Nonprofits
Susan G. Komen foundation reverses decision to defund Planned Parenthood
After enduring a week of withering criticism on social media sites, coupled with negative coverage in traditional media, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation reversed course Friday morning, announcing it would not move forward with a plan that would lead to the defunding of Planned Parenthood.
California-based Cold War museum tries to preserve reminders of bygone era
For 50-some years, the Cold War dominated life in Russia, Europe and the United State. In the nearly two decades since it ended, though, the physical manifestations of those decades are rapidly disappearing. A museum in California is hoping to hang on to the past and make it real for the future....
Peace Corps looking for more volunteers among AARP age group
For the Peace Corps, there's a group of untapped Americans it's hoping to turn to as volunteers. The organization is partnering with the AARP to try and reach more retirement-age people....
America's food pantries find rising need leading to empty shelves as Thanksgiving arrives
With the economy stuck in neutral, more and more people are turning to food pantries for assistance at the same time that donations and government funding are drying up. It's put food pantries in a precarious situation....
The Tavis Smiley Show's "Poverty in America" – Seniors
9 million older adults don't know where their next meal is coming from. Making ends meet is a daily struggle....
The Tavis Smiley Show's "Poverty in America" – Children and Education
16.5 million American children live in poverty. That's more than any other first-world nation....
What PETA hopes its .XXX porn site will do for animal rights
The organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is trying to use porn stars and pornography to campaign for animal rights....
Refugees in Fargo face cultural and climate challenges
Fargo, North Dakota, is learning about its new refugee population, and how to help them with language, culture and climate challenges....
Bird watching for the blind
The Massachusetts Audubon Society’s Birding by Ear program helps the blind experience birding through their sense of hearing and smell....
American civic clubs grow overseas
Civic clubs like Rotary International, Lions Club and Toastmasters may be in their sunset years in the US, but they're on the rise abroad. ...
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