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CountyHealthRankings.org Gives First County-by-County Snapshot of Health in Each State

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The site was unveiled at an event on Wednesday in Washington by its sponsors, the University of Wisconsin's Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The data and content were provided by policy staff at the University of Wisconsin with support from Burness Communications.

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Networked Capacity Building: Finish Line Grantees Social Media Training

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We started with key results and worked backwards to technical assistance goals: Kids get health care coverage Policies are adopted More attention from policymakers. More and better partners, more and better relationships with reporters and more or better policy maker relationships. One-Click Advocacy: What is the call to action online?

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Don’t Just Celebrate – Advocate. Getting back down to the Roots of Earth Day: Tips for CSR Professionals

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Earth Day was no exception to the trend of using protesting and collective action to voice concerns and enact change. Frustrated with the lack of concern around environmental issues, junior senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin came up with the idea for Earth Day. Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impact.

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Interview with Temra Costa, Author of Farmer Jane: Women Changing the Way We Eat

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Temra Costa's book, Farmer Jane: Women Changing the Way We Eat features the stories of over 30 women and how they are changing our food system for the better as farmers, educators, mothers, chefs, businesswomen, and policy wonks. I was already studying agriculture at the University Wisconsin-Madison. Tags: interview podcast.

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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. to create the foundations of a women’s movement for peace and justice.

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