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Confined to hospitals and psychiatric institutions against her will, Lois Curtis regularly called for help, dialing the number of a compassionate lawyer who distributed her business card to social workers and people with disabilities.…

State Representative Aimee Berger-Girvalo leads Education and Schools. She is the true education leader on the ballot. She has donated more than $400,000 in public funds to Ridgefield Elementary Schools for new ADA-compliant playgrounds -…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Two months after the kidnapping and murder of Memphis mother Eliza Fletcher, national advocacy groups FAMM and People for the Enforcement of Rape Laws (PERL) are calling on Tennessee state leaders to action.In a letter to…

The regional director of the American Jewish Committee says recent anti-Semitic acts in Jacksonville are part of a larger trend. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville has been plagued by anti-Semitism in recent months.…

Jaime Sens is in A Crystal Mine. (Photo/Kathryn Acciari) WESTBOROUGH – Enter the gates of A Crystal Mine, and you enter a world where science and magic intersect. Jaime Sens and her husband, former restaurateurs, opened A Crystal Mine in…

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Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities in South Louisiana. If your organization has specific…

For 20 of the 25 years of my legal career, I represented management. I defended demands, countered union activity and advised employers to avoid legal trouble. In contrast, the first five years of my career were spent representing…

FOLLY BEACH, SC (WCSC) - About 250 participants ran or walked 5km on Folly Beach on Saturday morning to raise funds and awareness for lung cancer research.The 14th Annual Lung Force Run/Walk hosted by the American Lung Association raised…

An Onslow County nonprofit has received a $2 million grant that will help double the number of children it serves each year.One Place, an Onslow County nonprofit that creates hope for families by connecting them with resources and programs…

A federal judge in Amarillo ruled that the Biden administration's protections for transgender employees went too far. The decision is related to a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Local advocates say…

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Keeping our children safe online - that's the goal of Liberty House, a local children's rights center in Salem, with its iProtect&Respect program."iRespect&Protect is a great example of what we did to listen,"…

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - After a recently reported sexual assault in Madison, the Dane County Rape Crisis Center shared resources and encourages victims to call a 24/7 helpline at 608-251-7273.The Madison Police Department is still looking…

NEW MEXICO – On Nov. 8, voters in New Mexico will vote for a myriad of local, state and national offices, including the position of state auditor.The Office of the State Auditor is responsible for holding state and local departments,…

Angela Messmer-Blust, PhD In recognition of her advocacy work, Angela Messmer-Blust, PhD, Associate Professor of RNA Therapeutics and Senior Scientific Advisor at the RNA Therapeutics Institute at UMass Chan Medical School,…

There's a new hair salon in downtown Corvallis, and it's the first black-owned salon exclusively for black hair, specializing in braids, weaves, extensions, and more. Cali's Hands Braiding Studio, which…

A public charter school project in carmelthe first potential K-8 charter school in Hamilton Countymet with support and rejection from community members and stakeholders.Classic Academy of Valor charter school seeks approval to start K-6…

By Amir Vera, Rob Frehse and Zenebou Sylla, CNN Lawyers for Civil Rights, a nonprofit immigrant advocacy group that represents more than 30 of nearly 50 migrants airlifted to Martha's Vineyardfiled a class action lawsuit on…

Amritha Venkataraman, Michigan State Director of the Human Rights Campaign, released the following statement: "Our rights are under attack here in Michigan, and it's more critical than ever to elect leaders who will stand up for…

Ivonne Arguijo has spent her career improving the lives of Hispanic children and their families in the Memphis area. She is a key local leader in a unique program – an ongoing effort in cooperation with the Mexican Consulate to provide…

With Indiana's abortion ban now in effect, local organizers say the focus of their efforts has changed. As some abortion rights advocates look to the fall general election to elect pro-government candidates, one of the state's most…

NEWARK – Some careers take a different path.“All I wanted to do was play music,” Ben Shirley began, “so I wasn't exactly gifted in high school. Decades later, after having destroyed my life with alcoholism and drug addiction, I went back…

Fraidon came to Australia from Afghanistan a year ago and after a difficult start finding a job, he now works as a software engineer.The 21-year-old, who only wanted to give his first name to protect his family still abroad, studied…

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, a longtime Rock County self-harm awareness volunteer reflects on advocacy before '911' existed and why the hotline Current "988" is a big step forward.Tony Farrell is the…

The 2022 AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference is only two weeks away! With the conference fast approaching, we thought it was only fitting to introduce some of the amazing speakers who were scheduled to present. If you missed the…

Motorists could inadvertently help fund Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, according to a report that claims Australia is indirectly importing Russian oil supplies.Key points:Report found Australia indirectly importing Russian oil…

(From left to right) Rep. David Tarnas, Hawaii State Legislature; Jocelyn Herbert, Resource Legacy Fund; Ulu Ching, host; Dana Okano, Community Foundation of Hawaii; and Luna Kekoa, DAR. PC: Hawaii DLNR.Dana Okano, Community…

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The residences of three Columbus city officials became the scene of protests on Sunday evening as homeless advocates staged protests in an attempt to pressure leaders to stop impending eviction of those residing in a homeless camp on the…

'I'm proud to represent Canada on the world stage,' says talented athlete who learned to swim at family spa After three years of turmoil in her personal life, a swimmer from Wasaga Beach is ready to take the plunge and will…

WASHINGTON, August 26 (TNSgov) -- The National Coalition for Community Reinvestmentan organization that works to uphold fair housing, fair lending, and consumer protection laws, issued the following press release: Ford Motor Company should…

Another truck stop at the Interstate 81 interchange in Mauzy would negatively impact the environment,…

On June 13, Chris Fowler began her new position as director of the Ohio University Women's Center. Prior to serving as director of the Women's Center, Fowler worked as acting…

The 88-acre lake in the heart of Little Buffalo State Park in Newport isn't called Little Buffalo Lake.Instead, Holman Lake's name pays homage to Allen Holman, a key figure in the park's opening in 1972, The Sentinel…

The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with The Salt Lake Grandstand.Less than two weeks after the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) received a shipment of 500 pheasant…

Mary E. Graham Mary E. Graham, a professor of sports management at the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics and an affiliate professor at the Whitman School of Management, has been named Syracuse University's new Faculty Athletic…

Disability rights activists and care advocates are holding a vigil in October 2021 outside the Washington Capitol to urge Congress to approve additional funding for home and community services. (Larry French/Getty Images for The Arc of the…

Garrett said Phoenix police shot and killed Michelle Cusseaux in her apartment after threatening officers with a hammer. The police, Garrett said, were not properly trained to respond to someone like Cusseaux, who was schizophrenic. "The…

August 9, 2022 High School Students Participate in Summer Pre-College Access Institute Posted in: Home Page News, University Miguel Angulo of Check Point Software…

MARSHALL, North Carolina (AP) — When schools in a North Carolina county reopen later this month, new safety measures will include stockpiling AR-15 rifles for school resource officers to use in active shooter case.Spurred on by the…

MURRAY --The Community Corrections Board (CCB) announced Wednesday that, through a partnership with the…

SULFUR SPRINGS — Resident Joseph Cowan, 21, is excited about his hometown of Sulfur Springs and delving deep into his town's history, making discoveries long forgotten. He posts his findings on the Facebook page, "Historic!--This>…

An Alameda County Superior Court judge said in an interim ruling Friday that UC Berkeley may move forward with its controversial plan to build housing at People's Park.The university cannot break ground until the decision is final next…

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Access to ancient cedars for cultural purposes is essential for the Indigenous peoples of Southeast Alaska, both for their heritage and the resilience of their community.Carving and weaving traditions call for straight-grained,…

An ice bridge crosses the Colville River, connecting the Alpine Field to the Kuparuk Field on Alaska's North Slope Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. Alpine is connected to existing oil development infrastructure only by seasonal ice roads and by air.…

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office needs volunteers to advocate for victims. A victims' advocate should be able to nurture and be a support system for people who have suffered trauma, been the victim of a crime, been the victim of a…

TULSA, Okla. — A nonprofit that trains volunteers to become court-appointed advocates for abused and neglected children is raising funds and engaging more volunteers. A CASA volunteer said this is very important work, but the organization…

Last June, Valencia “Vee” Gunder's organization, The Smile Trust, held its first hurricane preparedness event. Gunder and his team prepared 200 kits filled with supplies such as water,…

A big engine of Oregon's economy lacks access to basic resources like childcare, housing and transportation, according to a new survey of farmworkers in the state.The Farmworker Needs Assessment surveyed nearly 1,000 farm workers and held…

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 1-800-237-8255. The United States faces significant mental health challenges, which have been…

Prominent rights groups joined progressive European parliamentarians on Wednesday in urging Polish prosecutors to drop charges against an activist who faces up to three years in prison for helping a pregnant woman access abortion pills ."No…

What's new? (July 3-9)A Verdict on Theranos and Silicon Valley CultureFor many tech start-ups, the era of seemingly endless optimism and immunity – against scrutiny, skepticism and, above all, serious legal consequences – began to unravel…

Teachers at childcare centers speak out against a toxic culture of bullying, saying they have been called names, abused in front of children and some have felt suicidal. Jobs advocates interviewed by RNZ said the sector was grossly…

Announcements at the UN Ocean Conference are a step in the right direction towards a whole-of-government approach to tackling IUU fishing and labor abuses This week United Nations Ocean Conferenceco-hosted by Portugal and Kenya, was a…

Getty ImagesNEW ORLEANS - This week, more than 2,000 tobacco control and public health professionals are in New Orleans for the three-day National Tobacco or Health Conference. Organized by the National Network of Public…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! NEW YORK CITY - Two mothers - one pro-choice, one pro-life - shared how they became advocates for the abortion debate.Melissa Manion, a mother of four, grew up opposing abortion and doesn't…

Sixty-three years ago this month, a young and unknown Audre Lorde joined the spring graduation ritual, graduating from Hunter College. She has become one of our nation's most influential writers and a strong advocate for social justice,…

WAVERLY, Tenn. (WTVF) – As fentanyl-related deaths soar across the country and here in Nashville, advocates are doing everything they can to raise awareness and save lives.Raymond Bruce Hill says an issue as big as the overdose crisis…

June 16, 2022 Introduction ahead of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19 Today,…

Published on June 14, 2022 at 6:01 p.m. Jacob Owens Tucson has established a 24/7 homeless hotline to provide information on available programs, such as shelters, food banks, mental health and medical assistance, etc.…

Aspiring veteran entrepreneurs considering leaving the military and starting their own businesses need better access to capital and support services to succeed in their endeavors, lawyers outside lawmakers said Wednesday."We need to elevate…

The 317 Project tells stories of life in all of Indianapolis' bustling neighborhoods - 317 words at a time.The sun shines on the surface of the water. Like blue-green brushstrokes on a canvas, small ripples capture flickers of light, a…

Voting stickers are seen at combined polling stations 23 and 36 of the Harris Building in Linn County in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 2,…

Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principles - independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims,…

Commander Jerry Boster was 47 and about to retire from the US Navy in 2013 when he was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease. Soon after, he participated in the Hawai'i Parkinson Association's annual walk to raise awareness and…

K9 Sargent Prince was on someone's trail.After getting a good whiff of clothes, the 5-year-old sleuth took his handler, York County Sheriff's Department Corporal, away. Shane Kauffman, during a hasty walk through PeoplesBank Revolution…

Deadline: June 10, 2022 Applications are open for the ACEP Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program 2022. The program is a six-month internship that aims to balance a dose of theory!-->!-->…

A Maori public health activist and researcher has become the first indigenous woman appointed to lead the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA). Emma Rawson-Te Patu. Photo: Provided Emma Rawson-Te Patu was!-->…

As part of its second annual Lavender Ceremony, members of the University community celebrated the accomplishments of graduate members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, recognizing…

San Diego organizations and leaders came together Saturday to provide City Heights residents with much-needed support at a college and career fair.Held at Herbert Hoover High School, "The Village United" fair featured various academic and…

LAS CRUCES - Ed Ellison will no longer be CFO of Las Cruces Public Schools.The change was confirmed Thursday afternoon, after the National Education Association, Classified School Employees Council, Families Advocacy for Change in Education…

Happy Wednesday, people of Reno! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Reno today. First, today's weather forecast: Fairly sunny and very hot. High: 85 Low: 55. Are you a local owner or trader? We can help you…

The Student Associates (AS) of Santa Monica College (SMC) is holding a special election this month to fill its leadership vacancies for the upcoming fall semester. Five of the 13 positions on the 2022-2023 SA Board of Trustees were expected…

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Choice advocates say quashing Roe v. Wade would put more pressure and hardship on Native American women in South Dakota, who are twice as likely as other races to be victims of sexual assault, according to the US Department of…

When people of Etowah County reflect on those who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of the community, one of the first names that comes to mind is Dr. Gertie Lowe."His name is right there among all the other big names in Etowah…

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — More than a year after watching a gunman kill three classmates and injure five others in her Parkland classroom, Eden Hebron came home from lunch to find a strange white car parked in her driveway .Since filming,…

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The Fayetteville chapter of a national LGBTQ advocacy group risks disbanding if it doesn't find new members for its board of directors. The national organization PFLAG was founded in 1973. The Fayetteville chapter was started in 2017 by…

Nearly $400,000 has been awarded to 26 local nonprofit organizations by the San Diego County Bar Foundation.The grants, totaling $393,500, reflect the foundation's most recent assistance to some of the county's most underserved populations.…

Amazon warehouse workers are twice as likely to be injured as other warehouse workers, according to a recent study, and an advocacy group for warehouse workers in the Inland Empire says workplace injuries are still worse in Amazon…

The Lenawee Community Foundation has made the difficult decision to postpone its 2022 Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting typically brings together local individuals, organizations and businesses while recognizing the award winners and the…

BROOKLYN, NY— The Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences at Medgar Evers College (MEC) is set to host a free spring event to raise awareness of the success of its Cannabis Minor Degree Program. In partnership with Digital…

Newswise - ROCKVILLE, Maryland - April 19, 2022 - The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), the world's leading professional molecular diagnostic society, today released a report titled "Economics of clinical testing during a public…

The Daily Nexus endorses the sixth-year earth science major and current chief of staff for the Office of the Internal Vice President, Shva Star, for the students' general counsel. star courtesy Shva Courtesy of Shva Star The…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The former assistant secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources released a statement Monday regarding his departure from the department. In the statement, Jeremiah Samples cited a…

SURRY, Va. (WAVY) – Surry County recently received more than $3 million to upgrade its school system's water infrastructure. Click here to subscribe to our email alerts on the latest news "Every Virginian deserves access to…

Thinking of buying an electric car? You're not alone.With skyrocketing gas prices and a series of climate reports highlighting the urgency of moving away from burning fossil fuels, more and more Americans are expressing interest in…

From Morris Arts: Morris Arts' unique Great Conversations event is back in person with 28 amazing talkers To rejoin Morris Arts for the 14th anniversary of his Great Conversations gala, 6-9:30 p.m.…

RWJUH Somerset Orthopedic Nurse Meaghan Barber-Badger, RN, BSN, tends to patient Mark Runyon of Somerville.The third consecutive Magnet designation signifies quality patient care.Nurses have been called the backbone of health care.…

Union County Supports Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April - Union County, New Jersey Jump straight to contentUnion County Supports Sexual Assault Awareness Month in AprilApril is 21st anniversary of the declaration of Sexual…

Through frequent presentations and public events, many student-run organizations at Penn State are focused…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal immigration authorities announced Friday that they will stop housing inmates at an Alabama prison with a history of problems and limit the use of three other detention centers. The rulings reinforce Homeland…

After six months of searching for a job, Army veteran Nichole Moffett hit a tipping point when she began having difficulty paying her rent and fearing losing her home. "Anything that could go wrong was going wrong," Moffett said. "I went…

The University of Montana saw a spike in reports of students drugged at Missoula bars last month, prompting the university to issue a campus-wide safety email.Between Jan. 18 and Feb. 21, five students said they were…

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Connecticut environmentalists are hoping a last-minute deal can be struck to protect a sprawling 252-acre camp owned by a regional Boy Scout council. They want to prevent the scenic property that has been a summer…

Silver Spring, MD – Driver shortages and reduced availability of waste collection and recycling personnel have been and continue to be a significant issue for waste management companies. the SWANA Applied Research Foundation (ARF) has…

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Interactive tool released at SXSW in collaboration with the Deloitte Health Equity Institute reveals data on the presence and impact of maternity care deserts ARLINGTON, Va., March 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, more than 2.2 million…

This is where you start when you think your child might need a therapist Realizing your child might need help can be overwhelming You may be wondering: does my child really need advice? What are the signs ? Don't most children have…

Vermont Business Magazine Recovery Vermont is proud to announce that Senator Patrick Leahy has received the Legislative Champion Peter Mallary Award "for a lifetime of dedication to the health of Vermonters and for national leadership in…

PROVIDENCE — United Way of Rhode Island has received a $1 million commitment, spread over four years, from…

Friday 04 March 2022 By John Hill Director, Diocese of Salt Lake City Office of Life, Justice and Peace The 2022 state legislative session of Utah began with great promise for building a culture of life, but ends…

The PNM building in downtown Albuquerque. (Jim Thompson/Albuquerque Journal) Copyright © 2022 Albuquerque Journal A New Mexico utility company plans to delay using bonds to recoup its investments in the San Juan plant could…

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Emory University stands with Ukraine and offers support to students, faculty, and staff who are impacted by the crisis."With Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, we are witnessing a historic…

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"We are grateful for the partnership with Genomenon and the support they will provide as we seek treatment and a cure for all children suffering from BPAN." –Kelly Kozole,…