Monthly Archives: February 2012

February 28, 2012

Playing For Change: I’d Rather Go Blind

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February 25, 2012

Playing for Change: The Change Is Here

Three of Africa’s greatest musicians visit the PFCF’s music school in Kirina, Mali. CONNECTING THE WORLD THROUGH MUSIC Related articles Amadou and Mariam: ‘When you live in this world you have to make yourself useful’ (guardian.co.uk)

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February 24, 2012

Legislating Under the Influence

Conservatives who want jobless Americans seeking unemployment benefits to submit to mandatory drug testing have a hidden motive. By David Elliot It’s all the rage in state legislatures and even in Congress. More than a dozen states are debating proposals to … Continue reading →

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February 12, 2012

Whistle-Blowing Takes Guts

Bringing war crimes, diplomatic treachery, and animal abuse to light is dangerous. By William A. Collins See some cheating Where you work? Keep it quiet, Dangers lurk. As activist Medea Benjamin has said, “You are better off committing a war crime … Continue reading →

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