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Women in technology
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day 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
2 days 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.
#political-advocacy
fromPortlandTribune.com
5 months ago
Portland

Wyden deals with questions, protesters at post-election town hall

Senator Ron Wyden encourages Oregonians, especially youth, to stay engaged with government despite political uncertainties.
fromPortlandTribune.com
5 months ago
Portland

Wyden deals with questions, protesters at post-election town hall

Senator Ron Wyden encourages Oregonians, especially youth, to stay engaged with government despite political uncertainties.
more#political-advocacy
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days 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
fromThe Oaklandside
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

At Oakland polls, voters have hope - and a bad case of the jitters

In-person voting remains vital for many voters who believe it enhances civic participation and influence on local issues.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Turnout was low for Oakland's mayoral election. What could change that?

Low voter turnout in Oakland's mayoral election highlighted systemic barriers and communication issues.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago
NYC politics

Will Oakland voters show up for the special mayoral election?

Oakland's registered voters often do not turn out for elections, especially special elections.
fromThe Oaklandside
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

At Oakland polls, voters have hope - and a bad case of the jitters

In-person voting remains vital for many voters who believe it enhances civic participation and influence on local issues.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Turnout was low for Oakland's mayoral election. What could change that?

Low voter turnout in Oakland's mayoral election highlighted systemic barriers and communication issues.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago
NYC politics

Will Oakland voters show up for the special mayoral election?

Oakland's registered voters often do not turn out for elections, especially special elections.
more#oakland
#activism
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
fromPortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
US politics

Readers Respond: Keep "Hands Off" protests nonviolent, peaceful and loud

A significant portion of respondents have participated in multiple political protests, indicating a high level of engagement.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
fromPortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
US politics

Readers Respond: Keep "Hands Off" protests nonviolent, peaceful and loud

A significant portion of respondents have participated in multiple political protests, indicating a high level of engagement.
more#activism
#yerba-buena-center-for-the-arts
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is a vital cultural hub in San Francisco dedicated to contemporary art and community engagement.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

YBCA is a key cultural institution in San Francisco emphasizing contemporary art and community engagement.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

YBCA serves as a vital cultural anchor in San Francisco, emphasizing art's role in civic engagement and community involvement.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is a vital cultural hub in San Francisco dedicated to contemporary art and community engagement.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

YBCA is a key cultural institution in San Francisco emphasizing contemporary art and community engagement.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

YBCA serves as a vital cultural anchor in San Francisco, emphasizing art's role in civic engagement and community involvement.
more#yerba-buena-center-for-the-arts
#community-service
fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Empire State Service Corps Opens Applications For SUNY Students

Governor Hochul launches the Empire State Service Corps Program, offering 500 paid internships to SUNY students for civic engagement and community service.
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Public Library offers Kings County jurors full access to e-books, digital media * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Public Library is enhancing jury duty experience by providing jurors with free access to digital resources during their service.
fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Empire State Service Corps Opens Applications For SUNY Students

Governor Hochul launches the Empire State Service Corps Program, offering 500 paid internships to SUNY students for civic engagement and community service.
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Public Library offers Kings County jurors full access to e-books, digital media * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Public Library is enhancing jury duty experience by providing jurors with free access to digital resources during their service.
more#community-service
#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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
US news

Letters: Let's do our part to preserve Bay Area's rich legacy

The efforts to preserve historical legacies are crucial to maintaining a community's rich past and identity.
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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
US news

Letters: Let's do our part to preserve Bay Area's rich legacy

The efforts to preserve historical legacies are crucial to maintaining a community's rich past and identity.
more#government-accountability
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
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago
SF politics

Castro Night Market - San Francisco Bay Times

The Castro Night Market fosters community spirit by uniting locals through food, entertainment, and local vendors.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago
Mission District

Castro Night Market Is Now Monthly Through October - San Francisco Bay Times

The Castro Night Market will occur monthly, enhancing community engagement and supporting local vendors.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
Fundraising

Campbell students prove 'Future Ready' at annual showcase

Campbell Union School District showcases student achievements through the AIM program, blending art, innovation, and music education.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago
SF politics

Castro Night Market - San Francisco Bay Times

The Castro Night Market fosters community spirit by uniting locals through food, entertainment, and local vendors.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago
Mission District

Castro Night Market Is Now Monthly Through October - San Francisco Bay Times

The Castro Night Market will occur monthly, enhancing community engagement and supporting local vendors.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
Fundraising

Campbell students prove 'Future Ready' at annual showcase

Campbell Union School District showcases student achievements through the AIM program, blending art, innovation, and music education.
more#community-events
#local-governance
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.
fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

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.
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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month 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.
more#local-governance
#democracy
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 months ago

The media industry adopts an insurgent strategy

Media organizations will embrace an insurgent strategy focused on sustainability and reclaiming relevance in the face of challenges to democracy.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 months ago

The media industry adopts an insurgent strategy

Media organizations will embrace an insurgent strategy focused on sustainability and reclaiming relevance in the face of challenges to democracy.
more#democracy
#public-discourse
Digital life
fromwestenberg.
2 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
NYC politics

L.A. City Council seeks crackdown on the N-word and C-word at meetings

Los Angeles City Council aims to prohibit hate speech during meetings, focusing on the N-word and C-word to foster a safer environment.
Digital life
fromwestenberg.
2 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
NYC politics

L.A. City Council seeks crackdown on the N-word and C-word at meetings

Los Angeles City Council aims to prohibit hate speech during meetings, focusing on the N-word and C-word to foster a safer environment.
more#public-discourse
Portland food
fromPadailypost
1 month 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.
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.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 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.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 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.
Web design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Windale Hub / Adriano Pupilli Architects

The Windale Hub revitalizes community infrastructure, blending cultural and functional elements to foster collaboration and engagement.
#misinformation
fromCity Limits
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Campaign to Debunk Climate Lies in Latino Communities

Misinformation campaigns significantly hinder the Latina community's civic engagement and advocacy efforts.
fromWIRED
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Embrace the Shift to 'Prosocial Media'

Prosocial media aims to create more empathetic social networks that encourage understanding and informed discourse, countering misinformation and centralization of power.
fromCity Limits
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Campaign to Debunk Climate Lies in Latino Communities

Misinformation campaigns significantly hinder the Latina community's civic engagement and advocacy efforts.
fromWIRED
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Embrace the Shift to 'Prosocial Media'

Prosocial media aims to create more empathetic social networks that encourage understanding and informed discourse, countering misinformation and centralization of power.
more#misinformation
fromThe Verge
3 months ago
Digital life

Six ways to send a message to your representatives

Engaging with your representatives is crucial in today's political climate, and apps can facilitate this interaction.
fromFuncheap
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

YBCA reimagines the role of arts institutions by centering artists in community engagement and cultural movements.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

The Motley Vermont Town Trying to Tell Its Own Story

Community theatre fosters connections and showcases local talent, transcending traditional narratives of division in America.
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

Estimated 24.6 million TV viewers watched inauguration coverage, smallest audience since 2013

Trump's second inauguration garnered 24.6 million viewers, marking a record-low for the event.
Inauguration viewership has fluctuated significantly over the years, with Trump's figures notably lower than Biden's and his own first.
Extended coverage times seem to contribute to lower viewership averages compared to previous inaugurations.
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Mayor Eric Adams says NYC can't 'just police' its way out of antisemitism spike

Mayor Adams emphasizes the importance of representation and symbolism in his administration for the Jewish community.
#community
fromArchDaily
5 months ago
Design

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

The Fay Jones School at the University of Arkansas will represent the U.S. at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale with a theme centered on the American porch.
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago
SF politics

Opinion: Outgoing Saratoga mayor reflects on commitment to community

Saratoga is a vibrant community strengthened by active participation and service from its residents and local organizations.
fromArchDaily
5 months ago
Design

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

The Fay Jones School at the University of Arkansas will represent the U.S. at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale with a theme centered on the American porch.
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago
SF politics

Opinion: Outgoing Saratoga mayor reflects on commitment to community

Saratoga is a vibrant community strengthened by active participation and service from its residents and local organizations.
more#community
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Harris to Deliver Speech Urging Young People to Stay Civically Engaged

Harris encourages young people to remain civically engaged and highlights their leadership's importance in shaping the future.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Jury Duty Made Better: Brooklyn Library Partners with Kings County Court

Jurors in Kings County Court can access digital resources from the Brooklyn Public Library during their service.
fromPew Research Center
5 months ago
Media industry

2. How we created a list of popular news influencers, and where they post

Social media plays a vital role in disseminating news and discussion on civic issues, with a notable quantity of active influencers.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Speaking Freely: Tanka Aryal

Tanka Aryal advocates for digital rights and freedom of expression in Nepal, stressing its importance for democracy and civic engagement.
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