Donations for Haiti: What Should They Pay For, and Who Should Get the Check?
The United Nations and the United States are hosting a conference today on paying for rebuilding in Haiti after the earthquake. Haitian President Rene Preval is expected to present a report on his...
View ArticleLifting the Ban on Gay Men Donating Blood
Gay men have been banned from donating blood since 1983. But now, a group of senators led by John Kerry are petitioning to put an end to the 27-year-old ban.There were/are approximately 15,000-20,000...
View ArticleHaiti, One Year Later: Where Has the International Aid Gone?
Today marks one year since the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The country suffered tremendously on January 12, 2010: 230,000 dead, thousands more injured, businesses and homes reduced to rubble. And...
View ArticleHow to Help | Sandy Recovery
Are you able to assist in storm cleanup? Donate food, money or cleaning supplies? We're keeping an updated list of how people can help.Across the City-Volunteer:The American Red Cross is seeking...
View ArticleCalls for Financial Transparency Grow as Money Pours Into Racial Justice...
Marching and protesting is not the only way people are taking part in this movement. While many have taken to the streets, many have also opened their wallets.People have been donating to bail funds...
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