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Obama Stands Up for International Affairs Funding at Google+ Hangout
Monday night President Obama participated in the first Presidential virtual interview ever! This Google+ Hangout event was part of the White House's...
Global CooperationTwo Julias Tweet-Up at the White House
Just six months ago I was not a huge social media user, and never dreamed that Twitter would turn out to be...
NewsU.S. Calls for Strong U.N. Reform
The United States Mission to the United Nations has issued a statement today that lays out how America plans to lead on...
U.N. Peacekeepers Need Funds to Do it Right
GlobalSolutions.org Field Organizer in Indiana, Mike Oles, just had a letter to the editor published in the Indianapolis Star! It's a great...
NewsHo, ho, ho: Congressional Santas (Mostly) Deliver on International Affairs Funding
In my job, it's not that often that I look at the results of the congressional appropriations process with satisfaction, especially in...
Climate JusticeThe Durban Platform: Climate Change Progress or Stalling?
Negotiators in Durban, South Africa extended their annual conference on climate change 24 hours beyond the expected close of debate in an...
Global CooperationHonoring Those that Fight for Human Rights
Yesterday Citizens for Global Solutions joined human rights advocates from all over D.C. and the world for the 2011 Annual Human Rights...
Secretary Clinton Calls for Protection of Gay Rights Worldwide
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave a speech today in Geneva in honor of the upcoming International Human Rights Day. Secretary...
Climate JusticeU.S. Needs to Wake Up on Climate Change
As climate change talks in Durban, South Africa head into their second week, hope increased for the passing of a universal, legally-binding...
Global CooperationSec. Clinton Voices Support for Law of the Sea Treaty
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a statement earlier today calling for disputes between China and the Philippines over resources in the...
Excerpts from Latest Care 2 Blog “United States’ UN-wise UNESCO Policy”
Here's a few excerpts from my latest blog at Care 2 entitled, "United States' UN-Wise UNESCO Policy," which discusses two U.S. laws...