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Out of Uniform: A Firefighter Pedals a Message of Safety

As a young kid, I always looked up to those, who at their best, could make a difference, helping those at their worst. Since the first grade, I was determined to become a firefighter, but in order to do so I needed to get in shape. A good friend convinced me to purchase my first road bike and before long, I found that cycling would become much more than just a workout — It was an enjoyable way of life. In 2009, I fulfilled my dream of becoming a full-time, structure firefighter.

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A Healthier Communities 101 Guide Online

This is an excellent easy-to-understand primer on how to advocate for that kind of change and any change you want, quite frankly, in your community.

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What the Designated Drivers Campaign Can Teach Those in the Youth Service Movement

In the mid eighties, nobody in the U.S. knew what a designated driver was. The concept simply didn't exist here. It was actually a Scandinavian...

Rooftops: Occupied! Communities Turn Out for Solar Power

In Australia, Germany, Romania, Georgia, Finland, Peru, and all across the United States, small and large groups met to work toward solar power.

Pedro, Eazy-E, and Keith Haring: How '90s Kids Learned About AIDS

In a time when Americans rarely talk about AIDS, we recall the cultural icons that helped educate millions of '90s kids.

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Bike Advocacy in Three Easy Steps

Get involved with increasing bike accessibility and safety in your neighborhood.