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Slavery Still Exists in the Modern World
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Jana Melpolder
Slavery. Human trafficking. Kidnapped victims who are often smuggled or forced to migrate across borders. Slaves in today’s world are faced with daily fear and a lack of legal protection, leaving them without a voice when it’s needed most. Human trafficking cases have been reported within every single state in the United States, and sadly,…
5 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About the Super Bowl
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Jana Melpolder
It’s time for the Big Game! Americans, including myself, will be all too-happy to indulge in two of the USA’s favorite traditions – food and football. Check out this video from Odyssey Networks that gives us surprising facts to the Super Bowl.
A Prayer to Keep Our Neighbors Warm
By
Jana Melpolder
The Polar Vortex is no joke – North America has recently experienced extremely low temperatures that’s made most of the country nearly shutdown. The negative temperatures outside have left many stranded in airports, unable to go to school and work, or just frustrated by the relentless cold. Sadly, the frigid weather has already caused several deaths. Americans…
The Most Powerful Moments of 2013
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Jana Melpolder
This past year has been one of growth, happiness, and challenges, both for the world and for myself personally. What has 2013 meant to you?
Fear on the First Anniversary of Sandy Hook
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Jana Melpolder
Tragedy struck the entire nation last year when a gunman killed 26 first-grade students and adults on December 14, 2012. The community has experienced grief beyond what most of us can understand. But with time, the slow and painful process of healing and forgiveness has already began. The Newtown, Connecticut community has been under an intense eye for the…
What Are People REALLY Thankful for This Year?
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Jana Melpolder
Thanksgiving is the time to gather around loved ones, family, and friends who feel just like family. Check out what people are grateful for this year and who they want to thank. Video from Odyssey Networks
A Prayer to Ease Depression
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Jana Melpolder
Heavenly Father, When it seems that we are actually, finally at our wits’ end… and we’ve seen the end of all that we can do, that is when you are at your nearest, your most miraculous, your best. Sometimes, the road we trudge seems destined to be dusty and desolate forever. And yet, just around…
Important Lessons for Social Movement Leaders
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Jana Melpolder
A few months back, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced the six winners of its Roadmaps to Health Prize. Although there were many strong candidates, these six communities have gone above and beyond to build healthy neighborhoods and revitalize the political environments for their residents. Here are a few of the insights that other grassroots…
The United Nation’s “International Day of the Girl Child”
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Jana Melpolder
This week we mark the UN’s International Day of the Girl Child on October 11th. The day was created by the United Nations General Assembly to help promote opportunities and equal access for girls everywhere. The UN created it to increase public awareness in different areas such as health care, education, and freedom from domestic violence.
The Reasons Why Kids Crave Fast Food
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Jana Melpolder
Parents are up against a whole host of problems when they’re trying to ensure that their kids eat healthy. Sure, they have the power in the end to say “No”, but industry works together to entice a child’s mind and biology to crave burgers and other kinds of fast food.
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