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- Alternative meaning: Organisation (band).
An organization or organisation (read more about -ize vs -ise) is a formal group of people with one or more shared goals. The word itself is derived from the Greek word ὄργανον (organon) meaning tool. The term is used in both daily and scientific English in multiple ways.
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Looking Back on Jesse Helms' Life
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:14:00 -0400
Sen. No, as he was often called, "was a real throwback," says Merle Black, a professor of southern politics at Emory University. One of a select group of politicians who helped solidify Republican control in the South, he had a loyal constituency of working-class whites in North Carolina.
Financial Aid Woes Make Community College More Appealing
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:05:00 -0400
Despite efforts by the Bush Administration and Congress to quell turmoil in the student loan market, some students are still struggling to find money for college. We examine the case of two recent high school graduates who have been promised financial aid, but don't know how much they can count on.
When Did Flag Pins Become So Important?
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0400
Sen. Barack Obama Obama was questioned about why he doesn't always wear a flag pin during a Democratic debate in April. His critics say his lack of pin casts doubt on Obama's patriotism, and recently the Democratic candidate has been wearing one.
The Talk of the Town
The Chill
Nick Paumgarten Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
If you had stumbled into Banjo Jim’s, in the East Village, on a recent Wednesday night and encountered a sixty-something guy leading a band through a fervent rendition of “Wild Thing,” for an audience of two dozen or so, you might have concluded, “This is lame,” and slipped back . . .
Oily Speculations
James Surowiecki Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
When bad things happen, it’s always nice to have a scapegoat. So, with Americans furious about soaring oil prices, Congress has gone in search of someone to blame. There are a number of usual suspects to choose from, depending on your politics--OPEC, greedy oil companies, lily-livered environmentalists opposed . . .
Obama’s Iraq Problem
George Packer Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In February, 2007, when Barack Obama declared that he was running for President, violence in Iraq had reached apocalyptic levels, and he based his candidacy, in part, on a bold promise to begin a rapid withdrawal of American forces upon taking office. At the time, this pledge represented conventional thinking . . .
Awareness - A Wisconsin-Mississippi cultural exchange program. Our purpose is to promote better understanding among all people while at the same time helping to develop self-help projects for those in need.
Meta Description: [ Read about our Wisconsin-Mississippi Cultural Exchange Program ]
Alaska Chinese Association - A non-profit organization with no political or religious affiliations to maintain social contacts and to provide cultural and educational functions for the Chinese community in Alaska.
Meta Description: [ Homepage of the Alaska Chinese Association and the Wulin Yen Alaska Chinese School. ]
American Jewish Congress - Civil rights organization to defend the rights of minorities in the US, and to defend and support the state of Israel.
Meta Description: [ Middle East Facts: The Primary Search Engine for Middle East Facts ]
Amnesty International - International human rights movement. Committed to end abuse and neglect against political prisoners.
Meta Description: [ Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. ]
Anti - Defamation League - ADL - Mission is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people, and secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike.
Meta Description: [ The mission of the Anti-Defamation League is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people, to secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike. ]
Calgary Mennonite Centre for Newcomers - Located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, The Calgary Mennonite centre for newcomers provides employment support for new Canadians.
Celtic Women International - Honors, celebrates and promotes Celtic Women their culture and heritage all over the world.
Citizens Equal Rights Alliance (CERA) - Promotes equal constitutional and civil rights protection for all citizens living on Native American reservations or harmed by tribes, tribal sovereignty or Federal Indian Policy.
Meta Description: [ Promotes equal constitutional and civil rights protection for all citizens living on Native American reservations or harmed by tribes, tribal sovereignty or federal Indian policy.. ]
Community Unity of Corydon - Harrison County Community Unity, formed when the KKK came to march, to peacefully resist, stayed together afterwards, with projects in education, communication, and diversity celebration.
Meta Description: [ See what can happen when a community takes a stand. ]
Cultural Survival - Defending the human rights and cultural heritage of indigenous people and oppressed ethnic minorities.
Facing History and Ourselves - International professional development organization engaging students in an examination of racism, prejudice and anti-Semitism to promote a more humane and informed citizenry.
Meta Description: [ Helping teachers through professional development, support and classroom resources that encourage reflection and dialogue about tolerance and justice ]
Fisk University Race Relations Institute - Includes information on current events, articles, essays, and race relations links.
Human Dignity Action - Humanitarian association working for human dignity, life quality and against Exclusion.
Meta Description: [ ADH, association humanitaire qui lutte contre l'Exclusion, pour la Dignit Humaine et pour la qualit de la Vie. ADH, humanitarian association working for Human Dignity, Life quality and againts Exclusion. ]
Indigenous Dialogues - Network of indigenous organizations from all around the world working together over language, cultural and technology barriers
Mohyal Community Web Site by the General Mohyal Sabha GMS - A Mohyal community website with an objective to provide vocational and technical courses.
New Detroit, Inc. - A coalition of Detroit area leadership addressing the issue of race relations by positively impacting issues and policies that ensure economic and social equity.
One World Flag - Includes organizational views and contact information.
Meta Description: [ The One World Flag. An international symbol of diversity... Honoring the Talents, Abilities, and Uniqueness in Each of Us ... As Strengths that can
Benefit All of Us... because we have more in common as a world, than we have differences between nations. ]
Project Change - Project Change is a community of organizations working to eliminate racism through leadership training, networking, and community organization.
Meta Description: [ Project Change is a community of organizations working to eliminate racism through training, strategic partnerships, and community organization. ]
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Racial Respect - An Australian organization set up to overcome the damage being done to the citizens of this country by racist misinformation.
Refugees International - Founded in 1979 in response to the forced repatriation of thousands of Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees. Organization provides early warning of mass exodus and serves as the advocate for the unrepresented, the refugee.
Meta Description: [ Homepage for Refugees International -- A powerful voice for lifesaving action. ]
Russian American Alliance Against Defamation - Serving the Russian American community and educating general American public about Russian culture.
Meta Description: [ Russian American Alliance Agains Defamation ]
The American Jewish Committee - Builds bridges of understanding across ethnic, national, racial and religious lines in America and around the world.
Meta Description: [ The American Jewish Committee has worked since 1906 to safeguard Jewish life and to protect the dignity of all people. ]
The Simon Wiesenthal Center - A 400,000 member strong international center for Holocaust remembrance, the defense of human rights, and the Jewish people. Addresses many issues of tolerance and human dignity.
Unity Corps - Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting tolerance and love. Frequently asked questions and list of programs included.
Meta Description: [ Unity Corps, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization promoting unity (aka 'oneness') amongst all human beings. Find out more information on how to contibute to the unity movement and make a donation to Unity Corps by visiting our web site at www.unity.info. View the latest unity art submission... ]
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - The Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute has established this site on behalf of the millions of people in the United States and all over the world who share our commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Meta Description: [ The Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute has established this site on behalf of the millions of people in the United States and all over the world who share our commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms. The site was conceived as a service to the human rights community and to the ge... ]
World Citizenship - A United Nations Program to be developed by MNN Trust.
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