Government blunts activism set off by China quake – Boston Globe
CHENGDU, China When a powerful earthquake flattened Sichuan province a year ago, community organizer Zhang Guoyuan seized the moment. Within days, he was running an aid center and warehouse, coordinating 700 volunteers and taking in $1.6 million

A new push is underway to curb youth violence in Charlotte – Wbt.com
CMPD Chief Rodney Monroe says four teens have been victims of murder so far this year. He says nine teens lost their lives to violence last year. Monroe and other city officials are getting behind the “Please Stop the Violence” campaign, which aims

Meet the new chairman of the Performing Arts Center – Orange County Register
You’ve probably seen him on TV, or heard his voice on the radio. Thomas V. McKernan is the chief executive officer of the Automobile Club of Southern California (a branch of AAA). For many SoCal residents, he is the fatherly face and voice of the

All our organizations should combine resources to ensure the safety – Stabroek News
A few days ago Indians in Guyana celebrated or commemorated yet another anniversary to mark the beginning of Indian indentureship that began 171 years ago. As we are often inclined to do during this event year after year we speak of our experiences

West Virginia newspapers speak – Charleston Daily Mail
As more is learned about the federal “stimulus” program, it becomes clear that it contains billions of dollars for spending of all types by state and local governments, sometimes by private organizations. But we encourage both local entities and West