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Diane E. Meier, MD: From Early Lessons in Critical Thinking to 'Palliative Care Everywhere'
By Ronald Piana Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. —Helen Keller, Optimism, 1903 Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP is director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care. Shortly past 8:00 AM on July 1977, Diane…
Author: The Asco Post
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How Nebraska Repealed the Death Penalty
A deep-red state shows the way, with conservatives in the lead. By Shari Silberstein On Wednesday, Nebraska senators voted 30-19 to override a gubernatorial veto and end the death penalty. Nebraska’s Senate maintains a uniquely non-partisan structure, but each senator’s party affiliation is well known…
Author: The Marshall Project
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College Graduates Should Consider Options for Health Insurance
Securing healthcare isn’t a priority for Chapman senior Devyn Bisson. “I’m way more preoccupied with how I’m going to make money,” she said. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times) By Lisa Zamosky Devyn Bisson is a 22-year-old Orange resident about to graduate from Chapman University…
Author: Los Angeles Times
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Why Should Your Foundation Continue to Exist?
Bruce S. Trachtenberg, Advisor, Communications Network By Bruce S. Trachtenberg The idea of time-limiting foundations seems to be gaining more traction. As counterpoint, a recent Philanthropy New York program asked: “What Is the Case for Foundations Living in Perpetuity?” PNY gathered a group of three…
Author: Smart Assets
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Health Activism: The Struggle Continues
By Rebecca Davis The Ministry of Health is often cited as one of the government departments where effective leadership in recent years has made a real, positive impact. But in a public discussion on Sunday evening in Cape Town, a number of South African health…
Author: Daily Maverick
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Just and Fair Schools Fund Newsletter: April 2013
Watch this quick video to learn about the Just and Fair School Fund’s grant awards, and the youth, parents, congregations, and teachers they support around the country. Feature The Just and Fair Schools Fund is pleased to announce $3.8 million in grants over two years…
Author: Just and Fair Schools Fund
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Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2013: Is the Irish Government Keeping Its Promises to Children?
The Fine Gael/Labour Coalition Government has been awarded an overall C grade today (18 February) in the Children’s Rights Alliance’s Report Card 2013 – a slight drop in grade from last year’s C+ grade. In a year that saw a Children’s Rights Referendum and key…
Author: Children's Rights Alliance
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Vital YES vote in Children's Referendum Welcomed by Alliance
Photo: Children’s Rights Alliance In an unprecedented step, Ireland has voted by referendum to change its Constitution to strengthen children’s rights and better protect children. After nearly 20 years of vigorous campaigning for constitutional reform, the Children’s Rights Alliance is delighted to finally welcome the…
Author: Children's Rights Alliance
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We are all to blame for deaths
LAST week, nearly 40 people were killed in a complex cocktail of political, economic and social distress. The fact that there was little leadership making an effort to resolve what was clearly becoming an uncontrollable tragedy waiting to happen, shows the weakness of our government,…
Author: Inyathelo
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Smarter School Discipline Bill (SB 46) Passes Colorado Senate
MEDIA RELEASE Will bring common sense back to discipline while ensuring safe schools DENVER – The Colorado Senate passed Senate Bill 46 – the smarter school discipline bill – with an overwhelming bipartisan 32-3 vote this morning. “Students need to be in school learning, not…
Author: Padres y Jóvenes Unidos