Behrend Builders
Behrend Builders connects both skilled & unskilled volunteers to service-learning opportunities in the greater DC area. Behrend Builders works in low-income neighborhoods in DC to repair, renovate & rebuild low-income family homes, community centers, public schools, homeless shelters, parks & other vital community spaces.
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Inaugural poet Richard Blanco pays homage to American experience - The Washington Post
Inaugural poet Richard Blanco pays homage to American experience - The Washington Post
In addition to being the youngest ever inaugural poet, Richard Blanco is the first Hispanic & the first openly gay person to serve in the role.
In addition to being the youngest ever inaugural poet, Richard Blanco is the first Hispanic & the first openly gay person to serve in the role.
Obama urges end to political name-calling as second term starts | Reuters
Obama urges end to political name-calling as second term starts | Reuters
Obama urged Americans to reject political "absolutism" & partisan rancor as he kicked off his second term with a call for national unity.
Obama urged Americans to reject political "absolutism" & partisan rancor as he kicked off his second term with a call for national unity.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Washington’s Economic Boom, Financed by You - NYTimes.com
Washington’s Economic Boom, Financed by You - NYTimes.com
"As the size of the federal budget has ballooned over the past decade, more and more of that money has remained in the District. 'We get about 15 cents of every procurement dollar spent by the federal government,' says Stephen Fuller, a professor of public policy at George Mason University and an expert on the region. 'There’s great dependence there.' And with dependence comes fragility. About 40 percent of the regional economy, Fuller says, relies on federal spending."
"As the size of the federal budget has ballooned over the past decade, more and more of that money has remained in the District. 'We get about 15 cents of every procurement dollar spent by the federal government,' says Stephen Fuller, a professor of public policy at George Mason University and an expert on the region. 'There’s great dependence there.' And with dependence comes fragility. About 40 percent of the regional economy, Fuller says, relies on federal spending."
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Anonymous to counter Westboro Baptist Church protesters with human shield at Aaron Swartz’s funeral | FreakOutNation
Anonymous to counter Westboro Baptist Church protesters with human shield at Aaron Swartz’s funeral | FreakOutNation
To exemplify Westboro Baptist Church’s disdain for decency, the Church announced that its protest group intends to picket Aaron Swartz’s funeral on January 15th. Open Access pioneer Aaron Swartz’s suicide last week prompted mourning throughout the Internet. In support of Swartz’s legacy, his family & friends, Anonymous initiated #OpAngel. Just as Anonymous countered Westboro Hate Group’s protest at Newtown after the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre just one month ago, Anonymous members are gathering to protect the Swartz family from the Westboro group.
To exemplify Westboro Baptist Church’s disdain for decency, the Church announced that its protest group intends to picket Aaron Swartz’s funeral on January 15th. Open Access pioneer Aaron Swartz’s suicide last week prompted mourning throughout the Internet. In support of Swartz’s legacy, his family & friends, Anonymous initiated #OpAngel. Just as Anonymous countered Westboro Hate Group’s protest at Newtown after the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre just one month ago, Anonymous members are gathering to protect the Swartz family from the Westboro group.
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