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SPLC goes to trial in first phase of one of largest human trafficking cases in U.S. history
Opening arguments begin today in a federal lawsuit brought by the SPLC on behalf of guest workers from India who were lured to a Mississippi…
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A Wider Circle Founder, Mark Bergel, Named a Washingtonian of the Year
A Wider Circle founder and Executive Director, Mark Bergel, has been named a Washingtonian of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine. After Bergel got his PhD…
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What Businesses Want Out of Giving Back
By Ryan Scott As we look ahead to the trends in corporate philanthropy, there’s food for CSR thought in the 2014 Trend Report from The Association…
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SPLC Hatewatch: Rep. Scalise’s denials are not believable
By Mark Potok Faced with an exploding crisis sparked by the revelation that the No. 3 Republican in the House gave a speech to a well-known…
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Egypt: Retrial of Al Jazeera journalists must pave way to their unconditional freedom
An Egyptian court’s call for a retrial of three jailed Al Jazeera journalists acknowledges major flaws in the original convictions but leaves the men in…
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Staying Safe During Outdoor Winter Activities
For many children, winter is an exciting time to get outdoors and go ice skating, skiing, or even sledding. However, winter sports and recreational activities…
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Feed the Children Brings Holiday Cheer to Honduras
Throughout the world, we champion children. We work with teachers, principals, mayors and religious leaders to help children thrive in their schools, homes and communities.…
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Celebrity Apprentice, Ian Ziering, Raises Money and Awareness for Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)
Ian Ziering is fighting for the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation, which is dedicated to helping medical scientists learn more about EB, its causes, treatments…
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Cancer Was Never A Thought In My Mind
Now cancer is on my mind every day. I was a busy mom of three beautiful little girls, and life was normal—until 2009. I was…
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Making CSR Investments Genuinely Impactful: Lessons From India
By Kanika Datta Now that corporate social responsibility (CSR) has acquired a statutory mandate, an activity that was hitherto informal and voluntary has become a formal imperative for…
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Resolve to maximize recognition efforts in the workplace
By Pierre Battah Are you getting the recognition you deserve? Are you a master recognizer? It is New Year’s resolution season and I suggest you consider…
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The Science of Giving: Why Being Generous is Good for You
Welcome to 2015! What New Year’s resolution(s) did you set for yourself this year? Hopefully ‘Giving’ made it onto your list. From good health, to…
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