Congress Rejects Trump Proposals to Cut Health Research Funds
Release Date:
09/12/2017
Congress has not only rejected the president’s N.I.H. proposal; lawmakers from both parties have joined forces to increase spending on biomedical research.
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Editorial: A Promising Idea To Fight Opioids
Release Date:
09/12/2017
Peconic Care, a proposed addiction treatment facility, promises to deal with the opioid crisis in a way that exists nowhere else in the country.
New Study Shows Organic Farming Traps Carbon in Soil to Combat Climate Change
Release Date:
09/12/2017
When it comes to mitigating the worst impacts of climate change, keeping excess carbon out of the atmosphere is the prime target for improving the health of our planet. One of the best ways to do that is thought to be locking more of that carbon...
As Flood Risks Rise, Trump’s Executive Order Jeopardizes Our Infrastructure and Communities
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09/12/2017
President Trump’s new executive order will roll back efforts to ensure our infrastructure and communities are resilient to flooding and climate change/
Charter Schools Are Losing the Narrative But Winning the Data
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09/12/2017
The most striking thing about the coverage of charter schools is the contrast between the tone of data journalism and narrative journalism.
Off-Broadway’s Golden Age Faces Financial Hurdles
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09/12/2017
Producers and theatrical artists who try to make their living off-Broadway in New York City say this is a golden age for their small-scale brand of theater. But that doesn’t mean they are reaping financial rewards.
Is One Drink OK For Pregnant Women? Around The Globe, The Answer Is No
Release Date:
09/12/2017
According to the CDC, about 90 percent of pregnant women say they refrain from alcohol, though some may drink without disclosing it. "There's a social stigma to drinking in pregnancy, which is a good thing," Garry says.
NoVo Foundation Transforming Former Prison to a Hub for Women's Rights Organizations
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09/12/2017
The NoVo Foundation and the Goren Group are transforming the former Bayview Correctional Facility into The Women’s Building, which will house organizations and non-profits fighting for women's equality and justice
Research To Prevent Blindness-Backed Project Identifies Potential Biomarkers Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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09/12/2017
Patients with any stage of age-related macular degeneration carry signs of the disease in their blood that may be found through special laboratory tests, according to a new study led by AMD researchers based at Massachusetts Eye and Ear.
NYS Health Foundation Unveils Health Care Cost Transparency Website
Release Date:
09/12/2017
NYS Health-funded website by FAIR Health offers easy-to-use, reliable information on health care costs, allowing consumers to plan financially for commonly performed health care services.
Peter G. Peterson Foundation CEO Comments On Federal Debt Passing $20 Trillion For First Time
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09/12/2017
"Surpassing $20 trillion in debt is the latest indicator of our nation's dire fiscal condition," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the fiscally conservative Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
U.S. Median Income Hit $59,039 in 2016, The Highest Ever Reported by Census Bureau
Release Date:
09/12/2017
Middle-class household income set an all-time record last year, besting the previous high set in 1999, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Tuesday.
Harrowing Journeys: Children and Youth on The Move Across The Mediterranean Sea, At Risk of Trafficking and Exploitation
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09/12/2017
For children and youth on the move via the Mediterranean Sea routes to Europe, the journey is marked by high levels of abuse, trafficking and exploitation.
Amid Hurricane Chaos, Domestic Abuse Victims Risk Being Overlooked
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09/12/2017
Natural disasters like hurricanes Harvey and Irma can displace people and leave them scrambling to find stability and routine.
New York Developer Raises Fund for Affordable Housing
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09/12/2017
New York developer Jonathan F.P. Rose, founder and president of Jonathan Rose Cos. has raised a $233 million real-estate fund dedicated to affordable housing, the company’s largest such fund in a sector drawing more attention from investors.
CEO Pay at Large Nonprofits Increases 4%
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09/12/2017
Pay increases for nonprofit CEOs and executive directors are gaining steam, topping 4 percent at some large organizations for the first time since before the Great Recession, according to a new compensation report from GuideStar.
Major Gifts Follow When Fundraisers Adhere to a Research Plan Consistently, Study Says
Release Date:
09/12/2017
When seeking major gifts, charities are best served by consistently using a system — almost any system — for identifying people who can give generously, rather than using a system erratically or not at all, according to a new survey.
Top CEOs Place High Value On Corporate Ethics And Social Responsibility To Drive Business
Release Date:
09/12/2017
Today, several studies illustrate the cultural changes that have elevated ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) more than ever.
The Back-of-the-Envelope Guide to Communications Strategy
Release Date:
09/12/2017
Communications strategy should be flexible, scrappy, and accessible to everyone on your team. This four-question framework, rooted in social science, can help organizations craft an effective strategy that drives real social change.
Immigration Arms Race Begins on Capitol Hill
Release Date:
09/12/2017
The Trump administration’s decision to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is sparking a legislative arms race on Capitol Hill.