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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Trapped in a Meaningless Job? It May Be Hurting Your Health

Bureaucratic complexity and meaningless work erode purpose, prompting unhealthy coping behaviors that can worsen health and deepen workplace dissatisfaction.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

We tried building our dream life in Portugal. After 3 years, we realized living abroad was actually holding us back.

For years, living abroad felt like a dream. In my mid-20s, I'd left my home in Canada in 2012 with an EU passport in hand. I moved to Brussels, where I built a marketing career and earned a Ph.D. During a stint living in Rio, I even met my now-husband. Together, around 2020, we landed in Portugal, which we'd thought would be our forever home. It seemed like a great fit as we both spoke fluent Portuguese and wanted to stay in Europe.
Miscellaneous
#brazil
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

What's the best thing world leaders could do now? 'Let go' and 'embrace uncertainty' | Fran Boait

Keir Starmer's premiership reflects a control-oriented approach that hampers meaningful change and contradicts the promised shift from Tory policies.
fromstupiddope.com
3 weeks ago

Is Social Equity in Cannabis Broken by Design? | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Social equity cannabis programs aim to aid marginalized communities but face systemic failures including bureaucratic obstacles and corruption.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Georgia Medicaid Recipients Face Glitches, Red Tape to Verify Work Requirements

Medicaid cuts impose new work requirements on low-income adults, creating bureaucratic barriers to health coverage.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

A doctor's appointment that never comes: How AI can transform healthcare (and save lives)

Bureaucratic delays in healthcare hinder timely access to essential medical appointments.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

States with strict AI laws could see federal dollars withheld under Trump's new AI plan

The Trump administration's AI Action Plan proposes limiting federal funding to states with stringent AI regulations.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Travelling to Trump's US is a low-level trauma here's what Africans can do about it

Travel experiences differ vastly between those with powerful passports and those without, revealing harsh bureaucratic challenges.
#state-department
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Sup. Rafael Mandelman wants to streamline city contracts. One committee is getting in his way.

San Francisco is streamlining procurement processes to alleviate administrative burdens and enhance small business involvement.
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

Interior Secretary Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order says

All solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum under a new order that authorizes him to conduct elevated review of activities ranging from leases to rights of way, construction and operational plans, grants and biological opinions.
US politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Who can actually use Berlin's online 'Anmeldung' portal?

Many foreign residents in Berlin cannot register their address online, hindering digitalization efforts.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

July 14, wildfires, and the big bike race: 6 essential articles for life in France

July 14th marks France's Fête nationale, or Bastille Day, celebrating the storming of the Bastille in 1789, which signifies the French Revolution's beginning.
France news
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Council's 70k error stayed hidden for years, until one man refused to back down

Steve Dally faced a £70,000 charge after Waverley Borough Council misclassified a minor amendment to his planning permission as a new build, causing significant distress. 'I was blindsided,' he stated.
Renovation
#fema
fromJezebel
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Says Kristi Noem Def Didn't Delay Texas Flood Response-Because He Saw Her on TV

fromJezebel
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Says Kristi Noem Def Didn't Delay Texas Flood Response-Because He Saw Her on TV

fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

The Daily Dirt: Communication breakdown makes life hell for landlord

Being an SRO landlord is a complex and costly endeavor, illustrated by the troubles at 109 East Ninth Street.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French government clarifies how long you must keep paperwork for

The French government has specified which documents to keep permanently and which can be discarded after a certain period.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Revenge of Transportation head Sean Duffy, wronged by a lesbian and a gay man: banning rainbow crosswalks

Duffy urges governors to ban rainbow crosswalks, framing it as a safety issue despite lack of evidence.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

IT excellence: lessons from the VA, the Air Force and abroad

Many Americans desire government digital services akin to Amazon, expecting higher quality without increased costs.
fromHackernoon
5 years ago

These Algorithms Were Meant to Improve the Human Condition: They Failed | HackerNoon

"A new term, Waldsterben (forest death), entered the German vocabulary to describe the worst cases."
US politics
fromGamintraveler
2 months ago

10 Things No One Tells You About Living In Portugal

Portugal's rapid rise as a dream destination for expats and digital nomads presents an alluring facade that hides complex realities for newcomers.
Travel
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

'System feels unfair': The struggle of getting German citizenship as a freelancer

"Staying in Germany as a freelancer has never been easy - or cheap, and applying for citizenship is just as burdensome."
Germany news
#amazon
#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

German economy: When will it pick up again? DW 05/22/2025

Germany is in recession, facing competitive decline due to high energy costs, bureaucracy, and an ageing workforce.
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French word of the Day: Macaron

Sometimes a delicious little French cake... but other times a vital piece of bureaucracy. Why do I need to know macaron? Because you might be confused about why your car needs a cake.
Paris food
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

A Criminal Law Case So Messed Up It Brought Clarence Thomas and KBJ on the Same Side

The Supreme Court upheld a prisoner's appeal right, emphasizing substance over procedural missteps in Parrish v. United States.
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Five hard truths about starting out as a freelancer in Germany

Freelancing in Germany poses significant challenges, including visa complications and an intricate tax system.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Red Tape Isn't the Only Reason America Can't Build

The current political debate misunderstands the nature of the broadband issue at almost every level, as procedural simplicity alone cannot rectify the problem.
Online Community Development
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The missing key for defense innovation? A good coworking space

In the fast-moving world of AI, if it takes 18 months . . . I no longer need that company, their model is already obsolete.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

My Grandfather's Social Security Benefits Stopped - How Can I Help Him Prove He's Alive?

It's a brutal reality to accept that... as you grow older, you may have to deal with bureaucracy, such as the Social Security Administration.
Retirement
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Judge Cites Kafka Regarding Renditioning Venezuelans To Salvadoran Concentration Camp, But Allows Kafkaesque Conditions To Continue - Above the Law

Judge James Boasberg's ruling reflects Kafka's bureaucratic absurdity, upholding the Trump administration's control denial over prisoners despite their direct involvement in their detention.
Law
NYC politics
fromReason.com
2 months ago

Review: A comic book villain runs for mayor of New York in the new Daredevil series

Fisk's political ambitions clash with bureaucratic obstacles in 'Daredevil: Born Again'.
#wildfire-recovery
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: How home lenders are impeding Californians from rebuilding fire-torn L.A.

The bureaucratic maze following a home loss to wildfire complicates recovery for families.
Mortgage lenders' delays in releasing funds from insurance settlements worsen recovery challenges.
#elon-musk
fromFuturism
3 months ago
US politics

The Trump Administration's Opinion on Elon Musk After Actually Working With Him Reveal a Lot

fromFuturism
3 months ago
US politics

The Trump Administration's Opinion on Elon Musk After Actually Working With Him Reveal a Lot

US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Musk Is Becoming the Latest Government Employee to Lose His Job

Elon Musk's tenure in government ended with conflict and isolation, alienating potential allies and failing to achieve promised reforms.
from99% Invisible
3 months ago

Build, Interrupted: A Conversation with Ezra Klein - 99% Invisible

The U.S. has developed a culture of delay, characterized by layers of review and the threat of endless lawsuits that make project implementation incredibly difficult.
NYC politics
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How to get your stressed-out team past the 'frustration threshold'

Workplace burnout affects teams' ability to deliver services due to bureaucracy and inefficiencies.
Employees waste significant time on bureaucratic processes, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Ezra Klein, journalist and writer: The Democrats were more loyal to Biden than to their own chances of winning'

In politics, to be successful, you have to appeal to the future, not the past, Klein explains forcefully, in a video interview with EL PAIS.
US politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump shrinks National Security Council in major foreign policy shakeup

Trump orders major cuts to the National Security Council, aiming to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Philp: On water, Newsom is out of time and making his riskiest move as governor

California's water system reform faces significant bureaucratic obstacles under Governor Newsom.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Cheers for school choice - competition makes ALL education better

School choice legislation allows parents to select schools for their children, enhancing educational opportunities and competition.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Three Years After Dad's Death, Why Can't I Access His 401(k)?

Navigating bureaucracy to claim a deceased parent's financial assets can be overwhelming, especially without proper estate planning.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 months ago

Inside France: Macron's swansong, Sarkozy's tag and a booze ban for Smurfs

Emmanuel Macron's recent TV interview showcased his capabilities but does little to change his political future as a potentially ineffective president.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Two Prosecutors review a petrifying portrait of Stalinist insurrection

The film portrays the chilling effects of Stalin's oppressive bureaucracy on individuals, emphasizing guilt, fear, and paranoia.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 months ago

PODCAST: Will Macron's referendums ever happen and why French bureaucracy is getting easier

The Talking France podcast discusses current events in France, including President Macron's charm offensive and issues surrounding urban rodeos and bureaucracy.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 months ago

Death loop: Inside New York's Kafkaesque hardship program for landlords

The state offers limited, frustrating support for landlords facing financial difficulties with rent-stabilized buildings.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
3 months ago

When Fighting with Your Insurance Company Becomes a Full-Time Job

Navigating health insurance often leads to substantial time loss for patients, as seen in Erin Massey's struggle to secure coverage for her medication.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Your government pension is going digital as DOGE targets paper documents stored in an old salt mine

The US government will fully digitize federal retirement applications, ending decades of paper processing.
The transition reflects a move toward modernization and efficiency in federal bureaucratic processes.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

I Lost One Home. Now I'm Losing Another.

The bureaucratic minutiae that fill our days are overwhelming, frustratingly banal but laborious and complicated.
Renovation
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Can Head Start Survive the MAGA Era?

In early April, Head Start child-care centers were told they must provide additional information before accessing funding, raising concerns over the future of the program.
Right-wing politics
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Walters: Botched lawyer exam is California's latest entry in its hall of shame

California's bureaucracy has a history of high-tech project failures and mismanagement, raising concerns about its effectiveness and decision-making.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Has DOGE missed its opportunity?

A few have had success in addressing problems under their direct control by cutting programs, budgets or staff and returning actual dollars to the Treasury.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Brown student who sent admin DOGE-style email tells The Post he won't stop hunting out 'bulls-t jobs', despite facing disciplinary hearing

Alex Shieh seeks to expose and cut wasteful spending in college bureaucracy by questioning administrators about their roles and productivity.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

From fiasco' to fantastic': Americans weigh in on 100 days of Trump

Opinions on Trump's second term are sharply divided, with supporters expressing exhilaration and opponents expressing chaos and alarm.
Renovation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Couple sues Bay Area city over $254,000 home remodeling fine

The couple alleges that city bureaucracy caused significant construction delays, leading to excessive fines.
They argue the fines are unfair and challenge the city's legal authority to impose such penalties.
SF politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

What is Vietnam's administrative 'revolution'? DW 05/02/2025

Vietnam is implementing a major administrative overhaul to modernize governance, boost economic growth, and reduce bureaucracy.
NYC food
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NYC restaurants, diners frustrated by al fresco limitations: 'It's easier to find a boyfriend than an outdoor dining seat'

New York restaurants face limited outdoor dining due to strict regulations and permit backlogs.
Bureaucratic delays are hindering outdoor seating expansions in NYC.
NYC startup
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Santa Clara County, SF take aim at Elon Musk's DOGE in latest lawsuit against the Trump administration

Santa Clara County and San Francisco have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's bureaucratic transformation efforts led by Elon Musk's initiative.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Dutch Municipality Accidentally Discards a 1980s Warhol Print

The Maashorst municipality likely threw away a valuable Warhol silk-screen print during a renovation.
#trump-administration
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Pentagon employees were ousted after 'turf war' in Hegseth's office: source

The dismissals were fueled by a bureaucratic turf war over responsibilities and personal conflicts, rather than substantial ideological differences as previously suggested.
US politics
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

LISTED: The main problems foreigners in France face with ANEF admin site

"The ANEF site is crucial for foreigners in France seeking residency permits and citizenship, yet it's plagued by bugs and processing issues."
France news
fromThe Local Germany
4 months ago

'It's still on paper!': Why German bureaucracy is so infuriating

The citizenship application process is long and manual; it needs to be more digitalised. Applicants provide all documents; authorities only need to conduct police checks.
Germany politics
Typography
fromOpen Culture
4 months ago

What Is Kafkaesque?: The Philosophy of Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka created complex literary works that critique bureaucratic absurdity, leaving a lasting legacy after his posthumous publication.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | You Try to Build Anything, and You're Stepping Into Quicksand'

The Biden administration struggles with slow governance that hampers key infrastructure projects due to regulatory and bureaucratic obstacles.
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