52 Ways to Change the World! (Civic Activism)
Each episode of this podcast features a quick and easy way to make a difference and change the world! From bowling to birthday parties to just searching the web, charity and community service can become a fun, easy, and rewarding part of your everyday life! Listen for a few minutes every week and help make the world a better place!

This episode, a co-production with the Red Cross podcast Cross the Globe (http://blog.redcross.org/category/podcast), is a special 53rd episode of 52 Ways to Change the World!

Listen to Andrew's inspiring story of working for the Red Cross' Service to the Armed Forces program in Iraq, then hear about how you can help from home.

Visit www.redcross.org to find volunteer opportunities in your region.

Direct download: Cross_the_Globe_-_52_Ways_1.m4a
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Learn about the issues before you cast your ballot.  Check out these websites for lots of information about the candidates' opinions:

www.vote411.org

www.ontheissues.org

www.barackobama.com

www.johnmccain.com

www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032553/#scroll_debates

Be sure to vote on Tuesday!

Direct download: 52ways.043.mp3
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Express your opinion about any issue that matters to you by calling, writing, emailing, or visiting your elected officials!

You can look up current bills at http://thomas.loc.gov.  To find contact information for your members of Congress, visit www.senate.gov and www.house.gov.  You can also call your representatives by dialing the Capitol Switchboard, 202-224-3121.

Direct download: 52ways.034.mp3
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