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fromAxios
14 hours ago

Trump says Social Security is stronger, but signs of trouble at the agency mount

Social Security is facing significant staffing issues and operational challenges despite reassurances from the administration regarding its strength.
#homelessness
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Oakland councilmember seeks crackdown on homeless sidewalk camps and vehicles

Oakland's proposal seeks to allow immediate closure of homeless camps on sidewalks and to remove protections for vehicle encampments.
Social justice
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Lengthy Court Proceeding Over Homeless Encampment Sweeps In SF Ends With $2.8M Settlement

A $2.8 million settlement resolved a legal battle over San Francisco's policy of clearing homeless encampments.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Lengthy Court Proceeding Over Homeless Encampment Sweeps In SF Ends With $2.8M Settlement

fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Letters: Democrats, GOP aren't comparable on election integrity

Unlike the GOP's systematic efforts to disenfranchise voters, Democrats suggest that financial information about bond measures be communicated through voter pamphlets rather than on ballots, which does not equate to voter suppression.
US politics
#traffic-safety
fromApaonline
3 days ago
Philosophy

Why Egalitarian Philosophers (and the Rest of Us) Should Be More Concerned About Roads

The design of road traffic regulation is crucial for society and should address moral issues beyond technical considerations.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

Toronto councillor wants speed cameras shut off until September | CBC News

Councillor Perruzza aims to pause Toronto's speed camera program for review, citing concerns about its effectiveness and fairness.
fromApaonline
3 days ago
Philosophy

Why Egalitarian Philosophers (and the Rest of Us) Should Be More Concerned About Roads

SF music
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

How Women Changed Work: Live Lecture (SF)

Women entering the workforce reflects significant economic transformation from the Industrial Revolution to modern-day settings.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Madrid cultural diversity festival ban is ideological, its organisers claim

Madrid city council banned the Kupula Moves festival citing public disorder and noise complaints, despite its peaceful history since 2013.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Miriam Gonzalez Durantez weighs up move to lead new Spanish liberal party

Miriam Gonzalez Durantez is contemplating a move into politics, following a gap in the liberal space in Spain after Ciudadanos' decline. She aims to launch a new liberal party.
Miscellaneous
#mental-health
fromPrivacy International
1 week ago

Revealed: "Skyrocketing" scale of UK police's Secret Facial Recognition Searches of Passport and Immigration Databases

"Our passports have been secretly turned into mugshots. The government has taken all of our passport photos and secretly turned them into mugshots to build a giant, Orwellian police database."
Privacy professionals
#reproductive-rights
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 week ago

Prepared Remarks of Peter-Anthony Pappas for Senator Tillis at FTC-DOJ Listening Session on Lowering Drug Prices

The U.S. and its citizens should not be the ones to shoulder the burden of subsidizing the world's access to drugs and biologics. Nor should the U.S. patent system - the envy of the world - be made the scapegoat for the lack of lower drug costs domestically.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Spanish local authority bans Muslims using public facilities for religious celebrations

A local authority in south-east Spain, Jumilla, has banned Muslims from using public facilities for celebrating Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, citing identity concerns.
Europe politics
#trans-rights
#cybersecurity
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Letters: Rolling back Roadless Rule threatens our forests, communities

The rollback of the Roadless Rule threatens forests by prioritizing logging over conservation and public interest.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Join Us for WIRED's AI Power Summit

WIRED is hosting its first AI Power Summit on September 15 in New York City to discuss critical AI developments.
Public health
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago

City, parks boards weigh funding options to stem expected shortfalls - Austin Monitor

City considering new user fees and expanded partnerships to close funding gap in parks system.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago

Building Together: How to Create a Worker-Led Workforce Development System - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Data indicate that eliminating racial inequities in income could boost the Bay Area economy by $348 billion a year.
Public health
#labour-party
#immigration-enforcement
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The weirdest Venmo request yet: The U.S. government

The U.S. government website now accepts Venmo donations to help pay down the national debt.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

People Have Little Sympathy For This MAGA Guy Who Accidentally Voted To Cut His Kid's Health Insurance

Major reductions in Medicaid will leave 12 million more uninsured by 2034.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Data nerds are banding together to preserve government information under attack by the Trump administration

Data sets are being altered or disappearing from U.S. government websites, prompting statisticians and scientists to ensure data preservation.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

87% of Californians are concerned home insurance will rise due to climate change

A whopping 87% of Californians are concerned that climate change could increase their home insurance rates, with 60% being very concerned, up from 47% last year.
California
#climate-change
#san-francisco
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

SF Agrees to $2.8 Million Settlement, Plans Reform of Homeless Encampment Sweeps | KQED

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

SF Agrees to $2.8 Million Settlement, Plans Reform of Homeless Encampment Sweeps | KQED

US politics
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Trump is set to unveil his AI roadmap: Here's what to know | TechCrunch

Trump is set to reveal his AI Action Plan, outlining strategies for artificial intelligence during his second term.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

No households fined for breaking hosepipe bans during recent droughts

Water companies in England have not fined residents for violating hosepipe bans despite legal authority and ongoing dry conditions.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Hundreds of NASA Employees Write Open Letter Blasting Trump Over "Rapid and Wasteful Changes" to Agency

Hundreds of employees at NASA have signed an open letter criticizing proposed cuts to the agency and condemning policies that could potentially harm the U.S.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

The Next Mayor Can Score Easy Transportation Wins ... If He Wants - Streetsblog New York City

Reviving previously halted street safety projects can significantly improve New York City's urban transportation.
#new-york-city
fromThe New York Sun
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

To Stave Off Mamdani's Bonfire of the Vanities, New York and Mayor Adams Have Four Months

Voters must recognize past governance failures to improve New York City's future.
fromCity Limits
1 month ago
New York City

As NYC Reaches Budget Deal, Lawmakers Question Funding for Curbside Composting Outreach

New York City suspends composting fines for smaller buildings to enhance public education, raising concerns about the lack of dedicated outreach budget.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Feds prep for reopening of Alcatraz prison. Critics call it the 'stupidest initiative yet'

The Trump administration plans to reopen Alcatraz prison, despite criticism regarding its impracticality and costs.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
4 weeks ago

Trump Ignored Warnings and Now Has to Burn 500 Tons of USAID Emergency Food

The Trump administration has ordered the incineration of nearly 500 metric tons of emergency food meant for children in need.
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Trump's Funding Cuts Force Food Banks to Ration Meals for Texas Flood Survivors

The catastrophic floods in Texas revealed severe consequences of policy changes on disaster relief and food security.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Teenage vaping has turned a corner' in Australia, says Mark Butler, as data shows falling rates

Vaping rates fell from 17.5% at the start of 2023 to 14.6% in April this year among children aged 14-17 years, marking a significant decline.
Miscellaneous
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's very personal to me': Darren Jones on his 500m plan to fight child poverty

Darren Jones announces a £500 million investment to tackle child poverty through social impact partnerships involving private and taxpayer funding.
#immigration
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

RFK Jr. says HHS will cut off Head Start preschool program for immigrants without legal status

fromqueenspost.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Council Members Won, Hanif pass bills to protect immigrants from fake lawyers

New legislation addresses immigration legal services fraud targeting immigrant communities.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Tech industry

These are the Fortune 500 companies that have active contracts with ICE

ICE's aggressive immigration enforcement and contracting practices are increasingly criticized amid calls for corporate accountability.
Large budgets and contracts point to a controversial relationship between ICE and private companies aiding its operations.
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

RFK Jr. says HHS will cut off Head Start preschool program for immigrants without legal status

fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Ticketing stolen cars is a problem in Oakland, grand jury report says

According to an Alameda County Civil Grand Jury report, ticketing stolen vehicles for being parked illegally before they are towed, is a likely scenario in Oakland.
California
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Helios wants to be the AI operating system for public policy professionals | TechCrunch

Helios emerged from stealth last month with $4 million in seed funding, designed to transform decision-making in public policy using AI-powered tools, addressing various governmental needs.
Venture
San Francisco
fromKqed
1 month ago

'Please Just Let Us Be': San Francisco RV Crackdown Advances Despite Families' Pleas | KQED

New proposals aim to balance RV parking regulations with compassion for residents experiencing homelessness.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Miami's lifetime term limits proposal advances. Carollo mayoral run still possible

Miami voters will decide on a proposal for stricter term limits for elected officials in a special election this fall.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Vienna has been declared a renters' utopia and it's easy to see why | Justin Kadi

Vienna's housing model showcases successful social housing policies that provide affordable accommodation for diverse income groups.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Councillors, residents call for more transparency on where Toronto puts new shelters | CBC News

City staff are expediting the establishment of new shelters, facing backlash over the transparency of the site selection process.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Creating inequality': Hong Kong's same-sex marriage registration proposal criticised

Same-sex marriage remains illegal in Hong Kong, but legal rulings have granted some rights to LGBTQ+ couples.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

How Can the Nonprofit Field Better Support Volunteerism? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Instead of saying, 'I don't know what we'd do without our volunteers,' say, 'I don't know how our homebound seniors would manage without our volunteers.'
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto seniors want to bike, study shows, and advocates want the city to help them get riding | CBC News

"Many times we focus on cycling with the younger groups. But we see the benefits for the older adults to get out there, get moving. The mobility issues can improve when you're out and about."
Alternative transportation
#transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
New York City

DOT Testimony: Removing Bedford Ave. Bike Lane Will 'Reduce Safety' - Streetsblog New York City

Removing bike lane protections on Bedford Avenue increases safety risks for cyclists and pedestrians, contradicting Vision Zero goals.
fromFingerlakes1.com
1 month ago
New York City

New York unveils draft 2050 transportation plan for review | Fingerlakes1.com

New York's draft Transportation Master Plan aims for a community-focused infrastructure overhaul by 2050.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
New York City

DOT Testimony: Removing Bedford Ave. Bike Lane Will 'Reduce Safety' - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour vows to protect Sure Start-type system from any future Reform assault

Labour pledges to create an integrated network of family hubs that would be so popular and entrenched that no future government could dismantle it. This initiative will build on the legacy of Sure Start and aims to close the attainment gap between poorer and richer children.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

MP, minister, mum: Miatta Fahnbulleh's rollercoaster year

Miatta Fahnbulleh exemplifies a new generation of politicians aiming to drive change through public policy after her election as MP in 2024.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

The Big, Beautiful Bill Passed. House Republicans Cheered.

Legislative actions have dire consequences for many citizens, with cheers from representatives despite public disapproval.
fromFox News
1 month ago

Resurfaced video shows NYC mayoral hopeful saying he wants to replace private homes with communal living

Mamdani asserts, "Why do so many people end up homeless? It's not because there aren't enough homes to go around, there are plenty of empty homes. No. It's because housing people is not a primary goal of developers or landlords. Their goal, simply put, is to make a profit."
NYC politics
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago

The Hidden Cost of Convenience: How Modern Food Is Fueling a Silent Liver Epidemic

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is preventable with proper nutrition and lifestyle changes, especially regarding ultra-processed food consumption.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Truly shocking' figures show nearly 6,000 caught not wearing a seat belt last year

Failure to wear a seat belt carries a fixed charge fine of €120 and three penalty points. Someone convicted in court of not wearing a seat belt faces a €2,500 fine and five penalty points.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Supermarkets could face fines for failing healthy eating targets in obesity crackdown

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism while addressing key societal issues like reproductive rights and obesity.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Donald Trump's war on trans education puts lives at risk

A 2023 study by the Williams Institute at UCLA found that over 40% of transgender adults have attempted suicide, highlighting the mental health crises exacerbated by misinformation.
US politics
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

AI regulation freeze could fracture US's digital future

State officials are uniting to oppose a proposed 10-year ban on AI regulations by Congress, expressing concerns about limitations on democratic policy-making.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: US Supreme Court Majority Cowards, Queer Youth Crisis Phone Lines in Crisis, and Oregon Legislature Final Exam Cram

The Oregon legislative session is concluding with several significant bills being passed, including ones on transportation, public defense, and utility rate caps.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Sonia Sotomayor: LGBTQ+ book opt outs 'threaten the very essence of public education'

The Supreme Court ruling allowing parental opt-out from LGBTQ+ curriculum undermines public education essentials, according to Justice Sotomayor.
Canada news
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Wait and See: North Dakota Navigates the BEAD Changes

States have mixed responses to the BEAD program, with some struggling to attract bidders despite remaining broadband gaps.
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Tesla owners take stand as Stockholm insists on blocking FSD tests

Despite the ongoing efforts of Tesla owners in Stockholm to gain approval for autonomous driving tests, city officials remain resistant, reinforcing their hardline stance against FSD trials.
Artificial intelligence
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A.'s homeless programs should not be placed in receivership, federal judge rules

At the same time, Carter found that the city breached the terms of a settlement agreement with the nonprofit LA Alliance for Human Rights, which calls for the creation of 12,915 homeless beds or other housing opportunities by June 2027.
Los Angeles
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