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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Lynxes, 'beaver bombing' and Britain's fraught history of rogue rewilding

"I think they are done by people who are well-intentioned and who feel very passionately about the restoration of species," said Fiona Mathews, a professor of environmental biology at Sussex University.
UK politics
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

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 politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Rural Trump Voters Won't Regret Their Vote Until Democrats Fight for Them

Public support for Trump remains high despite controversial policies.
Empathy and a positive vision are key to addressing Trump's support.
fromtime.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

How Libraries Are Faring Under the Trump Administration Amid Detrimental Funding Cuts

US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

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 politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Rural Trump Voters Won't Regret Their Vote Until Democrats Fight for Them

Public support for Trump remains high despite controversial policies.
Empathy and a positive vision are key to addressing Trump's support.
fromtime.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

How Libraries Are Faring Under the Trump Administration Amid Detrimental Funding Cuts

Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Mountain Biking's Impact on Rural Communities Detailed in New Report

Mountain biking promotes economic growth in rural communities by significantly contributing to local businesses.
#privatization
US Elections
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

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.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

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

US Elections
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

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.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

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

Remote teams
fromPlanetizen
2 months ago

Commentary: How Remote Work Supports Rural Communities

Remote work strengthens the federal workforce and benefits rural communities by decentralizing power and enhancing collaboration.
London food
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Farmers stand defiant against the Met Police and brilliantly arrive to protest in combine harvesters - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Farmers are protesting against the Met Police's attempt to ban tractor use in central London, highlighting their determination to defend their rights.
Non-profit organizations
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

The Many Roads to Successful Public-Private Partnerships: Report

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) offer diverse strategies for broadband expansion in rural areas, but each approach comes with unique advantages and drawbacks.
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Wildfires put ranchers on federal land in limbo for 2 years

The two-year grazing rest period implemented after wildfires can force ranchers into financial difficulties, as they face lost income and increased feed costs.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
6 months ago

How climate change is encouraging bad toilet practices in vulnerable places

Climate change significantly impacts sanitation, leading to increased instances of toilet failures and greater reliance on open defecation.
fromTelecompetitor
8 months ago

Kansas State University Launches Digital Literacy Program

"A major emphasis of this program is to help people who live in rural areas or are otherwise underserved to utilize internet applications in a beneficial way," said Rick Peterson, associate director of extension programs for K-State Research and Extension. "For example, we envision that trained Digital Ambassadors will help people learn how to access telehealth, use online banking, utilize precision agriculture, and access government documents and other resources to benefit their businesses or families."
fromWashington Post
8 months ago

Tiny Waterford, Va., keeps its history alive

Waterford is a little gem, a remarkably intact example of an early 19th-century rural village surrounded by historic farmland, according to local real estate agent Christy Hertel.
NYC food
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