http://blog.globaldevelopmentmatters.org/2007/10/23/global-development-matters-video/ Global development issues and the 2008 Presidential Election Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:53:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 http://blog.globaldevelopmentmatters.org/2007/10/23/global-development-matters-video/#comment-196 Mike Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:43:13 +0000 http://blog.globaldevelopmentmatters.org/2007/10/23/global-development-matters-video/#comment-196 It IS difficult, as Michael said, to see beyond our own backyards and neighborhood and grasp the reality of the other 99% of the world's population. It's even harder to see how everyday, as citizens and consumers in one of the wealthiest nation in the world, how much influence we truly hold. More information can only serve to help us make better choices each time we are in the checkout line or worrying about our own bottom line. It IS difficult, as Michael said, to see beyond our own backyards and neighborhood and grasp the reality of the other 99% of the world’s population. It’s even harder to see how everyday, as citizens and consumers in one of the wealthiest nation in the world, how much influence we truly hold. More information can only serve to help us make better choices each time we are in the checkout line or worrying about our own bottom line.

]]> http://blog.globaldevelopmentmatters.org/2007/10/23/global-development-matters-video/#comment-32 Michael Stewart Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:53:46 +0000 http://blog.globaldevelopmentmatters.org/2007/10/23/global-development-matters-video/#comment-32 I think we live in a society that focuses primarily on what's going on in our own lives, backyards and surrounding neighborhoods. We don't realize that major problems are effecting the rest of the world. I think many of us want to help and are always asking how? This is a great opportunity to step up and make a change. I think we live in a society that focuses primarily on what’s going on in our own lives, backyards and surrounding neighborhoods. We don’t realize that major problems are effecting the rest of the world. I think many of us want to help and are always asking how? This is a great opportunity to step up and make a change.

]]> http://blog.globaldevelopmentmatters.org/2007/10/23/global-development-matters-video/#comment-21 Erin Fri, 02 Nov 2007 05:24:04 +0000 http://blog.globaldevelopmentmatters.org/2007/10/23/global-development-matters-video/#comment-21 Yeah Kelly! ;-) Yeah Kelly!

]]> http://blog.globaldevelopmentmatters.org/2007/10/23/global-development-matters-video/#comment-14 Erin Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:10:49 +0000 http://blog.globaldevelopmentmatters.org/2007/10/23/global-development-matters-video/#comment-14 There are so many things us fortunate Americans can do to help out countries that need our help. Many think all we can do is donate money or volunteer, but we have so many more options that we need to educate ourselves and others about. We can make tiny adjustments in our lives to dramatically improve the lives of others who need help the most. There are so many things us fortunate Americans can do to help out countries that need our help. Many think all we can do is donate money or volunteer, but we have so many more options that we need to educate ourselves and others about. We can make tiny adjustments in our lives to dramatically improve the lives of others who need help the most.

]]> http://blog.globaldevelopmentmatters.org/2007/10/23/global-development-matters-video/#comment-12 Kelly Hendricks Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:07:35 +0000 http://blog.globaldevelopmentmatters.org/2007/10/23/global-development-matters-video/#comment-12 Seriously, rock the vote guys. I never realized how easy it was to register to vote (you can even register on this website!) And now, my opinion matters on EVERY issue out there, and so can yours. Seriously, rock the vote guys. I never realized how easy it was to register to vote (you can even register on this website!) And now, my opinion matters on EVERY issue out there, and so can yours.

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