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

Amy Sample Ward

If you’re in the US today, there’s probably little chance you didn’t know it was Memorial Day – from the specials on TV, to local events, to remembrance stories, and even community gatherings, it’s hard to miss the message of today’s holiday. A simple commitment.

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A Facebook loophole is allowing politicians around the world to fake support and criticize opponents

The Verge

Facebook moves swiftly to deal with coordinated campaigns to sway politics in wealthy countries like the US, South Korea, and Taiwan, while it de-prioritizes or simply ignores reports of similar activity in poorer nations like Afghanistan, Iraq, Mexico, and much of Latin America. Instead, we hold them responsible. (4/8)

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10 Years of PeaceTalks: What Does Peace Mean to You?

Saleforce Nonprofit

Beyond the news headlines, there are great stories of people who are making a positive difference for peace. This is why the PeaceTalks platform was created 10 years ago with the first ever Geneva PeaceTalks being held in 2013 at the United Nations. Showcase and amplify inspiring stories and what is working to build peace.

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Courage, Leadership, Grandmothers, Half The Sky and The Mission List

Have Fun - Do Good

She's offering a special deal right now that if you buy her book, Zen Under Fire: A Story of Love and War in Afghanistan , you will receive 30 Days of Courage for free You'll notice when you click on the link for Zen Under Fire , that the book is only available from New Zealand at this time.

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Equitable and Inclusive Messaging: Retaining Donors in a New Age of Storytelling

Qgiv

According to a guideline published by M+R, a useful quick test for your own messaging is to simply answer the question: If the subject of this story were to read it, how would they feel? The challenges of strength-based messaging Finding the balance in your story. Consider lived experience and amplify community voice.

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How the tech industry is responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

TechCrunch

Based out of the southern city of Odessa, the company’s main spokesperson and managing director, Denys Zhadanov, canceled a phone interview for this story, saying that there were too many emergencies that needed to be handled at the moment. This is the same strategy that Facebook used in August to try to protect users in Afghanistan.

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Dan Gwak of Point72 Ventures on why defense tech is becoming the next big thing for investors

TechCrunch

While he wasn’t expecting his service to end four years later in Afghanistan – he was wounded and sent home – Gwak again didn’t waste much time deliberating about his next moves. I guess I have the headline to this story now. Out of school, he joined In-Q-Tel, which is the venture arm of the CIA. Who gets the rest?

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