Boston GlobeDiamond-encrusted cross dropped into Salvation Army kettleBoston GlobeInspired by the generosity of a widow who donated her wedding band and engagement ring to the Salvation Army earlier this month, another anonymous donor dropped a diamond…
ThinkAdvisorGlobal Philanthropists Put Growing Demands on AdvisorsThinkAdvisorAlexander said the face of global philanthropy has changed over the past 30 years. People are much more globally aware. Today, most international donors have traveled outside…
A happy new heart for ChristmasGreenville NewsAnd her family prayed a heart would come along soon, even though the odds were against it since there are so few child donors. But one evening last May, the call from MUSC came and they anxiously drove the …
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Californians to Watch: How the class of 2014 fared
Sacramento Bee Related …. In the meantime Atkins has appointed Rendon chairman of the Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee, one of a few “juice” committees coveted for the influential legislation they consider and the campaign donors‘ interest they command. |
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AP sources: NYC Rep. Grimm to plead guilty to tax evasion
The Japan Times The case stemmed from an investigation of Grimm’s campaign financing. He was never charged with any offense related to his campaign, but a woman romantically linked to him pleaded guilty in September to lining up straw donors for his 2010 run. US Rep. Grimm pleads guilty to federal tax evasion – AOL.comAOL News |
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FDA to Revise Blood Ban, Allow Gay Men to Donate—if They’re Celibate
Slate Magazine (blog) But as we’ve learned over the last 31 years, there’s very little reason behind the FDA’s gay-related policies. The American Red Cross, America’s Blood Centers, the American Association of Blood Banks, and the American Medical Association have all moved … Gay Men React to the FDA’s Proposed Blood-Donation GuidelinesNew York Magazine FDA to require one-year abstinence for gay blood donorsWashington Blade FDA partially lifts gay blood ban, advocates not happyWindy City Times Macro Insider all 815 news articles » |
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US lifts ban on gay men donating blood — as long as they don’t have sex with …
Vox The United States will relax a decades-long ban on blood donations from gay men. The new policy will allow men who have sex with men to donate, but only if they abstain from sex for one year. The change could take effect as early as mid-2015. FDA to Revise Blood Ban, Allow Gay Men to Donate—if They’re CelibateSlate Magazine (blog) Gay Men React to the FDA’s Proposed Blood Donation GuidelinesNew York Magazine FDA to require one-year abstinence for gay blood donorsWashington Blade Macro Insider –Windy City Times all 570 news articles » |
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Democrats best at tapping rich for political cash
Sacramento Bee Among the top 100 individual donors to political groups, more than half gave primarily to Democrats or their allies. Among groups that funneled more than $100,000 to allies, the top of the list tilted overwhelmingly toward Democrats — a group favoring … |
New York TimesFacing Uphill Struggle for Sponsors, US Skiers Lead a Crowdfunding TrendNew York TimesIn most cases, the majority of donors to sports-related crowdfunding campaigns are people who have some connection to the athletes. The exceptions have …
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The legacy of Father T.J. Martinez
Chron.com Almost 80 percent of its student body is Hispanic. From the beginning it was clear that Father Martínez had special skills to get donations. But his legacy has been defined by the way he related to others, including the most vulnerable and the most … |