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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America spread #GoSilent across the web for Memorial Day

Amy Sample Ward

I had planned to take the day off from work to remember and reflect on the service of those in my family (my grandfather, now passed), and in my community. For starters, using a hashtag that is clear to understand (#gsfvt “go silent for veterans today” would be really confusing!),

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Must Hear Speech from Barack Obama and the Power of Podcasting

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Well over 2,000 men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice - given their full measure of devotion. The Vice-President made statements on national television expressing certainty about Iraq's nuclear weapons programs. They displayed the kind of grit and optimism and resourcefulness that represents the very best of America.

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

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Many of them do really meet our basic criteria of being women-led, of reflecting the work of a group of women, rather than just one or two individuals, and of really tackling critical human rights challenges and societal challenges in which women are playing key roles. For them, that was a measure of change and a measure of impact.

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