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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Letters: San Mateo County's return to death penalty is wrong

Gov. Newsom has set the stage to end the death penalty when he declared, "Our death penalty system has been, by all measures, a failure."
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'Horrific... absolutely unacceptable' - Taoiseach on nursing home revelations, but says HIQA is still fit for purpose

The nursing homes in question exhibited severe failures in ethical governance, dignity, and care, as highlighted by an employee's refusal to recommend their own facility.
Health
#corruption
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

This Agency Fights Corruption. New York City Leaders Have Weakened It.

New York City's corruption-fighting agency is significantly weakened due to staffing cuts and underfunding.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

This Agency Fights Corruption. New York City Leaders Have Weakened It.

New York City's corruption-fighting agency is significantly weakened due to staffing cuts and underfunding.
#judicial-authority
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago
Law

Proposal to limit courts' contempt power, part of spending bill, is 'terrible idea,' Chemerinsky says

Law
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Trump's Budget Bill Would Gut the Judiciary's Power to Enforce Court Orders

The proposed legislative provision threatens the enforcement power of federal judges against government officials who disobey court orders.
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago
Law

Proposal to limit courts' contempt power, part of spending bill, is 'terrible idea,' Chemerinsky says

#elon-musk
fromFuturism
2 days ago
US politics

Elon Musk Melts Down, Claims Trump Is In The "Epstein Files" and That's the Reason They Haven't Been Released

fromFuturism
2 days ago
US politics

Elon Musk Melts Down, Claims Trump Is In The "Epstein Files" and That's the Reason They Haven't Been Released

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

New Zealand PM mulls privacy laws after aide secretly recorded sex workers'

Michael Forbes resigned after local news outlet Stuff alleged that he covertly recorded conversations with sex workers and took unauthorized photographs of women.
UK news
#homelessness
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week 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.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

The Irish Independent's View: Revelation of emergency housing costs delivers another crushing blow to Government's credibility

The government's approach to the housing crisis is failing, leading to excessive taxpayer costs and a record number of families in emergency accommodation.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week 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.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

The Irish Independent's View: Revelation of emergency housing costs delivers another crushing blow to Government's credibility

The government's approach to the housing crisis is failing, leading to excessive taxpayer costs and a record number of families in emergency accommodation.
#politics
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

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

California's homeless issue suffers from divided responsibility between local and state authorities.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

You Will Never See a More Vivid Example of What Is Running Through Republicans' Heads Right Now Than This

Joni Ernst's response during a town hall highlights the disconnect between elected officials and constituents over critical policy issues.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

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

California's homeless issue suffers from divided responsibility between local and state authorities.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

You Will Never See a More Vivid Example of What Is Running Through Republicans' Heads Right Now Than This

Joni Ernst's response during a town hall highlights the disconnect between elected officials and constituents over critical policy issues.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Opinion: Under Trump, are we entering the cruelest era in American history?

Government policies have led to unprecedented suffering, marked by a normalization of cruelty under recent administrations.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Hearing scheduled to begin process of removing San Mateo Co. Sheriff Christina Corpus

The San Mateo Board of Supervisors is starting the process to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus due to serious misconduct allegations.
#protest
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Art Is How We Remember What Power Wants Us to Forget

The cry for freedom from detained asylum-seeking women highlights severe human rights abuses and government neglect.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Art Is How We Remember What Power Wants Us to Forget

The cry for freedom from detained asylum-seeking women highlights severe human rights abuses and government neglect.
#public-health
SF food
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

The Trump Administration Didn't Tell the Public About E. coli Outbreaks

HHS has neglected public communication on serious infectious disease outbreaks.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

RFK Jr vows to end experiment he says is a 'crime against humanity'

The Trump Administration aims to address concerns over chemtrails, labeled as a 'crime against humanity' by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Biden officials knew about, downplayed risks from COVID-19 vaccines, Senate report claims

Health officials delayed public warnings about myocarditis risks from mRNA vaccines for months, risking young people's health.
SF food
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

The Trump Administration Didn't Tell the Public About E. coli Outbreaks

HHS has neglected public communication on serious infectious disease outbreaks.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

RFK Jr vows to end experiment he says is a 'crime against humanity'

The Trump Administration aims to address concerns over chemtrails, labeled as a 'crime against humanity' by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Biden officials knew about, downplayed risks from COVID-19 vaccines, Senate report claims

Health officials delayed public warnings about myocarditis risks from mRNA vaccines for months, risking young people's health.
#public-safety
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

Brad Lander vows to make NYC safer, more affordable and better run

Brad Lander emphasizes strong leadership, aiming to improve NYC's safety, affordability, and governance through his extensive experience and strategic plans.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Victim forced to live minutes from her attacker after government failing

Victim forced to live near her attacker despite government assurances.
Inadequate exclusion zone fails to prevent contact between perpetrator and victim.
#privacy
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Wyden: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon weren't notifying senators of surveillance requests | TechCrunch

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon failed to notify Senators about government surveillance requests, contradicting contractual obligations.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Wyden: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon weren't notifying senators of surveillance requests | TechCrunch

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon failed to notify Senators about government surveillance requests, contradicting contractual obligations.
#journalism
US news
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Instead of answering legitimate ethics questions, Trump goes to his playbook and lobs insults at a reporter - Poynter

Journalists play an essential role in questioning potential ethical issues related to gifts from foreign governments to elected officials.
US news
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Instead of answering legitimate ethics questions, Trump goes to his playbook and lobs insults at a reporter - Poynter

Journalists play an essential role in questioning potential ethical issues related to gifts from foreign governments to elected officials.
#san-mateo-county
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Supervisor asks to speed up sheriff's removal

San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller advocates for the removal process of Sheriff Christina Corpus following voter approval of Measure A.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Kristi Noem Is Dangerously Ignorant

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem displayed a surprising lack of knowledge about habeas corpus during a Senate hearing.
#software-licensing
#transparency
#cybersecurity
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Cyber attack on Legal Aid Agency exposed significant amount' of applicant data

The cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency compromised sensitive personal data, raising concerns about governmental cybersecurity measures.
#legislation
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Democratic Senators Call for Privacy Act Reform in Response to DOGE Takeover

The proposed bill seeks to reform the government's use of the 'routine use' exemption to protect citizens' private data.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
US politics

GOP lawmakers unveil plan to overhaul student loan system, forcing schools to foot the bill for defaulted accounts

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Non-profit organizations

A new bill would give prosecutors 10 years to bring fraud charges over a pandemic program that paid pop stars millions

Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Democratic Senators Call for Privacy Act Reform in Response to DOGE Takeover

The proposed bill seeks to reform the government's use of the 'routine use' exemption to protect citizens' private data.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
US politics

GOP lawmakers unveil plan to overhaul student loan system, forcing schools to foot the bill for defaulted accounts

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Non-profit organizations

A new bill would give prosecutors 10 years to bring fraud charges over a pandemic program that paid pop stars millions

#public-inquiry
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Government 'cannot mark own homework on Grenfell'

Government oversight of Grenfell Report recommendations is imperative to ensure accountability and prevent delays in justice for survivors.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Government 'cannot mark own homework on Grenfell'

Government oversight of Grenfell Report recommendations is imperative to ensure accountability and prevent delays in justice for survivors.
#democracy
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

By Undermining Federal Data, Trump Is Following an Authoritarian Playbook

Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
1 month ago

By Undermining Federal Data, Trump Is Following an Authoritarian Playbook

Trump's administration undermines democratic accountability by drastically altering federal data practices to suppress evidence that contradicts its narrative.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

How the Iran-Contra Scandal Impacts American Politics Today

The Iran-Contra scandal reveals the disregard for democracy by Reagan officials and its implications for contemporary governance.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'I can't force the pace,' says Taoiseach as Dail row over audit report into children's hip surgeries enters second day

The Social Democrats criticized the government for sending out letters regarding operations dating back to 2010, expressing concerns over transparency and accountability.
UK politics
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Almost 4,000 deportation orders overturned in the last decade, figures reveal

The government is overturning more deportation orders than are being enforced, raising concerns about their immigration policy integrity.
SF parents
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Probe into children's hip surgery scandal could look back 15 years

Concerns are rising over a potential scandal regarding unnecessary hip dysplasia surgeries performed on children since 2010.
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Trump fires all 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Trump fired Democratic commissioners of the CPSC, raising concerns over potential dismantling of consumer safety protections.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

National Security Agency chief fired as Trump ousts another top military officer

Gen. Timothy Haugh and his deputy were dismissed by the Trump administration, raising concerns about accountability and national security.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trump upends federal workforce with threat to fire policy makers opposing him

Trump's administration aims to streamline termination of federal workers opposing his agenda with 'Schedule F' rule changes.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Trump Administration's Illogical Approach to State Secrets

The Trump administration has displayed a troubling inconsistency in handling classified information, endangering national security.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Washington DC

Trump's weaponization czar hints at international targets, accepts that GOP killed his DC US Attorney nomination: 'It worked out great'

US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Trump fires all 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Trump fired Democratic commissioners of the CPSC, raising concerns over potential dismantling of consumer safety protections.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

National Security Agency chief fired as Trump ousts another top military officer

Gen. Timothy Haugh and his deputy were dismissed by the Trump administration, raising concerns about accountability and national security.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trump upends federal workforce with threat to fire policy makers opposing him

Trump's administration aims to streamline termination of federal workers opposing his agenda with 'Schedule F' rule changes.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Trump Administration's Illogical Approach to State Secrets

The Trump administration has displayed a troubling inconsistency in handling classified information, endangering national security.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Washington DC

Trump's weaponization czar hints at international targets, accepts that GOP killed his DC US Attorney nomination: 'It worked out great'

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Ethics fine for ex-Suffolk aide tied to county's troubled $105M opioid fund

Attard's actions in applying for a job at FCA while overseeing its funding violated ethics rules, leading to a $2,000 fine from the county's Ethics Board.
NYC politics
SF politics
fromtime.com
1 month ago

After Hogan Controversy, Maryland Passes New Ethics Law

Maryland governors must now place financial holdings in a blind trust or divest entirely, ensuring actions align with public interest.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Scott Bessent once partied with Rep. Maxine Waters in the Bahamas: 'Better at the Electric Slide than I was'

"This is the first time we've met, is that correct?" she asked, attempting to make a point about Bessent not being responsive to the numerous requests she made to his office. "No ma'am, we actually met one New Year's Eve in the Bahamas," Bessent replied, drawing chuckles from the hearing room.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK's contaminated blood victims re-traumatised' by compensation delays

Victims of the contaminated blood scandal are suffering from trauma due to delays and flaws in the compensation scheme.
#law-enforcement
fromemptywheel
1 month ago
US politics

Pam Bondi Reverses Media Protections to Cover Up Her Complicity in Unlawful Renditions - emptywheel

fromemptywheel
1 month ago
US politics

Pam Bondi Reverses Media Protections to Cover Up Her Complicity in Unlawful Renditions - emptywheel

#medicaid
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Gov. Hochul has only herself to blame for NY's looming Medicaid crisis

Gov. Kathy Hochul is criticized for deflecting blame for New York's Medicaid cost issues instead of addressing them directly.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

How Congress can kick illegal immigrants off Medicaid - and save us billions

Medicaid is being misused to cover illegal immigrants, impacting low-income legal residents and generating high costs for taxpayers.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Gov. Hochul has only herself to blame for NY's looming Medicaid crisis

Gov. Kathy Hochul is criticized for deflecting blame for New York's Medicaid cost issues instead of addressing them directly.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

How Congress can kick illegal immigrants off Medicaid - and save us billions

Medicaid is being misused to cover illegal immigrants, impacting low-income legal residents and generating high costs for taxpayers.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Financial Aid Fraud in CA Community Colleges Triggers Call for Trump to Investigate

Bipartisan concern over financial aid fraud at California community colleges leads to calls for investigation and state audit.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Transportation consolidates IT personnel and decision-making

"Information Technology (IT) is an essential part of achieving the President's vision for a more efficient and accountable government," stated the memo, indicating the importance of IT in government processes.
Privacy professionals
#deportation
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Judge: 'Probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations

Judge Boasberg finds probable cause that the federal government violated a deportation pause order regarding the Alien Enemies Act.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Judge: 'Probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations

Judge Boasberg finds probable cause that the federal government violated a deportation pause order regarding the Alien Enemies Act.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Finance Minister Jack Chambers to increase scrutiny of government spending in fight against waste

New measures are implemented to enhance oversight and value in state spending amidst recent controversies.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Senator to Scott Turner: HUD workplace needs reform

Ernst highlights challenges at HUD, citing misused taxpayer-funded union time for vacations and inaccuracies in locality pay, raising concerns about workforce management and space use.
Remote teams
fromBBC News
1 year ago

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

"The health secretary stated that while she wanted to be 'even handed', she avoided naming individual health trusts that met targets for reducing waiting lists, creating a cloud of uncertainty around performance across the NHS."
UK politics
#national-security
US news
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Trump advisor reportedly used personal Gmail for 'sensitive' military discussions

Waltz's use of personal email for military discussions raises security concerns and invites comparisons to past political scandals.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Adam Schiff asks the National Archives to review the Trump administration's use of Signal.

Pete Hegseth shared sensitive military information in a private chat, raising concerns about security protocols.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

This Former CIA Officer Let People Ask Him Anything About "Signalgate"

The current Administration is perceived as acting without accountability, affecting national security and governance.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Banked vacation leads to a $1.2-million payday: How state workers cash in on days off

"I'm more disturbed than I am surprised. This is going to be a serious problem down the road," said John Moorlach, a former Republican state senator.
Retirement
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Kensington and Chelsea admits rushed' Grenfell housing purchases were unsafe

West London council acknowledges risks in acquiring 290 properties post-Grenfell, now deemed unsafe for social housing.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Province grilled over Therme's credentials to build luxury spa at Ontario Place | CBC News

Critics allege that Therme misrepresented itself to secure the luxury spa project on the former Ontario Place site, claiming exaggerated operational experience.
Toronto startup
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Irish Independent's view: State's abandonment of defenceless Grace is truly harrowing

Grace, a non-verbal woman with severe disabilities, suffered neglect for 20 years due to systemic oversight failures.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
1 month ago

Offshore Wind Power Poses Only Limited Risk to Whales, Government Watchdog Report Finds

Wind development could bring jobs and investment to communities. At the same time, it could disrupt commercial fishing to varying degrees. Turbines could also affect radar system performance, alter search and rescue methods, and alter historic and cultural landscapes.
NYC politics
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Government reaches deal to share files with Omagh Inquiry into the 1998 Real IRA bomb atrocity

The MOU aims to facilitate the Omagh Bombing Inquiry by allowing cross-border evidence sharing and clarifying government's commitment to victims.
#political-commentary
Mental health
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Chinese woman detained for expired visa dies by suicide at Border Patrol station in Arizona

A Chinese woman detained for overstaying her visa died by suicide due to alleged neglect in welfare checks by Border Patrol agents.
#serbia
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

JFK files reveal CIA officials 'lied' about awareness of assassin Lee Harvey Oswald: researcher

CIA officials misled the Warren Commission about their knowledge of Lee Harvey Oswald according to recently declassified documents released by Trump.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Government interest in chat archiving service skyrockets following Signalgate

Federal agencies are now prioritizing compliance with the Federal Records Act regarding internal communications after a major reporting incident involving Signal.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Prosecutions of tax evasion enablers fall 75% in five years, raising questions over HMRC enforcement

Prosecutions of tax evasion enablers by HMRC have decreased significantly, raising concerns about the agency's commitment to tackling tax evasion.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

MTA's outrageously priced Second Ave. plan: Letters to the Editor - March 31, 2025

The MTA's cost of extending the Second Avenue subway is deemed outrageous at $4.3 billion per mile.
Calls for leadership change at the MTA amidst concerns of mismanagement and financial waste.
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