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NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
9 hours ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Carmen De La Rosa

Carmen De La Rosa focuses on housing, technology access, and senior support in her role as a New York City Council Member.
SF politics
fromAxios
26 minutes ago

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

Lawmakers are frustrated with the slow pace of the Ethics panel and are considering forcing expulsion votes.
fromPsychology Today
4 hours ago

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
Healthcare
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC politics

Mamdani confirms probe of probation chief after lawsuit alleges firing over DOI complaint tied to alleged relationship

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Mamdani confirms probe of probation chief after lawsuit alleges firing over DOI complaint tied to alleged relationship

Allegations against probation commissioner Sharun Goodwin are under investigation following a lawsuit from a former investigator claiming wrongful termination.
New York City
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 hours ago

Contract dispute delays Homekey Palo Alto opening - San Jose Spotlight

The Homekey project at 1237 San Antonio Road has been in the works since fall 2023, when city and state leaders touted its importance in addressing the local and regional housing crisis.
Mission District
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Clark Howard Says Congress Passed a Law That Specifically Punished People for Giving Money to Charity

The law did not eliminate the charitable deduction in name. It rendered it functionally useless for anyone who does not already have enough deductions to clear the standard deduction threshold on their own.
Fundraising
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 hours ago

Advocates Reject Zenith Energy Investigation in Letter Delivered to Mayor's Office - Portland Mercury

Local environmental advocates express frustration with Mayor Wilson for not revoking Zenith Energy's land use credentials despite alleged violations.
fromThe Atlantic
13 hours ago

Harmeet Dhillon Is Not Wasting Any Time

Under President Trump's leadership, we have a generational opportunity for a reformation. My goal is to focus on turning the train around and driving in the opposite direction.
Washington DC
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
#bribery-investigation
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
3 days ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
Brooklyn
fromABC News
3 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
4 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
4 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

Farah Louis and her sister face a federal bribery investigation but have not been charged or publicly accused of wrongdoing.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
3 days ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
Brooklyn
fromABC News
3 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
4 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
4 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

Farah Louis and her sister face a federal bribery investigation but have not been charged or publicly accused of wrongdoing.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

District 8 Supervisor Race Calls for Leadership Grounded in Public Service - San Francisco Bay Times

Leadership in District 8 focuses on community connection, housing stability, and public safety to improve lives and honor the legacy of queer life.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 days ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago
LGBT

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia participated in drag during high school despite their anti-LGBTQ+ views.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia participated in drag during high school despite their anti-LGBTQ+ views.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Lawyers Should Stay Away From A Client's Office Politics - Above the Law

Attorneys should avoid office politics when representing clients to ensure effective communication and minimize internal conflicts.
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
#homelessness
fromCity Limits
3 days ago
NYC parents

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

NYC parents
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
3 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
Public health
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I'm worried there's too much of me,' says a birch: inside the interspecies council giving nature a voice

Interspecies councils expand governance representation to include non-human voices, promoting a shift in consciousness about our relations with nature.
#telework
California
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Exclusive | Fight brewing as controversial bill to let California state workers stay remote advances

California may adopt permanent telework for state employees, pending legislative approval and potential gubernatorial veto.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
5 days ago

California Assembly committee gives initial OK to state employee telework bill

Assembly Bill 1729 aims to protect California state workers' telework options and suspend the governor's return-to-office order.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Housing groups push to ensure new tenant harassment penalties get in state budget | amNewYork

New legislation aims to impose criminal penalties for systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants in New York City.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
8 hours ago

Congress May Kick Out 4 of Its Most Problematic Lawmakers

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Swalwell have led to calls for his expulsion from Congress and the end of his gubernatorial campaign.
#los-angeles
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago
Los Angeles

DSA-backed city attorney challenger pushes two-day-a-month office rule as City Hall emptiness crisis explodes

Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago
Los Angeles

DSA-backed city attorney challenger pushes two-day-a-month office rule as City Hall emptiness crisis explodes

Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
#zohran-mamdani
New York City
fromBKMAG
10 hours ago

101 Days in Zohran Mamdani's New York

Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days as mayor focus on municipal efficiency and political discretion rather than revolutionary changes.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

At 100 days, Mamdani leans into 'pothole politics' and child care push

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes delivering on both big promises and everyday fixes to rebuild trust in city government.
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
10 hours ago

Sewer Socialism, Meet Pothole Politics

Zohran Mamdani emphasizes democratic socialism to serve working people in New York City during his first 100 days as mayor.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
12 hours ago

Ask Gov. Sherrill: New Jersey governor to take your questions on WNYC

WNYC launches 'Ask Governor Sherrill' for direct public engagement with New Jersey's governor.
Non-profit organizations
fromGothamist
13 hours ago

Councilmember directed $450K to Brooklyn nonprofit being investigated by feds

Farah Louis directed over $450,000 in city funds to BHRAGS Home Care Corp., linked to a federal corruption investigation.
#mental-health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago
Social justice

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
Public health
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

SF Supervisor Says Drug-Free Supportive Housing Would Allow Relapses If They Don't Disrupt Others' Sobriety

Dorsey proposes drug-free supportive housing to reduce overdose deaths, despite skepticism from advocates about potential eviction policies.
#lgbtqia
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
4 days ago

City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus hires executive director

The City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus has appointed Yanery Cruz as executive director to address the needs of New York City's queer community.
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
4 days ago

City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus hires executive director

The City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus has appointed Yanery Cruz as executive director to address the needs of New York City's queer community.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

New York's Latino Communities 'Under Siege' by ICE's Racial Profiling, Lawsuit Says

ICE agents are accused of racially profiling and unlawfully arresting Latino individuals in New York.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Work-Life Balance Is Precious; So Is The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Lawyers today prioritize work-life balance over prestige and billable hours, seeking control over their time and flexibility in their careers.
fromFortune
4 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

ICE purchased a 418,000-square-foot warehouse in Surprise, Arizona, for $70 million, with plans for a processing site capable of handling 1,000 to 1,500 immigrants daily.
US politics
Philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
#eric-swalwell
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Misconduct Claims

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape by a former staffer.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 hours ago

House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for alleged sexual misconduct toward an employee.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Manhattan DA investigating sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell by former staffer

Eric Swalwell faces multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including a recent claim from a former staffer regarding a non-consensual encounter.
#community-safety
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
14 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani Is Wavering on One of His Most Important Campaign Promises

The proposed Department of Community Safety aims to redefine security and challenge police power through a socialist framework.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
14 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani Is Wavering on One of His Most Important Campaign Promises

The proposed Department of Community Safety aims to redefine security and challenge police power through a socialist framework.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
14 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani Is Wavering on One of His Most Important Campaign Promises

The proposed Department of Community Safety aims to redefine security and challenge police power through a socialist framework.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
14 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani Is Wavering on One of His Most Important Campaign Promises

The proposed Department of Community Safety aims to redefine security and challenge police power through a socialist framework.
Mission District
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

Why I'm Running for District 8 Supervisor - San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco fosters community and resilience, providing support for individuals seeking new beginnings and collective strength to overcome challenges.
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
3 days ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | The personal impact of new SNAP work rules on Bronx residents - Bronx Times

New federal SNAP work requirements affect 120,000 New Yorkers, mandating documentation of work or training to maintain benefits.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Pam Bondi To Congress: New Phone, Who Dis? - Above the Law

Pam Bondi is attempting to avoid testifying before Congress regarding her handling of the Epstein files after her tenure as Attorney General.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
19 hours ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Silicon Valley lawmaker secures millions for veteran housing - San Jose Spotlight

I'm absolutely committed to our veterans and getting more funding for this center. I have such respect for those who wear the uniform.
Mission District
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Dan Goldman's five-bill blitz: How and why the New York congressman is fighting to reign in ICE | amNewYork

Dan Goldman advocates for immigration rights, proposing legislation against ICE's courthouse arrests, citing a personal family history of immigration.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

I love this place': Jimmy's Corner supporters rally for commercial rent stabilization bills | amNewYork

Jimmy's Corner, a beloved Times Square dive bar, faces eviction, prompting owner Adam Glenn to rally for legislation to protect small businesses.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Divided San Jose council approves police housing preference - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Police Department personnel will receive priority in a new housing program, despite criticism regarding fairness to other city workers.
#congress
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Anna Paulina Luna Makes Case For Kicking Eric Swalwell Out of Congress: Wouldn't Recommend' Democrats Protect This Kind of Garbage'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for the expulsion of Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Anna Paulina Luna Makes Case For Kicking Eric Swalwell Out of Congress: Wouldn't Recommend' Democrats Protect This Kind of Garbage'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for the expulsion of Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.
New York City
fromNewsmax
4 days ago

Mamdani Says He Will Overrule Police Commissioner If Needed

Mayor Mamdani asserts ultimate authority over NYC policing policy, prepared to overrule Police Commissioner Tisch if necessary.
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

New police chief likes being the good guy

Reifschneider said he tries to think about a moment when he helped someone, even if it's something mundane like pulling up behind a driver who ran out of gas. He's encouraged his fellow police officers to also reflect on a good deed.
Mission District
SF politics
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

President Mandelman Plans to Remain in Public Service After His Term Ends - San Francisco Bay Times

Rafael Mandelman endorses Manny Yekutiel for District 8 Supervisor while considering a future run for State Assembly.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
5 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Gale Brewer

Gale Brewer focuses on affordable housing, public safety, and community services to improve constituents' daily lives in New York City.
New York City
fromTampa Free Press
6 days ago

Mamdani's Racial Equity Pivot: New York City Hall Defends Scrubbing 'DEI' From New Report - Tampa Free Press

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed the removal of DEI terminology from a racial equity report, framing it as a necessary improvement.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Corporate Democrats Who Refuse to Tax the Rich Are Protecting Their Donors. Vote Them Out.

New leaders are needed to advocate for working people and reform New York's inequitable tax system.
SF politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales set to face expulsion votes over misconduct allegations

Swalwell faces pressure to withdraw from the California governor race amid sexual assault allegations, which he vehemently denies.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Man speaking against data center arrested at Imperial County board meeting as tensions flare nationwide

High-tech data center controversy leads to arrest of a protester at a county meeting in Imperial County.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Zohran Mamdani's Pick to Help "Fundamentally Change" the Way New Yorkers Relate to City Government

Tascha Van Auken aims to transform New Yorkers' relationship with city government through the Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Why We Need a Formal, Mandatory, and Remunerated "Citizen Lobby"

Post-Cold War optimism about democracy and internet freedom has been undermined by geopolitical tensions, neoliberalism, nationalism, and corporate influence that concentrate power among the already wealthy.
fromInvestigative Post
1 week ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Democrats Holding 'Shadow Hearings' on Election Shenanigans

Democrats are holding events to educate the public on election integrity amid concerns over election meddling.
#nyc-community-boards
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Health care sales tax campaign under investigation

The FPPC wants to know if county government funds were used on Measure A campaign mailers, following complaints from the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association and Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County.
SF politics
SF politics
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

NY State Senator & Judiciary Chair Sepulveda Was No-Show for Housing Court Clients

New York State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda failed to appear in court multiple times for tenants he was defending, resulting in negative outcomes for them.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Santa Clara County faces state investigation for Measure A mailers - San Jose Spotlight

California's FPPC investigates Santa Clara County for allegedly using public funds to promote a sales tax increase for hospitals.
fromJezebel
6 days ago

It Might Be Congressional Expulsion Season, on Both Sides of the Aisle

Gonzales has been in hot water on Capitol Hill for a while, after repeatedly denying and then admitting he was lying about an affair with a married staffer who later committed suicide in exceedingly grisly and tragic fashion.
SF politics
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.
SF politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Bridging the Red-Blue Divide, One Concrete Deed at a Time

Community Works builds trust across partisan divides by organizing nonpolitical community service activities that unite neighbors regardless of political affiliation.
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