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MRE Communications provides strategic communication services to organizations striving to make social impacts for the GOOD.

06/19/2017

Intersting question for Non-Profits to ponder as they seek funding to achieve their mission.

https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/06/14/bitcoin-rise-time-nonprofit-adapt/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=3911ffd686-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_06_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-3911ffd686-12286917

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are gaining favor as an alternative means of exchange.

06/10/2017

An interesting take on climate change. "We often talk about how climate change exacerbates social and economic inequality, but rarely do we consider the opposite: that inequality itself can be a driver of climate change."

https://thinkprogress.org/economic-inequality-drives-climate-change-economist-finds-ebdbfb3126ca

A new report says that the wider the gap between rich and poor, the more the environment suffers.

06/06/2017

David L. Ulin wisely opines on how the emotions of change, but emphasizes the need for change.

http://www.latimes.com/opinion/livable-city/la-oe-ulin-filling-the-gaps-in-la-20170606-story.html

Bring on a more urban L.A., but something will be lost.

06/04/2017

Interesting opinion piece by Allen Johnson: Morality is key to understanding politics.

The key point he makes is how critical it is to understand where people are coming from on an issue, especially in field of public affairs.

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article154054544.html

The 2016 presidential election was a slugfest. At times the shouting was so loud, the shoving so brutal, we lost sight of who we were. When the last shots were fired and the smoke cleared, millions of citizens sat crumpled over their kitchen tables and asked, “What the hell just happened?”

06/02/2017

To effect the change we need, we must change the narrative!

City of L.A. sees 20% increase even as region bolsters efforts with new taxes and initiatives. More than 14,000 people gained permanent housing last year.

05/16/2017

Fighting Climate Change Means Building Dense, Diverse, Walkable Cities

"Urban designer Peter Calthorpe has a seven-step plan to eradicate sprawl—both suburban and urban."

The Seven-Step Plan is applicable Greater Los Angeles as we continue to pivot towards creating sustainable. cities

https://www.fastcompany.com/40413519/fighting-climate-change-means-building-dense-diverse-walkable-cities

Urban designer Peter Calthorpe has a seven-step plan to eradicate sprawl—both suburban and urban.

05/15/2017

Interesting profile in the Los Angeles Times of lawyer leading the fight against at-large districts in California. The change is long over due.

http://www.latimes.com/local/abcarian/la-me-abcarian-shenkman-voting-20170514-story.html

Using the California Voting Rights Act as a cudgel, Kevin Shenkman is forcing cities to change the way they elect officials to bring more Latinos to p

05/12/2017

Cognitive Dissonance and Land Use

Ample parking is often perceived as vital for business success. However, it isn't always what clients want and not necessarily helps to increase revenue.

05/11/2017

"Here's how L.A. County citizens panel wants to spend $355 million a year in homelessness fight." Los Angeles Times

The inclusivity of the process is a good start towards actions that will extend our capacity to make a difference.

There does need to be a strong communications and education component to ensure sustainable outcomes.

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-measure-h-final-recommendations-20170510-story.html

The 50-member Measure H citizen planning group finalized recommendations on how to spend $355 million a year on sales tax revenues to fight homelessness.

05/01/2017

Time for Philanthropy to Take Bold Action: Invest in Policy Change http://ow.ly/3YBh30bj1C5

Surina Khan, CEO of the Women's Foundation of California, calls on philanthropy to take action and support programs, initiatives, and tools that...

04/30/2017

Foundations Engaging in Policy: Not an Option But an Obligation http://ow.ly/fsAb30bc9TL

John Mullaney, executive director of the Nord Family Foundation, argues that grantmakers have an obligation to speak out about policy, if only to...

04/18/2017

What Happens When Women Legislate? spoiler alert: what happens is good. http://ow.ly/PUb930aX9iF

Nevada shows why the gender makeup of state-level politics matters.

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