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Pets
fromPsychology Today
5 hours ago

Dogs and People: Stories of Redemption and Mutual Rescue

Canine redemption narratives shape perceptions of mutual rescue between humans and dogs, reflecting broader themes of responsibility and redemption in society.
fromPsychology Today
5 hours ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court of the United States held that Colorado's statutory ban on conversion therapy was 'likely unconstitutional.' Conversion therapy refers to interventions intended to change or suppress an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, typically by promoting heterosexuality or cisgender identity and associated behaviors as the desired outcome.
LGBT
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
16 hours ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

San Francisco mayor says city in talks to bring pandas back to zoo ahead of trip to Asia

Mayor Daniel Lurie will promote tourism and cultural ties in China and South Korea, while discussing the potential return of pandas to San Francisco Zoo.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
22 hours ago

Triple Header for Privacy's Defender in New York

"Privacy's Defender is a compelling account of a life well lived and an inspiring call to action for the next generation of civil liberties champions." ~Edward Snowden, whistleblower; author of Permanent Record
Privacy technologies
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

DHS says local mom was killed due to county's sanctuary policy

Homeland Security blames Santa Clara County's sanctuary policy for the murder of Kembery Chirinos-Flores by two undocumented Honduran men.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Outrage at Stonewall after Supreme Court voids Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Activists rallied at Stonewall National Monument in response to a Supreme Court ruling protecting conversion therapy as free speech.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Trans Nonprofits Brace For Funding Cuts When Community Needs Them Most

Nonprofits for the transgender community face funding cuts amid a significant city budget deficit, impacting support when it's most needed.
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

"We knew right away that any shift in policy that was being reported was a grave exaggeration," Sheldon said, pointing to GLMA's role within the AMA's House of Delegates, where it has a voting seat and direct visibility into policymaking.
Healthcare
Mental health
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

Immigration enforcement actions have increased fear among residents in Democratic-run cities, impacting families and children significantly.
Fundraising
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

As gender-affirming care gets harder to access under Trump, trans people turn to GoFundMe

The cost of gender-affirming treatment is rising, leading many transgender individuals to use crowdfunding for financial support and access to care.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center has a troubling history of racial segregation and a lack of memorial for children who died in custody.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
40 minutes ago

Three-week-old mountain lion cub rescued by California biologists

A lion cub named Crimson was abandoned in the Santa Monica mountains and rescued by the Oakland Zoo due to health issues.
LGBT
fromGothamist
7 hours ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Religious buffer zones still on the table in Albany

State lawmakers support buffer zones around religious sites, but recent legislation lacks defined protest-free areas due to civil liberties concerns.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
#immigration
fromBolts
4 days ago
NYC politics

To Get Ahead of ICE, New York Leaders Learn from Other States and Cities

US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
NYC politics
fromBolts
4 days ago

To Get Ahead of ICE, New York Leaders Learn from Other States and Cities

Local officials are preparing for potential ICE operations in public spaces, emphasizing immigrant protection policies amid federal enforcement actions.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

ICE announces death of another Mexican detainee in US immigration custody

Mexico will protest the death of a Mexican citizen in US immigration custody amid rising concerns over detainee deaths.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Seven Dogs Escaping Captivity Gives Hope to Us All

Resilience and leadership can emerge from unexpected sources, as demonstrated by a group of dogs navigating challenges together.
California
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Scaling Success: The Medicaid Model New York Can't Afford to Ignore | amNewYork

The American healthcare system prioritizes volume over quality, leading to rising costs and poor outcomes.
San Francisco
fromKqed
4 days ago

San Francisco Leaders Propose New Law Requiring Police to ID ICE Agents | KQED

San Francisco's sanctuary city policy enhances public safety and trust by limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration operations.
#animal-rescue
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Massive animal rescue operation in California seizes over 300 dogs and cats

A large-scale animal rescue operation in Lake Hughes led to the seizure of approximately 250 dogs and 66 cats due to animal welfare violations.
Pets
fromAnimals Around The Globe
2 days ago

Cat Trapped Inside Brooklyn Bus Depot Rescued After Desperate Cries

A young cat named Metrocard was rescued from a locked bus depot in Brooklyn, highlighting community efforts against pet abandonment.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Animal rescue says dogs injured during massive L.A. County animal enforcement operation

Animal Care and Control workers allegedly injured dogs during a large-scale animal seizure operation in Los Angeles County.
Pets
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Dozens Of Neglected Dogs Rescued In Brooklyn

More than 20 dogs rescued from unsanitary conditions in Brooklyn are now being placed in adoptive homes after a court granted custody to the ASPCA.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of dogs and cats rescued in largest L.A. County animal enforcement operation ever

Hundreds of dogs and cats were rescued in Lake Hughes, marking the largest animal rescue in the county and possibly the country.
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Massive animal rescue operation in California seizes over 300 dogs and cats

A large-scale animal rescue operation in Lake Hughes led to the seizure of approximately 250 dogs and 66 cats due to animal welfare violations.
Pets
fromAnimals Around The Globe
2 days ago

Cat Trapped Inside Brooklyn Bus Depot Rescued After Desperate Cries

A young cat named Metrocard was rescued from a locked bus depot in Brooklyn, highlighting community efforts against pet abandonment.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Animal rescue says dogs injured during massive L.A. County animal enforcement operation

Animal Care and Control workers allegedly injured dogs during a large-scale animal seizure operation in Los Angeles County.
Pets
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Dozens Of Neglected Dogs Rescued In Brooklyn

More than 20 dogs rescued from unsanitary conditions in Brooklyn are now being placed in adoptive homes after a court granted custody to the ASPCA.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of dogs and cats rescued in largest L.A. County animal enforcement operation ever

Hundreds of dogs and cats were rescued in Lake Hughes, marking the largest animal rescue in the county and possibly the country.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Baby mountain lion orphaned and left to starve in Southern California is rescued

A rescued baby mountain lion named Crimson requires intensive care and monitoring after losing toes and being orphaned in Southern California.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Same-sex couples thrive in U.S. even as GOP support for marriage equality falls

The number of same-sex couples in the U.S. has doubled in two decades, despite renewed political opposition to marriage equality.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Why I Left Health Tech to Fix Our Broken Pet Adoption System

Neglected industries with real pain points and low software adoption offer better opportunities for founders than crowded, well-funded markets with established competition.
fromKqed
4 days ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
US politics
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Madonna, Gracie Abrams, Muna Sign Petition to Close ICE Detention Center

Artists demand closure of ICE detention center in Dilley, Texas, citing trauma and neglect of detained children and families.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-ed | The Gender-Motivated Violence Act at 26: How New York City finally closed the institutional accountability gap | amNewYork

The Morrison decision left a void for survivors of gender-based violence, as it invalidated the federal Violence Against Women Act's civil remedy provision, eliminating federal civil remedies.
NYC LGBT
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US supreme court's conversion therapy' ruling opens can of worms'. What's next?

The US Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for youth, impacting LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare regulations.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: New York's Mental Health Crisis Demands We Invest in Programs That Work

Scaling and coordinating effective behavioral health programs is essential for creating a continuum of care in New York City.
#animal-cruelty
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
4 days ago

Detroit Police Appoint First Officer Dedicated to Animal Cruelty Cases

Detroit Police Department has appointed its first officer dedicated to investigating animal cruelty cases.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
4 days ago

Detroit Police Appoint First Officer Dedicated to Animal Cruelty Cases

Detroit Police Department has appointed its first officer dedicated to investigating animal cruelty cases.
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Supreme Court overturns ban on conversion therapy: S.F. leaders have a plan

The Supreme Court ruled against a Colorado law banning LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, citing freedom of speech under the First Amendment.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Kids can be subjected to harmful 'conversion therapy,' U.S. Supreme Court rules

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing free speech over medical evidence of harm.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Reforms must be fair tovets and pet owners | Letters

Increased veterinary costs and reduced services threaten the availability of essential pet care for owners.
Pets
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Adopters say they weren't warned before pack of wolves was euthanised

Animal lovers were not informed before a pack of adopted wolves was euthanized due to severe aggression and injuries among them.
Pets
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Police fatally shoot dog in Queens after it bites woman, NYPD says

Police fatally shot a dog in Queens after it attacked a woman, who was hospitalized with injuries.
#animal-welfare
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

As former L.A. Zoo elephant Tina falls ill, Samuel L. Jackson and activists call for sanctuary

Animal welfare activists advocate for relocating former L.A. Zoo elephants Billy and Tina to a sanctuary due to health concerns.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

PETA offers reward for tips on South L.A. cat shootings

PETA offers a $5,000 reward for information on a shooter targeting cats in South L.A.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I just wish they'd let me feed my cats': how council ban made one woman an animal welfare icon

A woman banned from feeding feral cats she cared for 20 years receives overwhelming community support after a neighboring business complained to the council about cat feces.
Pets
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

What to know about the PETS Act aimed at protecting dogs and cats in Mass.

Massachusetts proposes the PETS Act to ban pet shop sales of dogs and cats, promote shelter adoptions, and remove housing and insurance barriers to pet ownership.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

As former L.A. Zoo elephant Tina falls ill, Samuel L. Jackson and activists call for sanctuary

Animal welfare activists advocate for relocating former L.A. Zoo elephants Billy and Tina to a sanctuary due to health concerns.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

PETA offers reward for tips on South L.A. cat shootings

PETA offers a $5,000 reward for information on a shooter targeting cats in South L.A.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I just wish they'd let me feed my cats': how council ban made one woman an animal welfare icon

A woman banned from feeding feral cats she cared for 20 years receives overwhelming community support after a neighboring business complained to the council about cat feces.
Pets
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

What to know about the PETS Act aimed at protecting dogs and cats in Mass.

Massachusetts proposes the PETS Act to ban pet shop sales of dogs and cats, promote shelter adoptions, and remove housing and insurance barriers to pet ownership.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | Amid NYC budget challenges, the ASPCA should pay its fair share | amNewYork

New York City's chief savings officer initiative aims to improve government spending efficiency, with animal welfare services like the Animal Care Centers needing better funding coordination between city agencies and private nonprofits.
Pets
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

Dog fatally shot by NYPD officer after it attacked its owner in Queens

A police officer shot a dog attacking its owner in Queens, resulting in the dog's death and the owner's stable condition.
Pets
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYPD officer shoots and kills pit bull after animal attacks owner in Queens: cops | amNewYork

NYPD officers fatally shot a pit bull that attacked its owner in a Queens apartment building.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Our little savior': partly blind New Mexico dog hailed for warding off bear

A 12-year-old dog named Honey defended her family and animals from a bear, suffering severe injuries but ultimately surviving.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

New NYC Council caucus must crack down on animal sacrifices after number of 'horrific cases': Queens pol

A Queens councilwoman joins a new animal welfare caucus to push for stricter laws against ritualistic animal sacrifice, which has plagued her district.
Pets
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

Brooklyn woman who sued neighbor for dognapping reunited with beloved pet

A Brooklyn woman regained her dog after a court ruling mandated her neighbor to return the pet she refused to give back.
Pets
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Lost in Yonkers: Bronx man reunites with 4 dognapped bulldogs in Westchester city

Four missing bulldogs were found by their owner after a week of searching and a tip-off led to a dramatic stakeout.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

Street-dog policy in India is barking up the wrong tree

Relocating and banning feeding of street dogs in Delhi likely fails to prevent rabies deaths because dogs obtain food from waste points and feeding stations.
Pets
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Plan to round up millions of dogs sparks 'global health' warning

India's Supreme Court-ordered mega shelter plan for stray dogs risks creating a public health disaster by concentrating diseased animals in high-density facilities, potentially triggering zoonotic disease outbreaks with global consequences.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Republican Congressman To Introduce the Protecting Puppies From Sharia Act'

Rep. Randy Fine plans the Protecting Puppies From Sharia Act to block federal funds to jurisdictions that deem dogs haram after making anti-Muslim remarks.
Pets
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

SF to Consider New Nanny State Ordinance Requiring That All Dogs Must Be Neutered

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors is considering mandatory spay and neuter legislation for all dogs, with enforcement through fines or dog confiscation, following similar laws already implemented in Los Angeles County, San Jose, and Long Beach.
Pets
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 weeks ago

East Bay pets of the week for March 13

Local animal shelters feature adoptable pets including Aslan, Poppet, Moira, Hope, and Hamilton, each with unique personalities and adoption requirements.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

A bill legalizing bodega cats purrs through NYS legislature

New York bill would require statewide health and safety and veterinary care standards, including cat zones and spay/neuter mandates, for cats living in retail stores.
#animal-abandonment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New York City's real animal welfare crisis isn't the Westminster Dog Show | Lauren Caulk

The dogs come to be judged. The owners and handlers come to uphold breed standards. And, almost as reliably as the movie references and the best-in-show ribbon, Peta arrives ready to dominate the conversation. If there is one certainty about the Super Bowl of canines, it's that the protest will share the stage with the pageantry. Westminster is an annual collision of tradition, spectacle and dissent, and Peta has become exceptionally good at owning that moment.
Pets
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

The shelter said the pit bull was sweet. He mauled his new owner

A shelter adopted out a dog with an undisclosed violent bite history that later severely injured an adopter, prompting surgeries and a $3.25 million settlement.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Disturbing' video of dog being dragged away by Corona animal control officers sparks outrage

Residents said this dog was sweet, friendly, and calm - even with children,
Pets
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