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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

People have seen through him and he's not welcome': Scotland tees up for Trump visit

Local resistance successfully fought against Trump's golf course plans at Menie, but promises of development and jobs remain unfulfilled.
fromAol
2 weeks ago

Inside the high-stakes battle to win a New York City casino license

Eight projects are bidding for a state license to operate a casino in the lucrative New York City market, each dangling the prospect of generational investment in America’s largest metropolitan region.
New York City
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Mariachis and ballet folklorico energize resistance in L.A. protests

Cultural celebrations serve as a form of resistance against injustice and a reclaiming of identity in the face of adversity.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

On thin ICE: Protests erupt in New York and Los Angeles over Trump admin's targeting of immigrants in nation's two biggest cities | amNewYork

Protests erupted in Lower Manhattan and Los Angeles over aggressive ICE tactics targeting immigrants, escalating tensions between law enforcement and communities.
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NYC LGBT
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Comment | In the Trump era, LGBTQ+ communities and culture need support

Pride Month highlights the urgent need to resist current threats against LGBTQ+ rights and remember the community's struggles and victories.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

She left small town for Harvard but found herself looking back - Harvard Gazette

I didn't learn much about it growing up, but I feel it's a history that could really benefit people in the town - so as to not repeat history.
Online Community Development
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

What should happen to George Floyd Square? The community is divided

Activists continue to gather at George Floyd Square five years after his murder, maintaining community support and resistance against systemic violence.
NYC politics
from48 hills
2 months ago

A pathetic display of political cowardice at the SF Planning Commission - 48 hills

Developer interests often override community concerns, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.
Luxury housing projects exacerbate displacement issues in low-income neighborhoods.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Ecuador's Contested Presidential Election Rocked by New Cover-Up Allegations

The Trump administration is pushing through executive orders, but many are in legal limbo and face court challenges from unions and civil rights groups.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

This Is One Way You Can Stand In Solidarity With Immigrant Communities

As we watch the Trump administration ramp up its militarized mass-deportation machine, many of us may feel helpless to stop the devastation threatening our neighbors and communities.
Black Lives Matter
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

SXSW Film Festival 2025: 42nd Street, The Spies Among Us, Make It Look Real | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Documentaries at SXSW range from thrilling to educational, providing enlightening perspectives from the artists and communities they represent.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Amazon's Delivery Drones Are Grounded. The Birds and Dogs of This Texas Town Are Grateful

College Station, Texas, resisted Amazon's drone deliveries more than any other U.S. city, leading to their cessation and restoring community privacy.
NYC music
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

10 can't-miss concerts in the D.C. area this March

Punk shows in D.C. serve as an outlet for political anger and community expression amidst today's political climate.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Labour's revolution of local government will be seismic but won't be straightforward | Richard Partington

More than a third of England's population will be affected by council mergers aimed at addressing local government financial crises.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Affordable housing in the San Fernando Valley advances despite opposition from Bass, City Council

Many proposed affordable housing projects in San Fernando Valley face significant pushback, hindering efforts to address the area's housing crisis.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

San Jose community concerned over small business, housing impacts with new Chick-fil-A proposal

"We've got an urban village plan that says we're supposed to have mixed-use land. We're supposed to have more housing. It defies all of our own rules," Tucker said.
SF politics
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