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Grassroots AdvocacyAn interview with Stand for Children in Nashville, Tennessee.- Bono and His Advocacy Organization Receive the 2007 Liberty MedalBono, lead singer of U2 and global debt-relief activist, and the advocacy organization he co-founded to fight poverty and disease in Africa were presented with the National Constitution Center's 2007 Liberty Medal last weekend.
- Patient Advocacy is a Right, Not a PrivilegeA single injury or illness can lead to financial ruin, even if you have health insurance. Patients suffering from mental health disease have the same rights and opportunities afforded other members of society. So why are they treated differently?
- 99er Unemployment Extension Advocacy Needed -- or Settle for NothingIt has taken time and perseverance on the part of 99ers and their advocates to get their message through to Congress.
American Animal Advocacy Today: 50 Famous Movers and ShakersAnimal advocates are a motley group with widely divergent opinions. Here is a sampling of influential individuals and couples in the field.- Work from Home as a Medical Records Retriever or Advocacy CoordinatorTo more great work at home options for those wanting to work from home.
- Working from HomeThis is an article about my experiences working from home for two grassroots advocacy companies, Onpoint Advocacy and Community Strategies.
November 7 is National Orphan SundayNational Orphan Sunday 11/7/10, 143 Million Orphans, staggering statistics, cause of the crisis, the need to respond, 5 ways you can help today.
7 Action Alerts---Tell Governor Schwarzenegger to Sign Critical Bills!!!ACTION ALERTS!!!!! We need to push now to have Governor Schwarzenegger sign these critical bills before he leaves office. The health and welfare of our communities depend on it. Your letter can make a difference on whether these bills become law!
Stand for Children, Arizona Affiliate Names Katy Cavanagh as Executive DirectorKaty Cavanagh, long-time educator currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Scottsdale Unified School District, has been named the executive director for Stand for Children's Arizona Affiliate.- Anita Cameron is the New Region II Representative for the National Council on Independent LivingI have won my bid for Region II Representative at the National Council on Independent Living. What does this mean for me, and what are my plans?
- I'm Running for Region II Representative at National Council on Independent Living!Once again, I am running for Region II Representative with the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). Though I lost my bid the first time I ran, I'm determined to win this time!
- ABA Strongly Opposes Financial Regulatory Restructuring Bill in the US SenateThe ABA "American Bankers Association" urges members to write or call Senators to express their opposition to the current Financial Regulatory Restructuring Bill as the US Senate gets ready to vote.
- Will Medicaid Enrollees in Massachusetts Lose Dental Coverage (Again)?The MassHealth Fact Sheet-FY11 H2 is misleading and works against the best interests of the Commonwealth.
An International Neighborhood Watch for Waterways and Oceans: The Waterkeeper AllianceThe Waterkeeper Alliance is a "neighborhood watch program" for waterways wherever they may be located. Who do they help, how do they work, where do they help and how can you be involved in keeping water clean?- Breast Cancer MisconceptionsDescribes myths about breast cancer and the relative unhelpful method of breast self exams.
Spay it Forward TN Set for May 15 in NashvilleThis article provides an overview of the upcoming Spay It Forward TN Conference to be held in Nashville on May 15.
Chapter II: Older & BolderI'm am not perfect, and I will always struggle with my obsession to find just The Write Words, but I'm guessing it is probably good enough.- Best Sites for Learning About Young Adult SuicideThe numbers terrify. Today many of us know one or more families that have been touched by suicide. There is no single solution to this problem but the more you know the more prepared you are to help others and perhaps head off the tragedy of despair.
- Citizens Urged to Call SenatorsMore than one month ago the U.S. House of Representatives voted to ban horse slaughter.
Victory for American HorsesOn Sept. 7th the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503) by a vote of 263-146.- Why You Should Use Social Media Networks to Rally for Your CauseIf you want to raise awareness and rally support for your organization, advocacy or cause, you should try social media networks to make connections and build relationships.
- Supreme Court: Hello Campaign Money, Goodbye McCain-Feingold ActIn January 2010, the Supreme Court ruled that corporate campaigning (including grassroots organizations) was unconstitutionally stifled in 2002.
- Power Over Pain Action NetworkWhat do people with pain, caregivers and healthcare providers all have in common? Many have joined together in a grassroots campaign to bring awareness to the under treatment of pain.
- Saginaw, Michigan, Volunteer Finds a New LifeAgnes Johnson was retired but learned she did not want to face boredom. She became a volunteer activist for senior citizens and their families.
Critical Mass: When Bikes Take Over the City of San Francisco!If you are searching for a snapshot of San Francisco's uniquenss, it is portrayed perfectly on the final Friday of every month. Market Street is a stream of bicycles headed to the city's 14-year old grassroots phenomenon, Critical Mass.- MOTHERS: Mothers Ought To Have Equal RightsThe causes that draw in mothers of all stripes and alliances vary as widely as the mothers themselves, according to a recent article.
- Mental Parity in the USAWhile many believe that those with mental disorders should be treated on the same level of treatment as those with physical disorders, not much as resulted of this argument.
Public Transit Blogs for the CTA, Atlanta, New York City and MoreWhether you want serious news about public transit as a cultural institution or just silly stories about people on buses and subway trains, these are public transit blogs worth reading.- Getting Involved in Nursing OrganizationsAbout nurses getting involved in their professional organizations
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