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Civil Rights Groups Welcome FCC Ruling On Prison Phone Fees

Associations Now

A group of seven South Carolina inmates who created a music video while in prison received harsh punishments, including a combined total of nearly 20 years in solitary confinement, for their creation. People in this country are still sacrificing their freedom and well-being for expression.” ” Stopping Phone Service Altogether?

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Is Your Board Ready for a Crisis?

Associations Now

Bad news coverage, social-media flareups, questionable legislation? Every board has its own particular mix of interests and expertise—technology, finance, communications, and so forth. One association’s experience suggests a path to success. How well-prepared are boards for surprises? ACA left; APTA stayed.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

ChatterBachs

As many of you know, the priority of engaging and connecting is a big one for me- a soapbox- if you will, and I don’t understand those who simply look at social media as a way to promote their agenda, products, and/or services. ahier - Brian Ahier; The Dalles, Oregon; Passionate about healthcare, technology and government 2.0.

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Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time

Beth Kanter

Community foundations across the country have been promoting local giving days to motivate people to support nearby charities, encourage nonprofits to embrace technology, and bolster their reputations. based software company, created Give Local America so community foundations could host annual one-day fundraising events.

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