2006 Published Articles
Jenn Piatt: A Mother, Student, and Leader... with a Vision
by Vanessa Persico, Colgate University
Outstanding Student Leaders Digest (published by AIDemocracy.org)
January 17, 2006
Elleni Ghebremicael: A Young Woman Who is Fighting for What’s Right
by Vanessa Persico, Colgate University
Outstanding Student Leaders Digest (published by AIDemocracy.org)
January 17, 2006
Tim Ruckh and Michael Amodeo prove a little information can go a long way.
by Shannon C. Lynch, George Mason University
Outstanding Student Leaders Digest (published by AIDemocracy.org)
January 17, 2006
Diverse, young and focused: Why Caroline Kemp is a shining star for Americans for Informed Democracy
by Shannon C. Lynch, George Mason University
Outstanding Student Leaders Digest (published by AIDemocracy.org)
January 17, 2006
Nina Mariel Alcantara: An Entrepreneur in Global Education
by Sabahat F. Adil, University of Chicago
Outstanding Student Leaders Digest (published by AIDemocracy.org)
January 17, 2006
Kassie Anderson: A Big Heart and A Bright Vision
by Richard-Michael Manuel, UT-Arlington
Outstanding Student Leaders Digest (published by AIDemocracy.org)
January 17, 2006
Our ‘Season of Hope’: Conference Moves Students to Take Action
by Marla Bertagnolli
Global Solutions Quarterly
Winter 2006
Climate Summit to Unite Communities: Young leaders seek to participate in global environment discussion
by Stephanie Evans
FS View (Student newspaper of Florida State University)
January 19, 2006
Make this a semester of activism. Activism is about democratic engagement in one’s community, not belligerent political rants.
by Jason Ketola
The Minnesota Daily
January 23, 2006
The Global Entrepreneur as Ambassador
by William R. Dodson
Conference Transcripts (published by AIDemocracy.org)
January 23, 2006
Panelists debate NSA wiretapping
by David Ceasar
The Hatchet (GWU)
January 28, 2006
Jyothi Laxmi Ramakrishnan: Empowering and Engaging Young People to Change the World
by Richard-Michael Manuel, UT-Arlington
Outstanding Student Leaders Digest (published by AIDemocracy.org)
January 29, 2006
FMU Represented at Young Global Leaders Summit
by Terrence Narinesingh
Florida Memorial University Honors Program Newsletter
February 2006
Students called to action at Darfur panel discussion
by Miranda Yaver
Bowdoin Orient
February 10, 2006
Students address HIV concerns in videoconference
by Jasett Chatham
Daily Northwestern
February 15, 2006
Students discuss AIDS epidemic: Global HIV video conference highlights problems
by Joanna Borns
Indiana Daily Student
February 15, 2006
U.N. future subject of speech
by Kristin Pratt
Daily Tarheel
February 15, 2006
AIDing cultural awareness: New student group promotes dialogue about pressing issues
by Kristen Trotter
Crimson White
February 17, 2006
ICAR Students to Host Town Hall Meeting on 'Africa and Beyond'
by Staff Writer
The Mason Gazette
February 20, 2006
Area Students Speak To Islamic Leaders Via Video Link
by Reporter
NYC 1 News
February 20, 2006
Conference unites students, leaders
by Charlotte Martin
Yale Daily News
February 21, 2006
Rampant sex crimes occurring in Darfur claims RIC professor
by KAREN LEE ZINER
Providence Journal
February 23, 2006
Author discusses Reagan’s policies today: Richard Reeves, a former Times reporter, will answer questions after the speech
by Elizabeth White
The Shorthorn
February 23, 2006
U.N. Coordinator Fights for What’s Right: The United States and poorer nations must work together to eliminate global poverty
by John Wie
The University News (UC-Irvine Student Newspaper)
February 24, 2006
Three To Receive Franzke Feminist Award at St. Mary´s
by R. Leibold
St. Mary's Community News
February 26, 2006
Universities host court discussions
by Staff Writer
Houston Chronicle
February 27, 2006
Co-Founders of UR-AID Hope to Raise Global Awareness
by Staff Writer
Jepson School of Leadership Studies Newsletter
March 2006
Event explored 'Youth and the Future of U.S.-Islamic Relations'
by Aleta Wenger
Yale Bulletin and Calendar
March 3, 2006
Millennium Campaign Comes To Claremont
by Steve Hochman
The Student Life
March 5, 2006
U.N. videoconference at Baruch
by Nino Makharadze
The Ticker (Baruch College)
March 06, 2006
Summit strengthens international ties
by Josh Palubicki
The Fourth Estate
March 6, 2006
Live Feed Honors International Women's Day: Video conference on women's issues brings together students from all over the world
by Briana Bartle
March 7, 2006
Golden Gate XPress
K College students conference with women from around the world
by Nora Seilheimer
Kalamazoo Index
March 9, 2006
Students To Protest UNC's Reluctance To Label Pit Incident Terrorism
by Staff Writer
WRAL
March 9, 2006
Video conference for international women
by Sarah Rohrer
The Goshen Record
March 10, 2006
UWGB will hold Citizen Diplomacy Summit
by Staff Writer
Green Bay Press Gazette
March 10, 2006
Stony Brook Hosts Forum on Cartoon Row
by Rachel O'Brien
Stony Brook Independent
March 10, 2006
Middlebury hosts video conference on Katrina
by Staff writer
Middlebury Campus
March 16, 2006
Meeting on Darfur set for Sunday at college
by Staff Writer
South Bend Tribune
March 21, 2006
Oil Security Campaign chief visits UF today
by Janine Young Sikes
Gainesville Sun
March 22, 2006
Talk Urges Oil Alternatives
by By Rachel Anderson
The Alligator (University of Florida)
March 23, 2006
Melbourne Citizens to Weigh in on America’s “Oil Addiction”
by By Rachel Anderson
Florida Institute of Technology Newsroom
March 23, 2006
America's oil use topic of forum
by staff writer
Florida Today
March 23, 2006
Teleconference bridges Western, Muslim worlds: AU students participate in videoconference with other U.S. and Turkish students
by Susanna Reid
The Eagle (American University)
March 23, 2006
Penn State links to Asia by miracles of technology
by Brad Groznik
Penn State Daily Collegian
March 24, 2006
Video Conference: U.S. - Asian Relations: AID attempts to raise global awareness
by Belinda Wong
SFSU XPress
March 25, 2006
GFDD/FUNGLODE presented ‘The Silent Killer'
by Staff Writer
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development Newsletter
March 27, 2006
Environmental town meeting at St. Mike's on Thursday
by Burlington Free Press
Staff Writer
March 29, 2006
Peace and Justice discussions: International Crimes Court awareness
by Megan Blank
The Goshen College Record
March 29, 2006
Coalition looks to curb oil dependence
by Greg Harman
Hometown News (Florida)
March 31, 2006
Barter-Nomics
by Sandra Barron
Marie Claire
April 2006
Writer, history major attend poverty summit
by Michael Gembola
The Collegian (Bob Jones University's student newspaper)
April 6, 2006
GFDD/FUNGLODE series regarding social and national security issues
by Staff Writer
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development Newsletter
April 12, 2006
Workshop addresses poverty worldwide
by Rachel Ward
George Street Observer (College of Charleston)
4/13/06
Lecture will look at alternative energy
by Staff Writer
Corvallis Gazette Times
April 16, 2006
Letter to the Editor
by Eugene Kogan
New York Times
April 19, 2006
Analyst outlines oil replacement proposals: Luke Tonachel addressed topics such as automobile efficiency and alternative transportation
by Tom Hubka
The Oregon Daily Emerald
April 19, 2006
Signs of global warming evident
by Joanna Pliner
The Badger-Herald (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
April 20, 2006
AID addressing immigration
by Elizabeth Graber
Daily Northwestern
April 20, 2006
Finally, a group for the middle
by Katie Sellers
Boston College Heights
April 24, 2006
"Re-Energize" America, Speaker Urges
by Miguel Hernandez
Newspaper Tree
April 28, 2006
John Grant discusses benefits of alternative fuels
by Joe Velarde
UTEP Student Newspaper
April 28, 2006
Town Hall Meeting on Energy and Natural Resources: Three-panel discussion including an SF State lecturer, a policy analyst, and an energy specialist
by Andrea Wolf
SFSU XPress
April 29, 2006
Politician presents solutions to global warming
by Mike Sokolowski
Boston College Heights
May 1, 2006
Florida Memorial University (FMU) Honors Program Hosts First Global Videoconference
by Terrence Narinesingh
Honors Program Newsletter
May 12, 2006
Debate will explore implications of immigration
by Melanie Wanzek (Contributing Writer)
Daily Northwestern
May 15, 2006
Activists launch campaign to green up local cities
by Denyse Frischmuth
Sierra Club Newsletter
June 18, 2006
Yuri Beckelman organizes coalition of community leaders to raise environmental awareness
by Katie Xiao, Americans for Informed Democracy
Outstanding Student Leaders Digest (published by AIDemocracy.org)
June 20, 2006
Class Dismayed
by Angela Perkins
New Haven Advocate
June 22, 2006
Shoeba Hassan brings the ONE campaign to Columbia College
by Katie Xiao, Americans for Informed Democracy
Outstanding Student Leaders Digest (published by AIDemocracy.org)
July 7, 2006
Setting the record straight
by Eugene B. Kogan
The Guardian Online
July 11, 2006
Young Global Leaders Summit Takes Place: Conference Tries to Bridge Gap Between Muslims and the West
by Tahira Muhammad
The Mirror
July 12, 2006
How to Avoid the Clash of Civilizations
by Sabahat Adil and Leah Maloney
Madrid 11 (co-publication of Clud de Madrid and Open Democracy)
July 15, 2006
Islamic conference addresses U.S. relations with the Muslim
by Sarah Griffith
Bowling Green News
7/19/06
200 Student Leaders Visit BGSU to Discuss U.S.-Islamic Relations
by Matt Clark
Sentinel News
7/19/06
College students discuss American media
by Staff Writer
United Press International
Jul. 24, 2006 at 12:59AM
Virginia Summit Brings Together College Students to Discuss Global Warming
by Navita Sahai, Northwestern University
AIDemocracy.org
July 27, 2006
AID Summer Conferences in D.C.
by Krystle Corpuz, Matthew Thieleman
One World and Atlantic Council
August 2006
Outstanding student leader
by Staff Writer
Albany Times-Union
Wednesday, August 2, 2006
A New View
by Alexandra Courtis
The Interdependent (UNA-USA Student Alliance Newsletter)
August 3, 2006
Students sponsor AID events at Georgetown and NYU
by Katie Xiao
Outstanding Student Leaders Digest (published by AIDemocracy.org)
August 3, 2006
Group honors University of Albany activist
by Staff Writer
The Times Union (Albany)
August 4, 2006
UNO Students to Host National Summit on Oil Dependence and Climate Change
by Teresa Gleason
UNO Public Affairs
August 11, 2006
Democrats and the 'War' Vote
by Eugene B. Kogan
Washington Post
Sunday, August 13, 2006
ROK-U.S. alliance hanging by a thread: Experts call on both countries to start working toward a true partnership
by Kim Ji-hyun
The Korea Herald
August 14, 2006
Campus Voters Check the Political Pulse: Election season is approaching and college students are speaking out
by By Cody Winchester
Fort Collins Weekly
August 18, 2006
‘Hope not Hate’ town hall meeting
by Staff Writer
Rocky Mountain News
August 30, 2006
Gen Nexters worldwide meet to repair U.S.-Muslim relations
by David Andrukonis
Generation Next Blog (Hosted by USA Today)
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Embassy Row: Reviewing 9/11
by James Morrison
Washington Times
August 31, 2006
Town Hall Event in Lynchburg to Examine U.S.-Muslim Relations Five Years After 9-11
by Staff Writer
Randolph-Macon Woman's College News
September 6, 2006
R-MWC to host meeting on relations between United States, Islamic world
by Janet Nguyen
News and Advance (Lynchburg, VA)
September 8, 2006
Hope Not Hate Summit
by GEOFF JOHNSON
The Rocky Mountain Collegian
September 8, 2006
South Asians in US remember 9/11
by Yolande Knell
BBC News
September 8, 2006
Yemeni Young leader participates in US-Muslim Relations Summit
by Yemen Times Staff
Yemen Times
September 8, 2006
Feature: 5 years on, communication is key
by LEAH CARLINER
United Press International
September 10, 2006
Young Americans Discuss Challenges, Solutions for Post-9/11 American-Muslim Relations
by Adnaan Wasey
PBS Newshour Online
September 11, 2006
Remembering 9/11: Teaching with Tragedy
by Nadiya Abraham
Richmond Times Dispatch
September 11, 2006
Rock band asks for 'no more'
by Hsin-Hsien Sheena Wong
Washington Times
September 11, 2006
9/11 Five Years Later: A Record of Failure
by Kareem Elbayar
AIDemocracy.org
September 12, 2006
9/11 five years later: what’s our legacy?
by Kareem Elbayar
Common Ground News Service
September 13, 2006
'Hope Not Hate' Panel discusses U.S.-Islamic relations
by Karen Bolipata
Commonwealth Times
9/14/06
Wofford organizations to host Global Security Forum
by Staff Writer
Wofford News
9/14/2006
Videoconference Commentary
by Richard Costa
PostGlobal Blog (hosted by the Washington Post)
September 14, 2006
9-11 Plus Five: A Hope Not Hate Summit
by Andy Zieminski
AIDemocracy.org
September 15, 2006
Societal spotlight a mixed blessing for Muslim Americans
by Hilary Davis
The Rocky Mountain Collegian
September 15, 2006
Lecture discusses future of Muslims in U.S.
by Kaitlin Kelly
The Brown and White (Lehigh University)
9/18/2006
Hope Not Hate Forum Focuses on US-Muslim Relations: Rabbi and Imam Together in Discussion
by Will James
Stonybrook Statesman
September 18, 2006
The real War on Terror: Speaker talks about what U.S. faces overseas
by Jordan Funderburk
The Breeze
September 18, 2006
Save Darfur Rally in Central Park
by Julia Levy
Gothamist
September 18, 2006
9/11 anniversary addressed
by Alex Bjork
The Clarion (University of Denver)
9/19/06
Arabic newspaper chief to speak at JMU
by Staff Writer
Shenadoah
September 19, 2006
Stanley Foundation Officer Addressed Students on Nuclear Technologies
by Staff Writer
Newberry College News
September 19, 2006
OneVoice stresses both sides
by Andres Navas
Boston College Heights
September 21, 2006
Summit Calls For Moderation in U.S.-Muslim World Relations
by Andy Zieminski
WorldPress.Org
September 21, 2006
"9-11 Plus 5 Summit" Impressions
by Katherine Townsend
WorldPress.Org
September 21, 2006
Post 9/11, divisions magnified
by Sangwon Yoon
Washington Square News (NYU)
September 21, 2006
Panel examines media coverage of Mid-East
by Geoff Brashear
MTSU Sidelines (Murfreesboro, TN)
September 21, 2006
Expert addresses crisis
by Margaret Farish
The Tiger (Clemson University)
9/22/06
At NSU, tour urges environmental action
by Scott Harper
The Virginian-Pilot
September 27, 2006
U.N. adviser to speak on international cooperation
by Tina Abrams
The Daily (University of Washington)
September 28, 2006
Baggy Jeans or a Tailored Suit?
by Julia Levy
Cornell Daily Sun
September 29, 2006
U.N. speaker warns against hypocrisy
by Tina Abrams
The Daily (University of Washington)
September 29, 2006
Student voices connect across the world
by Tanica Cooper
Daily Nebraskan
September 29, 2006
The Re-education of a Nation: Americans for Informed Democracy
by Frances Lessman
NCIV Network News (see more at NCIV)
October 2006
AIDemocracy Brings Beinart to Trinity
by Joanna Hecht
The Trinity College Tripod
October 3, 2006
Editor discusses lost liberal legacy in U.S.: Peter Beinart wants liberals to rediscover the power of their ideas in a post-9/11 world.
by Emily Greenhouse
Wesleyan Argus
October 5, 2006
Getting Rid of Labels: A Panel Discussion on U.S.-Muslim Relations Five Years After 9-11 Called for Tolerance Among All People
by Helen Berggren
Miami Herald
October 8, 2006
Students stand up to fight poverty
by Rachel Engstrand
Washington Square News
October 16, 2006
Olivet College to discuss future of United Nations
by Staff Writer
Lansing State Journal
Oct 22 2006
Muslim Organization Sponsors Fast
by Steven Xian
Cornell Daily Sun
Oct 22 2006
Fellowship offers insights on activism
by Staff Writer
Inside BU
October 26, 2006
NYU hosts summit on global health issues
by Josh Burd
Washington Square News
October 30, 2006
A word of thanks to America
by Eugene B. Kogan
Shalom New Haven
November 2006
Meeting to offer ‘understanding’ of Islamic world
by Jaclyn Cosgrove
Daily O’Collegian
November 2, 2006
Students active in statewide campaigns
by Jennifer Sykes
William and Mary News
Nov 02, 2006
Expanding horizons: Panelists stress understanding to improve relations
by Jaclyn Cosgrove
Daily O’Collegian
November 3, 2006
International Arts and Crafts Festival comes to the Hendrix Center and the Union
by Caroline Rash
The Tiger News (Clemson University)
November 10, 2006
Young Leaders Summit on Global Health Recap
by Ben Solomon and Alisa Mo
Cornell Heath International
November 17, 2006
Speaker at Kent State U. discusses U.S.-Muslim relations
by April Samuelson
Daily Kent Stater
November 21, 2006
Bringing the World Home
by DEREK THOMPSON
Northwestern Journal of International Affairs
Winter 2006
We’re not the monster you see on tv: A Muslim students sheds light on his faith and living in a post-9/11 world
by Zeeshan Suhail
World Scholar
Winter 2006
AID Featured on Public Radio
by Rebecca Roberts
The Intersection
December 1, 2006
Everyone can help in fight against AIDS
by Robert Nelb
Yale Daily News
December 1, 2006
Elis stress local HIV impact
by June Torbati
Yale Daily News
December 1, 2006
AIDS videoconference highlights global views
by Katherine Manchester
The Wesleyan Argus
December 2, 2006
Colleges discuss AIDS campaigns: Video conference looks at approaches students take against disease
by Courtney Albon
The Eagle Online
December 4, 2006
Professors shed light on North Korea situation
by Shelly Brown
Boston College Heights
December 4, 2006
Videoconferences on AIDS connect students across globe
by Hadas Gold
GWU Hatchet
December 4, 2006
IU East links into AIDS conference: Voices broadcast from World Bank in Washington D.C.
by Ryan Clark
Pal-Item
December 4, 2006
Memoirs From Malaga
by Kristiane Koontz '08
The Dicksonian
December 7, 2006
Engaging Globally: Students Bring World Home
by Christine Heckman
Scholarship in Action
December 7, 2006
The Next Generation of Global Partnerships
by Brigette Victoria
AIDemocracy.org
December 12, 2006
Violence against women demands attention
by Abigail Garrity
Poughkeepsie Journal
December 12, 2006
South African choir to sing in South Salem
by Gary Stern
The Journal News
December 13, 2006