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Don’t Let Them Wipe Out Animal Protection Laws
The House of Representatives passed its Farm Bill, including the overreaching “King amendment,” which threatens to repeal dozens of animal protection laws. It could…
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Taking the SNAP Challenge
Can you eat on just $4.50 a day? Make the SNAP Challenge pledge now, then invite your friends! What is the SNAP Challenge? The SNAP…
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Coyote pups saved after human-wildlife conflict threatens their lives
Four coyote siblings are back in their natural habitat in Southern California. But, it’s a homecoming that almost didn’t happen. When they were just young,…
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CDC Survey Finds Youth E-Cigarette Use More than Doubled from 2011-2012, Shows Urgent Need for FDA Regulation
Providing the first national data on youth use of electronic cigarettes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today reported that the percentage of…
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A Mother’s Plea: Stop Solitary Confinement of Children
In 2005, Vicky Gunderson’s 17-year-old son, Kirk (pictured above), committed suicide while in solitary confinement in a Wisconsin jail. Here’s her story: “As a mother,…
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Colon cancer screening works over the long term, studies confirm
Getting a colonoscopy is not something most people look forward to — but a new analysis suggests that it’s worth it to follow screening recommendations…
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NEW SURVEY SHOWS TEENS LOSING INTEREST IN STEM CAREERS WHILE U.S. PROJECTS SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN FIELD
Junior Achievement USA® (JA) and the ING U.S. Foundation’s 2013 Teens & Careers survey reveals a substantial year-over-year decline in teens’ interest in science, technology,…
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The way we think about charity is dead wrong
Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta calls out the double standard that drives our broken relationship to charities. Too many nonprofits, he says, are rewarded for…
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Tell Congress: Pass the Employee Non-Discrimination Act!
Right now in 29 states, there is no state law protecting a gay, lesbian or bisexual person from being fired just because of who they…
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Register now for the Roo Run 5K, Benefiting Give Kids The World
What: The Roo Run 5k When: Saturday, October 12, 2013 Where: Jacksonville Zoo 370 Zoo Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32218 Designed to promote an active lifestyle, all while…
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September is Hunger Action Month & There Are Several Ways You Can Help Defeat Hunger!
Hunger is sometimes hidden, even as it affects 1 in 6 people in our community (that’s over 50 million people), it affects children, elderly, the…
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