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New Orleans Struggles to Provide For Special-Needs Stud…

New Orleans Struggles to Provide For Special-Needs Students

Louisiana Weekly, News Report, Kari Harden, Posted: Dec 08, 2013

When Kelly Fisher moved to New Orleans four years ago, she never imagined finding a school for her son would be such a battle.
Power to Forgive: Mandela’s Death and Babri Demol…

Power to Forgive: Mandela’s Death and Babri Demolition Anniversary

First Post, Commentary, Sandip Roy, Posted: Dec 07, 2013

We are far away from forgiveness because we are far away from truth. Mandela in his death gives us occasion to think about this.
Growing Up in the Shadow of Nelson Mandela

Growing Up in the Shadow of Nelson Mandela

New America Media, Commentary, Louis Freedberg, Posted: Dec 06, 2013

As a teenager growing up in Cape Town in the 1960s, a favorite weekend activity was climbing to the top of Table Mountain, the glorious promontory at the end of…
Nelson Mandela 1932-2013: South Africa Prepares its Goo…

Nelson Mandela 1932-2013: South Africa Prepares its Goodbye

The Root, News Report, Stephen A. Crockett Jr., Posted: Dec 06, 2013

As the world mourns the death of Mandela, South Africa must steady itself for the logistical nightmare of a series of high-profile events that will culminate in…
Blaming ‘Techies’ for Housing Crisis Misses…

Blaming ‘Techies’ for Housing Crisis Misses Bigger Picture

New America Media, Commentary, Jay Rooney, Posted: Dec 06, 2013

Tech workers are easily blamed for the Bay Area's housing and gentrification issues, but there are larger forces at play.
Mourning an Icon: Nelson Mandela Dead at 95

Mourning an Icon: Nelson Mandela Dead at 95

The Root, Profile, Monee Fields-White, Posted: Dec 05, 2013

The former South African president, who spent 27 years in prison for fighting apartheid, has died.
For Latinos, Death Takes a Holiday

For Latinos, Death Takes a Holiday

Hispanic Link News Service/New America Media, News Analysis, José de la Isla , Posted: Dec 05, 2013

As scientists learn to extend lives, they say the main goal is prolonging the period of healthy life—an aim of special interest to Latinos.
One Doctor Calls for ‘an Ounce of Prevention Over…

One Doctor Calls for ‘an Ounce of Prevention Over an Ounce of Maggi&#…

New America Media, Commentary, Palav Babaria, Posted: Dec 04, 2013

Multinational corporations are exporting processed food with high-salt content that is worsening health in impoverished countries.
Nonprofit Whisperer Takes Helm at Ford Foundation

Nonprofit Whisperer Takes Helm at Ford Foundation

New America Media, Question & Answer, Khalil Abdullah, Posted: Dec 04, 2013

Darren Walker became the second African American to take the helm of America’s second largest philanthropy organization with $500 million in annual giving.
California’s SHOP is Open for Business

California’s SHOP is Open for Business

New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram, Posted: Dec 03, 2013

The state’s Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) helps small business owners select health plans for employees.
For One Young Latino, Cancer Means Never Give Up

For One Young Latino, Cancer Means Never Give Up

La Opinion/New America Media, News Feature, Araceli Martínez Ortega , Posted: Dec 03, 2013

Life-threatening cancer is not only for the old. But one young Latino’s quality of life is in his family, his bike and the aid of palliative care.
Homeless and Migrant: Delhi’s Unlikely New Voting…

Homeless and Migrant: Delhi’s Unlikely New Voting Bloc

FirstPost, Commentary, Sandip Roy, Posted: Dec 03, 2013

Ahead of India's general elections due next year, one commentator highlights one of Delhi’s fastest growing voting blocs: Migrants.