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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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In the United States, only approximately four states have a law prohibiting marriage under the age of 18. Someone under the age of 18 who is in a battered or abusive situation is still a minor in the eyes of the law, even when they are married,” Allison explained. Freelancing is a good alternative,” Allison advised.

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8 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability on Earth Day

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The actions we take today will support and protect the well-being of future generations. . National Forest Foundation. Organization Mission: The National Forest Foundation aims to engage Americans in promoting our National Forests and Grasslands’ health and public enjoyment. Southern Environmental Law Center.

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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

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Such action, the Court decided, didn’t constitute copyright infringement because it was fair use , that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation. copyright law.

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Fascinating Meeting at the Copyright Office

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copyright exemption for serving the print disabled is commonly called the Chafee Amendment: Section 121 of copyright law. national experience. copyright law. These seems to be an important part of international copyright law. The Chafee Amendment The U.S. It’s what makes our Bookshare service legally possible.

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Why Nonprofits Are Needed in the Sharing Economy

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Sharing companies/platforms are just one place alternatives abound and money is flowing and good is getting done. and The Next Generation of Networked Social Change: Embracing the Sharing Economy. Nonprofits and foundations need to come to this table, not expect sharing enterprises/practices to come to theirs."

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 5 Extraordinary Organizations

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The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is an organization dedicated to "creating a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists. Image 1: Alternatives to Violence. Get inspired to bring attention to your organization's cause. For DVAM, STAND! " "STAND!

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Words to Avoid—2023 Edition

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And while we are with you in moving away from words such as empower , we’ll stick to providing a few alternatives here rather than a full entry (maybe try out inspire , encourage , or some form of partnering with ). While not as succinct, a potential alternative to “brainstorming session” could simply be an “idea generation session.”.

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