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Paperboy Prince is Changing the Face of New York Politics
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(Feminism)
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... they volunteered in prisons. “What can we do beforehand to make sure that people don’t end up here [in prisons]?” Prince muses. Their approach is to attack the issue with activist energy and fearless positivity. ...
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Created on 28 May 2021
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CEO and Poet Kanchan Singh Illustrates The Ugly Truth Behind Healing From Trauma In Her Newest Book "Dear Me, I Love You": BUST Interview ...
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(Books)
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... I just hit a breaking point. Travel and animals have always been my escape, and I had been dreaming about volunteering at this elephant sanctuary [in Thailand] ever since I had heard about it years ago. ...
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Created on 20 May 2021
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NYPD Is Banned From NYC Pride Events Until 2025 In An Effort To "Create Safer Spaces" For LGBTQIA+ And BIPOC Communitie
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(Feminism)
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... parade, using volunteers and private security to de-escalate situations. Pride will only use police officers when “absolutely necessary as mandated by city officials.”
“NYC Pride seeks to create safer ...
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Created on 19 May 2021
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Here's How You Can Help India Amid The Country's Devastating COVID-19 Cris
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(Feminism)
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... In addition, they help educate folks about the vaccine and surges.
5. Association for India’s Development is a charity organization made up of volunteers that is committed to providing sustainable, equitable, ...
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Created on 05 May 2021
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In "Together Together," Ed Helms and Patti Harrison Form A Fragile Attachment During A Surrogate Pregnanc
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(Movies)
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... 26-year-old barista and loner who volunteers to be the surrogate. The movie proves that, despite questions of science and ethics, the decision to bring a baby into the world often becomes, above all, a ...
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Created on 27 April 2021
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Struggling With Loneliness One Year Into The Pandemic? These 9 Simple Tips Can Help.
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(Living)
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... to others and hopefully, so does the other person. That’s how I realize that I, and others took for granted the small interactions we had prior to the pandemic.
4. Put yourself out there by volunteering. ...
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Created on 31 March 2021
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Join Artivist Dani Slocki As She Showcases Her Annual Fundraiser Dedicated to Brooklyn Creatives
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(Arts)
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... 50 different artists and art collectives. Every year musicians, DJs, producers, bartenders, and allies volunteer their time and talents making Prophets Over Profits possible. This year, with Covid hitting ...
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Created on 24 March 2021
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Julia Turshen—Rad Cookbook Author and Activist—Reveals Her Gourmet Pantry Staples
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(Eat Me)
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... shares little true moments that make up her life—as a volunteer, a dog-owner, a community member, and a wife. Turshen says being open about her marriage to Grace Bonney, creator of the now-shuttered site ...
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Created on 26 February 2021
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Meet the Next Generation of Superstar Activists: Exclusive BUST Interviews
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(Feminism)
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... the keyboard. “Digital activism should be a complement, not the totality of your activism,” she says. “Engage offline, make sure you talk to your family, and ensure that you’re volunteering with organizations ...
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Created on 15 February 2021
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How You Can Combat Food Insecurity Right Now
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(Living)
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... time. I would recommend that people donate financially if they can, step up and volunteer, and spread awareness among themselves and their loved ones of the dire straits that our food pantries face.”
Here ...
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Created on 07 February 2021
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The Parole Preparation Project helps incarcerated people envision a better tomorrow
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(Living)
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... trying to answer that question is the Parole Preparation Project (paroleprepny.org). Parole Prep provides advocacy and volunteer support to currently and formerly incarcerated people serving life sentences ...
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Created on 13 January 2021
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Jane Fonda: A Rebel With a Cause. Exclusive BUST Interview
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(Feminism)
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... film about a wounded Vietnam vet, in which she plays a hospital volunteer, a role that garnered her a Best Actress Oscar.
Next was The China Syndrome, a critique of nuclear power, and then 1980’s 9 ...
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Created on 07 January 2021
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Thank you, Stacey Abrams
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(Feminism)
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... to the Senate races.
Abrams took to Twitter earlier to celebrate the latest victory, thanking the many volunteers and members of Fair Fight for the outcome of the races.
With new votes joining ...
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Created on 06 January 2021
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Lend A Socially Distanced Hand To These Worthy Causes
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(Living)
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Don't let the pandemic (or your tight budget) dampen your giving spirit. By pairing up with any of these five organizations looking for remote volunteers, you can pay it forward without actually paying ...
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Created on 18 December 2020
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8 New Years Resolutions for 2021 That Don’t Involve Losing Weight
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(Living)
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... or hiking, to volunteering for an organization that you believe in, to visiting museums, learning a new musical instrument, learning how to code, or cooking more difficult, intricate recipes. If you have ...
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Created on 17 December 2020
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How Black And Indigenous Women Got Trump Out Of Office
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(Feminism)
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... Day and signed up volunteers at over 10,000 polling places.
Allie Young, a Diné woman from the Navajo Nation, launched Ride to the Polls in October. During early voting and on election day, Young led ...
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Created on 09 November 2020
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Here's How Georgia's Stacey Abrams Saved America: Exclusive BUST Intervi
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(Feminism)
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... volunteer; they took us with them to vote. They wanted us to see their values in action. So that’s how I grew up. When I was 15, my mom and dad were both called into the ministry and so, at 40, they applied ...
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Created on 05 November 2020
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The #JoytothePolls Campaign is Here to Get You Dancing on the Voting Line
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(Entertainment)
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Election Defenders, a nonpartisan group of volunteers fighting voter suppression, has teamed up with the musical movement, Joy to the Polls, to ease voter anxiety through curated playlists. The campaign ...
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Created on 03 November 2020
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5 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself And Your Community This Election Day
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(Living)
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... time to talk about your election feelings or just escape for a minute to laugh or cry with a loved one. Being connected to others can really help lessen anxiety and feelings of isolation.
3. Volunteer ...
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Created on 02 November 2020
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NYC's Art in Odd Places: NORMAL Festival Showcases The Strangeness of 202
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(Arts)
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... this post on Instagram
You asked, and we have answers!! Art in Odd Places is made up of a group of volunteer staff who produce the festival ...
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Created on 05 October 2020
