As the Aleppo Situation Worsens, Now is the Time to Give
The holiday season is a time for giving. We take a look at how you can help those less fortunate in besieged Aleppo.
Author: Holly Whitman
Holly Whitman is a writer and journalist based in Washington DC. She loves to share her thoughts on the intersection of politics and culture, and writes on everything from feminism and human rights to climate change and technology.
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