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Calif. tax bill seeks to punish Scouts for gay ban
From Yahoo! News: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California lawmakers are considering taking some tax exemptions away from youth groups that do not accept gay, transgender or atheist members — a move intended to pressure the Boy Scouts of America to lift its ban on gay Scouts and troop leaders. Original post on yahoo.com Comments on reddit.com
Former President Carter says his organization is on verge of eradicating Guinea worm disease – The Young Turks with Cenk Uygur
Cenk Uygur sits down with former President Jimmy Carter to talk about the Carter Center and its work to wipe out the Guinea worm, a water parasite that affects many impoverished countries. Original post on current.com Comments on reddit.com
Human mission to Mars may be planned for 2018 – Light Years
By Elizabeth Landau, CNN Will the Mars rover Curiosity catch a glimpse of a manned spaceship in this decade? That could be even more exciting than the gray powder it found by drilling. Original post on cnn.com Comments on reddit.com
Canada funds anti-gay group’s work in homophobic Uganda
Crossroads Christian Communications given $544,813 to help dig wells, build latrines and promote hygiene awareness in Uganda through 2014 Original post on theglobeandmail.com Comments on reddit.com
List of organizations with official stances on the SOPA and PIPA – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
DARPA’s Wound Stasis Foam Stops Internal Bleeding and Saves Lives
The new U.S. military technology is easy for first responders to administer and increases the survival rate for severe internal injuries nine-fold. Original post on healthline.com Comments on reddit.com
3 Results Showing Significant Online Giving Growth in 2012
Online giving continues to make strides. Here are some stats showing the boost online giving received in 2012, and insights into when donors give online. Original post on eleventygroup.com Comments on reddit.com
Intel will end support for Oregon Boy Scouts over Scouts’ policy on gays
The chipmaker now requires grant recipients to pledge that they don’t discriminate based on race, gender, age — or sexual orientation. The Boy Scouts don’t allow gay members or troop leaders. Original post on oregonlive.com Comments on reddit.com
The Blind Man Who Taught Himself to See
Daniel Kish has been sightless since he was a year old. Yet he can mountain bike. And navigate the wilderness alone. And recognize a building as far away as 1,000 feet. How? The same way bats can see in the dark.The Blind Man Who Taught Himself to See Original post on al.com Comments on reddit.com
Gay teen denied Eagle Scout: ‘Change is happening’ over Boy Scouts anti-gay policy
NEW YORK — On his 18th birthday, Ryan Andresen received a symbol of the Boy Scouts’ highest honor, which the national organization had denied him because he is gay: an Eagle Scout pin. Original post on nbcnews.com Comments on reddit.com
Ghana grapples with mental health – Global Public Square
By Medi Ssengooba, Special to CNN Editor’s note: Medi Ssengooba is the Finberg fellow at Human Rights Watch, working in the field of disability rights and the primary author of a new report, “Like a Death Sentence: Abuses against Persons with Mental Disabilities in Ghana. Original post on cnn.com Comments on reddit.com
5 Reasons Why Marketers Are Behind the Curve on Data Marketing
Data marketing is a hot topic these days. Problem is, too many businesses and nonprofits are jumping into data marketing without the necessary expertise. Original post on eleventygroup.com Comments on reddit.com
Assange mocks Obama via video at U.N. event
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, speaking via a choppy video feed from his virtual house arrest in London, lashed out at U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday for supporting Original post on reuters.com Comments on reddit.com
Georgia Student Newspaper Editors Quit, Claiming Interference – NYTimes.com
In resigning, editors at the university’s student newspaper claimed interference, even censorship, by the nonstudent managers hired to oversee it. Original post on nytimes.com Comments on reddit.com
Happy Birthday Amelia Earhart, wherever you may be – Washington Times Communities
Amelia Earhart continues to capture our attention and imagination, 75 years after her death. Original post on washingtontimes.com Comments on digg.com
Announcing The Declaration Of Internet Freedom – Techdirt
A whole bunch of organizations and individuals are getting together today to launch the beginning of a process, the creation of an Internet Declaration of Freedom. We’ve seen how the internet has been under attack from various directions, and we… Original post on techdirt.com Comments on reddit.com
How Anonymous Picks Targets, Launches Attacks, and Takes Powerful Organizations Down – Threat Level – Wired.com
No one but Hector Xavier Monsegur can know why or when he became Sabu, joining the strange and chaotic Internet collective known as Anonymous. But Original post on wired.com Comments on digg.com
Vatican Banker Running Scared: Gotti Tedeschi Could Turn Whistleblower – The Daily Beast
The recently ousted head of the Vatican bank may have evidence that the organization is involved in money laundering—and now he’s afraid for his life. By Barbie Latza Nadeau Original post on thedailybeast.com Comments on reddit.com
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Israel joins UN list of states limiting human rights organizations – Haaretz Daily Newspaper – Israel News
UN Human Rights Commissioner Navi Pillay lists Israel along with countries such as Belarus, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Ethiopia and Venezuela. Original post on haaretz.com Comments on reddit.com
Finger Lickin’ Good: Owner of Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell Dumps ALEC
Yum! Brands, the owner of Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell has yielded to the ColorofChange boycott and became the 12th company to dump ALEC. Original post on politicususa.com Comments on digg.com
Rush just can’t stop himself: Calls National Organization for Women “NAGS” – FreakOutNation
If we don’t speak out, we’re part of the problem – Progressive blogging for the middle class, not corporate welfare. Original post on freakoutnation.com Comments on digg.com
Which Countries Top the List of ‘Enemies of the Internet?’
Reporters Without Borders has released a list of “Enemies of the Internet,” highlighting countries that restrict freedom of expression. Original post on mashable.com Comments on digg.com
Confirmed: FBI charge LulzSec, Anonymous hackers ‘betrayed by insider’ – RT
Top members of the infamous computer hacking group LulzSec have been arrested and charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Original post on rt.com Comments on reddit.com
That ‘Extraordinary’ Wikileaks Dump: A Big Pile Of Emails From STRATFOR
Five Leadership Mistakes Of The Galactic Empire – Forbes
In running his Galactic Empire, Emperor Palpatine made five key leadership mistakes that led to his inevitable failure. Here’s what you can learn from his bad example. Original post on forbes.com Comments on digg.com
In Heartland Institute Leak, a Plan to Discredit Climate Teaching – NYTimes.com
Disclosed files from the nonprofit Heartland Institute outline a plan to undermine the teaching of global warming in public schools, and they identify some corporate donors. Original post on nytimes.com Comments on reddit.com
Two Affiliates (so far) Break Away from Susan G Komen Foundation to “leave politics out of funding” – FreakOutNation
If we don’t speak out, we’re part of the problem – Progressive blogging for the middle class, not corporate welfare. Original post on freakoutnation.com Comments on digg.com
DEA Now Using Bully Tactics on Legislators and Civil Rights Organizations – Hail Mary Jane
The DEA has launched investigations naming people involved in the legal consideration of our civil liberties. Bully tactics are nothing new. Original post on hailmaryjane.com Comments on digg.com