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NCAA Tightens Rules Against LGBT Discrimination

Associations Now

The strategy arose in response to a set of recent laws in North Carolina, Mississippi, and Tennessee that have been seen as discriminatory against gay and transgender individuals. Last year in Indiana, a religious-freedom law similar to North Carolina’s passed but was later revamped.

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Groups Release Local Government Broadband Resource Guide

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And we hope that generally the issue of broadband access will get greater awareness across the country and really globally as we see that both the economy and education are increasingly moving into web-based platforms and programs.

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Conference Circuit: A Healthy Host for a Holistic Association

Associations Now

14–17: Hats off to the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for its 100th annual conference , which will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. ICMA has been a longstanding source of educational and networking tools for community managers worldwide, but 100 years? Now that’s a milestone.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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It should also be noted that the list reflects my interests: associations, events, travel, tech, government, education, social media, communications, marketing, public relations, and jobs. Individuals from North Carolina, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Oregon, and Idaho stand alone as delegates from these states. Fun w/ wine.