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Hurricane Sandy Blows Climate Change Back on the Table
November 6, 2012 - The Christian Science MonitorClimate change is something that should have been on the political agenda months ago. Hurricane Sandy has finally put the issue back on the map. Campaigns, like the one headed by WITNESS partner TRUST, help raise awareness of climate change and the need for action.
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Hurricane Sandy Blows Climate Change Back on the Table
November 6, 2012 - Hurricane Sandy blows climate change back on the tableToday is election day in the US, but climate change should have been on the campaign agenda months ago. It shouldn't take a disaster like superstorm Sandy to finally bring it back into the conversation.
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WITNESS and Nelson Kanuk from TRUST Alaska are mentioned.
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Human Rights Activists Taught Online Tactics
November 5, 2012 - BBC BusinessThe BBC interviews our Video Advocacy Training Manager Chris Michael on the possibilities and pitfalls for human rights activists using online tools.
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DJ Cassidy and Emmanuel Jal Rock WITNESS Gala
October 29, 2012 - The SourceThe Source covers WITNESS' 20th Anniversary Gala, which featured entertainment by Peter Gabriel, DJ Cassidy, Emmanuel Jal, and Feist. Peter Gabriel also discusses the origins of WITNESS and his interest in human rights.
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DJ Cassidy and Emmanuel Jal Rock 'Witness' Gala
October 29, 2012 - More »This month, human rights organization Witness celebrated 20 years of collaborative activism with musicians, celebrities and human rights supporters at its 8th Annual Focus for Change Benefit held at the Roseland Ballroom.
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Peter Gabriel, Feist, and Others Speak at WITNESS 20th Gala
October 25, 2012 - Video »"Better", a nationally syndicated lifestyle TV show that aims to make your life better, conducted interviews with Peter Gabriel, Leslie Feist, Alan Cumming, DJ Cassidy, Samantha Mathis, Carla Gugino, Nile Rogers, and others at WITNESS's 20th Anniversary Gala.
This year's Gala featured the talents of these celebrities alongside projects completed by WITNESS and its partners. Peter Gabriel, Feist, and Emmanuel Jal all performed, and there was a live auction to raise funds to support WITNESS's work around the world.
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Kansas Teen Files Climate Change Lawsuit
October 21, 2012 - PlanetSave.comCoverage of the extension of Atmospheric Trust Litigation which is part of the TRUST campaign fighting climate change in the U.S.
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Peter Gabriel, Feist, Alan Cumming, Celebrate WITNESS' 20th
October 20, 2012 - Artisan NewsArtisan News reports on our eigth annual gala celebrating the past, present and future of the organization. Clips include Peter Gabriel's performance with Feist and interviews with Peter Gabriel and Alan Cumming.
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Peter Gabriel Talks Music and 20 Years of WITNESS with Jimmy Fallon
October 12, 2012 - Late Night with Jimmy FallonPeter Gabriel discusses the 25th anniversary of his seminal album "So" - which he's currently performing on tour - and his involvement founding WITNESS over 20 years ago.
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Harry Pearce Discusses His Design Collaboration with WITNESS
October 12, 2012 - Pentagram BlogThe renown graphic designer, member of Pentagram, and long-time collaborator with WITNESS discusses his work with the organization through the years.
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