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#keir-starmer
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

A Labour lost in the weeds can't rebuild this country. Starmer must regain his nerve | John Harris

Keir Starmer's immigration stance has angered many in his party, reflecting fears of a hardline approach and disappointment in government policies.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

A Labour lost in the weeds can't rebuild this country. Starmer must regain his nerve | John Harris

Keir Starmer's immigration stance has angered many in his party, reflecting fears of a hardline approach and disappointment in government policies.
#trump-administration
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Trump orders the government to stop enforcing rules he doesn't like

The Trump administration significantly reduced the enforcement of federal regulations across various departments, a tactic unprecedented in previous administrations.
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

In front of Tesla dealership, Broward protesters speak out against Trump administration and Elon Musk

US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Trump orders the government to stop enforcing rules he doesn't like

The Trump administration significantly reduced the enforcement of federal regulations across various departments, a tactic unprecedented in previous administrations.
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

In front of Tesla dealership, Broward protesters speak out against Trump administration and Elon Musk

#immigration
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The English question now isn't about Reform or any party politics. It's we can't even talk to each other any more | John Harris

People in Alford, Lincolnshire express anger towards local government policies, reflecting growing discontent with the Conservative party.
#affordable-housing
NYC parents
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Black Renters at Risk of Displacement Under Trump Administration's Housing Cuts

Elisha Fye Jr. fights against funding cuts and privatization of public housing, following in the footsteps of his father's legacy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Something vital is missing from Labour's housing policy: council houses | Abi O'Connor

The housing crisis is exacerbated by policies defining affordability poorly, leaving many families like Amelia's without solutions.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Black Renters at Risk of Displacement Under Trump Administration's Housing Cuts

Elisha Fye Jr. fights against funding cuts and privatization of public housing, following in the footsteps of his father's legacy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Something vital is missing from Labour's housing policy: council houses | Abi O'Connor

The housing crisis is exacerbated by policies defining affordability poorly, leaving many families like Amelia's without solutions.
#national-security
Privacy professionals
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Updated U.S. Customs and Border Protection Questionnaire

The article critiques government agency practices that infringe on civil liberties under the guise of security.
It employs dark humor to highlight absurdities in U.S. policies and border control.
Public safety concerns are juxtaposed with violations of constitutional rights.
US politics
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

The Head of the Pentagon Has Been Using His Personal Phone for Sports Betting and Sharing Military Secrets

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of a personal phone for classified communications has raised major national security concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Updated U.S. Customs and Border Protection Questionnaire

The article critiques government agency practices that infringe on civil liberties under the guise of security.
It employs dark humor to highlight absurdities in U.S. policies and border control.
Public safety concerns are juxtaposed with violations of constitutional rights.
US politics
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

The Head of the Pentagon Has Been Using His Personal Phone for Sports Betting and Sharing Military Secrets

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of a personal phone for classified communications has raised major national security concerns.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Justice Department says it will resume practice of obtaining reporters' records in leak inquiries

The Justice Department will not tolerate unauthorized disclosures that undermine President Trump's policies, victimize government agencies, and cause harm to the American people.
Privacy professionals
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

He got the stop-work order. Then the scrambling began. - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's rejection of government demands led to a halt in critical research funding, affecting numerous projects and researchers.
#federal-employment
SF politics
fromGovernment Executive
3 months ago

Despite forcing more federal employees to work in-person, the Trump administration is trying to slash government office space

Federal employees face significant challenges returning to the office due to lack of adequate workspace as remote work flexibility is diminished.
SF politics
fromGovernment Executive
3 months ago

Despite forcing more federal employees to work in-person, the Trump administration is trying to slash government office space

Federal employees face significant challenges returning to the office due to lack of adequate workspace as remote work flexibility is diminished.
Remote teams
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Manufactured Chaos in Government

Federal employees face not just low morale but systemic dysfunction due to recent government policies affecting their work environment.
#tesla
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Tesla Takedown: all the news about the protests roiling the automaker

Protests against Elon Musk's governmental takeover have escalated against Tesla.
Defacement and vandalism of Tesla vehicles reflect public outrage over Musk's policies.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Tesla Takedown: all the news about the protests roiling the automaker

Protests against Elon Musk's governmental takeover have escalated against Tesla.
Defacement and vandalism of Tesla vehicles reflect public outrage over Musk's policies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour delight in welcome distraction of Heathrow crisis-not-really-a-crisis | John Crace

When potholes are leading the government's news agenda, you can sense the kiss of death.
UK politics
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Congestion taxes won't solve anything if the MTA keeps spending like drunken sailors

Congestion pricing in Manhattan has reduced traffic but has been critiqued for selective evidence and not truly reflecting overall transportation efficiency.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Number of UK asylum seekers awaiting appeals up by nearly 500% in two years

Asylum appeals have surged by nearly 500% in two years, straining taxpayer resources and highlighting systemic flaws.
A clear plan is needed to resolve asylum cases more efficiently and eliminate the use of hotels for accommodation.
US news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Trump axes program designed to save America from natural disasters

The Trump Administration's cancellation of meteorologist training threatens preparedness for extreme weather disasters.
Remote teams
fromDallas News
2 months ago

Texas government agencies move to limit work-from-home policies

Texas state agencies are moving to bring remote workers back to the office in accordance with a directive from the governor's office.
Parenting
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

South Korea's birthrate rebounds, but is it sustainable? DW 03/03/2025

South Korea saw a 3.6% increase in newborns in 2024, reversing nearly a decade of declining birth rates.
Deliverability
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

DOGE asked federal workers to detail their productivity. These are the agencies tapping the brakes on that request.

Federal agencies are not mandating responses to the OPM's email about weekly accomplishments.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

DAA asked Taoiseach Micheal Martin to designate airport as 'strategic infrastructure' to help fast-track planning applications

"Timely planning decisions from Fingal County Council and An Bord Pleanála are essential to safeguard jobs and enhance Ireland's connectivity in aviation."
London politics
#economic-impact
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Elon Musk's first month of destroying America will cost us decades

Elon Musk's administration is creating immediate economic shockwaves and damaging long-term societal structures through mass unemployment and government inefficiency.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Irish Independent's View: Digging ourselves out of housing hole is a formidable task

Infrastructure deficits pose a critical threat to the economy, severely impacting housing, transport, energy, and water.
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Elon Musk's first month of destroying America will cost us decades

Elon Musk's administration is creating immediate economic shockwaves and damaging long-term societal structures through mass unemployment and government inefficiency.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Irish Independent's View: Digging ourselves out of housing hole is a formidable task

Infrastructure deficits pose a critical threat to the economy, severely impacting housing, transport, energy, and water.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'Tough on crime' policies behind prison crisis, says review

Current crime policies haven't decreased reoffending rates but have increased prison overcrowding.
Radical reforms are needed to prevent capacity issues in prisons by 2026.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US Forest Service and National Park Service to fire thousands of workers

The US government is cutting approximately 4,400 jobs from the Forest Service and National Park Service to reduce federal spending.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Pippa Hackett: 'I know there's farmers across the country cheering that the Greens are gone - but that doesn't mean the regulations are going to get any less'

"I think ultimately we were the party that really implemented changes in the last government, and probably more change in this country in the last 20 or 30 years."
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Milei lowers age for gun possession in Argentina by decree

The Argentine government under Javier Milei is moving to deregulate firearm access, reducing the minimum age from 21 to 18 without congressional debate, raising concerns about violence.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Trump FCC Pick Tells Fox's Maria Bartiromo He'll End Government Lawfare' By Last Name' Against Elon Musk

Brendan Carr emphasized that the FCC will end government lawfare that unfairly targets individuals based on their last names, promising equal treatment for all.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Rich countries silencing climate protest while preaching about rights elsewhere, says study

Wealthy, democratic nations are increasingly using harsh measures against climate protests while criticizing similar actions in the global south, violating rights to expression.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Questions on gender and sex variations too complex' for census, social services minister Amanda Rishworth says

'We want people to complete the census and we want simple questions that people can understand and answer, that's really important,' Rishworth said. The census isn't for another two years and I think we've got plenty of time to make sure that we get the questions right.
Privacy professionals
Business
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

It's not just Boeing. Challenges mount for Airbus and aviation industry

The aviation industry faces challenges like labor shortages, parts bottlenecks, jet delivery delays, and slow progress in decarbonization. Different approaches, like U.S. subsidies for sustainable aviation fuel, highlight global differences.
fromEntrepreneur
9 months ago

What Small Business Owners Care About This Election: Survey | Entrepreneur

The Index found that the 1,011 respondents gave the highest 'trust, satisfaction, and hope in Congress' ratings since 2020, contrary to the 79% of Americans who disapprove of Congress, according to a July Gallup poll.
Business
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