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#diversity
US news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

US schools given 14 days to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money under new Trump policy

Schools and universities face a two-week deadline to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal funding.
US news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

US schools given 14 days to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money under new Trump policy

Schools and universities face a two-week deadline to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal funding.
more#diversity
#education
Social justice
fromAxios
3 months ago

Americans with disabilities warn protections are vanishing in Trump's DEI rollback

President Trump's policies threaten the hard-won rights and protections for people with disabilities in health care, education, and legal rights.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration briefing: education department to be halved as Trump walks back Canada tariffs

US Department of Education plans to lay off nearly half its workforce, citing efficiency and better resource allocation,
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

NY to Ban Cell Phones in Schools Beginning This Fall

New York mandates smartphone restrictions in K-12 schools to enhance student focus and minimize distractions.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Grit' no substitute for extra mental health funding for pupils in England, say experts

Mental health support teams in schools are important, but insufficient to address the complex mental health needs of children.
Higher education
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

These Are the 27 States That Guarantee a Personal Finance Course for All High Schoolers

Financial literacy education is grossly insufficient in U.S. high schools, with only half of students having access.
A few states are implementing measures to enhance financial literacy among youth.
Social justice
fromAxios
3 months ago

Americans with disabilities warn protections are vanishing in Trump's DEI rollback

President Trump's policies threaten the hard-won rights and protections for people with disabilities in health care, education, and legal rights.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration briefing: education department to be halved as Trump walks back Canada tariffs

US Department of Education plans to lay off nearly half its workforce, citing efficiency and better resource allocation,
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

NY to Ban Cell Phones in Schools Beginning This Fall

New York mandates smartphone restrictions in K-12 schools to enhance student focus and minimize distractions.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Grit' no substitute for extra mental health funding for pupils in England, say experts

Mental health support teams in schools are important, but insufficient to address the complex mental health needs of children.
Higher education
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

These Are the 27 States That Guarantee a Personal Finance Course for All High Schoolers

Financial literacy education is grossly insufficient in U.S. high schools, with only half of students having access.
A few states are implementing measures to enhance financial literacy among youth.
more#education
#infrastructure
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Rep. Sam Liccardo pushes back against Trump cuts after $50 million loss threatens efforts to rein in coastal erosion

Rep. Sam Liccardo criticizes Trump for cutting funds vital for combating climate change and protecting communities from infrastructure threats.
NYC politics
fromnj
1 month ago

Trump's transportation funding threats creates chaos for N.J. | Opinion

Uncertainty in transportation funding hampers project execution and poses risks to critical infrastructure, particularly in states like New Jersey.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

BREAKING: U.S. DOT Orders Review of All Grants Related to Green Infrastructure, Bikes - Streetsblog USA

SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Rep. Sam Liccardo pushes back against Trump cuts after $50 million loss threatens efforts to rein in coastal erosion

Rep. Sam Liccardo criticizes Trump for cutting funds vital for combating climate change and protecting communities from infrastructure threats.
NYC politics
fromnj
1 month ago

Trump's transportation funding threats creates chaos for N.J. | Opinion

Uncertainty in transportation funding hampers project execution and poses risks to critical infrastructure, particularly in states like New Jersey.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

BREAKING: U.S. DOT Orders Review of All Grants Related to Green Infrastructure, Bikes - Streetsblog USA

more#infrastructure
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
5 days ago

Photos from Washingtonian's 2025 Most Influential People in Policy Celebration - Washingtonian

"Washingtonian President & CEO Cathy Merrill welcomed attendees with brief remarks, highlighting their impact on the city's most important debates and thanking the evening's sponsors for their generous support."
Washington DC
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

San Jose creates policy to ensure more seamless transition of power

Public service is built on trust, not just how we lead but how we leave office. Transitions between election officials are necessary and how we manage them matter very deeply.
NYC politics
#immigration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Plans to Use Military Bases to Detain Migrants

The Trump administration is planning to detain undocumented immigrants at military sites to expand deportation capacity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Stop the boats' slogan was too stark', admits Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak admitted the 'stop the boats' slogan was too stark and failed to effectively convey the complexities of immigration issues.
US Elections
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What Is Trump's Gold Card' Route to Citizenship and How Might It Work?

Trump's new 'gold card' allows wealthy immigrants a pathway to citizenship for $5 million.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

Trump wants to set up a self-deportation program that involves giving immigrants 'some money and a plane ticket' to get out of the US

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Plans to Use Military Bases to Detain Migrants

The Trump administration is planning to detain undocumented immigrants at military sites to expand deportation capacity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Stop the boats' slogan was too stark', admits Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak admitted the 'stop the boats' slogan was too stark and failed to effectively convey the complexities of immigration issues.
US Elections
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What Is Trump's Gold Card' Route to Citizenship and How Might It Work?

Trump's new 'gold card' allows wealthy immigrants a pathway to citizenship for $5 million.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

Trump wants to set up a self-deportation program that involves giving immigrants 'some money and a plane ticket' to get out of the US

more#immigration
#biodiversity
more#biodiversity
#transportation
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Trump admin moves to kill NYC congestion pricing

The Trump administration halted New York's congestion pricing program, arguing it unfairly burdens drivers with tolls without offering free travel alternatives.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Trump admin moves to kill NYC congestion pricing

The Trump administration halted New York's congestion pricing program, arguing it unfairly burdens drivers with tolls without offering free travel alternatives.
more#transportation
#homelessness
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYPD removed 27K homeless people from the streets last year - mostly in Manhattan

Police displaced over 27,000 homeless individuals in NYC within nine months, but outcomes of these actions remain unclear.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Opinion: Criminalizing homelessness won't fix our housing shortage

California's housing shortage drives families away and exacerbates homelessness, leading to punitive city policies instead of proactive solutions.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Donald Trump's agenda aims to boost economy for all

Trump's economic agenda aims to boost growth for all Americans by reducing taxes and regulations, benefiting the economy as a whole.
The treatment of the homeless requires empathy and compassion, rather than punitive measures or an 'us versus them' mindset.
more#homelessness
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Inside France's Effort to Shape the Global AI Conversation

The France AI Action Summit shifts focus from catastrophic risks to broader discussions on AI's impact on labor, environment, and opportunities.
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Inside France's Effort to Shape the Global AI Conversation

The France AI Action Summit shifts focus from catastrophic risks to broader discussions on AI's impact on labor, environment, and opportunities.
more#artificial-intelligence
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

The Internet Is Verrry Upset With The Trump Administration's Latest Student Loan Move

The Department of Education will begin referring defaulted student loans to collections, allowing wage garnishment and tax refund withholding.
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Bill introduced to extend the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act

A bipartisan bill extends the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act to maintain vital communication for cybersecurity between private and public sectors.
Security leaders stress the importance of CISA for national cybersecurity and threat intelligence sharing.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Cyberspace Solarium Commission turns five years old

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission has significantly influenced U.S. cybersecurity policy, with 80% of its recommendations adopted within five years.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Bill introduced to extend the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act

A bipartisan bill extends the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act to maintain vital communication for cybersecurity between private and public sectors.
Security leaders stress the importance of CISA for national cybersecurity and threat intelligence sharing.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Cyberspace Solarium Commission turns five years old

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission has significantly influenced U.S. cybersecurity policy, with 80% of its recommendations adopted within five years.
more#cybersecurity
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US Olympic committee sidesteps transgender athlete policy amid LA28 buildup

Responsibility for athlete eligibility...falls to international federations in global events and national governing bodies in domestic competitions.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Making America's Teeth Rot Again

"Fluoride is a miracle mineral that can strengthen tooth enamel and hinder bacterial infection, but...it can cause unwanted side effects in excessive doses."
Public health
#climate-change
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The US is destroying climate progress. Here's a strategy to win over the right | Erin Burns

The critical threshold of 1.5C of warming has been surpassed, emphasizing the urgency for comprehensive climate policy.
SF politics
fromstateline.org
1 month ago

Climate disasters are on the rise. These states want to make oil companies pay

California wildfires highlight the economic burden of climate change, prompting calls for fossil fuel companies to contribute to recovery costs.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The US is destroying climate progress. Here's a strategy to win over the right | Erin Burns

The critical threshold of 1.5C of warming has been surpassed, emphasizing the urgency for comprehensive climate policy.
SF politics
fromstateline.org
1 month ago

Climate disasters are on the rise. These states want to make oil companies pay

California wildfires highlight the economic burden of climate change, prompting calls for fossil fuel companies to contribute to recovery costs.
more#climate-change
#technology
Digital life
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

America's digital infrastructure belongs to you

Digital infrastructure, while often invisible, is critical and requires urgent attention from policymakers to prevent failures that impact public services.
Digital life
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

America's digital infrastructure belongs to you

Digital infrastructure, while often invisible, is critical and requires urgent attention from policymakers to prevent failures that impact public services.
more#technology
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Adolescence hard to watch as a dad, Starmer tells creators

Prime Minister stated he found the show 'really hard to watch' with his teen children, highlighting the show's impact on discussing online toxicity.
UK politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's time to end the toxic and divisive debate on sex and gender

Clear guidance on sex and gender identity is lacking from government, harming individual and societal welfare.
The debate around gender identity must be approached with respect for human rights and dignity.
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla arsonist set himself on fire after throwing Molotov cocktail: authorities

We are giving incentives for people to migrate into electric cars, except we will stop giving incentives, financial incentives to buy Tesla.
Toronto startup
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Release of technology secretary's use of ChatGPT will have Whitehall sweating

The Freedom of Information Act is causing concerns among officials due to increased scrutiny from disclosures regarding personal and AI-based communications.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Our data, our decisions, our AI future: why we need an AI Regulation Bill | Computer Weekly

The urgency for AI regulation has increased significantly, yet progress remains stalled. It's crucial to create balanced regulations.
Remodel
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

The Northwest State Giving 0% Interest Loans for New Affordable Home Construction

Oregon starts financing middle-income housing construction with zero-interest loans to boost homebuilding efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Beeban Kidron joins calls against PM's AI tsar over tech-firm interests

Beeban Kidron criticizes the UK government's AI copyright overhaul, claiming it favors corporate interests over cultural voices.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

In These States, Gun Buyers Can Avoid Background Checks - But Is It Good For Business?

Background checks are essential for preventing high-risk individuals from obtaining firearms, yet loopholes exist for private sales.
Most states have not closed loopholes enabling prohibited individuals to purchase firearms without background checks.
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