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Crowdfunding, a Burgeoning Phenomenon to Raise Money for Some Enterprises and Nonprofits

Jerry Chautin | Posted 05.17.2012

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Jerry Chautin

Kiki Karpus invests in start-ups and emerging businesses -- well, sort of. Instead of choosing the companies based upon the likelihood of their succes...

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NPR Facing Upcoming Crisis?

www.washingtonpost.com | Posted 05.17.2012

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NPR's new chief executive is signaling that there may be some static ahead for the radio and digital news organization. Halfway through its fiscal ...

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Rosa Parks and Mother Teresa -- Justice vs. Charity

Peter Dreier | Posted 05.14.2012

Read More: National Public Radio, Eleanor Roosevelt, Scott Simon, Bishop Oscar Romero, Washington National Cathedral, Rosa Parks, John T. Walker, Colette Livermore, Mother Teresa, Politics News
Peter Dreier

On Thursday the Washington National Cathedral dedicated a new stone carving of Rosa Parks. It will be displayed in the Cathedral's Human Rights Porch. Rosa Parks deserves to be in the same human rights pantheon as Bishop Romero and Eleanor Roosevelt. But not Mother Teresa.

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Tornado Threatening? Seek Shelter Immediately -- and Don't Use Your Head

Dorian de Wind | Posted 04.27.2012

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Dorian de Wind

Living in the southern edge of "Tornado Alley," I take these "weather phenomena" seriously and anytime a tornado watch is declared for our area, we keep a close eye on the Weather Channel -- and on those dark, threatening clouds.

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The Last Oasis of Free and Independent Music

Nellie McKay | Posted 04.05.2012

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Nellie McKay

"The culture wars are over and culture lost." So said Bill Maher not long ago. There are times when I think that's just about right. But then I turn on the radio and realize that there are indeed places where culture is alive and kicking.

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Why the Cultural Conversation Should Never Stop

American Anthropological Association | Posted 05.26.2012

Read More: Anthropology, Native Americans, Haiti Earthquake Relief, National Public Radio, Culture, Haiti Charity, Native American Anthropology, Haiti Earthquake, College News
American Anthropological Association

My understandings of relationship and research changed substantially after the earthquake struck in Haiti. How did this event two years ago change me and the ways I approach my work? The list is long.

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(video) NPR's Problems with Money, "Ownership" and Politicalization, Former CEO Speaks

Andy Plesser | Posted 05.24.2012

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Andy Plesser

VIEQUES, PR -- Getting just one dollar of public funding makes a news organization "fair game" for attacks and NPR should be weaned off public fundin...

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Busted: Mike Daisey Caught Red-handed

Chelsea Carmona | Posted 05.18.2012

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Chelsea Carmona

Ira Glass took full responsibility for airing the narrative and repeatedly apologized to his viewers throughout Friday's broadcast. Unfortunately, Mike Daisey's apology wasn't quite as convincing.

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The Women of NPR

The Daily Beast | Posted 03.06.2012

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You're familiar with the stereotype: humorless, ever so slightly imperious, Birkenstock-wearing brown-rice enthusiasts. These are the women of NPR, fo...

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Ode to an Amazing Daughter

Al Eisele | Posted 05.01.2012

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Al Eisele

Please forgive me for bragging about our children, but my older daughter Kitty is amazing. She clearly has a feel for history.

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Marine Fights Freddie Mac to Save His Home

Peter Dreier | Posted 04.01.2012

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Peter Dreier

"I didn't do anything wrong. I'm doing this for my family and for the millions of other families in similar situations. We can't let the Wall Street banks and Freddie Mac get away with these kinds of practices."

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NPR CEO Talks Public Funding, Diversity On First Day

The Huffington Post | Katherine Fung | Posted 12.02.2011

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Gary Knell has his work cut out for him as he takes the helm as NPR's new CEO. Knell started the new job on Thursday. He assumes the post after a ...

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Why Federal Support for Public Broadcasting Is the Right Decision

Barbara Cochran | Posted 01.31.2012

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Barbara Cochran

When Gary Knell officially takes over today as NPR's new president, he'll find no shortage of ideas about what he should do with an organization that has recently survived turmoil and bad headlines. But he would be well advised to ignore some of those recommendations.

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Beloved NPR Series Jumping To TV

AP | Posted 01.16.2012

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NEW YORK — NPR's "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me" is coming to TV for the first time. The comedic radio quiz show will debut on BBC America with a...

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NPR Host To Step Aside Over Ethical Complications

The Huffington Post | Mark Hanrahan | Posted 12.24.2011

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Correction: An earlier version of this story stated that Michele Norris would continue to contribute to NPR's coverage of the 2012 election. Norris ha...

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NPR Dumps Opera Show Because Host Participated In Occupy DC Protest

AP | BRETT ZONGKER | Posted 12.21.2011

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WASHINGTON -- NPR will no longer distribute the member station-produced program "World of Opera" to about 60 stations across the country because the s...

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Jason Linkins

Lisa Simeone Under Fire From NPR For Part In D.C. Protests, Remains 'World of Opera' Host

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 12.20.2011

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UPDATE, 10.22: NPR, having failed to pressure WDAV into getting rid of Lisa Simeone as the host of "World Of Opera," has gone ahead and done the next ...

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Presidential Candidates Should Reject Violent Rhetoric; Embrace Church Call For Civility

Rev. Chuck Currie | Posted 10.16.2011

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Rev. Chuck Currie

Perry's comments about Ben Bernanke were unpresidential. More importantly for a candidate who professes that he is called by God to run for the presidency, his comments were un-Christian.

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NPR Sparks Fury After Story On Gay Conversion Therapy

npr.org | Posted 10.05.2011

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Can conversion therapy help some gay men and women turn straight, or is it harmful and converts no one? This was the subject of a report Monday on ...

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NPR: How Frequent Fliers Are Exploiting The Government

NPR | DAVID KESTENBAUM and ROBERT BENINCASA | Posted 09.12.2011

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We recently reported on the the government's failed effort to persuade Americans to use dollar coins. But the coins have found at least one group o...

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For Her Own Funeral, Betty Ford Requested Political Eulogy

AP | LINDA DEUTSCH | Posted 09.10.2011

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LOS ANGELES — Former first lady Betty Ford, always known for her take charge attitude, chose the people who will eulogize her and the subjects t...

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$1 Billion That Nobody Wants

NPR | Robert Benincasa and David Kestenbaum | Posted 08.28.2011

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Politicians in Washington hardly let a few minutes go by without mentioning how broke the government is. So, it's a little surprising that they've cre...

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Old Time Religion and the Full Time Rick Perry-Style Hypocrites

Frank Schaeffer | Posted 08.19.2011

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Frank Schaeffer

According to governor Rick Perry of Texas what America needs is prayer. We need to pray in order to restore our moral direction.

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WATCH: Steve Martin & His Banjo To Head To U.S. Capitol On 4th Of July

AP/The Huffington Post | By SANDY COHEN | Posted 07.23.2011

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LOS ANGELES -- Steve Martin and his banjo are taking on the U.S. Capitol on July 4. The 65-year-old entertainer is set to perform from the Capitol'...

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Urban Outfitters' Cause Marketing for NPR Is a Poor Fit

Joe Waters | Posted 07.16.2011

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Joe Waters

I often argue that when it comes to cause marketing, just about anything is better than nothing. But you have to wonder if Urban Outfitters is trying to get something for nothing, and NPR is letting them.

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