#privatization
#privatization

New FHFA Director Bill Pulte is focused on GSE reform

The Trump administration aims to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, planning a structured exit from conservatorship to ensure market stability.

SF real estate

Trump: Time would 'seem right' for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac exit

Trump is considering privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, indicating a potential shift to public trading.

Trump floats taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public

Trump is considering taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public, aiming to privatize them after years of government control.

fromThe Mercury News

Business

Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricier

fromfortune.com

SF real estate

Bill Ackman is keen on Trump privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. There's a right way and a wrong way to do it

Boston real estate

Trump's GSE exit pursuit is complicated (and could be costly)

Privatization of GSEs faces significant challenges, particularly related to government investment and capital standards that directly impact financial stability.

Retirement

New FHFA Director Bill Pulte is focused on GSE reform

The Trump administration aims to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, planning a structured exit from conservatorship to ensure market stability.

SF real estate

Trump: Time would 'seem right' for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac exit

Trump is considering privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, indicating a potential shift to public trading.

Trump floats taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public

Trump is considering taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public, aiming to privatize them after years of government control.

fromThe Mercury News

Business

Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricier

fromfortune.com

SF real estate

Bill Ackman is keen on Trump privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. There's a right way and a wrong way to do it

'Fresh kind of hell:' NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit

The city is privatizing public street space to allow businesses to operate in formerly car-free areas.

fromAol

NYC politics

NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit: 'Fresh kind of hell'

fromFuncheap

1 week ago

San Francisco

SF Laborfest Panel Discussion on Park Privatization

NYC politics

fromNew York Post

'Fresh kind of hell:' NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit

The city is privatizing public street space to allow businesses to operate in formerly car-free areas.

fromAol

NYC politics

NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit: 'Fresh kind of hell'

fromFuncheap

1 week ago

San Francisco

SF Laborfest Panel Discussion on Park Privatization

US politics

Republicans want to privatize weather forecasts. Do Trump appointees stand to benefit?

UK politics

Government sells remaining shareholding in AIB

fromFast Company

2 weeks ago

US politics

Republicans want to privatize weather forecasts. Do Trump appointees stand to benefit?

UK politics

Government sells remaining shareholding in AIB

more#government-policy

The Senate just made it easier for public land to be sold

The GOP Senate approved Trump's budget but rejected an amendment preventing the privatization of public lands.

3 weeks ago

US politics

Mike Lee Tries to Put Vast Public Land Sale Back in Budget After It Was Removed

fromSFGATE

The Senate just made it easier for public land to be sold

The GOP Senate approved Trump's budget but rejected an amendment preventing the privatization of public lands.

3 weeks ago

US politics

Mike Lee Tries to Put Vast Public Land Sale Back in Budget After It Was Removed

Tech industry

Air India: What you need to know after crash DW 06/12/2025

fromwww.dw.com

Tech industry

What you need to know about Air India DW 06/12/2025

fromwww.dw.com

Tech industry

Air India: What you need to know after crash DW 06/12/2025

fromwww.dw.com

Tech industry

What you need to know about Air India DW 06/12/2025

more#air-india

Staff at Bord na Mona bin collection service to go on strike this month over planned sale

Siptu officials stated the rejection of the brokered proposal was primarily due to the company's failure to agree on a Registered Employment Agreement, vital for protecting workers' terms.

UK news

#community-impact

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London council announces cuts to children's services and ramps up taxes

The council aims to save Â£42.3 million by 2029 through significant cuts, particularly affecting children's services.

NYC politics

Op-Ed: Stop the 'Flushing Skypark' Scam - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London council announces cuts to children's services and ramps up taxes

The council aims to save Â£42.3 million by 2029 through significant cuts, particularly affecting children's services.

NYC politics

Op-Ed: Stop the 'Flushing Skypark' Scam - Streetsblog New York City

more#community-impact

#nhs

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Wes Streeting accused of NHS 'privatisation by stealth' amid 'radical' cuts

The health secretary is accused of covertly implementing significant NHS budget cuts to avoid public backlash.

UK news

NHS gave private firms record 216m to examine X-rays in 2024

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Wes Streeting accused of NHS 'privatisation by stealth' amid 'radical' cuts

The health secretary is accused of covertly implementing significant NHS budget cuts to avoid public backlash.

UK news

NHS gave private firms record 216m to examine X-rays in 2024

more#nhs

fromHarvard Business Review

Op-Ed: What Amtrak Privatization Advocates Miss - Streetsblog San Francisco

In the U.S., we're still relying on a rail network built in the 19th century, which limits our ability to compete with modern transportation options.

Alternative transportation

The Growth of the Private-Sector Space Industry

This shift, generally in the U.S., from NASA doing everything to hiring everything out, is creating new opportunity for businesses and individuals in their careers.

Startup companies

Public Education Makes Economic Sense

Dismantling the Department of Education threatens the public good of education and risks repeating the mistakes of for-profit institutions.

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

What do the Los Angeles fires tell us about the coming water wars? | Judith Levine

Higher education

fromtime.com

Public Education Makes Economic Sense

Dismantling the Department of Education threatens the public good of education and risks repeating the mistakes of for-profit institutions.

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

What do the Los Angeles fires tell us about the coming water wars? | Judith Levine

Homeland Security Department Says It Is Ending Its Union Contract with TSA Workers

DHS ends TSA's collective bargaining agreement, citing safety concerns, amid criticism from the union.

fromNew York Post

SF politics

One great way to improve Homeland Security: Get rid of the TSA

Homeland Security Department Says It Is Ending Its Union Contract with TSA Workers

DHS ends TSA's collective bargaining agreement, citing safety concerns, amid criticism from the union.

fromNew York Post

SF politics

One great way to improve Homeland Security: Get rid of the TSA

Elon Musk wants to privatize the Post Office. This country is shutting part of its down entirely.

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of the U.S. Postal Service, paralleling trends in other countries phasing out traditional mail services.

fromFast Company

Elon Musk wants to privatize Amtrak. It would make train travel worse

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of Amtrak, citing inefficiencies, but experts warn this may not resolve core issues.

Healthcare

VA Employee: Musk's Goal Is to Pave Way for Privatization of Public Services

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency faces backlash due to claims of unjustified federal workforce cuts and threats against employees.

Elon Musk Proposes Privatizing Amtrak, Calling Rail Service Sad'

Elon Musk claims privatizing Amtrak is essential for improving U.S. intercity rail services, comparing it unfavorably to China's efficient rail system.

Op-Ed: Elon Musk Is Wrong About Amtrak - Streetsblog USA

Elon Musk believes Amtrak should be privatized to improve its efficiency and service compared to China's high-speed rail network.

Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk's Department of Government Efficiency

The U.S. Postal Service is collaborating with Elon Musk's team to identify efficiencies amidst ongoing financial struggles.

Elon Musk wants to privatize the Post Office. This country is shutting part of its down entirely.

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of the U.S. Postal Service, paralleling trends in other countries phasing out traditional mail services.

fromFast Company

Elon Musk wants to privatize Amtrak. It would make train travel worse

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of Amtrak, citing inefficiencies, but experts warn this may not resolve core issues.

Healthcare

VA Employee: Musk's Goal Is to Pave Way for Privatization of Public Services

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency faces backlash due to claims of unjustified federal workforce cuts and threats against employees.

Elon Musk Proposes Privatizing Amtrak, Calling Rail Service Sad'

Elon Musk claims privatizing Amtrak is essential for improving U.S. intercity rail services, comparing it unfavorably to China's efficient rail system.

Op-Ed: Elon Musk Is Wrong About Amtrak - Streetsblog USA

Elon Musk believes Amtrak should be privatized to improve its efficiency and service compared to China's high-speed rail network.

Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk's Department of Government Efficiency

The U.S. Postal Service is collaborating with Elon Musk's team to identify efficiencies amidst ongoing financial struggles.

SpaceX scores $5.9B in Space Force launch contracts

US allocates $5.9 billion to SpaceX for national security space missions, reflecting a shift towards privatization in defense spending.

Trump Wants Control of the USPS and to Fire Postal Board

Trump's anticipated executive order threatens Postal Service independence and may violate federal law, spurring potential legal challenges from the agency's board.

Washington Nationals

Postal Workers Defend USPS Against DOGE Attack

fromsfist.com

Silicon Valley real estate

Thursday Morning What's Up: SF Postal Workers Protest Possible Privatization

Canada news

fromwww.esquire.com

5 months ago

Trump Wants Control of the USPS and to Fire Postal Board

Trump's anticipated executive order threatens Postal Service independence and may violate federal law, spurring potential legal challenges from the agency's board.

Washington Nationals

Postal Workers Defend USPS Against DOGE Attack

fromsfist.com

Silicon Valley real estate

Thursday Morning What's Up: SF Postal Workers Protest Possible Privatization

As Trump Eyes the USPS, Concerns Grow Over Its Independence

Trump's control over the Postal Service could undermine its reliability and access, especially in rural areas.

US Elections

fromwww.twincities.com

The US Postal Service has been struggling for years. Now Trump's talking about privatizing it

The U.S. Postal Service's future is uncertain amid calls for privatization following Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's resignation.

As Trump Eyes the USPS, Concerns Grow Over Its Independence

Trump's control over the Postal Service could undermine its reliability and access, especially in rural areas.

US Elections

fromwww.twincities.com

The US Postal Service has been struggling for years. Now Trump's talking about privatizing it

The U.S. Postal Service's future is uncertain amid calls for privatization following Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's resignation.

more#us-postal-service

Social Security Administration commissioner nominee says he's 'never thought' about privatizing the agency

During his Senate Finance Committee hearing, Frank Bisignano emphasized his commitment to ensuring timely payments for beneficiaries, firmly stating he has 'never thought' about privatizing the SSA.

SF politics

fromHigh Country News

A billion-dollar ICE contractor is fighting to pay detainees as little as $1 a day - High Country News

Despite making a fortune off immigration detention, GEO Group refuses to comply with fair wages for detainees, arguing against state minimum wage laws.

Washington Nationals

Bin services for over 130,000 customers set to be hit by two-day strike next month

Siptu has issued a notice for industrial action on April 2 and 3, stopping domestic waste collection services in various counties as staff protest the company's imminent sale.

UK news

Non-profit organizations

fromThe Nation

DOGE's Private-Equity Playbook

The DOGE raid drastically impacts federal employees, showcasing the destructive influence of corporate interests in government operations.

#argentina

Soccer (FIFA)

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Argentina: Football for the people

Argentina's football faces an ideological battle over privatization versus state support amid economic challenges.

Miscellaneous

Communities on Parana River fear Argentina's privatisation plan will destroy their way of life

Privatisation of the Paraguay-Parana waterway raises significant environmental concerns for local river communities in Argentina.

Soccer (FIFA)

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Argentina: Football for the people

Argentina's football faces an ideological battle over privatization versus state support amid economic challenges.

Miscellaneous

Communities on Parana River fear Argentina's privatisation plan will destroy their way of life

more#argentina

#neoliberalism

UK politics

Who owns Britain? In large part, other countries and that should set alarm bells ringing | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah

The UK is repeating the mistakes of the global south by privatizing public assets and deregulating markets, leading to dependency on foreign investment.

Higher education

fromThe Walrus

Inside Doug Ford's Plan to Starve Ontario's Universities | The Walrus

Ontario has prioritized privatization in public universities, increasing tuition and reducing funding, particularly under the Doug Ford government.

UK politics

Who owns Britain? In large part, other countries and that should set alarm bells ringing | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah

The UK is repeating the mistakes of the global south by privatizing public assets and deregulating markets, leading to dependency on foreign investment.

Higher education

fromThe Walrus

Inside Doug Ford's Plan to Starve Ontario's Universities | The Walrus

Ontario has prioritized privatization in public universities, increasing tuition and reducing funding, particularly under the Doug Ford government.

more#neoliberalism

First Trump threatened to nuke hurricanes. Now he's waging war on weather forecasters | Arwa Mahdawi

Trump's approach to weather management is controversial and reckless, evidenced by his previous suggestions about hurricanes and recent cuts to NOAA.

The cuts to NOAA threaten crucial weather forecasting, potentially impacting the economy and safety measures.

UK news

fromBusiness Matters

Taxpayers lose largest-shareholder status in Natwest as Blackrock overtakes government stake

The UK government has reduced its stake in NatWest to 5.93%, marking its exit as the largest shareholder after 15 years.