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Cate Malek

Cate Malek

Currently a master's student at the University of Texas in Austin, Cate spent five years in the Middle East collecting and co-editing a book of narratives titled Palestine Speaks, about human rights violations in the occupied territories for McSweeney's publishing. She previously worked as a newspaper reporter, winning multiple Colorado Press Association awards. She was an Overseas Press Club fellow reporting from Israel and was placed with GroundTruth during her fellowship.
Faith

Amid harassment and fears, Muslim community in Texas endures

AUSTIN, Texas — Kay Zazy stepped out of her car into the pre-dawn chill to find firefighters inspecting...

Aug 10, 2017
Christian pilgrims light candles during Easter Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by Christians to be the site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ. Thousands of Christians from across the world flocked to Jerusalem to commemorate Easter. Jerusalem, April 16, 2017 (Photo by Heidi Levine/GroundTruth).
Faith

The Holy Fire

The Holy Fire: Why Palestinian Christians are dwindling in the Holy Land Christian pilgrims light candles during Easter...

Apr 16, 2017
A damaged statue of the Virgin Mary stands atop the chapel of the Holy Family Hospital and Orphanage in Bethlehem. The statue was hit by shrapnel when a shell from an Israeli tank slammed into the church during a predawn attack on March 14, 2002. (Photo by Heidi Levine)
Faith

Taking Up the Cross

Taking Up the Cross: In the town where Jesus was born, Christians and Muslims struggle together Formerly a...

Apr 14, 2017
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