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NYC LGBT
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

We Have a Lot to Learn From the Fight for Trans Rights

Pride Month coincides with rising violence and legislative attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, particularly targeting transgender individuals.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Public media funding up in the air as House prepares to vote on claw backs

Trump administration seeks to rescind federal funding for public media, citing bias in outlets like NPR and PBS.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Senate Democrat Warns Party to Stay Focused On Trump's Budget Bill, Don't Get Distracted By Los Angeles

Sen. Murphy warns Democrats not to be distracted by Trump's actions and to focus on his unpopular budget bill threatening healthcare for millions.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

The Ugly Policies Hidden in Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

The current legislation signals a significant political shift, particularly in climate and immigration policy.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

How Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' threatens access to Obamacare

The future of health coverage under the ACA is uncertain due to proposed legislative changes.
Changes could lead to reduced access and affordability of health care for millions.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

We Have a Lot to Learn From the Fight for Trans Rights

Pride Month coincides with rising violence and legislative attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, particularly targeting transgender individuals.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Public media funding up in the air as House prepares to vote on claw backs

Trump administration seeks to rescind federal funding for public media, citing bias in outlets like NPR and PBS.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Senate Democrat Warns Party to Stay Focused On Trump's Budget Bill, Don't Get Distracted By Los Angeles

Sen. Murphy warns Democrats not to be distracted by Trump's actions and to focus on his unpopular budget bill threatening healthcare for millions.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

The Ugly Policies Hidden in Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

The current legislation signals a significant political shift, particularly in climate and immigration policy.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

How Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' threatens access to Obamacare

The future of health coverage under the ACA is uncertain due to proposed legislative changes.
Changes could lead to reduced access and affordability of health care for millions.
#public-safety
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Bill would forbid immigration officers from wearing apparel identifying them as 'police'

A new bill seeks to prohibit immigration officers from wearing the word 'police' to avoid confusion with local law enforcement.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Advocates Slam Albany Pols After 'Stop Super Speeders' Bill is Set Aside - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

BREAKING: Key 'Super Speeders' Bill Won't Pass This Session, Says Assembly Transportation Chair - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Bill would forbid immigration officers from wearing apparel identifying them as 'police'

A new bill seeks to prohibit immigration officers from wearing the word 'police' to avoid confusion with local law enforcement.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Advocates Slam Albany Pols After 'Stop Super Speeders' Bill is Set Aside - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

BREAKING: Key 'Super Speeders' Bill Won't Pass This Session, Says Assembly Transportation Chair - Streetsblog New York City

#advocacy
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

In His Own Words: Albany Dysfunction Through The Eyes of One Road Violence Victim - Streetsblog New York City

fromQNS
12 hours ago
NYC politics

Advocates urge passage of New York for All Act as Assembly session nears end - QNS

fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

In His Own Words: Albany Dysfunction Through The Eyes of One Road Violence Victim - Streetsblog New York City

fromQNS
12 hours ago
NYC politics

Advocates urge passage of New York for All Act as Assembly session nears end - QNS

#housing-policy
fromIndependent
2 days ago
Renovation

'I just couldn't get my head around it' - government ministers admit they don't understand new rent reform plan

fromIndependent
2 days ago
Renovation

'I just couldn't get my head around it' - government ministers admit they don't understand new rent reform plan

#assisted-dying
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Two more Labour MPs suggest they could vote against assisted dying bill

Labour MPs are increasingly opposing the assisted dying bill over concerns about insufficient safeguards for vulnerable individuals.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Two more Labour MPs suggest they could vote against assisted dying bill

Labour MPs are increasingly opposing the assisted dying bill over concerns about insufficient safeguards for vulnerable individuals.
#politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Young men swung for Trump in 2024. Democrats are working on a plan to win them back

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore highlights the importance of addressing the challenges faced by young men to re-engage them with the Democratic Party.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Today in History: June 8, FBI director testifies he was fired over Russia investigation

June 8 is marked by significant historical events including Comey's testimony against Trump and the publication of Orwell's 1984.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Young men swung for Trump in 2024. Democrats are working on a plan to win them back

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore highlights the importance of addressing the challenges faced by young men to re-engage them with the Democratic Party.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Today in History: June 8, FBI director testifies he was fired over Russia investigation

June 8 is marked by significant historical events including Comey's testimony against Trump and the publication of Orwell's 1984.
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

Putin's business buddies don't want Western companies back in Russia

"We created our own IT systems, our own kitchen equipment, our own innovations - and if the brand returns, all of that becomes foreign again," he said.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

Legislature OKs New $325B State Budget 'Passed on Hope'

"We could be in a totally different world six months from now."
SF politics
#electric-bikes
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'Blanket ban' on pets in tenancy agreements needs to be eliminated as study finds just 7 per cent of landlords allow dogs

Cllr Sheehan's call for an amendment to the Residential Tenancy Act highlights the urgent need to address the issue of pet-friendly rental properties in Ireland.
Pets
#new-york
NYC politics
fromqns.com
4 days ago

Velazquez leads Congressional push for New York for All immigration protections amid raids QNS

New York lawmakers advocate for the NY for All Act to limit local cooperation with ICE.
New York Knicks
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NY lawmakers to remove licensing hurdle for MLB, NBA trainers

New York state passed a bill allowing out-of-state athletic trainers to work during sports events.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 days ago

Sen. Gounardes' AI safety bill clears both chambers of NY legislature

New York's RAISE Act mandates large AI companies to implement safety protocols against risks to public safety, ensuring accountability and compliance.
NYC LGBT
fromqns.com
6 days ago

Rozic and Stavisky pass bill to combat antisemitism on college campuses QNS

New York lawmakers passed legislation to create Title VI Coordinators at colleges to combat discrimination and harassment, especially antisemitism.
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago
NYC politics

State Senate Guts 'Super Speeder Bill' To Protect Reckless Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
NYC real estate

Why a bill giving NYC co-op apartment owners more rights could upend real estate contract laws for everyone

NYC politics
fromqns.com
4 days ago

Velazquez leads Congressional push for New York for All immigration protections amid raids QNS

New York lawmakers advocate for the NY for All Act to limit local cooperation with ICE.
New York Knicks
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NY lawmakers to remove licensing hurdle for MLB, NBA trainers

New York state passed a bill allowing out-of-state athletic trainers to work during sports events.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 days ago

Sen. Gounardes' AI safety bill clears both chambers of NY legislature

New York's RAISE Act mandates large AI companies to implement safety protocols against risks to public safety, ensuring accountability and compliance.
NYC LGBT
fromqns.com
6 days ago

Rozic and Stavisky pass bill to combat antisemitism on college campuses QNS

New York lawmakers passed legislation to create Title VI Coordinators at colleges to combat discrimination and harassment, especially antisemitism.
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago
NYC politics

State Senate Guts 'Super Speeder Bill' To Protect Reckless Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
NYC real estate

Why a bill giving NYC co-op apartment owners more rights could upend real estate contract laws for everyone

NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

New York passes a bill to prevent AI-fueled disasters | TechCrunch

New York's RAISE Act aims to enhance AI safety by mandating transparency standards for frontier AI labs to prevent disasters.
#healthcare
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago

Opinion | Trump's Budget: Supercharged ICE, School Vouchers and a Warming Planet

Trump's major policy bill raises significant questions about its priorities and the implications for American society.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYS Senate passes prison reform bill aiming to promote health and human rights of incarcerated pregnant people | amNewYork

The CARE Act mandates basic prenatal and postpartum healthcare for incarcerated pregnant individuals and their children in New York State.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

More than 1,000 doctors urge MPs to vote down deeply flawed' assisted dying bill

The assisted dying bill faces significant opposition from medical professionals due to concerns over patient safety and inadequate legislative safeguards.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago

Opinion | Trump's Budget: Supercharged ICE, School Vouchers and a Warming Planet

Trump's major policy bill raises significant questions about its priorities and the implications for American society.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYS Senate passes prison reform bill aiming to promote health and human rights of incarcerated pregnant people | amNewYork

The CARE Act mandates basic prenatal and postpartum healthcare for incarcerated pregnant individuals and their children in New York State.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

More than 1,000 doctors urge MPs to vote down deeply flawed' assisted dying bill

The assisted dying bill faces significant opposition from medical professionals due to concerns over patient safety and inadequate legislative safeguards.
#child-protection
fromwww.npr.org
6 years ago

The School Shootings That Weren't

NPR's investigation suggests that out of 240 reported school-related shooting incidents, a staggering two-thirds were found to be false or unverified, raising serious concerns.
Education
#public-health
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Ever-rising height of car bonnets a clear threat' to children, report says

The increasing height of car bonnets poses significant risks to pedestrian safety, particularly endangering children.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Ever-rising height of car bonnets a clear threat' to children, report says

The increasing height of car bonnets poses significant risks to pedestrian safety, particularly endangering children.
#california-politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago
SF politics

Walters: Legislature slows Newsom's fast-tracking of Delta Tunnel project

Newsom strategically uses the budget process to expedite controversial legislation, bypassing rigorous debate.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago
SF politics

Skelton: Newsom trying to ram through Delta tunnel project

Lawmakers are opposing Governor Newsom's push to fast-track a controversial water tunnel project without adequate examination.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Walters: Legislature slows Newsom's fast-tracking of Delta Tunnel project

Newsom strategically uses the budget process to expedite controversial legislation, bypassing rigorous debate.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Wales will overhaul its democracy at the next election. Here's what's changing

The Welsh Senedd is increasing elected members from 60 to 96, marking a significant change in its democratic structure.
NYC politics
fromWWTI - InformNNY.com
4 days ago

New York State Senate moves to pass sweeping prison reforms

New York legislators are advancing major prison reforms aimed at transparency and accountability in response to specific tragedies.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Canadians said no to Trump so why is Mark Carney pushing a Maga-inspired border bill? | Erica Ifill

Canada's new border bill aligns immigration policies with the U.S., raising concerns over anti-immigrant measures and civil rights.
The Strong Borders Act grants extensive immigration powers, limiting refugees' due process.
#renewable-energy
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Senate Requires Delivery Apps to Provide Insurance for Workers - Streetsblog New York City

New legislation mandates food delivery apps to insure delivery workers, addressing safety and accountability in the fast-paced delivery industry.
#veterans-affairs
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

The F-35 stealth fighter just got another noise complaint

Rep. Mark Pocan emphasized the urgency of addressing F-35 noise pollution, stating that aircraft continue to generate deafening noise, impacting health and quality of life for local residents.
SF politics
#bipartisan-support
fromtime.com
4 days ago
Renovation

The History of the Low-Income Housing Tax CreditAnd How it Could Improve Trump's Big Beautiful Bill'

fromAustin Monitor
6 days ago
NYC politics

Texas lawmakers finalize bill limiting property owners' right to protest new homes nearby - Austin Monitor

fromtime.com
4 days ago
Renovation

The History of the Low-Income Housing Tax CreditAnd How it Could Improve Trump's Big Beautiful Bill'

fromAustin Monitor
6 days ago
NYC politics

Texas lawmakers finalize bill limiting property owners' right to protest new homes nearby - Austin Monitor

fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Rand Paul Responds To Trump's White House Invite After Torching President's Vindictiveness' and Immaturity'

Sen. Rand Paul expressed his discontent with Trump's actions, labeling them as vindictive, but recent interactions suggest a reconciliation between the two.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 days ago

'Blue subway': New bill seeks to restore Staten Island-Brooklyn ferry service * Brooklyn Paper

This bill brings us one step closer to reestablishing that vital link - restoring a smarter, faster and more resilient option for commuters and families who deserve better than traffic jams and endless bus transfers.
Brooklyn
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYC Council resolution brings slain NYPD Det. Familia's family closer to pension justice

NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia's family achieved pension justice through NYC Council's passage of a home rule resolution supporting slain officers' child survivors.
Mental health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Campaigners urge MPs to vote down assisted dying bill over anorexia loophole'

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill poses risks for individuals with eating disorders, potentially allowing them to opt for assisted death.
#medical-aid-in-dying
fromsilive
1 week ago
NYC politics

N.Y. Senate passes Medical Aid in Dying Act; next step is Gov. Hochul's desk

fromsilive
1 week ago
NYC politics

N.Y. Senate passes Medical Aid in Dying Act; next step is Gov. Hochul's desk

#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 days ago

Bitcoin Officially Traded Above $100,000 For 30 Consecutive Days For The First Time

Bitcoin's milestone of 30 days above $100,000 indicates strong market confidence and potential for further gains.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 days ago

Bitcoin Officially Traded Above $100,000 For 30 Consecutive Days For The First Time

Bitcoin's milestone of 30 days above $100,000 indicates strong market confidence and potential for further gains.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

It's expensive to become a teacher in California. This bill would pay those who try

We lived on my husband's pathetic little paycheck. I don't know how we did it, Hunter said. And we were lucky he had a job and my loans weren't that bad.
NYC parents
#reproductive-rights
Parenting
fromtime.com
5 days ago

The Truth About Third-Trimester Abortion Care

Legislative efforts to restrict late-term abortion ignore the complex realities faced by women in desperate circumstances.
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Government 'smashing the law' over failure to provide assessment of needs to kids within six-month window, teen campaigner Cara Darmody says

Let's cut straight to the chase - I'm here today to call out the blatant Assessments of Needs law-breaking by the Taoiseach and the Government.
UK politics
Parenting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Invisible victims

Colombia's new legislation aims to support children orphaned by femicide, recognizing their unique challenges and ensuring they receive necessary assistance.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
6 days ago

Opinion: Restoring the right to serve on juries for people with felony convictions

The Jury of Our Peers Act aims to end New York's ban on jury service for individuals with felony convictions.
#uk-government
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Rough sleeping to be decriminalised in England and Wales

Rough sleeping will be decriminalised as the UK government scraps the 200-year-old Vagrancy Act.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Rough sleeping to be decriminalised in England and Wales

Rough sleeping will be decriminalised as the UK government scraps the 200-year-old Vagrancy Act.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Commuter rail union says legal loophole leaves operators in danger

We carry the same passengers, and in some cases, work on the same platforms as the other MBTA public employees. We should be treated the same.
Boston food
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

2 First Nations working on roads to Ring of Fire speak out against Ontario's new mining law | CBC News

First Nations oppose Ontario's Bill 5, which fast-tracks mineral extraction and disregards their treaty rights.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

MBA's Broeksmit talks GSE release as trigger leads ban nears

H.R. 2808 aims to ban the use of trigger leads, impacting credit reporting agencies that profit from selling leads after credit pulls.
SF real estate
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
6 days ago

The House Will Vote on Three Bills That Take Aim at DC This Week - Washingtonian

US Representative August Pfluger, a Republican from Texas, re-introduced this bill after his effort last year stalled in Congress. He wrote on X that his measure would 'defend the power of the citizen voter.'
DC food
Alternative transportation
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

As lawmakers debate reducing 'vehicle miles traveled,' a wave of criticism spreads online

Legislation proposes a comprehensive plan for reducing vehicle miles traveled to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
6 days ago

Russian Lawmakers Authorize Creation Of National Messaging Service

The State Duma's recent legislation aims to create a national messaging service similar to WhatsApp, emphasizing control over technology and the internet in Russia.
Social media marketing
NYC politics
fromQNS
6 days ago

New York passes bill requiring stores to accept cash payments, protecting unbanked and low-income shoppers - QNS

New York legislation ensures cash payments remain valid in retail, affirming access to essentials for all residents.
#local-journalism
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago
Silicon Valley

Editorial: Stop Google thievery that undermines local journalism

Google is profiting from journalism without compensation, threatening the survival of news organizations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago
Silicon Valley

Editorial: Stop Google thievery that undermines local journalism

Google profits from journalism without compensation, threatening local news outlets' survival. State lawmakers must act to require payment for journalism used by online platforms.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Editorial: Stop Google thievery that undermines local journalism

Google profits from journalism without compensation, threatening local news outlets' survival. State lawmakers must act to require payment for journalism used by online platforms.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Lawmakers revive effort to expand Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

"What this is intended to do is to open up access into our national forest and state parks for the public. So you add land, but you also add a lot of connectivity by doing this."
SF politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NJ lawmakers advance landmark legislation aimed at expanding urban farming

The bill, authored by Sen. Shirley Turner, aims to allocate $25 million from corporate tax revenues for urban farming and gardening land acquisition, benefiting underserved communities.
NYC politics
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Southern Baptists seek to ban porn, women pastors, and marriage equality

The Southern Baptist Convention aims to pass resolutions opposing pornography, sports betting, and marriage equality.
#israel-bonds
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Quick-Build Legislation Makes It Through the Assembly - Streetsblog California

"Quick-build has become a planning staple, allowing California communities to fix road hazards before another bike rider or pedestrian is hurt," writes Jared Sanchez, policy director for CalBike.
Alternative transportation
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