About Tom Blake

Tom Blake is the Lead Editor of Global Citizen and an artist/activist living in NYC. In his free time, he eats lots of things. (Read: Dumplings)

Why Tom Blake is a Global Citizen

Ending Poverty > Pushing Paper.

Stories

  1. Video: Jon Stewart got it wrong last week and we all really need to call him out on it
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    Jon Stewart got it wrong last week and we all really need to call him out on it

    By Tom Blake|May 4, 2015

    There are moments when I have to remind myself that he’s a comedian, NOT a journalist or an expert. Read more

  2. Article: Pope Francis just said what we were all thinking about the gender wage-gap
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    Pope Francis just said what we were all thinking about the gender wage-gap

    By Tom Blake|April 29, 2015

    Pope Francis today has called the fact that women earn less than men "pure scandal" Read more

  3. Article: Breaking: The Nigerian Ministry of Defense has just confirmed it has freed 300 women and girls from a Boko Haram camp
    Girls & Women

    Breaking: The Nigerian Ministry of Defense has just confirmed it has freed 300 women and girls from a Boko Haram ...

    By Tom Blake|April 28, 2015

    While these may not be the girls who sparked the hashtag campaign, it's still an important moment. Read more

  4. Video: You need to hear what John Oliver has to say about the clothes you're wearing
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    You need to hear what John Oliver has to say about the clothes you're wearing

    By Tom Blake|April 28, 2015

    April 24th was the 2 year anniversary of the Rana Plaza Disaster that saw 1,129 people die. Read more

  5. Article: The commitments made at Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day
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    The commitments made at Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day

    By Christina Nuñez  and  Tom Blake|April 24, 2015

    Check out this list of some of the most incredible announcements that were made Read more

  6. Article: 950 people just died crossing the Mediterranean, and we're not doing enough about it.
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    950 people just died crossing the Mediterranean, and we're not doing enough about it.

    By Tom Blake|April 22, 2015

    Just this weekend, it’s estimated that as many as 950 people may have perished in the Mediterranean. Read more

  7. Article: Take a look at the awesome highlights from Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day
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    Take a look at the awesome highlights from Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day

    By Christina Nuñez  and  Tom Blake|April 19, 2015

    In case you couldn't join us on the National Mall, we've got you covered. Read more

  8. Article: Pope Francis' Easter blessing: What global citizens need to know
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    Pope Francis' Easter blessing: What global citizens need to know

    By Tom Blake|April 7, 2015|Live Below the Line

    The issues laid out, are issues important to global citizens, regardless of religious affiliation. Read more

  9. Article: Nigeria had an election and something amazing happened
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    Nigeria had an election and something amazing happened

    By Tom Blake|April 6, 2015

    For the first time in the nation’s history, Nigeria saw an incumbent President lose an election. Read more

  10. Video: A dude wears yoga pants and it says something important about gender equity
    Girls & Women

    A dude wears yoga pants and it says something important about gender equity

    By Tom Blake|March 25, 2015

    A hilarious prank with a message. Read more

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