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Grant Writing and the Perfect Storytelling

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Consider this story, which has changed state laws throughout the U.S.: Before MADD, there were little to no legal consequences for driving while intoxicated; her organization transformed American attitudes about drunk driving and successfully fought for stricter laws across the country. Our state reports 24.5

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Humans@Work: How to Successfully Tackle HR Challenges

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Recent studies by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) report 26% of Americans admit to talking and debating politics in the workplace on a regular basis, 42% of all U.S. The law safeguards people from harassment based on race, age, and gender. Moreover, federal law protects employees’ right to discuss labor-related issues.

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Women Rise Up Against War: Rae Abileah of CODEPINK

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CODEPINK rejects the Bush administration's fear-based politics that justify violence, and instead calls for policies based on compassion, kindness and a commitment to international law. Check out our local spotlight with great action photos on our site. How did you get involved with CODEPINK? This an exciting story.

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