1 Person Big Difference
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Supernatural’s Misha Collins: Kindness is Infectious
Misha Collins isn’t an angel, but he plays one on TV. For the last two [...] -
Farmer Changes Practices to Stop the Gulf Dead Zone
The Gulf of Mexico’s dead zone has been declared one of the largest ever this [...] -
September is Small Moves Month on GlobalShift
Every day here on GlobalShift, we talk about finding solutions to some of the world’s [...] - More from 1 Person Big Difference
Awareness
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Free Online Education Offers College Alternatives
When students picture their college education they usually see large lecture halls, professionally-manicured quads and, [...] -
Whatever Happened to the Hybrid Car?
Since 2007, hybrid cars have experienced a marked decrease in sales. With new designs set [...] -
How Bias Influences Activism
As activists, how have our biases influenced the causes we advocate for? [...] - More from Awareness
Media & Reviews
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Five Sites that Educate and Inspire
The Internet can be used for many useless things, but its ability to spread ideas [...] -
Olivia Newton-John Comic Raises Breast Cancer Awareness
Actress, singer and breast cancer survivor Olivia Newton-John is the latest inspirational woman to be featured [...] -
George Clooney Sums it Up at the Emmys
Last night on the Emmy’s, George Clooney was awarded the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for [...] - More from Media & Reviews
Take Action
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Small Moves: Who Do You Want to Become?
I remember it well. The brisk air howled as it whipped across the black pavement [...] -
American Idol, Cheesecake Factory Help Feed America
September is the third annual Hunger Action Month, and Feeding America is partnering with [...] -
How to Start a Farmers’ Market
Farmers’ Markets are a one-stop-shop for fresh and delicious food that doesn’t harm the environment, [...] - More from Take Action
The Soap Box
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Tyra’s Top Model Faux Pas
Talk show host Tyra Banks has come under fire for using a model that is shockingly thin, right on the heels of several clothing companies releasing grossly altered advertisements reducing already-slim models to emaciated waifs. [...] -
Is Cyber-Impersonation Protected by the Constitution?
The 1st Amendment to the United States Constitution has always drawn a pretty stark contrast between America and the rest of the world. For some reason, we just tend to be more accepting of the viewpoints of others, even when we find their positions idiotic or [...] -
Dr. Laura Ends Show Over Racism Flap
Dr. Laura announced her intention to end her radio show, citing the infringing of her First Amendment rights following her racist tirade against Barack Obama last week. [...] -
Muslim Woman’s Pork Refusal Results in Foster Rejection
While the religion makes headlines and faces criticism for potentially building a mosque near Ground Zero, Tashima Crudup seems a recent victim of an anti-Islamic sentiment. After the former foster care child completed 50 hours of training and cleared the initial screening process with Maryland’s [...] -
Cost of Birth Becomes Personal
Pregnant women in Santa Rosa, Calif., are scrambling for prenatal care after Medi-Cal, the state's version of Medicaid, pulled funding for the local Birth Center. But can bureaucrats justify the decision amidst the rising cost of healthcare? [...] - More from The Soap Box
