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- March 9, 2010 | Casey Maliszewski
This past week, President Obama took the podium along side of U.S. Secretary Arne Duncan, Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, and long-time education advocate and current chair of America’s Promise Alliance, Alma Powell to highlight the immense problem that America has: the high school dropout crisis. President Obama’s call... - March 8, 2010 | Emily Wazlak
A woman is like a tea bag- you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. –Eleanor Roosevelt Today marks the 99th International Women’s Day. The official IWD website describes the day as “a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past,... - March 7, 2010 | Imani Strong
“A child cannot be taught by anyone who despises him and a child cannot afford to be fooled” —James Baldwin Ebonics or, more accurately, African American Vernacular English (AAVE) came to the forefront of national consciousness with the Oakland Controversy which was an attempt by the school board in Oakland, CA to recognize the legitimacy of AAVE... - February 25, 2010 | Mia Przyborowski
On Wednesday the U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly, by 409 to 19, to repeal the anti-trust exemption currently enjoyed by health insurance companies, CNN reports. The exemption has been on the books since the end of World War II, when Congress passed the McCarran–Ferguson Act in 1945. It was passed in response to a Supreme Court... - February 24, 2010 | Tarsi Dunlop
The Roosevelt Summer Academy is a rigorous summer intern program that runs in both Washington D.C and Chicago. The opportunity includes: internship placements, useful skill set training (organizing, lobbying, social media), brown bag lunches, a chance to meet amazing people, networking, and you get paid! What's to miss? That's right,... - February 14, 2010 | Mia Przyborowski
This past week, First Lady Michelle Obama launched her Let's Move campaign, which will combat the epidemic of childhood obesity through a comprehensive approach that builds on effective strategies, and mobilizes public and private sector resources. And it has the ambitious goal of eliminating childhood obesity within a generation. We’ve all heard... - February 10, 2010 | Casey Maliszewski
In President Obama’s recent State of the Union address, he reaffirmed his commitment to improving education in the United States. In his speech, he outlined four main problems he sees as primary issues that need to be addressed. First, the United States needs to improve our... - February 5, 2010 | Tarsi Dunlop
Fantastic Summer Opportunity Intern in Washington D.C. or Chicago for ten weeks this summer, and get paid. The Roosevelt Institute Campus Network is proud to bring you the third Roosevelt Summer Academy. From June 3rd through August 12th, you will intern in a DC organization or with Roosevelt, attend a... - February 4, 2010 | Tarsi Dunlop
Please see here. Corporate Accountability International seeks Associate Communications Director. While you personally may not be in Boston or want to move, you may know someone looking for a job who would relocate, have Roosevelt connections in Boston etc. This doesn't seem like an entry level position, but please go ahead and check it out.... - January 15, 2010 | Emily Wazlak
For some of us, Haiti is familiar as a home, for others we are being introduced to a country at a time of great need. Regardless, the immense tragedy of the earthquake in Haiti reaches us all through images and reports in the news and other media outlets, and we cannot help but feel moved. What hurts more than recognizing...
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