In exciting news, The Huffington Post has launched a new section designed to help people give back and connect with the stories they read. The section, entitled IMPACT, puts actions at the end of stories that make it easy for anyone who has been inspired by an article to act. Arianna Huffington explains:
"I'm thrilled to announce the launch of HuffPost Impact, our new section devoted to service, causes, volunteering, and giving back. Developed in partnership with the impassioned team at Causecast, HuffPost Impact will use the tools and power of online journalism to help people get involved, work together, and bring about real change. It offers our readers the opportunity to read a news story that moves them, then take immediate action in tangible, specifically tailored ways -- ranging from making a donation to a charitable group, to volunteering and contributing directly to an individual in need, to signing a petition and signing up to stay updated on stories that interest you."
Awesome! Be sure to head on over to the IMPACT section and get involved today!
The Walkway Over the Hudson opened to the public today, transforming the landmark Poughkeepsie-Highland railroad into the world's longest pedestrian bridge and a majestic linear park over New York's Hudson River. While attending Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, I loved exploring the gorgeous Hudson Valley, and I can't wait to go back for a visit to walk across the bridge. The walkway will provide access for walkers, hikers, joggers, bicyclists, and people with disabilities, and will connect the extensive network of trails, parks and communities on both sides of the rivers. More
Methyl iodide could be applied on strawberry fields within just a few hundred feet of homes and farm workers
Editor's Note: This post was written by guest contributors Marilyn Lynds and Paul S. Towers. Lynds is a spokesperson and resident of the Moss Landing Heights Neighborhood. Towers is the state director of Pesticide Watch Education Fund.
This week, the California legislature will debate whether a toxic chemical, currently relegated to scientific laboratories, should be sprayed on strawberry fields throughout California. In just the past few weeks, legislators, scientists and advocates have been successful in stopping Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and chemical manufacturers from fast-tracking approval of methyl iodide, but this week's hearing will mark the first public debate over whether or not the chemical should be approved for use.
The results of the debate will have real impacts on California's workers and fenceline communities. Communities like the small, unincorporated Moss Landing are surrounded by strawberry fields, with fields, in some cases, only 100 feet from doorsteps. More
Mandy Moore is the face of the new site uPumpItUp.com where women can share their empowerment stories and tips.As described on the site:
uPumpItUp a place where women inspire each other to do more of the things that make us feel great, and help share that good feeling with others!Feel daring or calmly introspective? Wildly creative or playfully social? There's a type of community challenge for every mood you're in, and tons of possibilities to explore with friends - both old and new. And each challenge has realistic milestones - so you make actual progress and enjoy more of those "Yeah, I did it!" moments.
The free site features Moore and a team of experts that pitch in with helpful ideas to keep members pumped up and feeling their best every day.For more on uPumpItUp and to join the community, visit uPumpItUp.com
Since 2002 actress Jessica Alba has worked with the Step Up Women's Network where she regularly volunteers at afternoon-long workshops aimed to empower and educate young women.
Jessica recently appeared on Tyra where she discussed the organization and visited with two girls in the Step Up Women's Network after school program.
As explained on their site Step Up Women's Network is a national non-profit membership organization dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls. Through teen empowerment programs for underserved girls, women's health education and advocacy, professional mentorship and social networking opportunities, we educate and activate our members to ensure that women and girls have the tools they need to create a better future.
For more on the Step Up Women's Network and/or to donate or volunteer visit www.suwn.org
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