Activism

There’s no doubt that Betsy DeVos, President Donald Trump’s secretary of education, is a polarizing figure within the country’s education community. But what about her effect on special education community? There’s been some hits and misses and a lot of uncertainty.

As different as each generation is from each other, some things never change. And one similarity in particular is their ignorance of predecessors' contributions to social change.

We all feel great about donating to charity, but what really goes on behind the scenes? And do those goods you donate really get to the people in need? I worked there, I know. It will shock you.

Thousands of charities across the globe launch appeals for donations year-round, but these efforts really pick up steam around Christmastime. The best recipient of your money, though, may not always be the one that’s flooding your inbox or popping up in your newsfeed.

Community service work and volunteering spread goodwill to those in need and benefits those who give, particularly those who feed the hungry. Volunteering is good for all involved.

Whether you love him or hate him, Kaepernick’s protests never involved throwing rocks through windows or fists at people’s faces. Libertarians can at least appreciate that.

When governments enact deeply unpopular policies, sometimes massive numbers of citizens come together and, through acts of defying the law, bring about change.

Ellen Pence was a scholar and a social activist. She was a pioneer in the domestic violence field and created innovative strategies to deal with this prevalent issue.

The year 2020 is the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment to the Constitution giving women the right to vote in the United States. Learn about the suffragists, including Susan B. Anthony, and the struggles for suffrage.

Some of the words of politicians are among the most erudite of all sayings. But some others are banal nonsense. This is my selection of the most memorable of all political quotes, jokes and analyses

It seems the lyrics of the rarely heard third verse are the real root of the protests started by Colin Kaepernick.

There are many effective ways in which school students can raise funds for charities and help local and global communities. This article contains a list of ideas.

Fourteen small and inexpensive gift ideas that many homeless people would appreciate. These thoughtful gifts can make life a tiny bit more bearable, mostly because they show you care.

Jerry collected $Billions from 1952 to 2010 for research, allowing MDA to be less dependent on government funding. In addition, several types of neuromuscular diseases and conditions became treatable and curable through this results. That ended in 2011 and pledge collections declined sharply without Jerry. See why in this Hub and read a first-hand memory of Jerry Lewis by a Hubber who knows him.

The American government has been changed by the actions of whistleblowers within government, regardless if their actions were right or wrong.

How do you know if you're donating useful items to people who really need them? Read on to discover four ways you can donate helpful resources to those who are in need.