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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.
Friday, February 1, 2013
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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.
Swartz’s Suicide Spurs Outrage at Prosecutors -- Daily Intelligencer
Swartz’s Suicide Spurs Outrage at Prosecutors -- Daily Intelligencer
Political activist Aaron Swartz was charged in 2011 in Boston federal district court with the unauthorized use of MIT's networks to download millions of academic articles from the online archive JSTOR. His suicide last Friday instantly triggered a wave of criticism aimed at prosecutors' alleged overzealousness in the pursuit of criminal charges.
Political activist Aaron Swartz was charged in 2011 in Boston federal district court with the unauthorized use of MIT's networks to download millions of academic articles from the online archive JSTOR. His suicide last Friday instantly triggered a wave of criticism aimed at prosecutors' alleged overzealousness in the pursuit of criminal charges.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Congressman Hopes to Give Gun Violence Victims the Right to Sue - The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times
Congressman Hopes to Give Gun Violence Victims the Right to Sue - The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times
US Representative Adam Schiff's "Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act" would strip away immunity in state & federal court from civil liability for licensed manufacturers, distributors, & dealers of firearms, as well as their trade associations.
US Representative Adam Schiff's "Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act" would strip away immunity in state & federal court from civil liability for licensed manufacturers, distributors, & dealers of firearms, as well as their trade associations.
Justice Clarence Thomas Breaks His Silence from the Bench - The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times
Justice Clarence Thomas Breaks His Silence from the Bench - The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times
Justice Clarence Thomas has offered several explanations for his silence during oral arguments, including his desire to let the lawyers talk, and his childhood experience speaking a dialect in Georgia, which made him reticent to speak in public.
Justice Clarence Thomas has offered several explanations for his silence during oral arguments, including his desire to let the lawyers talk, and his childhood experience speaking a dialect in Georgia, which made him reticent to speak in public.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
As U.S. Weighs New Rules, Sales of Guns and Ammunition Surge - NYTimes.com
As U.S. Weighs New Rules, Sales of Guns and Ammunition Surge - NYTimes.com
Americans rush to expand their arsenals in advance of any restrictions that might be imposed on gun sales.
Americans rush to expand their arsenals in advance of any restrictions that might be imposed on gun sales.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Appoint Barney Frank to Senate! | Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC)
Appoint Barney Frank to Senate!
Appoint Barney Frank to be the interim Senator from Massachusetts to replace John Kerry. http://act.boldprogressives.org/survey/gwa_appoint_barney_frank_copy/?source=fba-bfi-t3
Appoint Barney Frank to be the interim Senator from Massachusetts to replace John Kerry. http://act.boldprogressives.org/survey/gwa_appoint_barney_frank_copy/?source=fba-bfi-t3
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Washington National Cathedral will begin celebrating same-sex marriage ceremonies.
Washington National Cathedral will begin celebrating same-sex marriage ceremonies using a rite adapted from an existing blessing ceremony approved in August 2012 by the Episcopal Church at its General Convention.
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