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#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Multiple Trump White House officials have ties to antisemitic extremists

Trump's administration faces scrutiny for hypocrisy in combating antisemitism while employing officials with extremist ties.
US politics
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Trump kills broadband grants, calls digital equity program "racist and illegal"

Trump is terminating the Digital Equity Act, claiming it is unconstitutional and racist.
fromTruthout
4 days ago
US politics

Musk Officially Exits Trump Admin, Leaving His Cronies to Continue DOGE Carnage

US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Multiple Trump White House officials have ties to antisemitic extremists

Trump's administration faces scrutiny for hypocrisy in combating antisemitism while employing officials with extremist ties.
US politics
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Trump kills broadband grants, calls digital equity program "racist and illegal"

Trump is terminating the Digital Equity Act, claiming it is unconstitutional and racist.
fromTruthout
4 days ago
US politics

Musk Officially Exits Trump Admin, Leaving His Cronies to Continue DOGE Carnage

NYC politics
fromThe Nation
5 hours ago

I'm Very Glad That New York Has Ranked-Choice Voting

Ranked-choice voting allows voters to express preferences without wasting their votes, fostering a more representative electoral process.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The questions still unanswered over assisted dying bill ahead of MPs' final vote

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism, especially during critical societal debates, and seeks public donations to support its work.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Disastrous': Readers fear social care collapse after visa ban

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism in critical times, covering essential issues like reproductive rights and immigration policy.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The questions still unanswered over assisted dying bill ahead of MPs' final vote

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism, especially during critical societal debates, and seeks public donations to support its work.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Disastrous': Readers fear social care collapse after visa ban

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism in critical times, covering essential issues like reproductive rights and immigration policy.
#new-york-city
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: A Bold New Blueprint for Universal Child Care in NYC

The CARES Plan aims to solve child care shortages in NYC with a $500 million investment from pension funds.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: A Bold New Blueprint for Universal Child Care in NYC

The CARES Plan aims to solve child care shortages in NYC with a $500 million investment from pension funds.
#politics
#mental-health
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Why do Bay Area homeless people turn down shelter beds?

Many homeless individuals resist shelter due to trauma and mental health issues, leading to increasing tensions with local governments seeking to enforce shelter acceptance.
NYC politics
fromCity Journal
1 day ago

New York City Subways: How the Next Mayor Can Make Them Safer

Subway safety requires a steady police presence and transparent policing data, moving away from overtime reliance.
Current subway crime trends underscore the need for effective safety measures.
Adams's strategy combines police presence with mental health support to tackle subway crime.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

A new police unit could enforce San Jose's proposal to arrest homeless residents who refuse shelter

San Jose plans to enforce a shelter refusal policy aimed at homeless individuals, including the creation of a police unit for intervention.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Santa Clara County critical of plan to arrest homeless people - San Jose Spotlight

The policy to arrest homeless individuals for refusing shelter lacks a practical plan and could hinder access to treatment.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Why do Bay Area homeless people turn down shelter beds?

Many homeless individuals resist shelter due to trauma and mental health issues, leading to increasing tensions with local governments seeking to enforce shelter acceptance.
NYC politics
fromCity Journal
1 day ago

New York City Subways: How the Next Mayor Can Make Them Safer

Subway safety requires a steady police presence and transparent policing data, moving away from overtime reliance.
Current subway crime trends underscore the need for effective safety measures.
Adams's strategy combines police presence with mental health support to tackle subway crime.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Poor mental health as child limits capacity to work in later life, study finds

Children in Britain with serious mental health conditions are significantly more likely to face limited work capability in adulthood.
The report calls for enhanced funding and preventive measures in children's health.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-ed | Congestion pricing works, and NYC is not going back | amNewYork

Congestion pricing in Manhattan has drastically improved traffic conditions and is generating significant revenue for transit improvements.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

How much wealth have Californians amassed?

The disparity in wealth distribution in California highlights a troubling reality, where the top earners' net worth surges to 100 times that of the bottom households.
Silicon Valley real estate
#infrastructure
#california
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Newsom Calls on California Cities to Flat-Out Ban Homeless Encampments

Governor Newsom urges California cities to aggressively clear street encampments, backed by funding for more shelter and services.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Taves: No one's in charge. Newsom must fill California's homelessness leadership vacuum

California struggles with defining responsibility for addressing homelessness amid widespread public support for action.
San Francisco
fromSan Jose Inside
2 weeks ago

Newsom Wants Cities to Force Homeless To Move Campsites Every 3 Days

Governor Newsom urges California cities to enact ordinances to prohibit public camping in response to persistent homelessness.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Opinion: Californians deserve clarity on what's driving skyrocketing insurance costs

California must develop public catastrophe models to address the insurance market dysfunction caused by climate change.
Cannabis
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Pardons Are A Priority Over Marijuana Rescheduling

Pardons for financial crimes highlight the inconsistency in American justice regarding marijuana access for medical patients.
#education
NYC politics
fromFox News
2 weeks ago

NYC Mayor Adams calls out 'anti-Jewish' and 'anti-American' hate on college campuses

New York City Mayor Eric Adams introduced a plan to combat rising antisemitism on college campuses and public schools.
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago
Parenting

I'm a 40-year-old mom of 3 working toward my doctorate. It's not easy to juggle it all, but I'm doing this for me.

fromsfist.com
4 days ago
Mission District

Thursday Morning What's Up: That Square Corner Store' Has Opened in the Former Lucca Ravioli

NYC politics
fromFox News
2 weeks ago

NYC Mayor Adams calls out 'anti-Jewish' and 'anti-American' hate on college campuses

New York City Mayor Eric Adams introduced a plan to combat rising antisemitism on college campuses and public schools.
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago
Parenting

I'm a 40-year-old mom of 3 working toward my doctorate. It's not easy to juggle it all, but I'm doing this for me.

fromsfist.com
4 days ago
Mission District

Thursday Morning What's Up: That Square Corner Store' Has Opened in the Former Lucca Ravioli

#homelessness
Alternative transportation
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Escalating Anti-Homeless Policies Fall Hardest on Disabled People in the US

The Supreme Court ruling criminalizes homelessness, worsening conditions for many unhoused Americans, particularly disabled individuals.
California
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

An Aging Homeless Population Amidst A Push by Newsom to Ban Encampments | KQED

California's Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants is under federal investigation.
Governor Newsom has introduced a model ordinance for cities to ban homeless encampments.
Alternative transportation
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Escalating Anti-Homeless Policies Fall Hardest on Disabled People in the US

The Supreme Court ruling criminalizes homelessness, worsening conditions for many unhoused Americans, particularly disabled individuals.
California
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

An Aging Homeless Population Amidst A Push by Newsom to Ban Encampments | KQED

California's Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants is under federal investigation.
Governor Newsom has introduced a model ordinance for cities to ban homeless encampments.
#safety
NYC politics
fromNewsmax
2 weeks ago

NY Post: Crime in AOC's District Has Skyrocketed Since She Took Office

Crime in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's district has surged by 70% since she took office, raising safety concerns among residents.
fromMission Local
5 days ago
Mission District

Day 79 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Stolen bins and unwanted guests at Mission Hiring Hall

NYC politics
fromNewsmax
2 weeks ago

NY Post: Crime in AOC's District Has Skyrocketed Since She Took Office

Crime in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's district has surged by 70% since she took office, raising safety concerns among residents.
fromMission Local
5 days ago
Mission District

Day 79 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Stolen bins and unwanted guests at Mission Hiring Hall

SF politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

As EPA Rolls Back Regulations on 4 PFAS, Thousands More Remain Unregulated

EPA's reconsideration of PFAS limits raises concerns about public health protections and corporate influence.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Speed limits of 10mph would reduce road deaths, charity report finds

The report explained that reducing speed limits on roads surrounding schools, hospitals, and in areas of major events could significantly reduce road accidents.
UK news
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Revealed: MTC Canceled Bridge Bike Lane Meetings Because Staff Findings Showed it Should Stay Open - Streetsblog San Francisco

A few months ago we raised alarm bells about an impending vote by the Bay Conversation and Development Commission (BCDC) to determine whether the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Trail would stay open 24/7 or be converted into a breakdown shoulder for cars.
Mission District
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Manhattan Institute opposes NAR commission lawsuit settlement

The MI filing raises concerns about the NAR settlement's overreach, asserting it circumvents legislative authority and imposes structural reforms on real estate without proper deliberation.
Intellectual property law
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Publish tax returns to flush out dodgers | Brief letters

Public disclosure of tax returns could expose tax evasion among the wealthy.
The ongoing debate about welfare cuts frames economic measures against their social impact.
#legislation
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sure Start centres saved UK government 2 for every 1 spent, study finds

Sure Start children's centres generated significant savings, proving cost-effective and beneficial for long-term health and education outcomes in early childhood services.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Activists ask SF mayor to recommit to expired Vision Zero policy after 6 pedestrian deaths this year

Activists urge San Francisco's Mayor to reinstate the Vision Zero traffic safety policy to reduce pedestrian fatalities.
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Cheap foreign labour' this is how Keir Starmer denigrates the migrant carers looking after your loved ones

The government's tough stance on immigration undermines support and overlooks the essential role of care workers.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Cheap foreign labour' this is how Keir Starmer denigrates the migrant carers looking after your loved ones

The government's tough stance on immigration undermines support and overlooks the essential role of care workers.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Walters: Newsom's budget cuts anger allies, but leaves chronic deficit unresolved

Gov. Newsom's revised budget has provoked significant backlash from various Democratic allied groups due to proposed cuts affecting vulnerable populations.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose relaxes drinking rules in entertainment zones - San Jose Spotlight

"We're piloting and focusing on downtown to learn, and then we'll be able to expand it out to other areas," Mayor Matt Mahan told San José Spotlight.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

What's the goal of ending the Fannie and Freddie conservatorship?

"We question this fascination and obsession with releasing the GSEs in the first place because we don't understand what objectives it would actually achieve from a policymaker perspective."
SF politics
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Dragos policy executive to be CISA's chief of legislative affairs

Kate Diemidio has been appointed as the legislative affairs chief of CISA, focusing on cybersecurity policies and information-sharing initiatives.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

NYC to Shut Down Its Asylum Application Help Center Due to Lack of Funds

New York City closes its Asylum Application Help Center due to funding gaps, limiting support for thousands of asylum seekers and migrants.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

How sticky notes saved UK's Universal Credit digitization

He would sit opposite each other. When somebody within the DWP [Department for Work & Pensions] side or the digital engineers side hits a problem, you don't wait and email somebody; you write the problem on a Post-It note, you stick it on the board.
Digital life
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

After fuss over Women's History Month, Carlsbad City Council to review its proclamation policy

Proclamations should reflect the diversity, contributions, and values of our entire city, not serve as a vehicle for political branding.
NYC politics
#crime
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

What we misunderstand about gun violence

Gun violence in the U.S. is often misunderstood; behavioral economics offers new insights into its causes and potential solutions.
#community-engagement
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Jenny Maguire: Sniggering at the Drury Street drinkers disguises a more sinister trend in our cities

It increasingly feels like the spaces in our cities and communities are 'not for us' - and that's by design.
London politics
#gender-identity
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Hospital spending on agencies staffing nearly doubled in Ontario hospitals over 10 years, report finds | CBC News

"What we're seeing across the board with the use of private for profit providers is the public governments are paying an exorbitant amount and getting relatively little in return."
Canada news
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Brannan Pledges City Contract Reform in Comptroller Bid

Councilmember Justin Brannan aims to improve transparency and accountability in city contracting by establishing a list of underperforming vendors.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Parents and kids rally for child care at City Hall

NYC parents rally for child care funding assurance.
Advocates demand continuation of funding for child care amidst budget discussions.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

David W Higgins: Rethink on work permits could do more to fix our housing crisis than any highly paid tsar

The public pressure on the Government regarding the housing crisis will persist, especially if the appointed housing tsar's strategies fall short of expectations.
UK politics
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Civil rights, housing and consumer advocates urge HUD to rescind watered down' fair housing rule

The revised AFFH rule undermines efforts to promote fair housing, exacerbating the affordable housing crisis.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Emails Show Elon Musk Begging for Privacy While Siccing His 200 Million Twitter Followers on Specific Private People He Doesn't Like

Billionaire Elon Musk repeatedly prioritizes his own privacy while disregarding the privacy of others, revealing a troubling double standard in his behavior.
Silicon Valley real estate
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