Robyn O'Brien: When Courage and Conscience Collide ...HuffingtonPost: 0 views since Friday, August 8, 2008 at 03:49 PMI had been raised to support the system, to believe in it, and certainly to never speak out. Activism was something that "radicals" did, not conservative soccer moms. But everywhere I turned, there were sick children.
Jordan Farmar shifts from Mideast peace to environmental movement ...The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles: 0 views since Friday, August 8, 2008 at 03:15 PMLakers guard Jordan Farmar, currently leading a basketball/coexistence clinic for Israeli and Palestinian children outside Jerusalem, will return to his alma mater UCLA Aug. 18 to lead another basketball camp. This one too will marry sports with activism.
Salem mourns a missing crusader ...Salem Statesman Journal: 0 views since Friday, August 8, 2008 at 06:20 AMDavid Romprey's mental health activism was fueled by his struggles with bipolar disorder and the tragic early deaths of his father and brother, both of whom waged their own battles with mental illness.
Clarification: Gay Marriage-Activism story ...The Fresno Bee: 1 views since Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 07:34 PMIn an Aug. 4 story, The Associated Press reported that gay couples in California are using their weddings to wage a ballot fight. The story identified a source in the story, Pamela Yager, as a wedding planner. It should have specified that Yager plans pre-wedding parties, rather than wedding ceremonies or receptions. Read comments
Five Groups Honoured With Prize For AIDS Activism ...Scoop.co.nz: 0 views since Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 06:45 PM7 August 2008 - Five community organizations from Ghana, India, Iran, Malawi and Mexico have received special recognition as winners of the Red Ribbon Award, a United Nations initiative that honours outstanding local leadership and action in responding to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Clarification: Gay Marriage-Activism story ...Las Vegas Sun: 0 views since Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 06:44 PMThu, Aug 7, 2008 (3:39 p.m.) In an Aug. 4 story, The Associated Press reported that gay couples in California are using their weddings to wage a ballot fight. The story identified a source in the story, Pamela Yager, as a wedding planner.
Clarification: Gay Marriage-Activism story ...Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune: 0 views since Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 06:07 PMLOS ANGELES - In an Aug. 4 story, The Associated Press reported that gay couples in California are using their weddings to wage a ballot fight. The story identified a source in the story, Pamela Yager, as a wedding planner.
Clarification: Gay Marriage-Activism story ...AP via Yahoo! Philippines News: 0 views since Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 05:58 PMIn an Aug. 4 story, The Associated Press reported that gay couples in California are using their weddings to wage a ballot fight.
Clarification: Gay Marriage-Activism story ...AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News: 0 views since Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 05:58 PMIn an Aug. 4 story, The Associated Press reported that gay couples in California are using their weddings to wage a ballot fight.
Clarification: Gay Marriage-Activism story ...AP via Yahoo! Singapore News: 0 views since Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 05:58 PMIn an Aug. 4 story, The Associated Press reported that gay couples in California are using their weddings to wage a ballot fight.
Dunphy, McKenna receive Nicastro Award ...Danvers Herald: 0 views since Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 05:44 PMLittle League Baseball?s District 15 presents the J.J. Nicastro Award to a player from each of its teams for sportsmanship and community activism.
Sex Workers Honored for Anti-AIDS Activism ...OneWorld: 0 views since Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 04:07 PMOneWorld.net note : An Asia Pacific network of sex workers was awarded yesterday at the Mexico City conference on HIV/AIDS for its groundbreaking efforts to protect the human rights of sex workers and expand their role in preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Schumer urges Obama to hit back harder ...Politico via Yahoo! News: 0 views since Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 03:14 PMOne of the Democratic Party's leading electoral street fighters, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, said that Barack Obama should respond to John McCain's personal attacks with an equally personal slap.
Syria frees economist after nearly 7 years in jail ...AP via Yahoo! News: 0 views since Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 01:49 PMSyria on Thursday released one of the country's most prominent dissidents after nearly seven years in prison ? a man whose freedom was urged by international rights groups and President Bush.
Maoist chief miffed by PM Koirala, says his activism undermines Prez call ...Nepalnews. com: 0 views since Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 06:06 AMSeemingly outshined in the race for government formation, CPN (Maoist) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ?Prachanda? Thursday expressed severe reservations to the recent round of political meetings held by Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala for the formation of "a national unity government".
Liz Smith ...Baltimore Sun: 0 views since Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 03:32 AMJust had a long phone chat with Susan Sarandon , actress extraordinaire and Oscar winner for Dead Man Walking . And, believe it or not, we never once mentioned politics or any kind of social activism.