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Nature
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Effort to 'Trump-proof' US science grows, but will it succeed?

Collective bargaining agreements including protections for scientific integrity aim to shield US science agencies from political interference. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

NY pols push to pad teacher, cop, gov't worker pensions - and sock taxpayers with whopping $4B bill

State lawmakers consider pension boost for government workers, raising concerns about $4 billion costs.
Proposed changes could impact taxpayers, including $163 million added annual pension costs for NYC. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
10 months ago
Left-wing politics

More than 400 employees of the Biden administration urge the president to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Over 400 federal employees have signed an open letter urging President Biden to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and pressure Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the besieged enclave.
The letter comes after multiple complaints and internal memos from government workers expressing discomfort with the White House's unconditional support for the Israeli offensive.
The signatories of the letter include political appointees, career civil servants, and representatives from various government agencies. [ more ]
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