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San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Scooterist Kills Pedestrian on Market Street - Streetsblog San Francisco

A scooter rider fatally struck a pedestrian crossing Market Street, marking the ninth such fatality in San Francisco this year.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

With temporary protections for some Afghans set to expire, appeals court steps in

An appeals court maintains protections for nearly 12,000 Afghans, allowing them to work and avoid deportation amidst revocation efforts.
fromAxios
3 weeks 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.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Amid increased ICE activity, advocacy groups seek additional funding from Alameda County

"We're very grateful for the county's investment to date, but I think we all know $700,000 is not enough to set up an infrastructure that covers an entire county."
East Bay (California)
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.
fromBikerumor
3 months ago

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

Even companies that completely make their products in the U.S. from U.S.-made materials like Oveja Negra are having to layoff employees because foreign buyers no longer want U.S.-made goods.
Bicycling
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
5 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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
fromIrish Independent
11 months ago

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

David Cullinane criticizes Fine Gael leader Harris for failing to meet advocacy groups and for not fulfilling commitments regarding children's health care.
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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