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The Craig Newmark Beneblog Interview

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I think of people under 30 as the new civic generation, much like the GI generation. Also working with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America to help get them the respect and services they deserve, working on reform of the VA. I also want to mention Consumer Reports. People like me help get the word out.

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Wikileaks War Data Reveal Underreporting of Iraqi Civilian Casualties

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

A Guest Beneblog by Anita Gohdes, Jeff Klingner, Megan Price and Patrick Ball The recent release of almost 400,000 secret US military files on the war in Iraq through Wikileaks has attracted wide media coverage. They have estimated that the SIGACTS describes 15,000 civilian deaths previously undocumented by IBC (BBC’s report is here ).

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How-to: Let Go and Start Blogging

NTEN

Blogging has seemed to be more self-centered than a reporter's approach, though some of the best blogs clearly transcend these barriers. I followed the blog around the time of my travel to Venezuela in 2007 during which time the blog reported on the controversy surrounding the license of privately-held RCTV. Blogs Build Transparency.

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Is A Downer News Cycle A Factor in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Success?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But according to news reports , it has increased awareness and dollars raised for ALS research. The association reports $15.6 There were over a million videos created according to various reports. It sounds counter intuitive to ask people to donate $100 to ALS or make this goofy video and share on social.

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Our EveryAction Hero: Middle East Children's Alliance

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

With programs ranging from education, sports, income generation and more, we’re proud to stand with such an incredible organization! Over the 30 years of our organization, we’ve sent over 25 million dollars in direct aid consisting of food, medical supplies, books, and toys to Palestine, Iraq, and Lebanon.

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Training Afghani NGOs in Cambodia

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Sometimes this material is generated in the context of providing relief services, legal aid, or other support to victims. In some cases, the information is intended for use in court cases or international prosecution, to support a human rights report, or advocacy campaign. Past partners have included NGOs and nine truth commissions.

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Data, Data Everywhere: But How Does It Relate to You and Your Work?

Tech Soup

everyday media’s use of data for reporting provides a practical. reporting are listed below. The Guardian is one of the news agencies at the forefront of using data for reporting. It has a section of their website dedicated to using data for reporting and has made available information on open government data.

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