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fromPortland Mercury
12 hours ago

Props to the Merc

The five-year anniversary of the Black Lives Matter movement was acknowledged by the Mercury, but other local publications like The O and Willi Week seem to have overlooked it.
Black Lives Matter
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Silicon Valley cities hit with request for residents' emails to train AI - San Jose Spotlight

GovernmentGPT is training AI on Bay Area residents' emails to optimize civic engagement tools, raising ethical privacy concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Silicon Valley cities hit with request for residents' emails to train AI - San Jose Spotlight

GovernmentGPT is training AI on Bay Area residents' emails to optimize civic engagement tools, raising ethical privacy concerns.
#ybca
#first-amendment
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Nicusor Dan, the maths prodigy who beat an ultranationalist for Romanian presidency

Romania's new president, Nicusor Dan, emphasizes anti-corruption and civic engagement, aiming to align the country with pro-European values.
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Oregon has a rare chance to rebuild trust in local news - Poynter

"First, do no harm." The risk of losing visibility on platforms like Facebook and Google, essential for information access, outweighs potential funding gains for local news.
Online Community Development
Film
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

In "Jetty," a Grand Infrastructure Project Becomes Both Visually and Politically Compelling

'Jetty' effectively visualizes the environmental restoration project on Rockaway Beach, emphasizing civic and natural implications in an immersive documentary format.
#social-isolation
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Is It a Problem That Americans Are Spending More Time Alone?

Spending time alone is often stigmatized, but evidence shows single people can be socially engaged and contribute positively to society.
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Isolation Nation: Why Modern Life Feels So Empty

Loneliness is influenced by societal and cultural factors, leading to increased individualism and social isolation.
Economic disparities and political polarization contribute to a decline in social connections.
Encouraging personalized strategies can help combat feelings of loneliness.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Is It a Problem That Americans Are Spending More Time Alone?

Spending time alone is often stigmatized, but evidence shows single people can be socially engaged and contribute positively to society.
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Isolation Nation: Why Modern Life Feels So Empty

Loneliness is influenced by societal and cultural factors, leading to increased individualism and social isolation.
Economic disparities and political polarization contribute to a decline in social connections.
Encouraging personalized strategies can help combat feelings of loneliness.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Mass. is seeking submissions for a new state seal, again

We all know that we have a really unique and important opportunity before us. The symbols we choose will not only represent history, but also our values and aspirations as a Commonwealth.
Boston food
#community-service
#architecture
fromArchDaily
5 months ago
Design

U.S. Pavilion at 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale to Showcase 'PORCH: An Architecture of Generosity'

fromArchDaily
3 months ago
Online learning

Educational Spaces as Cultural and Civic Hubs in the Middle East: 7 Projects Redefining Public Engagement

fromArchDaily
5 months ago
Design

U.S. Pavilion at 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale to Showcase 'PORCH: An Architecture of Generosity'

fromArchDaily
3 months ago
Online learning

Educational Spaces as Cultural and Civic Hubs in the Middle East: 7 Projects Redefining Public Engagement

#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Your San Francisco supervisor: Who they are, what they do, and how to reach them

San Francisco offers an online tool to help residents connect with their city supervisors and learn about local governance.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Mayor Lurie and more Bay Area luminaries take over SF institution, raise $500K

San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Your San Francisco supervisor: Who they are, what they do, and how to reach them

San Francisco offers an online tool to help residents connect with their city supervisors and learn about local governance.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Mayor Lurie and more Bay Area luminaries take over SF institution, raise $500K

Women in technology
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Opinion: Why American democracy and prosperity depend on mathematical literacy

Trump's tariffs could disrupt markets and stem from flawed math, highlighting a national issue of innumeracy affecting civic engagement.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Decision 2025: Mayoral Hopefuls Discuss Saving Us From Reckless Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

Scott Stringer proposes new policies to enhance road safety by reducing reckless driving and expanding safe transport infrastructure.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Dragon Lawyer Busted, 1000s Of Lawyers Protest, Perkins Defeats EO & More - Above the Law

Lawyers nationwide are rallying to defend the rule of law, marking a significant moment for legal ethics and professional solidarity.
#oakland
#activism
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In Slovakia, our grassroots movement helped oust a neo-Nazi. We can do it again

The author's journey from passive observer to active participant in the fight for democracy highlights the importance of civic engagement against extremist forces.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In Slovakia, our grassroots movement helped oust a neo-Nazi. We can do it again

The author's journey from passive observer to active participant in the fight for democracy highlights the importance of civic engagement against extremist forces.
#government-accountability
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

This Former CIA Officer Let People Ask Him Anything About "Signalgate"

The current Administration is perceived as acting without accountability, affecting national security and governance.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

This Former CIA Officer Let People Ask Him Anything About "Signalgate"

The current Administration is perceived as acting without accountability, affecting national security and governance.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Universities Should Not be Afraid of Contentious Ideas

Cornell University hosted a controversial panel discussion on Israeli-Palestinian relations, emphasizing open dialogue despite protests.
#community-events
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Brooklyn Council Member Tackles Affordability, Housing Issues in District Address

Council Member Crystal Hudson emphasized the urgent need to address issues such as affordable housing, youth violence, and public transportation during her address.
#democracy
#public-discourse
Digital life
fromwestenberg.
3 months ago

The False Promise of Digital Public Squares Was Always a Scam

The claim that social media platforms are the new public squares is misleading and oversimplified.
Digital life
fromwestenberg.
3 months ago

The False Promise of Digital Public Squares Was Always a Scam

The claim that social media platforms are the new public squares is misleading and oversimplified.
Portland food
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Council to pick between a library courtyard or an apricot orchard

Los Altos City Council will decide on a library courtyard project amid concerns for a historic apricot orchard.
#community
fromConsequence
2 months ago
Arts

Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of February 2025

Independent metal music cultivates community engagement through shared struggles and creativity.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Open up Our Data And Information Portals For Better Government Transparency

New York City struggles with transparency in government and campaign finance, necessitating improvements in data accessibility and civic engagement.
#language-policy
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Trump to make English official language in US DW 02/28/2025

Trump's executive order is set to designate English as the official language of the U.S., promoting unity and efficiency.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump signs executive order making English the official language of the U.S.

Trump's executive order designates English as the official U.S. language, reversing a previous policy on language support for non-English speakers.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Trump to make English official language in US DW 02/28/2025

Trump's executive order is set to designate English as the official language of the U.S., promoting unity and efficiency.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump signs executive order making English the official language of the U.S.

Trump's executive order designates English as the official U.S. language, reversing a previous policy on language support for non-English speakers.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Signs Order to Designate English as Official Language of the U.S.

President Trump signed an executive order designating English as the official language, promoting unity while sparking backlash from pro-immigration groups.
fromSCSJ
2 months ago

Voting, Civil Rights Groups Urge Appeals Court to Protect Voters

"Judge Griffin's Protests seek retroactive disenfranchisement of these voters, and more than 60,000 like them, based on legal theories that have been rejected by both federal and state courts."
Social justice
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

From the CEO: Get ready for impactful reporting from Washington, D.C. - San Jose Spotlight

San José Spotlight joins the Washington Bureau Initiative to enhance local reporting in Silicon Valley with nonprofit journalism from D.C.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Newsom launches new digital democracy tool with initial focus on wildfire victims

Engaged California initiative connects Californians with government officials during disasters, facilitating engagement and recovery efforts.
Web design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Windale Hub / Adriano Pupilli Architects

The Windale Hub revitalizes community infrastructure, blending cultural and functional elements to foster collaboration and engagement.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

German city lures early election voters with free beer DW 02/15/2025

According to Duisburg election official Martin Murrack, the north of the city has historically had low voter turnout. In the 2021 federal election, for example, only 63.3% of voters in the Duisburg II constituency turned up to vote, compared to a national average of 76.6%.
Miscellaneous
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The Motley Vermont Town Trying to Tell Its Own Story

In 'A Christmas Carol,' our community became a cast of forty-five, proving that theatre can unite even the most unlikely ensemble of performers.
Left-wing politics
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