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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

The Technocrat Who's Taking Control of Putin's War Effort

President Putin appointed a non-military technocrat as the defense minister to lead Russia's economy towards the war effort. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Business

To Fight Inequality, America Needs to Rethink Its Economic Model

The revival of industrial policy challenges the belief in free markets for economic growth, signaling a need for state intervention for innovation and sectoral protection. [ more ]
WAMC
2 months ago
NYC politics

Dutchess County to consider lawsuit challenging New York state over new election law

The resolution shifted some local elections to coincide with state and federal races for cost savings and increased turnout.
Legal disputes have emerged over the resolution, with concerns about violating home rule and clashes with county charters. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Education

Powerful unions allege schools are misusing arts education money, demand state intervention

Unions led by former LA schools Supt. Austin Beutner allege misuse of voter-approved funding for arts education in California.
The unions are urging state intervention to ensure the proper allocation of the $938 million approved for expanding arts education. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Parenting

Yes, parents have the right to educate their children at home. But children have rights too | Sonia Sodha

Parents have primary responsibility for their child's education but local authorities have a duty to ensure all children are safe and receiving suitable schooling.
The legal framework for home schooling is messy and there is a delicate balance between protecting children and the privacy of the family. [ more ]
Mission Local
6 months ago
San Francisco

Supes pass housing measure - sidestep state blowback

The Board of Supervisors in San Francisco have passed key legislation to add 82,000 homes to the city's housing plan.
The legislation includes policies to waive fees on certain affordable housing projects and reduce permitting obstacles. [ more ]
San Jose Spotlight
6 days ago
Medicine

State won't stop closure of East San Jose hospital services - San Jose Spotlight

State officials refuse to intervene in hospital closure despite community pleas. [ more ]
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