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#higher-education
US news
fromAxios
3 months ago

America's college chaos

Federal pressure on higher education is prompting universities to change or cut programs related to diversity and inclusion.
Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Should colleges share the risk of student loan debt? House Republicans think so

The risk-sharing plan aims to hold educational institutions accountable for their graduates' student debt.
Proposed penalties for colleges could lead to significant savings for the government.
US news
fromAxios
3 months ago

America's college chaos

Federal pressure on higher education is prompting universities to change or cut programs related to diversity and inclusion.
Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Should colleges share the risk of student loan debt? House Republicans think so

The risk-sharing plan aims to hold educational institutions accountable for their graduates' student debt.
Proposed penalties for colleges could lead to significant savings for the government.
more#higher-education
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

What businesses are the feds targeting during L.A. immigration sweeps? Here's what we know

Intensifying immigration sweeps in Southern California are targeting workplaces and public spaces, creating community concern.
Federal enforcement now includes random sweeps, following directives from key administration officials.
#los-angeles
more#los-angeles
#trump-administration
US news
fromtime.com
3 months ago

New Trump Executive Order Will Designate English as Official Language of U.S.

Trump's executive order will designate English as the official language of the U.S., affecting multilingual services.
Social justice
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Major U.S. Companies Scaling Back DEI Efforts as Trump Targets Initiatives

Trump's administration is dismantling DEI programs at the federal level, impacting both government and corporate efforts aimed at diversity and inclusion.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump administration slams brakes on government's adoption of electric vehicles

The Trump administration has halted federal adoption of electric vehicles and charging stations.
This decision marks a significant shift from previous climate-focused policies.
US news
fromtime.com
3 months ago

New Trump Executive Order Will Designate English as Official Language of U.S.

Trump's executive order will designate English as the official language of the U.S., affecting multilingual services.
Social justice
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Major U.S. Companies Scaling Back DEI Efforts as Trump Targets Initiatives

Trump's administration is dismantling DEI programs at the federal level, impacting both government and corporate efforts aimed at diversity and inclusion.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump administration slams brakes on government's adoption of electric vehicles

The Trump administration has halted federal adoption of electric vehicles and charging stations.
This decision marks a significant shift from previous climate-focused policies.
more#trump-administration
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What Trump administration cuts mean for mental health in one rural school district

Cutting $1 billion from school mental health services disproportionately affects rural areas with limited access to care.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What Trump administration cuts mean for mental health in one rural school district

Cutting $1 billion from school mental health services disproportionately affects rural areas with limited access to care.
more#mental-health
#diversity
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Here are all the ways people are disappearing from government websites

The SBA's website changes reflect broader federal efforts to erase diversity representation in compliance with executive orders.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 months ago

New York Public Schools Uphold DEI Policies Despite Federal Threats

New York State leaders are committed to maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives despite federal pressures.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

With Trump's crackdown on DEI, some women fear a path to good-paying jobs will close

Trump's revocation of EO 11246 marks a significant setback for diversity and equity in federal employment.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

As Trump Targets DEI, Transportation Law Requires Him To Put It First - Streetsblog USA

US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Here are all the ways people are disappearing from government websites

The SBA's website changes reflect broader federal efforts to erase diversity representation in compliance with executive orders.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 months ago

New York Public Schools Uphold DEI Policies Despite Federal Threats

New York State leaders are committed to maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives despite federal pressures.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

With Trump's crackdown on DEI, some women fear a path to good-paying jobs will close

Trump's revocation of EO 11246 marks a significant setback for diversity and equity in federal employment.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

As Trump Targets DEI, Transportation Law Requires Him To Put It First - Streetsblog USA

more#diversity
#immigration
more#immigration
#electric-vehicles
Alternative transportation
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

This Plan Could Break The EV Market

The federal electric vehicle tax credit consists of three distinct programs crucial for EV adoption.
The leasing credit is particularly important, with leasing rates for EVs skyrocketing from 11.5% in 2022 to over 45% in 2024.
US news
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

It's About to Get Harder for Federal Employees to Charge EVs

Workplace charging stations are increasingly important for employee attraction and retention.
The GSA plans to remove thousands of EV chargers, impacting federal EV drivers and agencies.
Alternative transportation
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

This Plan Could Break The EV Market

The federal electric vehicle tax credit consists of three distinct programs crucial for EV adoption.
The leasing credit is particularly important, with leasing rates for EVs skyrocketing from 11.5% in 2022 to over 45% in 2024.
US news
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

It's About to Get Harder for Federal Employees to Charge EVs

Workplace charging stations are increasingly important for employee attraction and retention.
The GSA plans to remove thousands of EV chargers, impacting federal EV drivers and agencies.
more#electric-vehicles
#legislation
more#legislation
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

DOGE Is Bringing Back a Deadly Disease

A person who has severe silicosis has to fight for every breath. A short walk that should take just 20 minutes can take an hour.
SF politics
#noaa
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
1 month ago

NOAA to stop tracking costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change

NOAA will no longer track the costs of climate change-driven weather disasters, limiting vital data needed for assessing climate impacts.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Noaa to stop tracking cost of climate crisis-fueled disasters: Major loss'

NOAA will stop tracking climate disaster costs, marking a significant shift in federal climate policy and resources.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

US retires database tracking billions of dollars of climate change-fueled weather damage

NOAA is discontinuing its crucial database tracking costs of climate-related disasters, signaling a shift in federal focus on climate change.
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
1 month ago

NOAA to stop tracking costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change

NOAA will no longer track the costs of climate change-driven weather disasters, limiting vital data needed for assessing climate impacts.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Noaa to stop tracking cost of climate crisis-fueled disasters: Major loss'

NOAA will stop tracking climate disaster costs, marking a significant shift in federal climate policy and resources.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

US retires database tracking billions of dollars of climate change-fueled weather damage

NOAA is discontinuing its crucial database tracking costs of climate-related disasters, signaling a shift in federal focus on climate change.
more#noaa
#trans-rights
NYC LGBT
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Our Trans Protections Aren't Strong Enough for the Trump Era

State-level shield laws for trans youth face challenges from federal policies.
Governors affirm support for trans youth amid increasing federal hostility.
State laws may struggle to provide real protection against federal anti-trans measures.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Our Trans Protections Aren't Strong Enough for the Trump Era

State-level shield laws for trans youth face challenges from federal policies.
Governors affirm support for trans youth amid increasing federal hostility.
State laws may struggle to provide real protection against federal anti-trans measures.
more#trans-rights
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Any Hope From The Administration On Cannabis

Cole's long career in law enforcement and previous public statements reveal a traditionally conservative stance on cannabis, linking it to health risks and youth suicide.
US politics
#prison-reform
Women
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Federal officials force transgender women into men's prisons despite judge's ruling against Trump's order

The Bureau of Prisons continues transferring transgender women to men's prisons despite a federal judge's injunction, jeopardizing their safety and rights.
Women
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Federal officials force transgender women into men's prisons despite judge's ruling against Trump's order

The Bureau of Prisons continues transferring transgender women to men's prisons despite a federal judge's injunction, jeopardizing their safety and rights.
more#prison-reform
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

From One Forest to Another: Sweep of Homeless People Changes Little

Most of the people who had used the woods as a last refuge had left, but they didn't go far; many headed to another nearby forest.
Portland
#tariffs
more#tariffs
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump to lay out second-term vision in key address to Congress

Trump's second term is marked by radical changes to domestic and foreign policy, facing backlash amid declining public approval.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump to lay out second-term vision in key address to Congress

Trump's second term is marked by radical changes to domestic and foreign policy, facing backlash amid declining public approval.
more#donald-trump
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

IRS workers only had to show up to work once a week in person, before Trump took over

To hold telework solely responsible for such issues is inappropriate. Given the need for supervisors to assess the portability of an individual employee's work, I am not convinced there should be an arbitrary six-day cap.
Remote teams
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Newsom sues DOGE over its dismantling of AmeriCorps, saying cuts 'give middle finger to volunteers'

California Governor Newsom is suing to stop actions dismantling AmeriCorps, citing detrimental impacts on community service and volunteer work.
#new-york
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

What's Next for New York's Congestion Pricing Tolls

President Trump aims to end New York's congestion pricing plan, citing concerns over its impact on working-class drivers.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

What's Next for New York's Congestion Pricing Tolls

President Trump aims to end New York's congestion pricing plan, citing concerns over its impact on working-class drivers.
more#new-york
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Out to lunch: 'Mind-blowing' federal rules make school meals an ordeal

Food waste in school cafeterias costs taxpayers $1.7 billion annually, exacerbated by complex federal regulations.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

What 3 baby boomers think Elon Musk should do to improve Social Security

"There is not a day that I wake up and wonder when the government is going to mess with the only income I receive."
SF politics
OMG science
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability continues climate innovation despite federal setbacks

Stanford's Doerr School is developing innovations to address urgent sustainability challenges amidst a politically charged environment.
Washington Nationals
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Where in Washington is Military Power Most Concentrated?

The National Guard serves dual roles, creating tension over potential federal use against state protests.
House Bill 1321 aims to limit out-of-state National Guard deployments in Washington.
Cancer
fromkffhealthnews.org
3 months ago

Future of cancer coverage for women federal firefighters uncertain under Trump

Firefighters may lose newly granted cancer coverage due to changes in federal policy and webpage information under the Trump administration.
Remote teams
fromKTLA
3 months ago

Under threat of termination, VA workers return to the office

Federal employees are ordered to return to offices full-time, with strict enforcement measures for noncompliance.
US news
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 months ago

How Names on Maps Get Changed-and Who Gets to Decide

The US government has decided to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali, sparking concern among local communities for cultural significance.
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