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Hate him or love his views, Ross Perot had courage. This video is him live on national TV for the 1992 U.S. presidential debate. He is challenging insider politicians Bill Clinton and George Bush. As a self-funded candidate running as an independent. The whole nation was watching. Could you imagine this happening today? I can't. -- Perot's path to this moment: • 1957: Starts as an IBM salesman • 1962: Launches company EDS with zero • 1984: Sells it for billions As a side quest: In 1979, he crafted a private military operation to rescue employees held hostage in Iran. A. Total. Badass. -- There's always room to dream bigger -- if you have the guts. And we could use more pirate ship innovators like him! Michael PS - Ross was an Eagle Scout. As my kids are scouts, I love that. --- I'm bringing more educational and positive content to X. If you agree, please like/retweet/bookmark to help!

Can’t wait for the release of @gilesduley‘s latest TED Talk. The story of our artisan partners in Laos started with the spoons they transformed from bombs dropped by the USA. Despite this, they always welcome our American founder @eosuda with a feast, full plates, and open arms🤍

To live without fear is a human right ⬇️

50 years ago today, the last U.S. troops left Vietnam. Half a century later, many communities still live with the war’s traumatic legacies.  @magsaveslives has worked in Vietnam for over 20 years to reduce the risk of landmines and release land back to communities.

Working across 30 countries as deminers, leading risk education sessions, or providing expertise in policy, human resources or finance, women at MAG dedicate their time, skills and energy to making their communities safer. Read our new blog: bit.ly/3YwGXOV #IWD2023

“Before MAG cleared here, I couldn’t lose sight of my children.” Sokeng runs a shop in her village in Cambodia. There used to be bombs all around her village, but now she knows that her area is safe since MAG has cleared it, and it’s safe for her family.

@CristiHegranes !!! Available when ???

25 Years ago today, The Mine Ban Treaty was signed in Ottawa. Few international agreements can have done more to save tens of thousands of lives and limbs. @MineBanTreaty #APMBC #MineBan25 #MineFreeWorld

When explosive weapons are used in populated areas, 90 per cent of victims are civilians. We welcome the #EWIPADublin declaration on the use of #explosiveweapons.

Sobering @guardian report today on the level of #Russian #mine use in #Ukraine and long-term threat to civilian lives, in advance of #LandmineMonitor 2022 report out tomorrow & @MineBanTreaty #20MSP - theguardian.com/world/2022/nov… #LMM22 @MineMonitor

Love and admire this community, so ❤️

Russian forces have used at least 7 types of cluster munitions in 100s of attacks. Evidence indicates Ukraine has used them on at least 2-3 occasions. For more info see @hrw's overview of cluster munition use in #Ukraine hrw.org/news/2022/05/1…

"Screaming children and desperate adults - Devastating account of civilian harm from cluster munition rocket attacks on a Ukrainian frontline village of Hrushivka - @guardian theguardian.com/world/2022/sep…

This is wonderful news! For far too long, Daniel Craig solely focused on fundraising for mine action. It's great to hear him use his celebrity status to advocate for the global ban on cluster munitions so that we don't have a problem in the first place.

In a statement to the Eighth Conference of States Parties to the #ArmsTradeTreaty in Geneva today, Josephine Dresner -MAG’s International Policy and Partnerships Director- reaffirmed the importance of international cooperation & assistance, and the need to prioritise inclusivity.

The WH ann. on landmines is a very welcome step. 28 yrs after Pres. Clinton called for ridding the world of these weapons, the U.S. needs to join the int’l treaty banning anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions, that cause havoc on civilian populations.leahy.senate.gov/press/reaction…

Yesterday a Political Declaration on explosive weapons in populated areas was finalised, and states including the UK 🇬🇧 have expressed their intention to sign it. This is an important step forward, and has the potential to save the lives of many people during conflict. @BelTrew

Exo-friendly gift giving is great any time of year, including for Mother’s Day ❣️

Great to see @article_22's Laos dome earrings—as worn by Emma Watson—featured in this @RealSimple article looking at "good" and eco-friendly gift giving. Each piece helps traditional artisans and supports to our work clearing the deadly and explosive legacy of conflict in Laos.

Every donor will receive a Gold Trailblazer Bracelet by @article_22 from today through this weekend - while supplies last! Donations will go toward our 2022 Internship Program. Visit donatenow.networkforgood.org/legaciesofwar to donate and receive your gift today.