By Samuel Oakford UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – The world’s poorest countries are rethinking economic policies that – even during periods of breakneck growth – have failed to provide quality employment capable of matching a demographic boom.The disparity between growth and jobs is no starker than in the 49 Least Developed Countries (LDCs), which, according to […]
Madison marks two years since passing Housing Rights Resolution Advocates say important work remains
Advocates say important work remains MADISON — This Friday, November 29, marks the two-year anniversary of the passage of a city resolution declaring housing a human right in Madison. In the intervening years, while some progress has been made to reduce homelessness in the city, advocates say much work remains to be done. On that […]
Daze Entertainment Basketball stays community focused
By A. David Dahmer When Daze Entertainment Basketball Owner Troy Dean started his organization about 8 years ago, he just wanted to give back to the community doing something that he loved very much — basketball. He had no idea it would be this successful.“It's been a very, very fun ride so far,” Dean tells […]
Jan Saiz, on sharing wisdom…
By Anita J. Martin NOVEMBER I S NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Janet (Jan) Saiz has a yearning for learning, and puts her passion for helping others reach their potential on her will-do list. As a Native American woman and member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, she is committed to sharing the knowledge she has […]
Libya’s fragile peace cracks
By Karlos Zurutuza TRIPOLI (IPS) — There’s a car accident in Omar Mokhtar Avenue in downtown Tripoli. Nobody was injured but there’s a bumper hanging off the back of a car. In just a few seconds, a group gathers around.“Forget about insurance companies in Libya,” says Mansur, a 30-year-old satellite dish installer. “The main problem […]
Obama gets more time for Iran nuclear deal
By Jim Lobe WASHINGTON (IPS) — The administration of President Barack Obama appears to have succeeded in preventing Congress from enacting new sanctions against Iran before the next round of nuclear-related talks between the U.S. and other great powers and Tehran scheduled for Geneva Nov. 20.As a result, optimism that at least an interim deal […]
Dr. Julio Rodriguez is first Latino president of state dental association
By Wisconsin Dental Association WEST ALLIS, WIS. — Dr. Julio Rodriguez, a general dentist who lives and practices in Brodhead, Wis., was sworn in as the first Latino president of the 3,200-member Wisconsin Dental Association at the organization’s 143rd House of Delegates on Nov. 16 at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton, Wis.In his acceptance […]
Kennedy died, but the haters did not win
By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. NNPA Columnist Fifty years ago, on a cold day in Dallas, Nov. 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. To my mind, what is extraordinary about the Kennedy assassination is that the haters did not win. Instead, crucifixion led to resurrection. As a result, for decades, African-American homes across […]
Nominations Sought for the 28th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award
MADISON — Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi seek nominations for the annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award. The City and the County each have long histories of honoring deserving individuals who demonstrate leadership and commitment to promoting peace between diverse populations. “A genuine leader is not a searcher […]
Extension offices will provide information for farm families on the Affordable Care Act on December 3
MADISON — Twenty-three UW-Extension offices across the state will offer an overview of what the Affordable Care Act (ACA) means for farms, both as small employers and the self-employed on Dec. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Part of this presentation will be a webinar discussing the impacts of the ACA on farm families. In many locations, the […]
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