FEMA Urges Hawaii Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season

AUDIO: John Bravender, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu
(Honolulu, HI, Tuesday, June 30, 2020) – This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts up to six tropical storms and hurricanes in the Central Pacific. With hurricane season here, it’s important for...

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Safe Boating Campaign Reminds Boaters to Boat Sober This Fourth of July

AUDIO: Yvonne Pentz, Communications Director, National Safe Boating Council
(Manassas, VA, Monday, June 29, 2020) – The Safe Boating Campaign, a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating, reminds boaters to boat sober this Fourth of July. Boating under the influence, or BUI, is the...

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Arizona Campaign Manager for All Voting is Local Discuss Options for Voters

AUDIO: Rosemary Avila, All Voting is Local’s Arizona Campaign Manager
(Phoenix, AZ, Friday, June 26, 2020) – Now is the time to plan for elections. High turnout is expected and the threat of COVID-19 will change how elections are run. It’s crucial for Arizona’s officials...

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Experiencing Stress? The American Institute for Cancer Research Says to Not Turn to Alcohol

AUDIO: Deirdre McGinley-Gieser, Vice President for Programs, American Institute for Cancer Research
(Arlington, VA, Thursday, June 25, 2020) – Turning to alcohol to relieve stress is not uncommon, but the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) says it is not a long-term and healthy solution to coping...

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AARP Addresses the Nursing Home Crisis

AUDIO: Bill Sweeney, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, AARP
(Washington D.C., Thursday, June 25, 2020) – COVID-19 has taken an enormous toll on America’s nursing homes. Thanks to new federal requirements, nursing homes are now reporting on cases and deaths each week, but there...

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FCNL Addresses Systems of Oppression: The Protests and Responses

AUDIO: José Santos Woss, Legislative Manager for Criminal Justice, Friends Committee on National Legislation
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, June 11, 2020) – George Floyd should be alive today. As should Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, David McAtee, and the hundreds of other black men and women who have recently died due...

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Preparing for the Upcoming June 9 Election, What Georgians Need to Know

AUDIO: Aklima Khondoker, Georgia State Director, All Voting is Local
(Atlanta, GA, Friday, June 5, 2020) – In this historic moment in our fight for civil and human rights, voters will cast ballots in Georgia on June 9. But with a number of unnecessary barriers...

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Report Ranks the Top Cities for Skilled Freelance Workers

AUDIO: Brent Messenger, Vice President of Public Policy and Community Engagement, Fiverr
(Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, June 4, 2020) – Fiverr has revealed the findings of its annual Freelance Economic Impact Report, a comprehensive study that identifies the top 30 cities in the United States for skilled...

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As We Head Into the Summer Months, Communities in Schools Discusses the Effects of Extended Learning Loss on Kids

Rey Saldaña, President and CEO, Communities in Schools
VIDEO: Rey Saldaña, Communities in Schools, interview with WXIN-TV in Indianapolis (Arlington, VA, Wednesday, June 3, 2020) – For many students, school provides resources, such as food security, facilitate connections to a community of caring...

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