@BringGirlsBack: 2000+ Twitter followers in a few days, thanks to a large extent to a big boost from Lauren Laverne, a UK media celebrity. Today, we are organising events in 6 countries (Nigeria, UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, France)
Democracy Charity articles on Democracy Chronicles
Democracy Charity articles on Democracy Chronicles looks to highlight charities that work on the issues of democracy and election reform. Across the world, there are many people working to make a better life for others.
Group From Occupy Buys Strangers’ Debts and Cancels it
After grassroots charity from Occupy buys strangers’ debts it wiped out what was owed
Students Raising Money for Malaria Nets in Sports Competition
New push to raise awareness and contributions for United Nations Foundation charity working in countries that desperately need help raising money for malaria nets treated with insecticide
World Water Day on March 22 is Conservation Focused
In international campaign to save water and raise awareness of need for conservation, over 1200 activists and organizers are working on making March 22nd World Water Day celebrations a major event
Over 30 Celebrities Urge UN to Act for Syria’s Palestinians
Roger Waters, Sting, and Hugh Grant among all-star lineup of celebrities calling on the United Nations to act for Syria’s Palestinian civilians caught in some of worst violence of conflict
Russia’s Gulag Prisons Focus of Pussy Riot Rights Center
Move to reform gulag prisons with Pussy Riot rights center sure to irritate Russia dictatorship
UN Helping Africa Collect Taxes For Good Governance
Growing economies mean helping africa collect taxes from new industries is major charity work
Charter Schools, Bill Gates, and Money Politics
Billionaires of Walmart family, Bill Gates, and money politics have influenced charter school law
Adjunct Equality: Celebrating Successes and Moving Forward
Today, I want to publicly celebrate some the people who are working for adjuncts, and highlight a few of the victories that have taken place during the 2013 year, as well as point to places where there is already momentum to start 2014.
What’s That Tuition Check Paying For?
Before you sign that first tuition check, find out how many adjuncts your university or college employs. Then ask the administration how much those adjunct faculty members are paid and how well they are supported. Then ask why you’re writing such a big check.