Monthly Archives: November 2010

Grameen America expands grassroots lending program for U.S. urban poor

Posted on November 13, 2010 by amyelmgren

New York — Manhattan, the site of Grameen America’s fourth and newest office, seems a stark contrast to the cluster of villages in Bangladesh where rural economics professor Mohammed Yunus began giving out small loans to poor women entrepreneurs in … Continue reading →

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University Students Face Personal Inhibitions in Islamic Celebrations

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Merel van Beeren

NEW YORK – The end of Ramadan fell on a Friday this year. Luckily, Laila Hussain had no class on that day and was able to celebrate the holiday with family without having to consult with her professor. But because … Continue reading →

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How political candidates are stealthily targeting voters online

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Ian Duncan

American voters were bombarded with online ads as candidates scrambled to get out votes in the last days of midterm campaigning. But the offensive more closely resembled millions of targeted missiles rather than an indiscriminate artillery barrage. Voters can be … Continue reading →