Author Mark Leon Goldberg

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Obama’s Speech to the UN MDG Summit

The Obama administration took the opportunity of the President's speech to the MDG Summit to roll out elements of its new Global Development Strategy. This includes one seemingly minor bit of bureaucratic reshuffling that could have a major impact on US foreign policy.

The Most Important Thing Happening in All the World Today is Happening Now and You can Watch it Live

It probably won’t draw the same amount of media attention as predicable rants by various global despots, but one gathering today holds more potential to change the lives of millions of the most vulnerable people around the world than any UN meeting in a long time.

A Conversation with Asst Sec of State for International Organization Affairs Esther Brimmer

I sat down with Dr. Esther Brimmer Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Affairs. I met Dr. Brimmer at the Waldorf Astoria-- Foggy Bottom's Manhattan headquarters for the week.

Hillary Clinton’s “Clean Cookstoves” Announcement, Explained

At the Clinton Global Initiative this afternoon, Hillary Clinton explained how improving the health and welfare of millions of people in the developing world could be as simple as changing the kind of stove people use to cook dinner.

Interview with Dr. Helene Gayle on CARE’s $1.8 Billion Committment to the MDGs

Dr. Gayle explains the significance of the commitment and explains why "scaling up" is an important buzz word this week; we also discuss the role of international NGOs like Care in Pakistan flood relief efforts. Have a listen.

MDG Summit: Live

Watch heads of state, foreign ministers and other dignitaries address the Millennium Development Goals summit from the floor of the General Assembly. The first session began at 9 am EST. Afternoon session begins at 3pm.

What’s Topping Obama’s Agenda at the United Nations

President Obama will be in New York for three days, starting Wednesday. Where he will be going, who he will be meeting, and one big event that is surprisingly off his schedule.

Watch it Live: Social Good Summit

I'm at the Mashable 92Y Social Good Summit, hosted by our friends at the UN Foundation. This afternoon, panelists will include the actor Edward Norton, Ted Turner, and a number of amazingly inspirational people.

Five Stories to Follow During UN Week

Hundreds of world leaders make their annual pilgrimage to New York for the opening session of the United Nations General Assembly. This is what is on their agenda.

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