http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/million-masks-march-2014-thousands-gather-for-anticapitalist-protest-in-london-9842407.html

The Million Mask March was a global protest against capitalism and the influence of money over politics that occured on Tuesday Novemeber 4. This worldwide event was ignored by the U.S. media as it goes against their institutional control over information.

http://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/

The autism self advocacy network is an organization that seeks to inform and educate members of the autistic community about their rights under current disability law. The goal is to allow autistic individuals to take control of their own lives and to learn ways to self-advocate.

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/10/post_158.html

Legislation in Oregon is attempting to require labeling of genetically modified organisms that are used in many food products that we eat on a daily basis. The "Yes on 92" organization is made up of organic food producers, food safety non-profits and independent contributors who are fighting against food and grocery manufacturers and chemical companies such as Monsanto to require labeling.

http://www.economist.com/news/china/21621846-days-student-led-unrest-hong-kong-are-crisis-chinas-communist-party-no-exit

In Hong Kong, over 100,000 protesters gathered to demand free elections. China is ruled by the communist party which controls the lives of citizens with the rulings of the central government and the appointment of state officials in different regions. These protesters, led by many young students, are demanding that they be allowed to democratically elect their next leader from a candidate of their choosing. The central government is planning to screen all candidates with a committee that is loyal to the communist regime, eliminating the true freedom of the election.

http://www.dailybulletin.com/social-affairs/20140924/university-of-la-verne-wins-national-honors-for-interfaith-community-service

The University of La Verne in La Verne, California was just given recognition as recipient of the 2014 Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Thier program was recognized for unique programs such as "Community Engagement Day" which introduces younger students to volunteerism, a "Summer Service Program" that pairs students with social service organizations and summer camps that introduce high school students to career paths.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/22/nyregion/new-york-city-climate-change-march.html?_r=0

Climate change is an issue that we face, not only as Americans, but as citizens of the world. Through our overuse and reliance on fossil fuels and our abuse of many of nature's other barriers against weathering and erosions, we can no longer deny the effects of climate change and how they will shape our world in years to come. On September 21, roughly 300,000 demonstrators gathered in New York City to bring awarness and show there support for an issue that humanity faces as a whole.