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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Refugee Crisis: How Technology Is Redefining Nonprofit Aid
The current refugee crisis spreading from Syria, Afghanistan, and other countries through Europe—the largest since World War II—has…
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FCC Probe Questions Business Broadband Practices
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission announced that it would scrutinize business internet pricing practices, which critics say…
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Flavor-Extract Makers Highlight Safe Ingredients With Database
A new informational online resource from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association is a resource for curious minds…
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Advertising Bureau Tries New Lean in Blocker Fight
The Interactive Advertising Bureau, fighting a tide of consumers who are sick of advertisements bogging down the loading…
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Travel-Industry Groups: Leave Airport Security Funding Alone
The U.S. Travel Association and other travel-industry groups are taking aim at a set of bills that threaten…
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Jewelry Associations Craft a New Council
Several prominent jewelry associations have formed a new council to promote greater representation for the industry in both…
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Native American Group Cheers California Ban of “Redskins” Mascot
The state’s move to prevent local schools from using the controversial term earned applause from a key Native…
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Tuesday Buzz: Casino Industry Ramps Up 2016 Initiative
The first Democratic presidential debate is taking place at a casino, and the gambling industry is taking notice.…
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Student, Law Enforcement Groups Respond to Campus Shootings
Incidents in Oregon, Arizona, and Texas have revived a discussion about laws about guns on campus and policing…
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Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet Awarded Nobel Prize
The Nobel Committee recognizes the National Dialogue Quartet for its role in stabilizing postrevolution Tunisia.
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Associations Sound Off on Trans-Pacific Partnership
After years of negotiations, the United States and 11 Pacific Rim countries reached a landmark trade deal Monday…
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Nameless Coalition Targets Facebook’s Real-Name Policy
From drag queens to dissidents, a number of groups have voiced their concerns about Facebook’s real-name policy, and…
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GLAAD Goes Global With New U.K. Initiative
Having played a role in a series of victories for the LGBT community in the United States, GLAAD…
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Groups Respond To Safety Concerns Around Artificial Turf
After a follow-up report on the potential safety concerns of artificial turf aired on national TV last week,…
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Art Association Establishes “Safe Havens” for Historic Works
In the wake of widespread destruction of antiquities, the Association of Art Museum Directors has released protocols to…
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Water Groups Push Congress To Extend Rail Safety Deadline
As the deadline to install positive train control systems on U.S. railroads approaches, several groups representing the water…
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New Telecom Coalition Challenged Over Spectrum Policies
The debate over the open spectrum just got a bit more crowded, as major telecommunication companies have formed…
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How Groups Are Marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thursday kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and plenty of organizations are finding unique ways to make an…
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Associations Concerned About Proposed Changes to Overtime Rules
Associations are among the many businesses seeking to gauge how new overtime rules proposed by the Obama administration…
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Cable Association Challenging Set-Top-Box Competition
With possible support from the FCC, companies like Google could change the set-top-box market, but telecommunications groups are…
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Global Spotlight: Countries Put Pressure on NGOs
Several countries are clamping down on nongovernmental organizations.
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Ask the CEO: Jorge Perez
Jorge Perez, executive director, Hispanic American Construction Industry Association, answers questions from HACIA member Marco Romero.
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Data Nugget: How Common is Identity Theft?
Quantifying the amount of identity theft out there.
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Diesel Group Looks to Move Past Volkswagen Scandal
As Volkswagen continues to deal with the fallout from its emissions fraud, the diesel industry is trying to…
