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#amtrak
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Elon Musk says the Post Office and Amtrak should be privatized

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of Amtrak and USPS, criticizing their current state as 'embarrassing'.
He emphasizes the superiority of passenger rail systems in other countries.
fromStreetsblog
9 hours ago
Alternative transportation

Op-Ed: What Amtrak Privatization Advocates Miss - Streetsblog San Francisco

Privatizing Amtrak doesn't address core issues; the U.S. lacks modern infrastructure investment for competitive passenger rail.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Elon Musk says the Post Office and Amtrak should be privatized

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of Amtrak and USPS, criticizing their current state as 'embarrassing'.
He emphasizes the superiority of passenger rail systems in other countries.
fromStreetsblog
9 hours ago
Alternative transportation

Op-Ed: What Amtrak Privatization Advocates Miss - Streetsblog San Francisco

Privatizing Amtrak doesn't address core issues; the U.S. lacks modern infrastructure investment for competitive passenger rail.
more#amtrak
fromHarvard Business Review
1 day ago
Startup companies

The Growth of the Private-Sector Space Industry

Curt Nickisch's departure marks the end of an era for HBR IdeaCast, but the show's future remains bright with new leadership.
#public-good
Higher education
fromtime.com
1 week ago

Public Education Makes Economic Sense

Dismantling the Department of Education threatens the public good of education and risks repeating the mistakes of for-profit institutions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

What do the Los Angeles fires tell us about the coming water wars? | Judith Levine

The conflict over water access brings attention to systemic inequalities exacerbated by privatization and austerity measures.
Higher education
fromtime.com
1 week ago

Public Education Makes Economic Sense

Dismantling the Department of Education threatens the public good of education and risks repeating the mistakes of for-profit institutions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

What do the Los Angeles fires tell us about the coming water wars? | Judith Levine

The conflict over water access brings attention to systemic inequalities exacerbated by privatization and austerity measures.
more#public-good
#tsa
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Homeland Security Department Says It Is Ending Its Union Contract with TSA Workers

DHS ends TSA's collective bargaining agreement, citing safety concerns, amid criticism from the union.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
SF politics

One great way to improve Homeland Security: Get rid of the TSA

TSA's inefficiencies and issues highlight the need for significant reform or abolition of the agency.
Deep concerns are raised about TSA's capability and the extravagant measures needed to bypass long wait times.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Homeland Security Department Says It Is Ending Its Union Contract with TSA Workers

DHS ends TSA's collective bargaining agreement, citing safety concerns, amid criticism from the union.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
SF politics

One great way to improve Homeland Security: Get rid of the TSA

TSA's inefficiencies and issues highlight the need for significant reform or abolition of the agency.
Deep concerns are raised about TSA's capability and the extravagant measures needed to bypass long wait times.
more#tsa
#spacex
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago
Startup companies

SpaceX scores $5.9B in Space Force launch contracts

US allocates $5.9 billion to SpaceX for national security space missions, reflecting a shift towards privatization in defense spending.
fromArs Technica
9 months ago
Science

Rocket Report: Firefly's CEO steps down; Artemis II core stage leaves factory

SpaceX's rare Falcon 9 failure caused a temporary global launch pause, highlighting the rocket's essential role in space activities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

Doge cuts allow Musk to cash in with SpaceX and Starlink contracts, ex-workers warn

Elon Musk's intentions to privatize NOAA operations raise issues of conflict of interest and public infrastructure control.
Startup companies
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

SpaceX scores $5.9B in Space Force launch contracts

US allocates $5.9 billion to SpaceX for national security space missions, reflecting a shift towards privatization in defense spending.
fromArs Technica
9 months ago
Science

Rocket Report: Firefly's CEO steps down; Artemis II core stage leaves factory

SpaceX's rare Falcon 9 failure caused a temporary global launch pause, highlighting the rocket's essential role in space activities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

Doge cuts allow Musk to cash in with SpaceX and Starlink contracts, ex-workers warn

Elon Musk's intentions to privatize NOAA operations raise issues of conflict of interest and public infrastructure control.
more#spacex
#public-spaces
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

'Fresh kind of hell:' NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit

The city is privatizing public street space to allow businesses to operate in formerly car-free areas.
fromAol
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit: 'Fresh kind of hell'

NYC's Open Streets program is undergoing a controversial privatization, permitting businesses to occupy public roadways and plazas.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

'Fresh kind of hell:' NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit

The city is privatizing public street space to allow businesses to operate in formerly car-free areas.
fromAol
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit: 'Fresh kind of hell'

NYC's Open Streets program is undergoing a controversial privatization, permitting businesses to occupy public roadways and plazas.
more#public-spaces
#usps
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Unionized Postal Workers Brace for Trump Administration's Assault

Trump's plan risks privatizing USPS and undermining union contracts.
USPS's independence is threatened by a potential executive order to move it under Commerce.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns after 5 years in the position

DeJoy resigned after nearly five years, amid challenges facing the USPS and potential privatization discussions.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The U.S. Postal Service could face substantial change. What comes next?

The U.S. Postal Service may face significant changes under potential merger with Commerce Department.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

USPS's Louis DeJoy Resigns as Banks "Salivate" Over Musk Goal of Privatization

Louis DeJoy resigned as U.S. Postmaster General amidst pressures for USPS privatization, signaling potential shifts in agency management and public service focus.
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Unionized Postal Workers Brace for Trump Administration's Assault

Trump's plan risks privatizing USPS and undermining union contracts.
USPS's independence is threatened by a potential executive order to move it under Commerce.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns after 5 years in the position

DeJoy resigned after nearly five years, amid challenges facing the USPS and potential privatization discussions.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The U.S. Postal Service could face substantial change. What comes next?

The U.S. Postal Service may face significant changes under potential merger with Commerce Department.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

USPS's Louis DeJoy Resigns as Banks "Salivate" Over Musk Goal of Privatization

Louis DeJoy resigned as U.S. Postmaster General amidst pressures for USPS privatization, signaling potential shifts in agency management and public service focus.
more#usps
#us-postal-service
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Elon Musk wants to privatize the Post Office. This country is shutting part of its down entirely.

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of the U.S. Postal Service, paralleling trends in other countries phasing out traditional mail services.
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago
US Elections

The US Postal Service has been struggling for years. Now Trump's talking about privatizing it

The U.S. Postal Service's future is uncertain amid calls for privatization following Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's resignation.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Elon Musk wants to privatize the Post Office. This country is shutting part of its down entirely.

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of the U.S. Postal Service, paralleling trends in other countries phasing out traditional mail services.
US Elections
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

The US Postal Service has been struggling for years. Now Trump's talking about privatizing it

The U.S. Postal Service's future is uncertain amid calls for privatization following Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's resignation.
more#us-postal-service
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago
Washington Nationals

A billion-dollar ICE contractor is fighting to pay detainees as little as $1 a day - High Country News

GEO Group profits from immigration detention while resisting fair pay for detainees, impacting their wages and working conditions.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK news

Bin services for over 130,000 customers set to be hit by two-day strike next month

Siptu plans a strike on April 2-3 affecting Bord na Móna Recycling's waste collection services due to privatization concerns.
#elon-musk
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

VA Employee: Musk's Goal Is to Pave Way for Privatization of Public Services

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency faces backlash due to claims of unjustified federal workforce cuts and threats against employees.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk's Department of Government Efficiency

The U.S. Postal Service is collaborating with Elon Musk's team to identify efficiencies amidst ongoing financial struggles.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

VA Employee: Musk's Goal Is to Pave Way for Privatization of Public Services

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency faces backlash due to claims of unjustified federal workforce cuts and threats against employees.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk's Department of Government Efficiency

The U.S. Postal Service is collaborating with Elon Musk's team to identify efficiencies amidst ongoing financial struggles.
more#elon-musk
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

First Trump threatened to nuke hurricanes. Now he's waging war on weather forecasters | Arwa Mahdawi

Trump's approach to weather management is controversial and reckless, evidenced by his previous suggestions about hurricanes and recent cuts to NOAA.
The cuts to NOAA threaten crucial weather forecasting, potentially impacting the economy and safety measures.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
Retirement

New FHFA Director Bill Pulte is focused on GSE reform

The Trump administration aims to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, planning a structured exit from conservatorship to ensure market stability.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

First Trump threatened to nuke hurricanes. Now he's waging war on weather forecasters | Arwa Mahdawi

Trump's approach to weather management is controversial and reckless, evidenced by his previous suggestions about hurricanes and recent cuts to NOAA.
The cuts to NOAA threaten crucial weather forecasting, potentially impacting the economy and safety measures.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

New FHFA Director Bill Pulte is focused on GSE reform

The Trump administration aims to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, planning a structured exit from conservatorship to ensure market stability.
more#trump-administration
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Who owns Britain? In large part, other countries and that should set alarm bells ringing | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah

The UK is repeating the mistakes of the global south by privatizing public assets and deregulating markets, leading to dependency on foreign investment.
#natwest
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Taxpayers lose largest-shareholder status in Natwest as Blackrock overtakes government stake

The UK government has reduced its stake in NatWest to 5.93%, marking its exit as the largest shareholder after 15 years.
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Natwest buys back 1bn in shares from Treasury as government stake drops to 11%

NatWest's buyback reduces government ownership to over 11%, indicating steady progress towards full privatisation.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Taxpayers lose largest-shareholder status in Natwest as Blackrock overtakes government stake

The UK government has reduced its stake in NatWest to 5.93%, marking its exit as the largest shareholder after 15 years.
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Natwest buys back 1bn in shares from Treasury as government stake drops to 11%

NatWest's buyback reduces government ownership to over 11%, indicating steady progress towards full privatisation.
more#natwest
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Education

Jenny Maguire: Everyone loses when colleges are treated as cash cows - and BIMM is far from the only one

The strike at BIMM underscores the detrimental effects of treating higher education as a profit-driven enterprise.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bord na Mona reaches deal to sell bin collection business that services 135,000 customers

Bord na Móna Recycling has been sold to KWD Recycling, ensuring worker conditions remain unchanged.
#fannie-mae
fromThe Mercury News
6 months ago
Business

Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricier

Trump's potential victory may prompt GOP efforts to privatize mortgage firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with risks to mortgage affordability.
Privatization plan could lead to higher mortgage costs for Americans.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Business

Donald Trump Could Privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: What It Means for Your Mortgage

Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could lead to higher mortgage rates and challenges in housing affordability.
fromwww.sun-sentinel.com
6 months ago
Business

Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricier

The potential privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could lead to increased home buying costs amidst high mortgage rates.
fromThe Mercury News
6 months ago
Business

Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricier

Trump's potential victory may prompt GOP efforts to privatize mortgage firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with risks to mortgage affordability.
Privatization plan could lead to higher mortgage costs for Americans.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Business

Donald Trump Could Privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: What It Means for Your Mortgage

Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could lead to higher mortgage rates and challenges in housing affordability.
fromwww.sun-sentinel.com
6 months ago
Business

Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricier

The potential privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could lead to increased home buying costs amidst high mortgage rates.
more#fannie-mae
fromFEDweek
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Late 2024 Push on Employee Monitoring, Discipline, Telework Presage 2025

Republican initiatives in Congress aim to restrict telework for federal employees and challenge existing labor agreements.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dem Congressman Not Surprised' By Outpouring' of Health Care Critics Following CEO Assassination

Ro Khanna condemned violence but acknowledged public outrage over inequities in the healthcare industry following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Communities on Parana River fear Argentina's privatisation plan will destroy their way of life

Privatisation of the Paraguay-Parana waterway raises significant environmental concerns for local river communities in Argentina.
fromTime Out London
5 months ago
London

The Elizabeth line is getting a new Japanese operator

The Elizabeth line will be operated by a joint venture led by a Japanese company starting May 2025, emphasizing public transport's quality and sustainability.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Berlin

Voters in Liechtenstein withdraw state funding from the country's public radio broadcaster

Voters in Liechtenstein have decisively chosen to withdraw state funding from Radio Liechtenstein, signaling a major shift in the country’s media funding model.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tokyo Metro shares soar in Japan's biggest IPO since 2018

Tokyo Metro's IPO marked Japan's largest since 2018, with shares soaring 47% and raising $2.3bn for the government.
#education-policy
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Trump and Project 2025 are attacking the Department of Education. How might they reshape US schools?

Donald Trump aims to shut down the US Department of Education, pushing for states to take control, posing challenges and potential changes in education policies.
fromTruthout
6 months ago
Education

School Vouchers Have a Racist History and Troubling Impacts on Public Schools

School vouchers undermine public education and prioritize privatization over equal access.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Trump and Project 2025 are attacking the Department of Education. How might they reshape US schools?

Donald Trump aims to shut down the US Department of Education, pushing for states to take control, posing challenges and potential changes in education policies.
fromTruthout
6 months ago
Education

School Vouchers Have a Racist History and Troubling Impacts on Public Schools

School vouchers undermine public education and prioritize privatization over equal access.
more#education-policy
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bronx NYCHA tenants make a PACT for a brighter future

Moving to private management through RAD is a promising solution for improving NYCHA public-housing complexes.
fromBBC News
8 months ago
Business

Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?

Thames Water's debt has ballooned to £15.2bn since its 1989 privatization, raising concerns about financial management and infrastructure investment.
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