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Lessons In Falling: Growing Up In Malawi Prison

Mia Kirshner | Posted 10.16.2009 | Impact

Read More: Kachere, Legal Rights, Malaria, Community, Malawi, Education, Permaculture, I Live Here, Juvenile Prison, Impact News
Mia Kirshner

I Live Here has found its voice through what I have learned in Malawi. We found our voice through mistakes, which I am sure we will continue to make and hopefully learn from.

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What Can I Do To Influence The Debate On Health Care?

Morgan Jindrich | Posted 10.15.2009 | Impact

Read More: Health Care Reform, Community, Volunteering, Health Care, Impact News
Morgan Jindrich

I am passionate about health care. I am currently not one of the 47 million uninsured, but I am also not totally confident that I won't be some day. And even though I am insured, the one major time I needed coverage I was denied over and over until finally, after a nine month battle, they covered the procedure.

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A Faith Declaration for Health Care Reform

Jim Wallis | Posted 10.07.2009 | Politics

Read More: Health Care Bill, Dialogue, Public Policy, Social Justice, Debate, Religious Beliefs, Misinformation, Dignity, Abolition, Religious, Biblical, Community, Health-Care Debate, Healing, Biblical Principles, Legislation, America, Civil Rights, Ten Commandments, Moral Values, Insurance Company, Abortion, Profits, Common Good, Principle, Civil Rights Movement, Faith Community, Health Insurance, Health Care Reform, Gospel, Health Care, Politics News
Jim Wallis

There is no one "right" religious position on how health care should look; but I believe there are some fundamental moral and even biblical principles on which to evaluate any final legislative agreement.

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Screens, Everywhere

Lisa Napoli | Posted 10.06.2009 | Media

Read More: Community, The Office, Jet Blue, Welcome Back Kotter, Monday Night Football, Dallas Cowboys, Michael and Michael Have Issues, Media News
Lisa Napoli

I find it terribly depressing that we are all anesthetized by screens wherever we go. How can I feel that way since while away countless hours in front of another screen? Is it because this one lets me talk to it?

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Public Library Saved: 15,000 People Celebrate

The Huffington Post | Lori Wood | Posted 10.05.2009 | Books

Read More: Libraries, Library, Community, Salinas Public Library, Books, Salinas Library, Public Libraries, Books News

Salinas, CA -- October 5, 2009 -- On Sunday, September 27, 15,000 people--that's ten percent of the town's population--turned out to celebrate the 100...

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Health Care, Immigrants, and the Character of Our Country

Jim Wallis | Posted 11.29.2009 | Politics

Read More: White House, Law, Allison Johnson, Debate, Undocumented Immigrants, President Obama, Scripture, Media, Health Care Plan, Immigration, Immigrants, Christians for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Legislation, Immigration Status, Faith Groups, Fact Checkers, Moral Obligation, Public Policies, Immigrant, Immigrant Children, Christian Scriptures, Members of Congress, Values, Pregnant Women, Policy Debate, Health Care Coverage, Moral Priorities, Teaching, Stranger, Safety Net, Health Care, Christians, Public Policy, Fear, Lying, Subsidies, Politics, Community, Basic Human Needs, Medicaid, Congress, Faith Communities, Migrants, Moral Issue, Reform Legislation, Moral Consideration, Compassion, Jewish, Moral Values, Moral Issues, Moral Mandate, Inclusion, Faith Community, Political Feasibility, Health Care Reform, Hospitals, Undocumented Immigrant, Legal Immigrants, Christian, Health Care System, Politics News
Jim Wallis

With an issue like health, the faith community has a unique and important role to play -- to define and raise the moral issues beneath the policy debate.

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Care About the Earth? Four Simple Ways to Take Action

Avital Binshtock | Posted 11.25.2009 | Green

Read More: Congress, Charity, Social Life, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Green, Earth, Community, Green Living, Gandhi, Planet, Tree Planting, Change, Constituents, Activism, Letter Writing, Climate Crossroads, Party, Climate Week Nyc, Environment, Beach Cleanup, Community Organizing, Fundraising, Editors, Sierra Club, Elected Officials, Environmental Activism, Green News
Avital Binshtock

It's officially Climate Week. In case you feel discouraged that you can't do enough, remember Gandhi's words: "Almost everything you do will seem insignificant, but it is very important that you do it."

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10 Best Playgrounds for Fun-Filled Adventures

Darell Hammond | Posted 11.24.2009 | Living

Read More: Parks and Recreation, Healthy Living, Living News, Children, Playground, Design, Community, Children's Health, Outdoor Exercise, Living News
Darell Hammond

Children spend their free time inside, lured by television and computers. If there was greater access to quality playspaces, more people would spend time outdoors.

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Captain Jack Carey: Losing a Legend

Lise Waring | Posted 11.23.2009 | Denver

Read More: Ski, New Hampshire, Telluride, Community, Colorado, Canada, Jack Carey, Denver, Telluride Ski Resort, Small Towns, Obituary, Denver News
Lise Waring

Small town living makes me a part of a diverse community where everyone from real estate broker to rasta is united in the same sentiment, which Jack always embraced, warmth for humanity.

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Our 17 Favorite TV Oddballs Of All Time (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Katla McGlynn | Posted 11.22.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Golden Girls, It's Always Sunny in Philidelphia, Oddball, Arrested Development, 30 Rock, Slidepoll, Characters, Seinfeld, Community, The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm, M*a*S*H*, Taxi, Oddballs, Comedy News

In every great comedy series there's that one crude, crazy, or curious character who stands out: The Oddball. From Andy Kaufman on "Taxi" to Abed in t...

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It Takes (More Than) a Village: A Few Words for Colorado's Young People

Jamie Starr | Posted 11.22.2009 | Denver

Read More: Leadership, Small Business, Unemployment, Youth, Fiscal Crisis, Community, Innovation, Independence, Colorado, Denver News
Jamie Starr

The abundant talk about cutting Colorado's budget to "core services" rightfully rattles our collective resolve to bounce back from this recession.

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NBC's "Community" Ratings Off To Strong Start

The Live Feed | Posted 11.18.2009 | Media

Read More: Television, Nbc, Community, Community Ratings, NBC Community, Tv, Media News

NBC's Joel McHale comedy "Community" got off to a fine start Thursday night, retaining most of its "Office" lead-in while ranking as the No. 2-rated s...

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Boulder/Denver New Tech Meetup Helps Entrepreneurial Community

Brett Greene | Posted 11.12.2009 | Denver

Read More: Bdnt, Boulder Denver New Tech, New Tech Meetup, Networking, Technology, Presentations, Community, Community Building, Entrepreneur, Boulder, Denver, Colorado, Meetup, Twitter, Robert Reich, Techstars, Boulder Open Coffee Club, Brad Feld, Network, Silicon Flatirons, Networking Event, Univeristy of Colorado, New Tech, Philip Weiser, Foundry Group, Andrew Hyde, Start Up, David Cohen, Denver News
Brett Greene

Have you ever been to a networking event? Then you've had that cringing feeling in your stomach after entering a room full of strangers.

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Community Caring...Honoring Mother Nature

Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 11.12.2009 | Living

Read More: Education, The Balanced Life, Relationships, Work, The Giving Life, Community, Living, Parenting, The Inner Life, Living News
Dr. Hendrie Weisinger

We all know the value of care giving and the joy it creates, in ourselves and in others so we should all thank Mother Nature for instilling in us this instinctual tool that enhances life. How can we thank her?

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The Day America Came Together

Jim Gibbons | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living

Read More: America, Volunteering, Service, Volunteer, Community, Volunteerism, Community-Service, Goodwill, September 11th, Living News
Jim Gibbons

This coming together and commitment to service - not only on September 11th but every day - is one of the things that sets America apart from other countries.

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Obama's Health Care Speech: Hope Over Fear

Jim Wallis | Posted 11.10.2009 | Politics

Read More: President, System, Social Justice, Debate, Economic Crisis, Abortions, Politics, Kennedy, Social Transformation, Moral Principle, Community, Democrat, Reform, Congress, Democrats, Ted Kennedy, America, Republican, Moral Issues, Abortion, Hope, Members of Congress, Faith Community, Change, Health Insurance, Republicans, Justice, Health Care, Policy Arguments, Politics News
Jim Wallis

In his speech last evening, Obama made the commitments that a broad coalition in the faith community had asked for -- reform as a moral issue, affordable coverage for all, and no federal funding of abortion.

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Village Green: It's Time for a Sustainable Revitalization Agenda for Smaller Cities

F. Kaid Benfield | Posted 11.09.2009 | Green

Read More: Community, Infrastructure, Sustainability, Historic Preservation, Neighborhoods, Smart Growth, Cities, Green News
F. Kaid Benfield

Most small New England cities were once booming industrial centers, but over time they became subject to considerable disinvestment in the form of plant closings, job losses, weakened civic infrastructure, and shrinking tax bases.

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11 Hilarious Shows We Can't Wait To See This Fall: Pick Your Favorite! (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 10.23.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Parks and Recreation, Fall Tv Premieres, Fx, 30 Rock, Hbo, New Shows, Slidepoll, Community, Ugly Betty, Abc, Fox, Bored to Death, Modern Family, Fall TV, Nbc, Fall Shows, Fall Tv Shows, Upcoming Fall Premieres, Comedy News

While our hearts belong to the shows that run all year long ("Daily Show," "Colbert Report," "Late Show," etc) we are pumped for some upcoming fall pr...

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On Labor Day, Goodwill Sees Reason for Hope, Time to Build Skills

Jim Gibbons | Posted 10.20.2009 | Business

Read More: Workforce, Labor Day, Work, Economic Crisis, Recession Fears, Jobs, Community, Economic Recovery, Goodwill, Health Care, Recession, Business News
Jim Gibbons

Many local Goodwills around the country are placing people in employment opportunities in diverse industries such as technology, healthcare, food services, banking, computer programming and manufacturing.

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Health Care Reform: It's About Community, Stupid

Nathan Hegedus | Posted 10.19.2009 | Politics

Read More: Public Option, Continental Army, Community, Medicaid, Italy, Health Insurance, Wall Street Journal, The Gaggle, Barack Obama, Health Care Reform, Russia, Bill Mcinturff, Town Hall Meetings, Health Care, Sweden, Great Depression, Politics News
Nathan Hegedus

Here in Sweden, forsaking your neighbor is the unforgivable sin. Even if you let the state do the caring, even if you never smile at them, you do not forsake them.

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Village Green: Boston's Asian Community Brings Fun, Education & Affordability to Chinatown

F. Kaid Benfield | Posted 10.17.2009 | Green

Read More: Boston, Asian Americans, Sustainability, Community, Housing, Neighborhoods, Cities, Green News
F. Kaid Benfield

As has been the case with a lot of the Boston Asian Community Development Corporation's great projects and partnerships, someone had a good idea, ran with it, and created just a little more community than there was before in the neighborhood.

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What is Work? Cutting Yourself Free With Heart

Sharon Glassman | Posted 09.26.2009 | Living

Read More: Photography, Virginia, Aol, Humor, Shiny Heart Ventures, Career Advice, gratefulfor.com, Community, Careers, Jen Consalvo, Frank Gruber, Technology, Gratitude, Happiness, Sharon Glassman, Living News
Sharon Glassman

Ditching a steady paycheck takes guts in an unsure economy.

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Brooklyn Skillshare: Learning, Sharing, Doing

Scott Lachut | Posted 09.26.2009 | New York

Read More: Sharing, Skillshare, Community, Brooklyn, Austin, Skills, Boston, New York News
Scott Lachut

Brooklyn Skillshare's inaugural event will offer classes on topics that range from kombucha brewing and butter churning to bike repair and screen printing.

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16 Amazing Women on Twitter and the Awesome Charities They Support

2morrowknight | Posted 12.18.2009 | Media

Read More: Women, Twitter, Women's Issues, Empowerment, Health, Working Women, Nonprofit, Community, Women in Business, Charities, Social Media, Service, Media News
2morrowknight

A total of 24 charities are being supported by the 16 lovely, community-oriented women whose pictures grace this post.

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Village Green: It Takes a Village to Age In Place

F. Kaid Benfield | Posted 09.21.2009 | Green

Read More: Community, Driving, Aging, Senior Citizens, Neighborhoods, Smart Growth, Cities, Green News
F. Kaid Benfield

One of the goals of smart growth must be to create neighborhoods that foster "aging in place."

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