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Amelia Kent articles

Amelia Kent has a degree in social work from Seattle University and has served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cebu City, Philippines. Checkout the rest of our international team of authors as well. Together, they help cover free and fair elections on every continent with a focus on election reform in the United States.

Fighting for the LGBT Community in the Philippines

March 27, 2013 by Amelia Kent Leave a Comment

filipino lgbt gay UK World Pride 2012

Extreme stigma experienced by those who are openly gay drive many in the Philippines to maintain double life by engaging in covert behavior.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Charity, LGBT People and Democracy, Philippines, Racism and Prejudice, Religion and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

For Philippine Women, Cebu City is Rising

February 6, 2013 by Amelia Kent 1 Comment

Philippine Women

As part of a global campaign to end violence against women, One Billion Rising is taking the world by storm, calling women to rise, strike and dance.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Education, Feminism, Philippines, Women Voting Rights

Outsourcing Explosion Having Deep Impact in Philippines

December 4, 2012 by Amelia Kent 2 Comments

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Despite the outsourcing explosion, there hasn’t been a significant reduction in poverty for last decade, with 26% still living below Philippine poverty line

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Asia, Capitalism and Big Business, Education, Philippines, Socialism and Labor, Voting Technology

The Inconvenience of Homelessness in America

November 27, 2012 by Amelia Kent Leave a Comment

Inconvenience of Homelessness Hungry

Inconvenience of Homelessness becomes more complicated when you invest in learning about social, economic problems

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Democracy Charity, Education

Esperanza International: A Closer Look at Development

November 23, 2012 by Amelia Kent 1 Comment

Peaceful Kenya democratic elections sees large turnout

Esperanza International sets a great example of social awareness and development leadership

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Education, Mexico, Philippines, Women Voting Rights

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