Stshymansky

Hi Kristen, 4 attorneys back in 1969 discovered this organization, quite interestingly. Their main goal was to provide a voice, in Washington, for those that were no represented by special interests. An interesting fact discovered that when the organization first opened its doors, the main works were for Women's Rights. They established the Women's Right Project, which later became the National Women's Law Center. In 2009, they celebrated their 40th anniversary! A really interesting organization that started in the late 1960s, which seemed to have been inspired by much of the Civil Rights Movement, thusly leading in to what should follow next. Thanks for posting!

Stshymansky (talk) 17:50, 2 December 2011 (UTC)

Hi Stephen:

I was wondering who founded the program that you chose. What impacts has it made? Did anyone make such a difference that they have won the Nobel Peace Prize? What exactly is the significance? Is this the beginning of public aid in the legal field? I am wondering the specifics. Did Kennedy or Johnson put this in place? I would think Kennedy since he believed in public policy a little more than Johnson. Also, are there any famous names that made a significant impact on the organization? The name might catch the attention of the reader. Kristen46 10:26, 13 October 2011 (UTC)Kristen46

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Hi: I am planning on working on the following organizations: Atomic Industrial Forum, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Farm Foundation or Muslims for America. Which organization do you think would be a good start for me?

Kristen46 19:57, 18 September 2011 (UTC)KRISTEN

Hi- The Catholic Legal Immigration Network sounds like an interesting article topic.

--Kristen46 19:20, 25 September 2011 (UTC)kristen4619:20, 25 September 2011 (UTC) Hi Stephen — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kristen46 (talk • contribs) 19:20, 25 September 2011 (UTC)

Comparing DYK and Feature Articles

Today's featured article dealt with the Second Ostend Raid, which revolved around attempts by the Royal Navy to block channels accessing the Belgium Port of Ostend in 1918. This port had been used since 1915 by the German Navy as a base for activities during the battle of the Atlantic. There have been a total of 500 wikipedians involved in the creation of this article and has been regularly edited since 8.28.2007. Conversations are having discussions of old requests for military history peer reviews, maritime warfare task force articles, and British military history task force articles. There were a total of 12 references supplied for this particular article and many references that were used were books, as well as, data books in the collecting of reference material pertaining to the topic.

Regarding the DYK article: I focused on the article: "Women in Madagasscar" - Information that was noted regarding the article dealt with gender studies, unasessed women's studies, and women history articles. There was a total of 6 wikipedians involved in the creation of this article and has been edited since last week after its original posting. There were a total of three references used: a book, atlas, and article - sources that were mentioned dealt with "women as rice share-croppers in Madagasscar," and "Health, Nutrition, and Population in Madagasscar." The premise of the article was that women in Madagasscar were constitutionally inequal to men and if they got divorced the man gets 2/3 of the property. Clearly showing an unequal property rights for women in Madagasscar.

I completely forgot that the Belgium Port was used by the German Navy. Now the significance is making sense. Do you think that the comments are censored (regarding any German/Nazi/illegal/activities)? That would definitely bring a lot to the table. I am not sure who censors Wikipedia, but if "certain" countries had their way, I am sure "some" activities would not be published. :)

Kristen46 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 01:41, 19 September 2011 (UTC).

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I have chosen to expound/write on the article "The Center for Law and Social Policy" on Wikipedia.

For this article; I plan on expounding on the mission statement of the organization. I plan on developing a more in depth version of the organization's early days when 4 lawyers began CLASP in August of 1969. In the 1980s, the organization went through various changes in the scope to their policy work and I plan on discussing these changes. Furthermore, there have been many people who began at CLASP that have branched off and created various successful ventures/organizations. I plan on discussing these various organizations and their contributions.

Stshymansky (talk) 19:06, 26 September 2011 (UTC) [edit] References

In its first few years, the organization began addressing women's rights, mine health and safety, international affairs, including environmental issues and human rights, and employment.[1][2]

In 1982, under a new executive director, Alan W. Houseman, the organization shifted its focus from general public interest law to extensive anti-poverty policy, with particular emphasis on child and family poverty and civil legal assistance. [3]

Today, the organization focuses on policy solutions in the areas of child care and early education, child welfare, postsecondary education, workforce development, disadvantaged youth, and civil legal assistance. [4]

The organization employs several policy specialists, each of whom focuses on one of the organization’s issue areas.[5] These experts publish research pieces and advocacy writing and testify before Congress and other government groups to promote its low-income policy.[6]

In 2010, CLASP was selected by Philanthropedia as one of the leading nonprofits in the area of workforce development. [7]

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Thanks! I will definitely be in contact over the course of the assignment.

Stshymansky (talk) 14:30, 7 October 2011 (UTC)

Article Outline

Stephen,

Be sure to contact one of the ambassadors to get help on the problem you've got with references. Also, remember to add in your outlined proposal for developing the article.Marchantshapiro (talk) 13:21, 11 October 2011 (UTC)