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fromStreetsblog
19 hours ago

Scooterist Kills Pedestrian on Market Street - Streetsblog San Francisco

A 77-year-old man was fatally struck while crossing Market Street at 6th Street by an electric scooter rider. This marks the ninth pedestrian fatality in San Francisco this year.
San Francisco
#immigration-law
fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: Most states allow jails and prisons to charge inmates for own incarceration

Forty-eight states in the U.S. allow at least one form of 'pay-to-stay' fees for incarcerated individuals, which often leads to long-term debt upon release.
US politics
#homelessness
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Getting the Vote Out in NYC Homeless & Domestic Violence Shelters

Voter registration initiatives empower those experiencing homelessness to participate in elections.
Advocacy groups are focused on enhancing voter registration for homeless individuals.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Getting the Vote Out in NYC Homeless & Domestic Violence Shelters

Voter registration initiatives empower those experiencing homelessness to participate in elections.
Advocacy groups are focused on enhancing voter registration for homeless individuals.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump may rue firing experts when environmental rollbacks land in court

Environmental groups are ready to fight legal battles against Trump's administration regarding environmental policies.
Concerns rise over Trump's potential disregard for court rulings and implications for the rule of law.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump may rue firing experts when environmental rollbacks land in court

Environmental groups are ready to fight legal battles against Trump's administration regarding environmental policies.
Concerns rise over Trump's potential disregard for court rulings and implications for the rule of law.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump's Budget Would Limit Investigations Into Abuse, Neglect of Disabled People

The Trump administration's budget proposal raises fears of detrimental cuts to essential services for disabled and aging Americans.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Groups Blast Border Czar's Arrest Threat Against Governor as "Gross Overreach"

Tom Homan's threat against Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is viewed as an attack on democracy and state autonomy by advocacy groups.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

PeopleForBikes Sends Formal Letter to President Trump Requesting Tariff Relief or Exclusion for Bikes

Tariffs are significantly impacting the bicycle industry, leading to layoffs and potential collapses of brands.
fromQNS
4 months ago

Support for wine sales in grocery stores faces opposition from liquor store owners - QNS

“The Siena poll’s funding source was not disclosed in the initial survey results, raising ethical questions that critics feel must be addressed.”
NYC politics
Brooklyn
frombrooklyneagle.com
4 months ago

Advocacy groups file legal complaint to keep congestion pricing

Advocacy groups join MTA in lawsuit against Trump administration's reversal of NYC's congestion pricing approval.
US politics
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Has J Street Gone Along With Genocide?

J Street champions a two-state solution and backs Democratic candidates, but struggles with vocal opposition to violence in Gaza.
fromIrish Independent
11 months ago

Sinn Fein accuses Taoiseach Simon Harris of failing children with scoliosis after 'broken promises'

"Mr Cullinane pointed out that despite previous commitments, the number of children awaiting spinal surgeries has increased, highlighting broken promises affecting children's health care."
New York City
fromLos Angeles Times
11 months ago

Kratom regulations shelved in California amid battle between advocacy groups

A California bill aimed at regulating kratom products, including age restrictions and labeling requirements, was shelved after disagreements among advocacy groups focused on the industry.
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