Why Congress Needs To Act on the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF)

AUDIO: Heather Brandon-Smith, Legislative Director for Militarism and Human Rights, FCNL
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, April 15, 2021) – There is increasing bipartisan support for repealing the 2002 Iraq Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). There are bipartisan bills in the House and the Senate. This...

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Introducing Microsoft Edge Kids Mode, a Safer Space for Your Child to Discover the Web

AUDIO: Divya Kumar, Director of Product Strategy & Marketing
(Seattle, WA, Thursday, April 15, 2021) – Today, Microsoft announced the general availability of Microsoft Edge Kids Mode, a protected online environment for children that gives parents peace of mind as their kids browse the web on...

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What School Could Be – Now Is the Time To Transform Education

AUDIO: Ted Dintersmith, Founder, What School Could Be
(Earlysville, VA, Wednesday, April 14, 2021) – The current education system that relies on teacher-focused instruction, lecture format, desks in rows, and the rote learning of facts and figures, dates back to the 19th century,...

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Healthcare.gov Announces Special Enrollment Period with New Financial Help to Lower Premiums Due to COVID Relief

AUDIO: Dr. LaShawn McIver (mc-EEV-er), CMS Director of the Office of Minority Health
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, April 14, 2021) – The American Rescue Plan (ARP) not only provides resources to beat the pandemic, but it also expands access to health insurance coverage, and lowers cost ensuring nearly everyone...

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Education Technology Has Come a Long Way During the Pandemic, but More Work Is Required To Protect Privacy and Keep Students Safe

AUDIO: Elizabeth Laird, CDT’s Director of Equity in Civic Technology
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, March 31, 2021) – Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) released an update to their survey report from last fall on teacher and parent views toward education technology (edtech), data,...

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Post-COVID, the Need for a Master Plan for Aging

AUDIO: Sarita A. Mohanty, President and CEO, the SCAN Foundation
(Long Beach, CA, Tuesday, March 30, 2021) – As our experience with COVID shows, being well—especially for older adults—requires many needs being met, not just medical care. The past year showed that many people can...

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Citizens’ Climate Lobby to Meet with Congress Members for Action on Climate Change

AUDIO: Topher Anderson, Member, Citizens’ Climate Lobby
(Coronado, CA, Thursday, March 25, 2021) – 2021 will be a big year for climate action. Congress is actively working to decide what climate policies to push forward later this year. Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteers...

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How Dietary Supplements Can Fill Critical Gaps in the American Diet – March Is National Nutrition Month

AUDIO: John Troup, Ph.D., Dietary Supplement and Nutrition Expert, Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA)
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, March 23, 2021) – March is National Nutrition Month, which is an important time to discuss how many Americans fall short of their daily nutrient needs. In addition, more Americans are focusing...

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