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It's not too late! Register to vote in Oregon's November election by Oct. 15

Effective policy-making is critical for sustainable resource allocation and achieving developmental goals.

No one expected socialism, but unless wealth is challenged, what's the point of Labour? | Sharon Graham

Politics is ultimately a narrative shaped by public perception and storytelling rather than strict fiscal measures.

Intellectual property and data privacy: the hidden risks of AI

Research should be useful for policy, but AI may disrupt the science-policy relationship, impacting credibility and transparency.
#community-engagement

Schumer floats history-making votes on abortion and voting rights

Trust in science is crucial for informed decision-making and effective policy.

Guest Post: Vision for a Permanent Great Highway Park - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Franciscans should have the opportunity to vote on whether the Great Highway should become an oceanside park or remain a road for cars.

Schumer floats history-making votes on abortion and voting rights

Trust in science is crucial for informed decision-making and effective policy.

Guest Post: Vision for a Permanent Great Highway Park - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Franciscans should have the opportunity to vote on whether the Great Highway should become an oceanside park or remain a road for cars.
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We need to make data sharing across UK government the rule, not the exception

The government must leverage public data to improve policy design and enhance public services.

MEPs' lack of racial diversity has caused EU identity crisis, campaigners say

The European Parliament's lack of diversity in representation is causing an identity crisis and hindering policy-making for the diverse EU population.
#california

Gavin Newsom said he wants to help California's home insurance crisis, but details are sparse

Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to accelerate insurance market price increase reviews to address California's insurance crisis.

How much do heat waves cost? Here's what California report found

Extreme heat events in California cost $7.7 billion, impacting health, productivity, and infrastructure. The report aims to help policymakers budget for and combat these costs.

Gavin Newsom said he wants to help California's home insurance crisis, but details are sparse

Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to accelerate insurance market price increase reviews to address California's insurance crisis.

How much do heat waves cost? Here's what California report found

Extreme heat events in California cost $7.7 billion, impacting health, productivity, and infrastructure. The report aims to help policymakers budget for and combat these costs.
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From Incremental Change to Justice - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Centering people in policy-making is essential for justice-oriented approaches, moving away from siloed programs towards a comprehensive focus on empowerment and liberation.

Rights, Reason, Revolution: In DC at the Bitcoin Policy Summit

The Bitcoin Policy Summit highlighted the importance of informed decision-making in digital asset policy.

Opinion: I've covered California's homeless since before the word was used. This is what I learned

Homelessness in Sacramento has evolved significantly since the 1980s, with a drastic increase in tent cities along the rivers.
The author reflects on how systemic issues and the lack of effective policies have led to the persistence of homelessness and related societal challenges.

Podcast Episode: Open Source Beats Authoritarianism

Democracy as open-source technology
Radical transparency in policy-making

Joel Caston was incarcerated for 27 years. Then he won a seat on D.C.'s Sentencing Commission

People with criminal backgrounds face challenges in being involved in policy-making.
Lived experiences of individuals with criminal backgrounds can be valuable assets in shaping policies.
TobyWalsh10 months ago
https://t.co/dYPmlYNYrT The AI Race in NYTimes

How Nations Are Losing a Global Race to Tackle A.I.'s Harms

European Union leaders are struggling to regulate artificial intelligence due to technological advancements that have outpaced existing laws and policies.
Lawmakers in the EU, US, and other nations are racing to catch up with the rapid development of AI amidst concerns about job automation and spread of disinformation.
nordicinst11 months ago
New York Times @nytimes: How Nations Are Losing a Global Race to Tackle A.I.'s Harms - The New York Times. #aiact #ArtificialIntelligence #aistrategy https://t.co/K6tEi5jdp0

How Nations Are Losing a Global Race to Tackle A.I.'s Harms

European Union leaders are struggling to regulate artificial intelligence due to technological advancements that have outpaced existing laws and policies.
Lawmakers in the EU, US, and other nations are racing to catch up with the rapid development of AI amidst concerns about job automation and spread of disinformation.

How Nations Are Losing a Global Race to Tackle A.I.'s Harms

European Union leaders are struggling to regulate artificial intelligence due to technological advancements that have outpaced existing laws and policies.
Lawmakers in the EU, US, and other nations are racing to catch up with the rapid development of AI amidst concerns about job automation and spread of disinformation.

Opinion | Why Miami's Approach to Addiction Is Working

Harm reduction programs like the IDEA Exchange in Florida have shown success in reducing overdose rates and can bridge ideological divides.

Trump team plans to pare down Republican Party platform ahead of convention

The Trump campaign aims to present a streamlined platform ahead of the Republican National Convention, avoiding controversy and ensuring clarity in policy objectives.

NYC politicians want to create office of 'black male excellence'

Addressing systematic inequalities for black and brown men in NYC through the creation of the 'office of black male excellence.'

Working group of trans healthcare experts finds Cass Report 'deeply flawed'

The Cass Report on transgender healthcare in England was deemed deeply flawed and should not be used for policy-making.
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