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June is National Caribbean American Heritage Month!

Date: 
Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 04:00 to Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 04:00

 

June marks the eighth anniversary of National Caribbean American Heritage Month.

White House proclaims June 'LGBT Pride Month'

Date: 
Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 04:00 to Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 04:00

President Obama issued a proclamation on June 3rd, declaring June ‘National Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender Month.’ For the fifth year in a row, President Obama touted his achievements on the issue of gay rights and applauded the efforts of those fighting everyday for the cause.

 

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Senator Warren Promotes Student Debt Reduction as Interest Rate Hike Nears

Date: 
Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 04:00 to Monday, July 1, 2013 - 04:00

 

For 7.2 million Americans, July 1st  looms ominously, the date in which interest rates on federally subsidized student loans will effectively double from 3.4 to 6.8 percent. Following a series of defeats on the house floor today, legislative action appears at a standstill, with time running out.

Covering Ground to Ground the Drones

Date: 
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 04:00 to Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 04:00

On June 8 Chicago-based Voices for Creative Nonviolence (VCNV), will kick off their Covering Ground to Ground the Drones protest, to bring awareness of the use of drones in warfare.

The peaceful walk will take place on Saturday, June 8 and end on June 23, near Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., where drones are made and stored. Day walkers and overnighters will cover 190-5 miles, between 12-17 miles a day, and finish in Des Moines, Iowa.

Activists Intensify Efforts as Senate Debates Immigration Reform

Date: 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 04:00 to Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 04:00

With the lives of over 11 million undocumented immigrants at stake, the only thing Republicans and Democrats seem to agree upon is the fact that a decision on the future livelihood of these people needs to be made right away. They have vowed to block any measure that leaves their fate in doubt indefinitely.

White House Threatens to Veto Defense Bill Over Provisions to Prevent Closure of Guantanamo Detention Facility

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Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 04:00 to Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 04:00

Update June 13th: On Thursday the House began its consideration of 172 amendments to National Defense Authorization bill.  Earlier in the week,  the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a Statement of Administration Policy outlining objections to parts of the NDAA, and

Petitions Seek to Defend Hacker Who Helped Bring Justice for Steubenville Rape Victim Against Federal Charges

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Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 04:00 to Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 04:00

In a twist of events, hacker Deric Lostutter of Kentucky, may face up to ten years in prison for hackivist activity. According to Reuters, the FBI is investigating his role in the efforts to uncover and publicize those involved in a rape that occurred in Steubenville, Ohio. Lostutter belonged to KnightSec, which was responsible for releasing the viral video of a former Big Red baseball player, Michael Nodianos, joking about the rape. The video, posted in December 2012 on rollredroll.com, is of a person wearing a Guy Fawkes mask demanding a public apology from the attackers, and threatening to reveal social security numbers and other sensitive information of those involved if they didn't apologize. Though Lostutter admitted to being the man in the video, he does not claim responsibility for hacking the website or posting the video. Note: Information, photos and video may contain graphic details of sexual assault.

Tibet Groups Petition UNESCO to Protect Lhasa

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Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 04:00 to Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 04:00

On June 14, two days before the opening of the 37th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee - which "has the final say on whether a property is inscribed on the World Heritage List" - taking place in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap-Angkor, Cambodia, a group of Tibet advocates submitted a petition with 85,000 signatures to the Committee to save Lhasa, the heart of the Tibetan capital's cultural heritage, from redevelopment by the Chinese government.

Drought and Floods Affect US Farmers: Crop Insurance, Improved Farming Methods, and Assistance are the Response

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Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 04:00 to Friday, June 21, 2013 - 04:00

According to the USDA, about 80 percent of agricultural land experienced drought in 2012, conditions not seen since the 1950s. Two thousand US counties were designated as disaster areas, and 67 percent of cattle and 70-75 percent of corn and soybean production was affected. The summer months were the driest, putting 28 percent of the affected farms in exceptional (worse than severe) drought conditions. The tide turned this spring for some Midwestern areas, when torrential rains made it difficult to farmers to plant their crops.

"Inherent Dignity, Equality and Rights": Toward a Person-Centered Model for People Living with Disability

Date: 
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 04:00 to Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 04:00

Today is the first day of the Inherent Dignity, Equality and Rights, an international conference on human rights and community living, taking place in Oslo and Tronndheim, Norway from Monday, June 17 through Thursday, June 20.
 

Sponsored by the Norwegian National Institute on Intellectual

Pollinator Week

Date: 
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 04:00 to Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 04:00

Pollinators include bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, bats and numerous other species. The U.S. Senate estiblished the first National Pollinator Week in 2007 to address the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations. Pollinator Week has evolved into an "international celebration of the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles." as more organizations and government agencies join in the observance.

Battle in House Over Cuts to Food Assistance in Farm Bill

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Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 04:00 to Friday, June 21, 2013 - 04:00

This week the House of Representatives is set to vote on the Farm Bill, which would cut SNAP by $20.5 billion over 10 years. According to Feeding America, that is the equivalent of 8 billion meals or the hunger relief organization's entire operations for two and a half years.

World Refugee Day

Date: 
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 04:00

by Erin Patrick

 

This year’s World Refugee Day is being celebrated – if that’s the proper word to use – in the midst of one of the largest population upheavals in recent memory.

Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2013

Date: 
Monday, June 24, 2013 - 04:00 to Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 04:00

Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D. C.

The ACT Expo, organized by Gladstein, Neandross & Associates, is a technology show for the nation’s forefront modes of alternative energy transportation.

Restore the Fourth Rallies Planned in Response to NSA Information Leak

Date: 
Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 04:00

Activists are organizing physical nationwide protests through Reddit and Twitter, in an operation called Restore the Fourth. They have drawn supporters through the internet and have planned rallies in nearly every state except for a few (pictured lower right). They seek to "bring awareness to the abuses against [Americans'] civil liberties and the erosion of this cornerstone of [Americans'] democracy," according to their website.

EPIC Sustainable Living Festival

Date: 
Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 04:00 to Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 04:00

 

On July 6 and 7, Vancouver, BC, will host EPIC – one of the biggest sustainable festivals in the North America.  With around 300 exhibitors and 20,000 anticipated guests, the EPIC Sustainable Living Festival will become the place to be for eco-lifestyle enthusiasts for two full days.

 

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Malala Yousafzai Set to Speak to the UN on July 12th

Date: 
Friday, July 12, 2013 - 04:00

Malala Yousafzai has been invited to share her story by speaking to the United Nations on her 16th birthday July 12th. She will speak to the United Nations as the Special Envoy for Global Education. It will be the first public appearance for the young activist since she was shot in the face and

Celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day

Date: 
Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 04:00

Nelson Mandela turns 95 on July 18th, and his birthday is being cited as an International day of service and recognition for the living legend. 

 

The UN is joining forces with the Mandela foundation in an effort to increase public service.

World Pneumonia Day

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Repeats every year on the 12 of November 2 times .
Monday, November 12, 2012 - 11:00
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 11:00

From Worldpneumoniaday.org:

Established in 2009, World Pneumonia Day is marked every year on November 12th to:

The Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia provides leadership for World Pneumonia Day and is comprised of over 140 NGOs, academic institutions, government agencies and foundations.

Pneumonia is one of the most solvable problems in global health and yet a child dies from the infection every 20 seconds. Together we can ensure the fight against pneumonia is won.

February is American Heart Month

Date: 
Repeats every year on the 1 of February 3 times .
Friday, February 1, 2013 - 05:00 to Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 05:00
Saturday, February 1, 2014 - 05:00 to Friday, February 28, 2014 - 05:00
Sunday, February 1, 2015 - 05:00 to Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 05:00

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, killing over half a million people every year.   While heredity often plays a role in the disease, many of the risk factors can be prevented or controlled.

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