In unexpected new development in election methodology, state capital Anchorage has pioneered using tiles from the popular board game Scrabble to decide Alaska election ties
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Launch of Europe’s First TV Channel for Romani People
New France-based media outlet is first European TV channel for Romani people who have traditionally struggled to be heard in major media and are in need of strong advocate
Ten Most Ethical Travel Spots in Developing World
New ranking system uses human rights, environmental protection, and travel industry conditions as factors in deciding top ten most ethical travel spots
Indian Student Parliament Opening Discussion in Gujarat
Gujarat teenagers are being exposed to democratic debate and encouraged to participate in government through an Indian student Parliament founded by students themselves
VIDEO: Microloans Fight Poverty in Mexico
Charity is finding microloans fight poverty if administered correctly as technique invented in Bangladesh is being successfully deployed against poverty in Mexico
Facebook COO Leads Women Leadership Discussion
Women leadership in large corporations is painfully rare in United States while other countries have found ways to make it work, according to Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg
Organization Seeks Grants Requests From Poverty Charities
US State Department is looking for grant submissions from poverty charities looking to work fighting inequality in world’s toughest places including Africa, Vietnam, and Burma
Educating High Schoolers About Elections and Voting
Educating high schoolers about elections is the key to better life for them and their peers and League of Women Voters is reaching out to let them know
Trojan War Play Through the Lens of Iraq War
Troy! Troy! Troy! retells the story through a Trojan War play through the lens of America’s experience in Iraq and the subsequent global financial crisis
Morocco’s Berbers Mark New Year With Celebrations
Berbers mark New Year in rural Morocco but face daunting challenges in modern world as celebrations begin with push for recognized national holiday