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"The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems." - Mohandas Gandhi
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Because I believe in the power of the masses to initiate change!

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Joined: 10/28/2008
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Human Giant
Joined: 3/11/2008
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MTV Tr3s
Joined: 2/29/2008
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Thinkmtv
Joined: 9/20/2007
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Nas/Obama

What do you think ofNas'new

Tags: election   rap   obama   Nas
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Teens suspended for advocating safe...

 

I had to post about these two sassy girls when I saw their story in my RSS Reader.  Two teens from St. Louis were suspended last week for wearing condom-embellished shirts promoting safe sex. The girls wore the shirt in protest of the schools abstinence only sex education saying that since...

Tags: condoms   schools   teenagers   abstinenceonlyeducation   safesex
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Barack Obama Announcement
Viral Videos - In anticipation of a 2008 run for the White House, Barack Obama announces his decision to form a Presidential Exploratory Committee.
Tags: Barack Obama
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by  mayam on september 28, 2007
 
 
My Groups
 
 
 
   
 
ACLU-NJ
The ACLU of New Jersey works to defend liberty throughout our state. We are involved in litigation and advocacy on behalf of individuals, and we lobby on scores...
Tags: Freedom   rights   Constitution
by  DoctorJay on october 22, 2008
Members  3 Discussions  0 Media  8
 
   
 
The Bill Of Rights For American Veterans
This group, made possible through the generous support of the McCormick Foundation, is your place to show support for our brave service men and women. Veterans...
Tags: war   america   Choose Or Lose   troops   Brave   support   Bill of Rights   ...
by  thinkMTV on october 09, 2008
Members  175 Discussions  7 Media  37
 
   
 
Exiled: Meleny in Peru
This is your place to learn more about the countries, communities, and issues explored in each episode of “Exiled!”
Tags: peru   Exiled   My Super Sweet Sixteen   meleny
by  thinkMTV on september 25, 2008
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Exiled: Marissa In India
This is your place to learn more about the countries, communities, and issues explored in each episode of “Exiled!” .
Tags: India   Exiled   My Super Sweet Sixteen
by  thinkMTV on september 22, 2008
Members  9 Discussions  0 Media  3
 
   
 
Exiled: Bjorn in Morocco
This is your place to learn more about the countries, communities, and issues explored in each episode of “Exiled!” .
Tags: Morocco   Exiled   My Super Sweet Sixteen   bjorn
by  thinkMTV on september 15, 2008
Members  11 Discussions  0 Media  2
 
   
 
LevelTen
LevelTen is a 501(c)(3) non-profit grassroots organization aimed at eliminating the nation's achievement gap through innovative academic solutions, effective support...
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by  LevelTen on august 05, 2008
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Exiled: Ava in Thailand
This is your place to learn about the countries, communities, and issues explored in each episode of "Exiled."
Tags: United Nations   Malaria   bed nets   Thailand   elephants   Exiled   Ava   ...
by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
Members  19 Discussions  2 Media  12
 
   
 
WE ARE THE CHANGE!
A THiNK group which aims to begin a "wave of change" in the world by changing within ourselves first and then lending a little something to those around us. Simple...
Tags: change   peace   help   Love   heart
by  dynamicteens on june 30, 2008
Members  1936 Discussions  278 Media  87
 
   
 
Homecoming
Kanye West pays three young veterans a special visit along his Homecoming tour.
Tags: iraq war   Kanye West   Homecoming   veterans
by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
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Do Good. Go to the VMAs
Are you doing good this summer? Then reward yourself and enter a chance to win two tickets to the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7th! Just by joining...
Tags: contest   prize   VMAs   Video Music Awards   Do good   Go to the VMAs   sweepstakes
by  thinkMTV on july 21, 2008
Members  1533 Discussions  112 Media  10
 
   
 
Social Citizens
Are you someone who’s energetic and passionate about social causes? Do you have fresh and new ideas for solving our world’s most challenging problems? Are you armed...
Tags: Technology   millennials   social citizens
by  JTNorton on july 09, 2008
Members  26 Discussions  4 Media  7
 
   
 
Think MTV Newsletter
Think MTV's newsletter is a bi-weekly publication helping members stay informed on the issues that matter most to them!
Tags: issues   take action   Think MTV   newsletter   Think MTV newsletter   Think...
by  thinkMTV on may 30, 2008
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MTV Veterans Group
Welcome to the MTV Veterans Group. The purpose of this group is to keep MTV personnel who are working on Choose or Lose and Veterans Issues up to speed on the...
Tags: elections   MTV   choose or loose   veterans   young veterans   Young Vets
by  pete on april 23, 2008
Members  9 Discussions  13 Media  33
 
   
 
stayin' alive
Stayin’ Alive is Malaria No More’s flagship grassroots movement focused on empowering American students to join the global fight against malaria through school...
Tags: music   school   youth   student   africa   children   health   High School   ...
by  Malaria No More on january 07, 2008
Members  32 Discussions  2 Media  19
 
   
 
End Malaria
Malaria kills 3,000 children a day and takes 1-3 million lives each year, even though it's a preventable and treatable disease.
Tags: africa   children   poverty   Malaria   disease   Extreme poverty   global poverty...
by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
Members  39 Discussions  1 Media  25
 
   
 
Real World Hollywood
This is your place to learn more about the Real World gone green in Hollywood, CA. Learn something new from the show, or want to share your own eco-tips? Join the...
Tags: environment   climate change   green   Break the Addiction   Eco-Friendly   ...
by  thinkMTV on april 08, 2008
Members  37 Discussions  1 Media  14
 
   
 
The Paper
The cast of MTV's new series, The Paper, are journalists at Florida's Cypress Bay High School. These students are taking action on the issues that matter most to...
Tags: journalism   MTV   The Paper
by  thinkMTV on april 08, 2008
Members  36 Discussions  2 Media  2
 
   
 
Friendship News Network
The Friendship News Network is taking on the presidential candidates and the issues that matter to students.
Tags: politics   washington dc   journalism   Barack Obama   Hillary Clinton   ...
by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
Members  18 Discussions  0 Media  8
 
   
 
Teen Hero Awards
Up to 50 volunteers will be recognized as Teen Heroes and be able to designate grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to an eligible charity of their choice. Enter...
Tags: volunteer   public service   award   scholarship   charity   service   Teen...
by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
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YO! MTV Raps
YO! MTV Raps revolutionized the music game by introducing the masses to a new art form rising from the streets; rap music. This show provided a platform for powerful...
Tags: education   violence   Jay-Z   discrimination   Wyclef Jean   ludacris   Chuck...
by  thinkMTV on march 24, 2008
Members  65 Discussions  7 Media  45
 
 
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