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When Sargent Shriver passed away on January 18 at age 95, we lost a man whose life's work improved the lives of millions of people around the world.
As I reflect on Martin Luther King, I realize that most people think about MLK only as someone focused on the rights of African Americans, but in reality, he was concerned with the whole story.
I'm praying that President Obama uses the State of the Union to re-affirm his commitment to cut poverty. In doing so, he will offer hope to millions who are struggling in unimaginable ways.
If we are serious about reducing our long-term deficit and getting America back to productivity, we need to look at the segment of our population that is most key to our future success -- our children.
State of the World 2011 provides new insight into the often overlooked innovations that are working right now on the ground to alleviate hunger and deserve more funding and attention.
A friend told me about an organization that helps children with special physical needs "adapt" to ordinary home and classroom situations using "green" technology and, in the process, employing women leaving prison.
If I could use a music video as a vehicle to share MY vision of my community, then why couldn't anyone?
While we mourn the loss of Sarge Shriver, we also celebrate his extraordinary life. And we should challenge ourselves, to do what Sarge did so inspirationally -- try to make a difference and bring more peace and justice to our world.
There are so many great stories of human endurance, determination and goodwill fresh in my mind from this past year.
There have been so many incredible moments since we launched just six months ago.
From London to Lagos, Lima to Los Angeles, Steele's impact has been tremendous. He is greatly respected for his adventures that raise much needed funds for charities and nonprofits.
In honor of one of our history's greatest leaders, let us vow to take a stand in times of challenge and controversy.
Back then, I wanted to be independent, and avoided anything that smacked of an organized "program". So what I am doing leading one today?
Finding quality, timely and accessible local information is a daunting task in our current environment, with traditional media's convulsions and new media's fits and starts.
Many have been quick to point fingers and assign blame for the slow speed of recovery in Haiti. This can dangerously lead to a poorly-informed public and a skewed set of incentives for donors and NGOs.
This year, the Peace Corps will be celebrating its 50th anniversary and it seems only appropriate that Obama mark the occasion and recognize the 200,000 who have served and the 8,600 who are currently serving in his address.
It is not enough to appoint and elect smart, progressive women and pro-choice men to government. They and we need to mobilize visibly and vocally to advocate for reproductive rights and justice.
Traveling with Sarge throughout his presidential campaign, I met numerous former volunteers and heard the stories of the early days of Peace Corps.
To cut one of the most effective publicly-funded programs that can dramatically improve a city's economic state, and pour in new jobs, just does not make sense.
Marian Wright Edelman, 2011.01.21
