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Above the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court Advocates Going Hungry Thanks To New Argument Format

Under the new argument format at the Supreme Court, advocates in the second case face challenges due to longer schedules and justices' fatigue. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
California

Walters: Newsom's proposed spending cuts spur backlash from affected California groups

Advocates disappointed with Gov. Newsom's revised budget, citing cuts to essential programs. [ more ]
Kqed
1 week ago
California

Volunteers In Monterey County Try To Help Sickened Brown Pelicans | KQED

Brown pelicans in California are facing starvation with a spike in sickened birds, particularly in Monterey Bay. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

In US legislative fight, no consensus on how to keep kids safe online

Sharp divisions exist over the Kids Online Safety Act in the US Senate.
Advocates seek significant changes to ensure online safety for children. [ more ]
Streetsblog
3 months ago
San Francisco

Oakland Rips Out Protected Bike Lane on Embarcadero - Streetsblog San Francisco

Advocates frustrated by removal of protected bike lane
City and developer stalled progress on installing protected bike lanes [ more ]
Chalkbeat
3 months ago
Education

Social workers, 3-K, community schools on chopping block as NYC's federal aid expires

New York City's Education Department won't face further budget cuts this spring due to better revenue, but faces significant cuts from expiring federal aid.
Advocates warn that the city must quickly replace expiring federal aid to avoid devastating cuts to essential education programs. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay real estate

The Bay Area is set to receive more than $190 million in new federal homelessness funding. Is it enough?

The federal government is allocating $191 million to Bay Area counties to combat homelessness, part of a larger nationwide investment.
The funding is based on how well county agencies are working together to end homelessness, but advocates say it is not enough to address the crisis. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Public health

Volunteer networks provide health needs to Chicago's migrants

Migrants at city-run shelters in Chicago are lacking basic medical resources and turning to police stations for help.
Advocates are concerned about the adequacy of care provided at the shelters. [ more ]
Brooklyn, NY Patch
6 months ago
Brooklyn

NYPD Crash Injures 5 People In Brooklyn, Cops Say

An NYPD car crashed into another car in Brooklyn while trying to catch a runaway driver, sending five people to the hospital.
The occupants of both cars were sent to the hospital in stable condition.
Advocates are concerned that police must prioritize minimizing crashes. [ more ]
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