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The Pixel Project Selection 2013 – 16 Notable Activists and Nonprofits You Should Follow on Twitter
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Twitter is one of the tools of the social media age that allows you to engage, connect and learn more at the click of a button. If you are thinking about joining in with women’s human rights campaigning in these #16days of activism (and beyond...
Drone Feminism: When Feminists Get a Drone
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In the age of the Military Industrial Complex, covert operations, mass surveillance and incarceration, the term “drone” elicits strong and polarizing feelings. In October 2015, The Intercept published newly released documents about the United States...
"If you go door to door in our nation and talk to citizens about domestic violence, almost everyone..."
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“If you go door to door in our nation and talk to citizens about domestic violence, almost everyone will insist that they do not support male violence against women, that they believe it to be morally and ethically wrong. However, if you then explain...
Why did the BBC erase the 88% of rough sleepers who are men? And what can we do about it?
via inside-man

On Wednesday, the BBC reported there had been a 16% rise in the number of people sleeping rough on the streets of England in the last year and that since 2010, the number of rough sleepers had more than doubled. The report went on to outline a range...
This North Dakota Oil Town Has The Highest Rent In The Country
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An apartment building under construction in Williston, N.D. CREDIT: AP Photo/James MacPherson The oil boom in North Dakota has garnered headlines for a range of reasons, many of them unsavory: the possible increase of violence, drug addiction and STDs...

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Edward Joins BFL Learning Center Team

As the newest member of Barrier Free Living Apartments learning center team, Edward says he hopes to inspire the kids not only to learn responsibility but to have fun. Born and raised in New York City, Edward joined BFL in 2021 excited to meet new people...
Barrier Free Living Awarded $6.9 Million For Freedom Village

A rendering of the proposed “Freedom Village” affordable housing complex. JCJ Articteture Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $104 million has been awarded to create or preserve 864 affordable homes in 16 separate developments across New York. A ...
NYC Fashion High School Show Shines Light On Domestic Violence Awareness

A series of workshops at The High School of Fashion Industries in New York City about sexual violence, teen relationship abuse and healthy relationships inspired a powerful event (and video above) in 2022. Hannah Johnson, the relationship abuse prevention...
Volunteer Brings Career Empowerment Workshops To BFL

Barrier Free Living has a history of rich volunteer connections, from corporate groups sprucing up a community room to new supporters like Ashley Cheung. This past year, Ashley brought a wealth of HR experience to our programs for survivors of domestic...
Open Host Features Barrier Free Living & Crime Victims Service Award Honor

OPEN Host Daren Jaime sits down with the President & CEO of Barrier Free Living, Paul Feuerstein who speaks on the organization receiving the National Crime Victims’ Service Award for Professional Innovation in Victim Services for their work supporting...

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Barrier Free Living - Domestic Violence and Disabilities Programs

Barrier Free Living is a nationally recognized as the first fully accessible emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities. We offer accessible housing, support networks, and ...