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The Ruderman Family Foundation believes that inclusion and understanding of all people is essential to a fair and flourishing community.

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Fleabag and Stranger Things actor Brett Gelman has always fought against antisemitism. After the October 7 attacks, he stepped up his activism. Find out how he supported Israeli victims and recentered the conversation: link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twpost…

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Fleabag and Stranger Things actor @brettgelman has always fought against antisemitism. After the October 7 attacks, he stepped up his activism. Find out how he supported Israeli victims and recentered the conversation: link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twpost… Photo Credit: David Simon Dayan
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From his Jewish upbringing, to advocating for Jewish inclusion in Hollywood, and finally to his support of Israeli victims following the October 7 attacks—listen to Fleabag and Stranger Things actor Brett Gelman activism journey. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twtune…

From his Jewish upbringing, to advocating for Jewish inclusion in Hollywood, and finally to his support of Israeli victims following the October 7 attacks—listen to Fleabag and Stranger Things actor @brettgelman activism journey. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twtune…
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Nobody talked about climate change in the 70s and 80s, but actor Ed Begley, Jr. did. Even though it hurt his career in Hollywood, Ed was committed to the cause. Listen now to find out the lengths Ed went to in order to better the environment. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twaudi…

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An unexpected perk of caring for our planet? It saves you money. When actor Ed Begley Jr. was unemployed, he didn’t have to pay his electric or water bills—he used solar. He captured rainwater, grew his own food, and composted. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twpost…

An unexpected perk of caring for our planet? It saves you money. When actor Ed Begley Jr. was unemployed, he didn’t have to pay his electric or water bills—he used solar. He captured rainwater, grew his own food, and composted. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twpost…
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Actor Ed Begley Jr. got his start in environmentalism in an unlikely place: alcoholism. He cared about the environment, but didn’t realize what he was doing to his own body. Listen to find out what happened and what’s next in Ed’s environmental activism. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twtune…

Actor Ed Begley Jr. got his start in environmentalism in an unlikely place: alcoholism. He cared about the environment, but didn’t realize what he was doing to his own body. Listen to find out what happened and what’s next in Ed’s environmental activism. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twtune…
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You have more impact on the environment than we think. For broadcast journalist and environmentalist Jane Velez-Mitchell (UnChainedTV), simply changing your diet to be plant-based will help decrease greenhouse gas emissions and reforest the land. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twaudi…

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Driving a car vs eating meat—which is worse for the planet? Listen now to broadcast journalist and environmentalist Jane Velez-Mitchell (UnChainedTV) on how animal agriculture is destroying our planet. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twpost…

Driving a car vs eating meat—which is worse for the planet? Listen now to broadcast journalist and environmentalist Jane Velez-Mitchell (@JVM) on how animal agriculture is destroying our planet. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twpost…
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After confronting her alcoholism, broadcast journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell (UnChainedTV) began living more authentically than she ever had before. She came out as a lesbian, became a vegan, and is a leading advocate for animal rights and environmentalism. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twtune…

After confronting her alcoholism, broadcast journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell (@JVM) began living more authentically than she ever had before. She came out as a lesbian, became a vegan, and is a leading advocate for animal rights and environmentalism. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twtune…
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Discover why CODA resonated deeply: its ensemble Deaf cast brought the richness of Deaf culture to the screen. Hear Oscar winner Troy Kotsur's insights on authentic representation. It’s more than just performance—it’s about lived experiences. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twaudi…

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Despite being a police chief with four kids, Oscar winner Troy Kotsur's dad learned ASL and cherished time with him. Troy is grateful for his dad’s support, especially given this shocking statistic. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twpost…

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Despite being a police chief with four kids, Oscar winner @TroyKotsur's dad learned ASL and cherished time with him. Troy is grateful for his dad’s support, especially given this shocking statistic. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twpost… Photo Credit: Matt Stasi
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Oscar winner Troy Kotsur chats with Jay about the authentic representation of Deaf characters, his work on CODA, and his upbringing with a family fluent in ASL. Listen to their insightful conversation on All About Change: link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twtune…

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Oscar winner @TroyKotsur chats with Jay about the authentic representation of Deaf characters, his work on CODA, and his upbringing with a family fluent in ASL. Listen to their insightful conversation on All About Change: link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twtune… Photo Credit: Matt Stasi
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Tsakane Nxumalo's favorite part of being a ranger? Teaching kids—especially kids whose family members are poachers—about wildlife conservation. Learn why she believes education is key to saving our planet's precious animals. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twaudi…

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Tsakane Nxumalo discusses the rigorous training, importance of education in conservation, and the unique role of gender in her work. Learn how this women-only group is combating poaching in South Africa. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twpost…

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Tsakane Nxumalo discusses the rigorous training, importance of education in conservation, and the unique role of gender in her work. Learn how this women-only group is combating poaching in South Africa. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twpost… Photo Credit: Rivoni Mkansi
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Protecting rhinos is tough but vital work. Meet Tsakane Nxumalo, a ranger with the Black Mambas, a fearless group of women dedicated to safeguarding these majestic creatures in South Africa. Listen now link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twtune…

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Protecting rhinos is tough but vital work. Meet Tsakane Nxumalo, a ranger with the Black Mambas, a fearless group of women dedicated to safeguarding these majestic creatures in South Africa. Listen now link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twtune… Photo Credit: Rivoni Mkansi
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When creator of Dumb and Dumber Bobby Farelly created Champions, a film featuring basketball players with intellectual disabilities, he wanted to get it right. So he listened to his audience—sending his script to Special Olympics and sensitivity readers. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twaudi…

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After Dumb and Dumber, Bobby Farrelly's friend Danny Murphy sounded the alarm on the absence of disability representation. It ignited Bobby's mission: his films would embrace inclusion, empowering individuals with disabilities to embody rich, dynamic roles.link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twpost…

After Dumb and Dumber, Bobby Farrelly's friend Danny Murphy sounded the alarm on the absence of disability representation. It ignited Bobby's mission: his films would embrace inclusion, empowering individuals with disabilities to embody rich, dynamic roles.link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twpost…
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Bobby Farelly’s movies (Dumb and Dumber) are famous for their comedy, but they’re also well-known for featuring actors with disabilities in prominent roles. For Bobby, it’s about accurately reflecting real-world diversity on-screen. Listen now link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twtune…

Bobby Farelly’s movies (Dumb and Dumber) are famous for their comedy, but they’re also well-known for featuring actors with disabilities in prominent roles. For Bobby, it’s about accurately reflecting real-world diversity on-screen. Listen now link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twtune…
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When the Peace Corps sent Michael Maren to teach English in rural Kenya, he thought good intentions alone led to positive change. Over the years through aid work and journalism, he unveiled the realities of humanitarian relief and its true beneficiaries.

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For aid worker and journalist Michael Maren, development is not a revolution. You can't plunk a well or a road in Kenya and expect that it's instantly going to change people’s lives and not have unintended consequences.

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For aid worker and journalist Michael Maren, development is not a revolution. You can't plunk a well or a road in Kenya and expect that it's instantly going to change people’s lives and not have unintended consequences. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twpost…
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Food aid, sponsoring a child in Africa, teaching English in a village—unfortunately, these programs often fail to address the root causes of poverty and can worsen situations. Find out how they operate and the real impact on the ground.

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Food aid, sponsoring a child in Africa, teaching English in a village—unfortunately, these programs often fail to address the root causes of poverty and can worsen situations. Find out how they operate and the real impact on the ground. link.chtbl.com/aac?sid=twtune…
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