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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Trains Professionals To Help Child Abuse Victims
The U.K.-based National Association for People Abused in Childhood is offering training to professionals who are in positions…
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Program Aids Those Who Care for Wounded Veterans
Sometimes, to support members, associations need to support others, too. That was the idea behind the Caregiver Assistance…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
ProPublica Finds New Home On Internet’s Dark Frontier
The nonprofit news site ProPublica this week found a new way to distribute its content: through the "dark…
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Politwoops Returns: Twitter, Watchdogs Reach Deal
The Sunlight Foundation, Access Now, and the Open State Foundation are again working to point out political gaffes…
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Associations Assist Dairy Farmers in Storm’s Aftermath
Goliath, the deadliest U.S. storm of 2015, killed dozens of people, but it also killed tens of thousands…
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Calorie Information Needed on Alcoholic Drinks, Group Says
The Local Government Association has renewed a push for breweries and other alcoholic drink manufacturers to label beverages…
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Visa Waiver Reforms Receive Mixed Reviews
The passage of last week’s budget bill, which included changes in the Visa Waiver Program, was largely welcomed…
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Zuckerberg’s Immigration Group Changes Tactics
Fwd.us, the well-funded immigration advocacy group launched by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in 2013, is revamping its message…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
50 Years Later: Helping US-Cuba Relations Via Education
As the U.S. and Cuba embark on a new diplomatic partnership, NAFSA: Association of International Educators launched a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Journalism Groups Criticize Sierra Leone Over Arrest of Newspaper Editor
Last week's arrest of a newspaper editor in Sierra Leone, on allegations that he spread false information, led…
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Charitable Groups Applaud Passage of Tax-Extender Law
Nonprofit groups and their causes stand to benefit greatly from a set of tax breaks permanently signed into…
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Electronic Health Records Giving Doctors Headaches
According to the American Medical Association and other medical groups, one of the members’ biggest headaches is the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
FAA Faces Criticism Over Drone Registration Fee
The Federal Aviation Administration's decision to charge the public $5 to register their small drones could threaten the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Professional Services Council: Feds Moving Slowly on Cloud Adoption
A survey by the Professional Services Council finds that, when it comes to cloud adoption, federal agencies are…
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NBA’s Players Association Takes Medical Testing to Heart
The National Basketball Players Association, out of concern for the health of former players, recently began testing former…
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Psychologists Group Prepares Members for Refugee Students
The National Association of School Psychologists is making sure its members are ready to handle a potential influx…
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Internet Association: The ‘Net Has Big Economic Impact
In its first economic report, the Internet Association says internet-based businesses contribute a significant chunk of U.S. gross…
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Advocacy Via Data Intelligence
The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association (VHHA) is on a mission to demonstrate the vital importance of hospitals…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Data Defense: Auto Dealers Make Case Against Recall Bill
In an effort to counter legislation that would leave used cars on the lot until recalls are repaired,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Support CDC’s Flu Shot Campaign
From those who create the vaccine, to front-line vaccinators, associations are taking part in the CDC’s it’s “not…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Voter Turnout: How Nonprofits Rocked the Vote in 2014
According to a new study, nonprofit community organizations played a significant role in boosting voter turnout during the…
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California’s Nut Producers Have an Organized Crime Problem
With thefts in recent months affecting nut producers throughout the San Joaquin Valley, associations representing the industry have…
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ASAE Testifies on DC’s Proposed Paid Leave Act
In its testimony, ASAE urged the DC Council to ease any undue burden on association employers and employees…
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Gaming Association to Candidates: What’s Your Stance?
By asking the 2016 presidential candidates to answer questions related to the gaming industry, the American Gaming Association…
