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Why Aren’t There Many Basements in Oklahoma?

Ashley Lauren Samsa — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:00:34 +0000

My husband and I were reading about the devastating tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma this week, and I couldn’t stop commenting about how sad it all was. As a lifelong Illinoisan, I’m no stranger to tornadoes; in fact, storms of any kind generally scare me into a more or less useless state because I am so [...]

4 Bullying Videos That Will Bring You To Tears

Ximena Ramirez — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00:51 +0000

I find videos about bullying to be the most moving and telling of the harmful effects of bullying.

This is the Coolest 9-Year-Old You Will Ever See

Care2 Causes Editors — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:46 +0000

Asean Johnson is only 9 years old, but he speaks like a full-blown adult. And for a good reason.

Boycott the Koch Brothers? There�s an App for That!

Julie M. Rodriguez — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:26 +0000

Have you ever tried to boycott a corporation or CEO you disagree with? It�s not easy. Even if you avoid a specific brand that you know is tied to a company you hate, the problem is that company may own a number of other, seemingly unrelated brands that you just can�t avoid. So, say, if [...]

Barber Offers a Great Deal: Haircuts for Hugs

s.e. smith — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:41 +0000

Barber Anthony Cymerys is retired, but he still wields his clippers on a highly select clientele, for a price. His customers are members of the homeless community or those experiencing tough times, and his fee? One hug per haircut. You can catch him every Wednesday in Hartford, Connecticut, playing his trade in the heart of [...]

Why Can’t Students Borrow at the Same Rates as Banks?

Kevin Mathews — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:30:59 +0000

Elizabeth Warren has proposed common sense legislation: allow students, who are typically crippled by loan debt, to borrow at the same rates we offer to big banks.

Chicago Students Tell It Like It Is: Standardized Tests Don’t Work

Ashley Lauren Samsa — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:03:17 +0000

Last week, every public high school junior in Illinois sat for the state’s high stakes testing. The Prairie State Achievement Exam, or PSAE as us teachers lovingly call it, is a two day test . On the first day, students take the ACT — every student takes this, whether they plan on going to college [...]

Heather White Uses Her Business Experience to Make a Difference in Chinese Factories

SVN News — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:00:49 +0000

Heather White is a social entrepreneur advocating for responsible supply chain practices. She is the director of New Standards, which contributes to the improvement of global working conditions through research and direct engagement strategies. In 1995, she founded Verite, a non-profit organization helping companies and other stakeholders to understand labor issues, overcome obstacles, and build [...]

How the Web is Changing the Face of Charity Forever

Julie M. Rodriguez — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:42:18 +0000

It�s no secret that access to the internet has given individuals the ability to make a bigger impact on the world than ever before — often with very little effort. Want to break into the world of film? Experiment with YouTube and you�ll find a global audience. Want to get published? Start up a blog [...]

Akaya Windwood Speaks About Leading Leaders

SVN News — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:00:31 +0000

Akaya Windwood is the President of�Rockwood Leadership Institute. She is recognized for elevating the effectiveness of leadership and collaboration, for infusing a sense of purpose, delight and wonder into our lives, and for her vision of a global community working together as a fair and equitable society. Social Venture Network sat down with Ms. Windwood [...]