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Cuba Still Detaining Dissident Journalists

February 10, 2009

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February 9, 2009 WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (OneWorld.net) – Cuba is still holding 205 political prisoners, including 23 dissident journalists, despite a few signs of an “opening” since President Raul Castro came to power, says an international press monitor. A woman reads La Granma, the national daily newspaper in Cuba. © Clarous Maximus (flickr)“The Cuban government continues to… [Read more…]

The Peaceful Gathering of Millions-The Inauguration of Barack Obama

January 27, 2009

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  By Bobbi Miller-Moro   Like penguins we huddled against the biting, cold Washington DC air in a group of a couple hundred people. And that was at 3:45 am on the morning of the Inauguration on 3rd street. Although I was dressed with many layers and a heavy thick coat and boots, the icy… [Read more…]

Human Rights Watch, plus other charities hurt by Madoff scam-Help Now!

December 30, 2008

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You’ve probably heard about how Wall Street financier Bernard Madoff scammed investors out of at least $50 billion. But you may not have heard that his victims included the foundations that support some really important progressive organizations. Groups that fight for human rights, fair elections and racial justice are getting hit hard—just in time for… [Read more…]

Sir Ben Kingsley and Luis Moro Productions teaming up for new Wynadot Indian film.

December 7, 2008

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Sir Ben Kingsley and Luis Moro Productions teaming up for new Wynadot Indian film.

Americas: Women’s Rights Defenders Seek Protection

November 21, 2008

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Excerpt From Human Rights Watch: http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2008/10/29/americas-women-s-rights-defenders-seek-protection “States must protect all of those defending women’s rights, in every aspect of a woman’s life.” Juliana Cano Nieto researcher in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights Program Inter-American Commission Should Press Nations for Action OCTOBER 29, 2008 (Washington, DC, October 29, 2008) – The Inter-American Commission on Human… [Read more…]

Powerful Organizations for CHANGE.

November 3, 2008

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Changemakers is an initiative of Ashoka: Innovators for the Public that focuses on the rapidly growing world of social innovation. It provides solutions and resources needed to help everyone become a changemaker and presents compelling stories that explore the fundamental principles of successful social innovation around the world.   The Hunger Project is a global, non-profit, strategic… [Read more…]

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