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Slavery Still Exists in the Modern World
By
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,…
The Most Powerful Moments of 2013
By
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
By
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…
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.
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