Archive for March, 2008

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Mar 31, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post

The children of Yemen


The children and women of Yemen face severe challenges in a country often forgotten by the international community.

Mar 24, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post

“A Child’s War”: Global Kids’ Documentary on Child Soldiers

Over 300,000 youth under 18 are currently serving as soldiers, UNICEF reports. In this computer-animated video, youth have a chance to tell how this tragedy has affected them.

Mar 24, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post

More than One in 100 Americans Imprisoned, Pew Report Says

Prison Cell (Still Burning, flickr)For the first time in history, more than one in every 100 Americans is imprisoned. This high incarceration rate hits state budgets hard without delivering a clear public safety benefit, according to a recent Pew Center report.

Mar 20, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post

Obama’s Speech: A More Perfect Union

Barack Obama spoke this morning in Philadelphia, PA at Constitution Center, on matters race and of the fundamental path by which America can work together to pursue a better future.
Regardless of your politics the insight and resolve Barack Obama shows in this speech deserve attention and reflection by all. The issue of race and the [...]

Mar 18, 2008 | 1 comment | View Post

Fighting African Poverty with Compelling DATA

Africa Debt Relief Map - DATA.org (fair use)Foreign debt is one of the most significant barriers to economic growth in Africa. These interactive maps from DATA, the organization behind Live 8 and the ONE campaign, show where the need for debt relief is greatest.

Mar 10, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post