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Sudan: A 21st Century Hunger Games

by Becca Simpson March 16, 2012 Leave a comment

In honor of United to End Genocide’s day of fasting, Becca recounts the history of the modern Genocides, and how they began.

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Women of the World… Unite?

by Jennifer Dorsey March 12, 2012 Leave a comment

As you all probably know by now, this past Thursday, March 8, was International Women’s Day. We’ve been talking a great deal here on our blog and over on our Imagine Better site about what fictional women inspire us. This conversation will continue throughout the month for Women’s History Month and to celebrate The Hunger [...]

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Remembering Your Roots

by sifa March 2, 2012 Leave a comment

Sifa Nsengimana is an influential Human Rights Activist and one of the founders of the Agahozo Shalom Youth Village, a residential community in Rwanda that helps to enable orphaned and vulnerable children to become socially responsible citizens in Rwanda and around the world. “Mom, you’re definitely the coolest aaand bestest mom ever. I mean, ever!” [...]

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Breaking the Curse

by Erin Millar December 8, 2011 Leave a comment

There’s a curse in this world, and one of the ones unable to recognize it is Warner Bros. But we recognize it. We know it’s there. We know it’s possible to break the curse and save these children from a life of slavery.

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Russia puts a Taboo on LGBTQ

by Kara O'Brien November 27, 2011 3 Comments

Russian leaders are trying to pass a bill that would make any public mention of LGBTQ issues a criminal offense. Read more to find out how you can help stop it!

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The ‘Glee’ Bully vs Bullying

by Erin Millar October 20, 2011 2 Comments

We all know well the power of a story. For six years, the HPA has used the Harry Potter books to emphasize what needs to be fixed in our world. As members, you know this—you know how to use a story to change the world. What’s amazing is watching a celebrity learn the same thing.

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Why It Is Important to Come Out as a Straight Ally

by Heather Murray October 11, 2011 1 Comment

What about the rest of us, those of us who identify with our gender and are heterosexual? I think it is vital that we use this day to come out, too. We need to come out as straight allies.

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The Occupation Games

by Erin Millar October 6, 2011 2 Comments

I’m sure none of us want our world to become like Panem. The Occupy Wall Street and Occupy Together participants are speaking their voices in what is supposed to be a peaceful way.

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Occupy Together

by Heather Murray October 5, 2011 1 Comment

Are you interested in being involved with or learning more about Occupy Wall Street, but you don’t live in New York? You might have a chance–the movement is spreading and likely coming to a city near you.

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Who Killed Troy Davis?

by Heather Murray September 28, 2011 2 Comments

I don’t know whether Troy Davis was guilty or innocent, and it’s not my place to say. What I do know is that, at least in part, I killed him. It seems like an extreme thing to say, doesn’t it? But it’s true.

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