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Mr. Jim Goes to Washington (Again)

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

As part of the large national award we received from the Department of Education, we are spending a lot more time in Washington. But, like many social entrepreneurs, I'm beginning to figure out that being absent from the halls of policy is not serving our mission. This is our current objective.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » O-Bama, O-Bama, O-Bama

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A Black guy wins the Iowa caucus. Whether he goes on to win the nomination and becomes president or not, the fact that Barack Obama won in Iowa, a 95% white state, says something about the ability of Americans, especially younger Americans, to put race aside. That is so 21rst Century. according to CNN. That is an amazing number.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Gift Catalogue – Obama Style

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I received an email just now from the Iowa State Director of the Obama campaign. In his email he tells me that they have opened up their budgets and now I can sponsor a specific aspect of their Iowa campaign. Tens of thousands of personal letters and emails poured in from across the country to our Iowa Precinct Captains and volunteers.

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The Journey of the Spiritual Activist: An Interview with Marisa Handler

Have Fun - Do Good

Loyal to the Sky received a Nautilus Book Award for world changing books. Your way may be starting an organic catering company, or painting about issues that are important to you, or getting out on the streets and protesting, or maybe working with policy; there are all kinds of different work. I just moved from the Bay Area.

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2021 Funding & Grant Resources For Women’s Empowerment Organizations

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The Iowa Women’s Foundation. Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. The Iowa Women’s Foundation. The Iowa Women’s Foundation is committed to improving the lives of Iowa’s women and girls. Areas served: Iowa.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Women’s Empowerment Organizations

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The Iowa Women’s Foundation. Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. The Iowa Women’s Foundation. The Iowa Women’s Foundation is committed to improving the lives of Iowa’s women and girls. Areas served: Iowa.

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DOGE’s own data shows nearly 40% of all canceled contracts will yield zero savings

Fast Company Tech

It doesn’t accomplish any policy objective,” said Charles Tiefer, a retired University of Baltimore law professor and expert on government contracting law. Others were for research studies that have been awarded, training that has taken place, software that has been purchased, and interns that have come and gone.