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Top White House Official to Discuss Climate Change at U.N.

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09/13/2017

... from two monster hurricanes that scientists say may have been made more ferocious by warming trends. It also ...

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Century Foundation Report: Toward a More Secure Retirement for Domestic Workers

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09/14/2017

... even more so for workers in the gig economy, who often have far fewer benefits through their work. Yet domestic ... them even less likely than others in the gig economy to have access to workplace supports...

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Economic Security

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Some NYC K-12 Schools Cross $50,000-a-Year Mark

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09/19/2017

... schools in New York City hit $40,000 a year. Now, a few have crossed the $50,000 threshold. Some parents say they have become resigned to fast-rising bills at elite schools ...

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More Than 1 Million People Uprooted From Their Homes By Lingering Violence In Kasai, DRC

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09/26/2017

... conflict-hit Kasai region. More than 1 million people have been uprooted from their homes since a violent ... and looting of homes, health centres and schools have worsened adversity in one of the country’s...

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Presidential Advisers on Black, Latino, and Asian Students Say Trump Admin. Ignoring Them

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10/03/2017

... Islander students in K-12 schools and on college campuses have not met since President Donald Trump took office in January. Although members of the groups have reached out, the White House has not responded...

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Community Development Lenders Go Where Amazon Goes When It Needs Cash

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10/06/2017

... mission to make capital meet the needs of poor communities have a foothold in the bond market. There are $92 trillion in bond markets around the world. Corporations have ready access to those dollars. For...

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Community Development

Edward W. Hazen Foundation President Lori Bezahler Writes Op-Ed on Activism Led by Young People of Color for The Nation

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03/28/2018

... The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have catalyzed a social movement demanding an end to gun violence. While their leadership and moral authority have undoubtedly taken the movement to another...

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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Funds Program to Improve Retention and Graduation Rates for All Students

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04/27/2018

... emphasis on students from particular populations that have been historically disadvantaged in higher education. The ... all Wabash students, and especially those young men who have traditionally struggled to...

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund President Stephen Heintz to Receive Council on Foundations Distinguished Service Award

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11/08/2018

... website. The Award “highlights those who not only have accomplished a great deal in the field of philanthropy, but have done so while exemplifying the intellect, integrity, and ...

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Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Announces Latinx Artist Fellowship

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07/22/2021

... or Caribbean descent who live and work in the US— have made significant and vital contributions to American culture. Yet these artists have lacked visibility and received little of the ...

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Ford Foundation Backs New Associate's Degree Program at New York State Prison

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03/02/2015

... grant, NYU's new program began this semester and can lead to an associate's degree. According to the ... future introductory courses from its professional schools, can apply later in continuing...

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Casey Family Programs and the President's Advisory Council Work to Improve Financial Capability for Young People

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03/09/2015

... and experiences of young people so that all Americans can start their financial lives on the right foot. In many ... young people grow into financially capable consumers, they can better attain their own...

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John A. Hartford Foundation: 'Hospital at Home' Prevents Complications

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10/13/2015

... acute exacerbations of illnesses, hospital admissions can lead to the development of a host of other problems for patients. "We all know that hospitals can be very dangerous places for older adults,...

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NY Stem Cell Foundation: New Type of Stem Cell Found that Will Accelerate Discovery

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03/21/2016

... Dr. Dieter Egli created human stem cells, cells that can mature into any type of cell in the body, with only one ... cells mark the first time scientists created cells that can grow and divide infinitely with...

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Century Foundation Fellow: Will Trump’s ACA Order Reduce Burden or Shift It to Patients?

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01/25/2017

... directs subsequent policy actions), and no executive order can repeal a law. The executive action cannot, for example, ... the health industry; such changes require legislation. It can , however, shift the...

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Reaching the Unbanked: Citi Inclusive Finance Wins Euromoney Award

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07/20/2017

... outside the system of formal financial services which can serve as bridge out of poverty and unlock opportunities that can fundamentally improve their lives. Over the course of six ...

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Economic Security

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Commonwealth Fund: In the Healthcare Aftermath

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08/02/2017

... — perhaps after a period of rest and reflection — can return to consider a modest set of fixes that will ... under the ACA, and lay the groundwork for progress. If we can create the political and mental space...

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NYPD Releases Video of Fatal Police Shooting of Armed Mentally Ill Man

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09/15/2017

... in his Eastchester apartment. Miguel Richards, 31, can be seen in the recording wearing sunglasses and a polo ... your hand up and drop that knife," one of the officers can be heard telling Richards...

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Route Fifty Recognizes Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Works Cities at Second Annual Navigator Awards

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11/17/2017

... any city with a population of at least 30,000 residents can pursue — essentially a stamp of approval for well-run ... cities reinforce a culture of data-based practices that can sustain those efforts across...

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