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fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Republicans Would Rather Shut Down Congress Than Discuss the Epstein Files

The GOP leaders blocked a bipartisan resolution calling for the release of Epstein files, showing a chaotic legislative response and significant division within the party.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Democratic senators introduce bill to prohibit Ice agents from wearing masks

The bill mandates that officers from ICE, the Department of Homeland Security, or other agencies involved in immigration enforcement must display their agency name or acronym and their name or badge number. The goal is to increase transparency and safety during enforcement actions.
US politics
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: Why the Legislature's budget proposal digs an even deeper hole

California faces a significant structural deficit despite budget proposals attempting to address financial shortfalls.
Legislative action is necessary to mitigate the disparity between increasing spending and slower revenue growth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New Zealand MPs who performed haka in parliament given record suspensions

The Te Pati Maori MPs performed the haka last November to oppose a widely unpopular bill that threatened to reverse Indigenous rights, drawing global headlines.
UK politics
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Elton John Calls Government 'Losers' For Letting Tech Firms Skirt Copyright Laws - Above the Law

The debate over AI's impact on creative rights is intensifying, with notable artists warning against potential exploitation of their work.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Texas Lottery faces scrutiny amid jackpot controversies and leadership shakeup

A scanned copy of the ticket is sent to the customer as proof of purchase. Couriers charge a fee for purchasing and managing tickets.
Poker
#health-policy
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Cancer survivors and patients push for state policy change in Albany, honor Brooklyn pol * Brooklyn Paper

Cancer Action Day empowers advocates to influence state policies impacting cancer care and support for patients and survivors.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
SF parents

Vietnamese Agent Orange Victims Have Never Been Compensated. Rashida Tlaib Wants to Change That.

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Cancer survivors and patients push for state policy change in Albany, honor Brooklyn pol * Brooklyn Paper

Cancer Action Day empowers advocates to influence state policies impacting cancer care and support for patients and survivors.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
SF parents

Vietnamese Agent Orange Victims Have Never Been Compensated. Rashida Tlaib Wants to Change That.

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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Seattle housing shortage exposes gulf between state, local leaders

State lawmakers in Olympia are stepping in to combat Seattle's housing crisis, prompted by perceptions of inaction from local leaders, aiming to increase supply across neighborhoods.
SF politics
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
4 months ago

City lawmakers introduce package of bills to safeguard TGNCNBI New Yorkers

New York City Council is introducing bills to support transgender and gender non-conforming individuals amidst federal attacks.
Education
fromAustin Monitor
5 months ago

New Texas teacher pay bill proposes increasing certain salaries by as much as $10,000 - Austin Monitor

Texas seeks to boost teacher salaries to retain experienced educators.
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