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24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago
US Elections

The House Republicans Who Could Do the Most for Ukraine

Bipartisan representatives shape military funding and response to global conflicts.
The Bipartisan Index has limitations in measuring legislative collaboration.
Brian Fitzpatrick is notable for his bipartisan efforts in Congress. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
Los Angeles

San Quentin Program Helps Incarcerated People Find Their Voice | KQED

Incarcerated individuals in California, led by a former doctor, are influencing policy by sharing personal narratives to address major social issues. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
4 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Bernie's DNC Speech Sounded Like Everyone Else's. That's Astonishing.

Bernie Sanders' recent speech at the DNC mirrored past themes, underscoring his enduring influence on the Democratic Party's policies. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
1 month ago
Austin

Chamber group touts $1M small business loan program ahead of regional plan - Austin Monitor

DECA secured $1 million loans for small businesses to address common issues and improve small business prospects. [ more ]
time.com
6 months ago
Social justice

When Southern Segregationists Gave Black Residents One-Way Bus Tickets North

The United States Department of Health and Human Services plans to implement a new rule for better allocation of federal welfare funds at state level.
Ronald Reagan popularized the stereotype of welfare recipients as 'welfare queens' to limit welfare state funding. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
6 months ago
Marketing

A Decade Ago, I Saw "Uber's Zombie Horde" Take on D.C. Now, TikTok Is Using the Same Tactic.

ByteDance mobilizes TikTok users to lobby against forced sale by Congress.
Tech companies use user lobbying strategies to influence policy decisions. [ more ]
Advocate.com
8 months ago
LGBT

Two major national transgender rights organizations announce merger

The National Center for Transgender Equality and the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund are merging to form Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE).
A4TE aims to be a dominant force in the advocacy for transgender rights, with a focus on litigation, public education, and influencing policy. [ more ]
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Environment

Oil firms are out in force at the climate talks. Here's how to decode their language

Oil companies have a big platform and prominent role at this year's climate conference in the UAE, despite their past feeling of unwelcome at UN climate talks.
Oil companies acknowledge climate change but argue for continued use of fossil fuels, while scientists stress the need to sharply cut fossil fuel use to mitigate global warming. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

The E.U. Votes: What We're Watching For

The European Parliament elections influence important policies like climate, migration, and top leadership appointments. [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 months ago
Business

Remote Work Liberated Us from Unaffordable Places-and Might Do What Decades of 'Place-Based Policy' Couldn't | Opinion

Remote work flexibility allows Americans to live where they choose and may influence policy changes in state and local governments. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
OMG science

George Woodwell, Scientist Who Helped Shape Environmental Policy, Dies at 95

George M. Woodwell, founder of Woods Hole Research Center, influenced US toxic substance control and global climate change efforts through research and activism. [ more ]
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