(Washington, D.C., Friday, October 7, 2022) – The American Bankers Association (ABA) is kicking off an industry-wide, national campaign to educate consumers about the persistent threat of phishing scams. More than 2,000 banks have participated…
VIDEO: Paul Benda, SVP, Operational Risk & Cybersecurity, American Bankers Association
AUDIO: Dan Clare, U.S. Marine Corps & Air Force Veteran, DAV Chief Communications & Outreach Officer
(Washington, DC, Tuesday, October 4, 2022) – October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and this year, DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is urging employers to take notice of veterans and the unique qualities they offer the workplace....
AUDIO: Bridget Moix, General Secretary, Friends Committee on National Legislation
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, September 29, 2022) – The government’s annual poverty and hunger reports – released this month in the midst of high inflation – once again highlight the importance of federal assistance programs in...
VIDEO: Tonya Cureton Curry, Deputy Commissioner for Housing, Georgia Department of Community Affairs
(Atlanta, GA, Tuesday, September 27, 2022) – The pandemic created financial issues and concerns for many Georgians, including homeowners and their families. For those who have experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19, the Georgia…
AUDIO: Kelsey Christian, All Voting is Local’s Michigan Grassroots Manager
(Detroit, MI, Wednesday, September 21, 2022) – Though Michigan’s democracy and voting rights have been under attack for the last few years, local advocates and everyday Michiganians have continued to stand up and protect democracy....
AUDIO: Bill Gates, Co-Chair – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
(Seattle, WA, Tuesday, September 13, 2022) – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation released its Goalkeepers Report this week, an annual publication which features stories and data to inspire a new generation of leaders to...
AUDIO: Dave Berkenfield, Former Navy SEAL
(Indianapolis, IN, Thursday, September 8, 2022) – Mental health is one of the toughest challenges facing veterans today with over 6,000 veterans dying by suicide each year. Veterans are trained as warriors to accept every...
VIDEO: Nazanin Ash, CEO, Welcome.US and Wida Amir, Board Member of Afghan-American Foundation
(Washington, DC, Friday, August 12, 2022) – As the one-year anniversary of the fall of Kabul approaches, it’s a moment to reflect on the progress that’s been made. Welcoming tens of thousands of Afghan evacuees…
VIDEO: Pam Shadel Fischer, Senior Director of External Engagement, GHSA and Dr. Darrin Grondel, NASID Director; VP of Traffic Safety & Government Relations, Responsibility.org
(Washington, DC, Thursday, August 11, 2022) – As more states legalize cannabis, more Americans are using it, yet there’s a disconnect between people’s views on cannabis use and safe driving. An AAA Foundation for Traffic…
AUDIO: Alexandria Boehm, Stanford University and Marlene Wolfe, Emory University
(Wednesday, August 10, 2022) – Through a new national effort, a growing number of communities are monitoring their sewage to track levels of monkeypox, COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The effort called WastewaterSCAN tests for...