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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

He Was a Meteorologist for 22 YearsNow He's Battling Political Storms in Washington, D.C.

Eric Sorensen combines his meteorology background with political action to advocate for science in addressing climate change.
US politics
fromDefector
1 week ago

Wall Street Journal Calls For Congressional Investigation Into Caitlin Clark Getting Fouled | Defector

Caitlin Clark's situation has sparked widespread cultural debate and calls for investigation into perceived racial justice issues within the WNBA.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
2 weeks ago

Republican Senators Ask Trump Admin to Fill Vacant IP Post, Use Tariff Negotiations to Deliver on Drug Pricing Goals

"Appointing an experienced Chief Innovation and Intellectual Property Negotiator would send a strong signal to our trading partners that the United States is committed to addressing imbalanced pharmaceutical pricing."
US politics
#donald-trump
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Won't Give Up On His Biglaw Executive Orders Until He Gets In Front Of The Supreme Court - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Won't Give Up On His Biglaw Executive Orders Until He Gets In Front Of The Supreme Court - Above the Law

#transgender-rights
#lgbtq
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Lawmakers call out Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'unconscionable' apathy on eve of LGBTQ+ 988 Lifeline shutdown

SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

New Republican House bill bans transgender troops & seeks to strip trans vets of security clearances

House Republicans aim to institutionalize Trump’s transgender military ban, mandating the discharge of current trans troops and restricting future employment in national security.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Lawmakers call out Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'unconscionable' apathy on eve of LGBTQ+ 988 Lifeline shutdown

SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

New Republican House bill bans transgender troops & seeks to strip trans vets of security clearances

House Republicans aim to institutionalize Trump’s transgender military ban, mandating the discharge of current trans troops and restricting future employment in national security.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

This Is the Most Inspiring Thing I've Heard About Democracy at the Supreme Court in Ages

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's message offers realism and hope during a bleak time for American democracy. He has been continuously warning about climate inaction and money's influence in the Supreme Court.
US politics
fromCaribbean Life
1 month ago

Haitian officials debunk viral video of alleged ICE confrontation - Caribbean Life

Haitian-American legislators in Brooklyn labeled a circulating video regarding ICE confrontations as 'fake news' amid community concerns over deportation policies.
#lgbtq-rights
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Sarah McBride and Wes Moore lead call for resistance

The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund gala highlighted the urgency of protecting LGBTQ+ rights amidst a hostile political climate.
SF LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

How an LGBTQ Rights Advocate Lobbies Republicans in West Virginia

Andrew Schneider is crucial in driving LGBTQ rights progress in West Virginia amid political challenges.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Sarah McBride and Wes Moore lead call for resistance

The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund gala highlighted the urgency of protecting LGBTQ+ rights amidst a hostile political climate.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Pete Buttigieg: Budget bill shows Republicans all about making the rich richer at working class's expense

Pete Buttigieg opposes a federal budget bill that extends tax cuts for the wealthy and cuts vital services for low-income Americans.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Brittany Petterson: I Was 'Forced Back' for BBB Vote

Rep. Brittany Pettersen expressed her distress over being forced back to D.C. for a vote on President Trump's budget proposal, calling it disastrous and harmful to rural healthcare.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Stacey Abrams keynotes annual Bay Area women's conference: 'We are better than these dark times'

The Professional Business Women of California Conference emphasized resilience and authenticity in women's empowerment amid ongoing political debates on women's rights.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tough, whip-smart and selfless: Melissa Hortman, singular force for democracy', remembered

Melissa Hortman boldly challenged a card game of male lawmakers, advocating for women's voices and leaving a significant impact on Minnesota's political landscape.
NYC politics
fromRaw Story
1 month ago

'Show me your badge!' NYC mayoral candidate arrested by ICE

Brad Lander, NYC Comptroller and mayoral candidate, was arrested by ICE agents while advocating for immigrants at an immigration court.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Labour MPs in call for benefits U-turn after change to winter fuel payment cut

The article highlights The Independent's commitment to unbiased journalism and accessible reporting on pressing social issues.
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Let Chi Osse Explain

"... jobs grew 22 percent and people poured into the city. But housing grew only 4 percent, creating a scarcity that caused prices to soar."
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The most pointless role in UK politics? The secretary of state for Wales | Will Hayward

The current role of the secretary of state for Wales has become redundant, often serving the cabinet rather than acting as Wales's voice in Westminster.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

MEP Ciaran Mullooly admits using AI for part of letter to Ursula von der Leyen which quoted Swedish House Mafia lyrics

AI was utilized to efficiently summarize research for a letter urging EU aid to Gaza.
SF politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Sarah McBride skewers GOP's 'utter shitshow' at EMILYs List gala honoring 40 years of electing women

EMILY's List celebrates 40 years of empowering pro-choice Democratic women; highlighted by Rep. Sarah McBride's call for progress on key social issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Bernie Sanders partners with Run for Something to aid new progressive candidates

Bernie Sanders is collaborating with Run for Something to support and train a new generation of progressive candidates for public office.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | Protect children in shelters with mental health support | amNewYork

Housing justice for families in NYC must be prioritized as a candidate issue in the upcoming Democratic primaries.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

US Nonprofit Sector Documents Its Own Powerlessness, but What Will We Do? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Despite being a significant economic force, nonprofits maintain a weak position in political advocacy, limiting their potential for meaningful social change, particularly as we approach the 2024 election.
Non-profit organizations
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 months ago

Las Vegas Bitcoin Conference Extends Invitation To Roswell, New Mexico Mayor And City Council

Roswell is wrestling with whether to establish the U.S.'s first strategic bitcoin reserve at the city level, following an unsolicited $3,000 donation.
Cryptocurrency
#immigration
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Opposing Mass Deportation: What We Can Learn From the Resistance to Japanese Internment

The US government's treatment of immigrants has escalated to shocking human rights violations, infringing on constitutional rights and humanitarian principles.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Posts Video of Fox Anchor Maria Bartiromo Absolutely Gushing Over Their Private White House Dinner

Maria Bartiromo praised President Trump's hospitality and successful agenda during an intimate dinner at the White House.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

New congressional district gives voice to Black voters in Alabama

Alabama's congressional map change enhances representation for Black voters after a successful lawsuit.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Hakeem Jeffries won't say whether Dems' trips to vist Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador were a 'mistake'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries continues to support efforts for the return of deported MS-13 member Kilmar Abrego Garcia despite criticisms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Trump administration is sabotaging your scientific data | Jonathan Gilmour

The U.S. scientific data is vital for public health and environmental understanding, but faces threats from political actions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

US judge rules Rumeysa Ozturk must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont

Judge William S Sessions concluded that Rumeysa Ozturk's detention violated her free speech and due process rights, indicating significant evidence support from her claims.
US news
California
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Alleged MS-13 member Kilmar Abrego Garcia no longer in notorious CECOT megaprison, senator says

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's detention conditions have reportedly improved, yet he remains isolated without outside communication.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

The Child Care Crisis Is Motivating These New York City Voters

Childcare cost is influencing political engagement in New York City.
Rebecca Bailin is spearheading efforts to address the childcare crisis through community organizing.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

We Will Never Give Up on You': Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Wife Tells Husband to Stay Strong' in Emotional Remarks

Jennifer Vasquez Sura passionately advocates for her husband Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return amid a political dispute between the U.S. and Salvadoran governments.
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