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I'm a recent college graduate working at a Washington, DC nonprofit. I double-majored in French Language & Literature and International Affairs, with a regional concentration in Europe/Eurasia and a minor in Music. I'm fluent in both French and English and

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Education > Education (Other) Should teens have sex education in schools?: 13 of 78

Should teens have sex education in schools? Absolutely. While part of me would like to say that it's the responsibility of the parents, it isn't - not fully. Many parents aren't equipped to discuss the scientific side of sex and its consequences with their children, or to talk to them in any detail about what's happening ins...
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Best way to get fit: 25 of 42

"Fit" is different for everyone, as is the best way to get there. Everyone enjoys different things, and everyone's body responds to different types of activities in different ways. The best way to get fit is to start by trying one thing, usually whatever's easiest or appeals most to you, whether it's walking half an hour a d...
Business > Nonprofits Should all nonprofits generate revenue?: 12 of 18

I've interned and worked in the non-profit world on and off for the last three years, and have watched the start of the transformation the non-profit sector is currently going through with some alarm. The pool of people giving to non-profits is getting smaller, and even though the dedicated donors who are still giving are no...