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SF politics

TDs' pay and ministerial top-ups have cost public 7m since general election as Dail remains paralysed four months on

The Dáil expanded to 174 TDs, each earning a basic salary of €115,953, totaling around €20m annually.

fromIndependent

2 days ago

SF politics

Fionnan Sheahan: It's over to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan now, as Government's integration policy finally gets real

TDs should not need to bring issues to the Taoiseach's attention in Dáil to receive responses.

more#dail

fromBuzzFeed

4 days ago

Left-wing politics

MAGA Supporters Are Revealing If They Support President Trump Running For A Third Term

There is a notable bipartisan concern that Congress is failing to address.

New Study Finds That Girls Who See Women Run For Political Office Are More Likely To Vote As Adults

Exposure to female political candidates boosts voting likelihood for adolescent girls.

fromKqed

SF politics

Santa Ana Voters To Decide On Whether To Allow Non-Citizens To Vote In Municipal Elections | KQED

Santa Ana voters will decide on allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections, a measure that could significantly impact political representation.

US politics

fromScary Mommy

6 days ago

New Study Finds That Girls Who See Women Run For Political Office Are More Likely To Vote As Adults

Exposure to female political candidates boosts voting likelihood for adolescent girls.

fromKqed

fromwww.independent.co.uk

SF politics

Santa Ana Voters To Decide On Whether To Allow Non-Citizens To Vote In Municipal Elections | KQED

Santa Ana voters will decide on allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections, a measure that could significantly impact political representation.

more#voting-rights

1 week ago

UK politics

From Olympians to Love Island stars:The famous face standing in the local elections

The Independent highlights the role of celebrity candidates in local elections, emphasizing the need for representation of working-class and youth voices.

fromPortlandTribune.com

SF politics

Boring neighbors continue to seek answers, representation as they await LUBA remand hearing

Long-standing opposition from rural residents towards the Portland Water Bureau filtration plant highlights their lack of political representation in city decisions.

A new study quantifies how a citizenship question would likely hurt census accuracy

Adding a citizenship question to the U.S. census could undermine accuracy and worsen demographic participation disparities.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

California

Barabak: California is growing again. Hurrah! Or ho-hum?

California's population has increased for the first time after a significant loss during the pandemic, but challenges persist.

US Elections

fromwww.npr.org

A new study quantifies how a citizenship question would likely hurt census accuracy

Adding a citizenship question to the U.S. census could undermine accuracy and worsen demographic participation disparities.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

California

Barabak: California is growing again. Hurrah! Or ho-hum?

California's population has increased for the first time after a significant loss during the pandemic, but challenges persist.

Six Women Were Elected. So Why Were Their Husbands Sworn In?

Women's elected roles in rural India are frequently undermined by substitution by male relatives.

#trump-administration

US politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

Republican leadership tells party to stop holding public events what impact will that have?

Republicans have been advised to stop holding town hall events to avoid public backlash and embarrassment, creating a barrier between representatives and constituents.

Miscellaneous

Sarah McBride Cover

The Advocate is committed to holding the Trump administration accountable amidst rising anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments.

US politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

Republican leadership tells party to stop holding public events what impact will that have?

Republicans have been advised to stop holding town hall events to avoid public backlash and embarrassment, creating a barrier between representatives and constituents.

more#trump-administration

Miscellaneous

Sarah McBride Cover

The Advocate is committed to holding the Trump administration accountable amidst rising anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments.

Evan Low is on a mission to get LGBTQ+ political candidates elected. Here's his plan

Evan Low emphasizes the urgent need for LGBTQ+ leadership in politics amidst legislative challenges.

fromwww.twincities.com

Black Lives Matter

Black women notch historic Senate wins in an election year defined by potential firsts

Voters have elected two Black women and an openly transgender lawmaker to Congress, marking a significant step towards diversity in political representation.

NYC LGBT

12/14/24

Laphonza Butler's resignation marks a pivotal moment in the representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in politics.

The inclusion of gender-affirming care restrictions in the NDAA raises important discussions about LGBTQ+ rights.

Carl Nassib's position in The Trevor Project signifies the continued push for mental health resources for LGBTQ+ youth.

SF LGBT

2 months ago

Evan Low is on a mission to get LGBTQ+ political candidates elected. Here's his plan

Evan Low emphasizes the urgent need for LGBTQ+ leadership in politics amidst legislative challenges.

Black Lives Matter

fromwww.twincities.com

Black women notch historic Senate wins in an election year defined by potential firsts

Voters have elected two Black women and an openly transgender lawmaker to Congress, marking a significant step towards diversity in political representation.

NYC LGBT

12/14/24

Laphonza Butler's resignation marks a pivotal moment in the representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in politics.

The inclusion of gender-affirming care restrictions in the NDAA raises important discussions about LGBTQ+ rights.

Carl Nassib's position in The Trevor Project signifies the continued push for mental health resources for LGBTQ+ youth.

A queer filmmaker led Kamala Harris's video team at the White House. Azza Cohen shares what that was like

Azza Cohen's role as the first official videographer for Vice President Kamala Harris symbolizes a commitment to inclusive representation in politics.

US news

fromWashington Post

'I feel betrayed': For Black women, Harris's loss creates new wound

Black women's disappointment stems from feeling betrayed by the Democratic Party after Kamala Harris's election loss.

Digital life

Opinion | Kamala Harris Is Breaking Barriers. She Just Isn't Talking About It.

Kamala Harris aims to move past identity politics in her presidential campaign, focusing instead on broader issues and representation.

fromMiami Herald

US Elections

'We have to be overqualified': Harris' loss stings for many Black women in South Florida

Black women in South Florida feel the defeat of Kamala Harris represents ongoing societal inequalities and expectations they face.

US Elections

2 months ago

A queer filmmaker led Kamala Harris's video team at the White House. Azza Cohen shares what that was like

Azza Cohen's role as the first official videographer for Vice President Kamala Harris symbolizes a commitment to inclusive representation in politics.

US news

fromWashington Post

'I feel betrayed': For Black women, Harris's loss creates new wound

Black women's disappointment stems from feeling betrayed by the Democratic Party after Kamala Harris's election loss.

Digital life

Opinion | Kamala Harris Is Breaking Barriers. She Just Isn't Talking About It.

Kamala Harris aims to move past identity politics in her presidential campaign, focusing instead on broader issues and representation.

fromMiami Herald

US Elections

'We have to be overqualified': Harris' loss stings for many Black women in South Florida

Black women in South Florida feel the defeat of Kamala Harris represents ongoing societal inequalities and expectations they face.

more#kamala-harris

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Miscellaneous

2024 in review: Little Saigon had a roller-coaster year - San Jose Spotlight

The conflicts arising in the Vietnamese community today are deeply rooted in the unresolved issues from the Vietnam War.

from24/7 Wall St.

Miscellaneous

The Most Powerful Millennials in the US Government

Millennials are significantly under-represented in U.S. government, facing barriers from older generations.

fromwww.bbc.com

UK politics

MPs back end of House of Lords hereditary peers

The House of Lords may soon see the abolition of all hereditary peer seats, as a significant parliamentary vote has backed the government's proposal.

NYC LGBT

Mark Takano is leading the charge for LGBTQ+ representation and equality in Congress for 2024

Rep. Mark Takano highlights the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in the face of rising anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.

fromtime.com

SF politics

What Minnesota's Fifth District Race Reveals About the State of Identity Politics

Diversity in political representation is evolving, as seen in the historic race between two Muslim candidates in Minnesota's Fifth District.

East Bay (California)

fromwww.ocregister.com

Is the Constitution threatening democracy? UC Berkley law dean argues it is

The Electoral College significantly distorts the value of votes, leading to inequitable representation and making votes in smaller states disproportionately powerful.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

L.A. city council districts could be radically reshaped by state attorney general's probe

California Attorney General pushes for a redistricting process in Los Angeles to enhance Latino representation amidst concerns over current district maps.

New York City

fromBrooklyn Eagle

How Black leaders in New York are grappling with Eric Adams and representation

Mayor Eric Adams' community support continues despite his indictment, reflecting complex dynamics in Black political representation and accountability.

fromNew York Post

Left-wing politics

Wikipedia's un-'reliable' sources, Trump got crime trend correct and other commentary

Wikipedia's reliability is questioned due to biased source classification, impacting the representation of political figures.

fromwww.dw.com

Left-wing politics

Jammu and Kashmir election brings hope to restive region DW 09/16/2024

Women in Kashmir are rallying behind candidate Iltija Mufti, seeking representation to address pressing local issues like unemployment and the imprisonment of youth.

Left-wing politics

fromSlate Magazine

#democratic-national-convention

This Isn't Going Away for Kamala Harris

Uncommitted delegates at the DNC sought greater representation and engagement from the Democratic Party regarding issues important to their constituents.

fromTruthout

Left-wing politics

DNC Tells Uncommitted Delegates There Won't Be Any Pro-Palestinian Speaker

The DNC's refusal to feature a Palestinian speaker reflects ongoing tensions and criticisms regarding the party's stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

US news

The Convention's Happiest Democrats? The Pretty Psyched' Minnesotans.

The Minnesota delegation is filled with excitement over Tim Walz's selection as Vice President candidate, marking a significant moment for the state's Democrats.

fromTruthout

Left-wing politics

DNC Tells Uncommitted Delegates There Won't Be Any Pro-Palestinian Speaker

The DNC's refusal to feature a Palestinian speaker reflects ongoing tensions and criticisms regarding the party's stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.