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Jimmy Carter

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Briefing Paper
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Lisa A. Bancuk


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Jimmy Carter was the 39th President of the United States, serving in office from 1977-1981. Carter was involved with human rights and social justice issues and continues his efforts in these areas today.

Community Foundations

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Briefing Paper
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Written by Hannah Saeger

 

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Environmentalism

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Briefing Paper
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Dana M. Lovelady and Shivant Shrestha 

 

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Briefing Paper
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Stephanie VanLieu

Biographical Highlights

Planned Parenthood

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Briefing Paper
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Written by Lindsey Thompson

 

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Voluntarism

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Briefing Paper
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Susan Perkins, with edits and additions by Krisztina Tury


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The Librarian of Basra Literature Guide

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Literature Guide
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In“The Librarian of Basra: A true story from Iraq,” Jeanette Winter brings to light the courage, innovation, and strength of a Muslim woman who saved 30,000 library books from bombing during the war in the Middle East. Alia Muhammad Baker organized her community to shelter books in their

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The Butter Battle Book Literature Guide

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Literature Guide
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This cautionary tale about conflict may be read on different levels for different ages. The factions formed over how to butter bread serve as a reminder that we can find common ground if we look for it. We can solve problems and respect differences in others.

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The Other Side Literature Guide

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Literature Guide
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Jacqueline Woodson has created a beautiful story about the confusion of children over racial tension. One of the most touching things about this book is that it is the children who give us hope for the future.

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Parents

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