient like them. And I suffer just like them; no one feels another’s pain like the one who experiences it.”

Beautifying Cancer Patients in Gaza While Being Prevented From Life-Saving Treatment - UNICORN RIOT

Suffering from cancer while beautifying campmates in Gaza as cancer patients are prevented from leaving for treatment -- with videos from Gaza.

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 16h

Samar hoped to obtain a travel referral for medical care but she was rejected & has not been able to travel because of Israel’s war on Gaza. Yet, she loves cosmetics & she uses her skills to beautify women with cancer inside the camp. “With the simplest tools, I try to bring joy to cancer patients.”

Samar Al-Jaal works on Maryam Al-Shibli in a makeshift tent in a camp of forcibly displaced Palestinians suffering from cancer in Gaza.

Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 16h

Samar Al-Jaal continues chemotherapy for her cancer but the disease recently returned to her body and she continues to suffer. Unicorn Riot visited Al-Jaal in a Gaza City camp as she worked on the faces of an elder and a youth in a wheelchair, both suffering from cancer.

Beautifying Cancer Patients in Gaza While Being Prevented From Life-Saving Treatment - UNICORN RIOT

Suffering from cancer while beautifying campmates in Gaza as cancer patients are prevented from leaving for treatment -- with videos from Gaza.

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 1d

As delegates met on September 26 for the 80th Session of the General Assembly, thousands of protestors marched demanding an end to Israel’s nearly two year genocide in Gaza, sanctions on Israel, and the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Thousands March on UN, Demand Arrest of Netanyahu - UNICORN RIOT

Over 10,000 demonstrators, gathered in the city’s iconic Times Square. The protestors were demanding an end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 1d

As delegates met on September 26 for the 80th Session of the General Assembly, thousands of protestors marched demanding an end to Israel’s nearly two year genocide in Gaza, sanctions on Israel, and the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Thousands March on UN, Demand Arrest of Netanyahu - UNICORN RIOT

Over 10,000 demonstrators, gathered in the city’s iconic Times Square. The protestors were demanding an end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 2d

Palestinian Cosmetician With Cancer Beautifies Displaced Cancer Patients During War on Gaza

“I want to bring joy to cancer patients because I am a patient like them. I suffer just like them; no one feels another’s pain like the one who experiences it.”

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Palestinian Cosmetician With Cancer Beautifies Displaced Cancer Patients During War on Gaza

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 2d

Turning Point’s Christian Revival

“It’s been a long, unbroken line that being an American Christian means you don’t like gay people, you’re against abortion, you don’t think the Civil Rights Act should’ve happened,” said Reverend Angela Denker, a journalist and author of “Red State Christians.”

Turning Point’s Christian Revival - UNICORN RIOT

Turning Point USA’s first tour stop after the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 was at the University of Minnesota, and for many the experience was spiritual.

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 2d

The prominence of Christianity at such a political event isn't surprising. The tendency to identify as Republican, or lean Republican, rises as religiousness increases, according to Pew Research Ctr. 77% of White adults who identified with a high level of religiousness also identified as Republican.

Turning Point’s Christian Revival - UNICORN RIOT

Turning Point USA’s first tour stop after the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 was at the University of Minnesota, and for many the experience was spiritual.

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 2d

“We believe Charlie’s life, death and move into his new life in Heaven with you marks an end and the beginning to perhaps the greatest spiritual revival the world has ever known,” Witherington said. “And may that revival begin right here, right now, in Minnesota, the revival state.”

Turning Point’s Christian Revival - UNICORN RIOT

Turning Point USA’s first tour stop after the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 was at the University of Minnesota, and for many the experience was spiritual.

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 2d

“Would you please join me in praying to our father of the USA,” Witherington said, closing his eyes & turning his head toward the stage’s glossy, black floor.

As Witherington led the prayer, members of the audience felt the holy spirit enrapturing them.

“Amen!” Audience members shouted in unison.

Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 2d

Turning Point’s Christian Revival

Applause and cheering greeted the entrance of Pastor Dale Witherington of Restore Minnesota, a political organization that promotes a concept known as “biblical citizenship” while claiming to preserve “our Judeo-Christian heritage.”

Turning Point’s Christian Revival - UNICORN RIOT

Turning Point USA’s first tour stop after the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 was at the University of Minnesota, and for many the experience was spiritual.

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Al-Jaal said, “The whole camp is like a family. I call them my friends, they are my friends in illness, my friends in struggle. Because we all feel for each other, as we are all patients.”

“She fixed my face and did my eyebrows,” said Maryam Al-Shibli after Samar colored her eyebrows.

Great story!

Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: Beautifying Cancer Patients in Gaza While Being Prevented From Life-Saving Treatment

Beautifying Cancer Patients in Gaza While Being Prevented From Life-Saving Treatment - UNICORN RIOT

Suffering from cancer while beautifying campmates in Gaza as cancer patients are prevented from leaving for treatment -- with videos from Gaza.

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: Beautifying Cancer Patients in Gaza While Being Prevented From Life-Saving Treatment

Beautifying Cancer Patients in Gaza While Being Prevented From Life-Saving Treatment - UNICORN RIOT

Suffering from cancer while beautifying campmates in Gaza as cancer patients are prevented from leaving for treatment -- with videos from Gaza.

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 2d

*TW extreme sexual violence*

Unicorn Riot recently spoke with volunteers from the SNEHA Foundation who are working to end the cycle of sexual violence in India.
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'My Husband Rapes Me Every Night': How a Volunteer-Led Organization is Ending the Cycle of Violence in Bhavnagar, India - UNICORN RIOT

The Indian based SNEHA Foundation is combatting marital rape through communal education while also pushing for legal reforms.

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 3d

To learn more about "Tangles" social media monitoring software developed by the Israeli company Cobwebs (now owned by Nebraska based surveillance key player Penlink) check our 2024 report exposing many technical details:
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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 4d

NEW: Before Israel's recent invasion of Gaza City, Unicorn Riot heard from several cancer patients inside Al-Helou Hospital, the only hospital that treats cancerous tumors in northern Gaza. The patients had been granted travel referrals but couldn’t travel due to Israel's closure of the crossings.

Cancer Patients in Gaza Prevented From Life-Saving Treatment by Israeli Border Closures

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 5d

Contrary to the common belief that cannabis use in South Africa is now completely legal, in fact, policies on the use and sale of both recreational and medicinal cannabis remain heavily restrictive if allowed at all.
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South Africa’s Complex New Marijuana Laws Produce, Hope, Fear and Confusion - UNICORN RIOT

The unclear nature of South Africa's new marijuana laws is creating confusion and operational hazards amongst a fast growing grey market.

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 5d

The beginning of Turning Point USA’s nation-wide tour was a stop at the University of Minnesota that was originally slated as the third stop in the American Comeback Tour. The tour rebranded following the assassination of the group’s founder, Charlie Kirk, only 12 days prior to the stop in MN.

Turning Point’s Christian Revival - UNICORN RIOT

Turning Point USA’s first tour stop after the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 was at the University of Minnesota, and for many the experience was spiritual.

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 5d

NEW: Turning Point’s Christian Revival

Turning Point USA’s first tour stop after the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 was at the University of Minnesota, and for many the experience was spiritual.

Turning Point’s Christian Revival - UNICORN RIOT

Turning Point USA’s first tour stop after the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 was at the University of Minnesota, and for many the experience was spiritual.

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 6d

How Indigenous Milk Medicine Week Creates Healthy Communities

“Liberation is the ongoing struggle for self-determination & the reclamation of our right to practice traditional birthkeeping & lactation, ensuring our people are free to live in health & balance.” - Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective

How Indigenous Milk Medicine Week Creates Healthy Communities - UNICORN RIOT

The annual Indigenous Milk Medicine Week carnival is held in efforts to normalize Indigenous lactation rights while providing resources.

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 6d

Palestinian Cosmetician With Cancer Beautifies Displaced Cancer Patients During War on Gaza

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Palestinian Cosmetician With Cancer Beautifies Displaced Cancer Patients During War on Gaza

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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 7d

How a Volunteer-Led Organization is Ending the Cycle of Violence in Bhavnagar, India

Content advisory: The following article contains descriptions of extreme sexual violence.

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'My Husband Rapes Me Every Night': How a Volunteer-Led Organization is Ending the Cycle of Violence in Bhavnagar, India - UNICORN RIOT

The Indian based SNEHA Foundation is combatting marital rape through communal education while also pushing for legal reforms.

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