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Freedom of the Press: Fueling a Free Society

May 3, 2012 BY Peter Yeo

Before finishing my breakfast this morning, I had read through the A section of the Washington Post, checked three cable news and network morning shows for major headlines, and read stories on six different news sites recommended by colleagues and friends via email and social media. By the time I go to bed tonight, I cannot tell you how many news sources I will have consumed.
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Will you join Girl Up and say I DO stand against child marriage?

April 30, 2012 BY Gina Reiss-Wilchins

I know a girl named Kidan from Ethiopia. Like so many girls around the world, she has dreams and aspirations. She wants to be a doctor one day. But Kidan is at a crossroads; there is a key obstacle standing in her way. Do you know what that is? Watch her story to find out!
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Giving Every Child A Shot At Life

April 26, 2012 BY Elizabeth Gore

At age 34, shortly after reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, l decided that I'd had enough excitement and was ready to start a family. Eight months ago, my little girl was born. Little did I know she would be my greatest adventure.
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Join Me in Giving Children a Shot@Life

April 26, 2012 BY Ted Turner

Mother's Day should be a happy time. But for a mother whose child died from pneumonia, this Mother's Day will be a tragic reminder of everything she's lost. With a simple vaccine, this all-too-common tragedy can be prevented...for millions of mothers and their children. But we need your help to make a difference.
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World Malaria Day

April 25, 2012 BY Richard Branson

I'm on my way to Washington for an event on impact investing with Hillary Clinton and have been looking at a note about today also being World Malaria Day.
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A Shaq Attack on Malaria

April 25, 2012 BY Chrysula Winegar

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has joined forces with the United Nations Secretary General, Ban-Ki Moon to call us to attention this World Malaria Day. Why? Because Malaria still kills a child every minute. Every minute of every day.
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