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50 Nonprofits Every U.S. Politican Should Follow on Twitter

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These sorts of echo chambers are common inside the Twitterverse – it’s the same with most celebrities and musicians who also tend to only follow each other, but in the case of nonprofits and politicians who are working on many of the same issues, not following the nonprofits listed below is a lost opportunity.

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

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It is intended to inspire actions like contributing to charities, educating one’s children about giving, volunteering for a nonprofit, or to encourage people in their networks to do the same. This campaign provides resources, a theme, and asking all who participate to unleash their creativity to spread generosity.

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Is A Downer News Cycle A Factor in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Success?

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Soon celebrities and main stream media joined in the fun as it continues to sweep the nation. Technology rock stars have also joined the bandwagon, including Bill Gates , Robert Scoble , and Mark Zuckerberg (who was challenged to do this by Chris Christy, Governor of NJ).

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Ask Britt: How can I combine the creative arts with social impact?

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Arts and Healing Network " Arts and Healing Network is an on-line resource celebrating the connection between art and healing. Artivist Film Festival "'ARTIVIST' is the first international film festival and awards dedicated to addressing Human Rights, Children's Advocacy, Environmental Preservation, and Animal Rights.

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Alli Chagi-Starr, Art in Action/Ella Baker Center, Podcast Interview Transcription

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Certainly those victories are not being celebrated by the mainstream media very often and I think we really need to take opportunities to look at the changes that have been made by the labor movement, the women's movement, by anti-war movements throughout time. He's an ex-Marine, has two sons in Iraq, is a arch Republican and right winger.

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Interview with Zainab Salbi, Founder of Women for Women International

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We work in countries like Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, among others. She once took a microphone in a big celebration on Women's Day that we had at our office there, and she addressed a group of men who are the governor, and the mayor, and different government officials. That's the story of Women for Women.

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50 Nonprofits To Be Grateful For This Thanksgiving

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In the spirit of gratitude and giving and in celebration of the American holiday of Thanksgiving , below is a list of 50 nonprofits that serve American society. Because without art our children’s minds will not grow to comprehend life beyond the obvious. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. View Larger.

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