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Profile: MatthewC
 
 
 
   
 
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Starving in the Shadow of a Genocide
Somalia has been plagued with endemic warfare between rival clans since the assassination of President Mohamed Siad Barre in 1991.  The constant fighting has mostly been concentrated in the south, around the city of Mogadishu, which has recently been reinstated as the capital, despite ongoing con...
Tags: darfur   genocide   Uganda   Ethiopia   Somalia   Eritrea   Somaliland   TFG   ...
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World Bank and Africa: The Continued...
            Many of the economic and social problems in Africa today stem from the lingering effects of the colonial system and continuing American economic interference.  The U.S. continues to silently approve of military dictatorships for the simple reason that they owe large sums of money.  Su...
Tags: darfur   sudan   poverty   Rwanda   Somalia   IMF   imperialism   World Bank
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Standing up for the Good fight
Speak up using words, action, support, or images about an issue you are passionate about. What makes you tick? Why? Get others involved. Free reign available here.
Tags: Drop it here
by  Get_itout on december 26, 2007
Members  34 Discussions  8 Media  0
 
   
 
The Rock 'n Renew-Think-Tank
Rock 'n Renew is a non-profit environmental organization that promotes sustainability through art, music, ecology, and community projects. Working with The Kaiser...
Tags: environment   Sustainability   Debbie Harry   The Kaiser Chiefs   Everclear...
by  Rock 'n Renew on september 20, 2007
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1.20.09
The end of George W. Bush's first term is coming. Both parties are starting to unite against him in congress and Americans everywhere are outraged and disappointed...
Tags: election   america   Bush   veto
by  MatthewC on november 12, 2007
Members  34 Discussions  4 Media  0
 
   
 
It's Your (Sex) Life
Being in control and smart about the choices you make in your life - and that includes about sex - is what think: IYSL is all about. Get more information about...
Tags: condoms   STDs   Relationships   sex   Think   Gay   Abstinence   pregnancy   ...
by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
Members  507 Discussions  0 Media  191
 
   
 
World Bank Web Watch
World Bank and The International Monetary Fund both publicly deny that they help spread poverty and cause civil war; however, they have a long track record of lending...
Tags: politics   darfur   sudan   africa   poverty   IMF   World Bank
by  MatthewC on november 07, 2007
Members  11 Discussions  2 Media  1
 
   
 
It's Ok to Dream
A dream is the aspiration of youth to matter in the world. This group is devoted to reinvigorating today's youth. What happened to the activism that was so prevalent...
Tags: protest   activism   action   take a stand
by  alex04634 on october 10, 2007
Members  179 Discussions  7 Media  11
 
   
 
The 28th Amendment
It is time for a new Amendment to the Constitution. The current system for electing the President of the United States using the electoral college is outdated...
Tags: president   28th Amendment   Direct Election
by  alex04634 on november 06, 2007
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How Can We Stop Genocide in Darfur?
This groups intention is to bring together anyone who has thoughts on how we can stop the genocide in darfur...and stop it now! we are looking for real discussion...
Tags: darfur   sudan   genocide   human rights   peace   violence   Janjaweed
by  pete on september 17, 2007
Members  149 Discussions  6 Media  3
 
   
 
iCandidate '08
Get to know the candidates for the 2008 election. Learn: *How to get involved in a campaign *Their issues *Their experience Think Hillary's got it or Thompson...
Tags: news   president   obama   Edwards   Hillary   Clinton   Biden   Brownback   Dodd...
by  VASabina on october 25, 2007
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Darfur is Dying
In the region of Darfur in western Sudan, a genocide is occuring. Each day civilians face prospects of human rights abuses.
Tags: sudan   africa   genocide   human rights   refugees   torture   divestment   ...
by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
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MySpace/MTV Presidential Dialogues
MySpace and MTV give the Presidential candidates one last chance to answer your questions live.
Tags: politics   candidates   debates   election   president   vote   2008 election...
by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
Members  138 Discussions  0 Media  62
 
   
 
Break the Addiction
Learn how to break your addiction to oil and fight global warming at Think MTV.
Tags: global warming   environment   Break the Addiction   oil   oil addiction   ...
by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
Members  202 Discussions  2 Media  305
 
   
 
Stop Genocide Now
Stop Genocide Now (SGN) is a grassroots community dedicated to working to protect populations in grave danger of violence, death, and displacement resulting from...
Tags: darfur   genocide   refugees
by  GabrielStauring on october 17, 2007
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