Civic Engagement PCSCOR 325

Instances of senior uprisings have social researchers predicting a 'Silver Resolution'.

this article discusses the boston police putting forth a effort in engaging the youth about curbing the violence in the community.

Couldn't open this article and dotnews.com rejected my request to sign on =(

Parents are trying to reform the Television Rating System, claiming it to be inconsistent and "an inherent financial conflict of interest".

This article is about revamping the up skirting law in Massachusetts after the supreme court ruled the law is out of date.

Advocates rally to revamp conditions of homeless shelters in New York City.

Initiatives in Boston Neighborhood clinics to address the issue of Pediatric Obesity

Something that I found that confirmed some things for me that I remembered about some work I was involved in with regard to this.

An enormous effort that will bring many people from around the world together in one place!

The article I chose this week is about Bridgewater State University partnering with the University of Brazil to offer a very unique learning experience.

Cisco is a company working to foster gender equality and support of women in STEM.

People in the Latino community continue the fight for immigration rights and equality.

There's a group I belong to through my church and they are currently supporting the Fast For Families Bus Tour. It's a route across America culminating in a march in Washington to bring attention to immigration reform, families who are separated because of deportation laws and the difficult path to citizenship for migrant workers and their families. I'll forward the article if anyone's interested, but the link didn't work when I tried it.

SquashSmarts is a program that provides academic and social support to urban students in Philadelphia.

This NPR piece covers a book by Hedrick Smith about what he calls "dismantling the American Dream". Smith made an appearance as part of an interfaith community series "We the People" in Exeter NH . The series presents films, speakers and discussions about social and civic issues facing citizens today.

This article pertains to a community coming together to help curb the violence that plagues our community today.

This article pertains to the Boston Police getting a firearm off the streets of Boston along with arresting two individuals a male and female for the distribution and buying illicit drugs in the Downtown section of Boston.

This story is very inspiring. A rash of violence in the city of Boston prompts many parents to come together. Women wrote out the pledge and men promised to promote healthy relationships and conflict resolution in order to set a good example.

This article is about the neighbors in the fields corner section of dorchester reaching out to city hall to deal with the issue of constant traffic congestion caused by the trucks making deliveries to the fields corner shopping center.

This article is about Milton Jones of dorchester a member of the Louis D Brown Peace Institute who currently wants to help males of homicide victims learn to cope with the loss of a family member.

Pro Mujer assists women in financial, health and training services! They recognize how confidence, support and the chance at opportunity can change lives.