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Some cities are experimenting with modest guaranteed income programs, but these are not the ... Universal Basic Income (UBI) programs envisioned by Andrew Yang and others.Getty In 2020, Andrew Yang centered his presidential campaign on…

The latest installment in a three-part series about amplifying the collective voices of mountain bikers to influence policy. Read parts one and two. In 2022, the Virginia General Assembly appropriated the largest amount of money for…

Elsie Lange Macedon Ranges Council has joined a campaign to advocate with the state government for a sustainable funding model for school crossing supervisors. At a meeting on August 24, the council voted to participate in…

(The Center Square) — Congresswoman Kim Schrier's effort to fund the King County Sheriff's Office for body…

A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming at any age, but it is especially devastating when a child is diagnosed. Childhood cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in children and adolescents aged 1 to 19 years. Today, 1 in 5…

The Tahoe Prosperity Center (TPC) welcomes Crystal Sawyer-White as the new Senior Housing Program Director. She replaces Chase Janvrin who left to work with Landing Locals, housing incentive programs in Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Colorado.!-->…

Corrected 4:30 p.m. | As Democrats seek to promote their climate plan to voters, national environmental advocacy group LCV Victory Fund is launching its first investment in the 2022 cycle home races in six battleground districts. The $2…

The Wyndham board welcomed Liberal state leader Matthew Guy's pledge of $900 million for a children's hospital in Wyndham if the Liberals and Nationals win the November election. Dubbed the Royal Children's Hospital…

Reproductive health decisions - how, when and why a person has an abortion - could depend on the results of the general elections in November in Pennsylvania, prompting advocates to demand…

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly tells Arizonans Social Security won't be hit, in response to GOP opponent Blake Master's boast of 'privatizing' Social SecurityThe unpopular idea of ​​privatizing Social Security is not a new “sell-out” by…

Shaun Griswold, a senior reporter for Source New Mexico, a nonprofit news organization, was banned from attending a political rally on Sunday but interviewed voters outside the venue. (Courtesy of Source New Mexico) Copyright…

When Joe Biden became the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, he sat down with runner-up Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, and created the Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force to merge some of the most popular policy…

For most who pay attention, Vice President Kamala Harris seems to have slipped.His approval numbers are lower than those of President Joe Biden, as well as each of his predecessors at this point in his term. His role has largely been…

ROME, Ga. — Intake pumps that once drew 6 million gallons of water a day from the Oostanaula River are now mostly dormant in this northwest Georgia city.Local officials say years of contamination miles upriver have sent toxic perfluoroalkyl…

“We write history. Are you ready to make history,” Campbell asked supporters during his appearance with Healey in Mattapan Square. Campbell represented the neighborhood during his six years on the Boston City Council."We are going to…

FBI(NEW YORK) — Nearly a year after Gabby Petito's death, her family has announced a major donation to help victims of domestic violence.The Gabby Petito Foundation, formed by Petito's family after his death, donated $100,000 to the…

Roy Lovelady made changes to the third quarter.After tying Columbia City Council incumbent Karl Skala in the Third Ward race on April 5, Lovelady defeated Skala in a special election on Tuesday, knocking him out after four terms. Lovelady…

ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Kidney Fund (AKF) today announced that Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Otsuka) and Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company are renewing their support for the 'AKF…

30/07/2022 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) – According to Aid to the Church in Need International, Catholic churches in Burkina Faso are experiencing…

Joseph F. Naumann is Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. by Bishop Joseph F. Naumann Next Tuesday's (August 2) election on the "Value Them Both" amendment is of supreme importance, not only to our state, but to…

According to the book Everyone Belongs, by Heather ReviewsGapKids' latest campaign continues to celebrate children of all kinds who thrive on their unique abilities and talentsNEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspirational,…

Washington D.C.- The National Association of Manufacturers has launched a six-figure TV and cable ad campaign ahead of a potential reconciliation bill that threatens manufacturing innovation and competitiveness. The campaign…

As he neared the end of his speech at a packed up St. Charles County Banquet Hall on Saturday, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz pointed out that he has specific criteria when endorsing Republican primary…

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Former Acting Secretary and Undersecretary of Labor Seth Harris speaking in Washington, DC Kevin Wolf/AP Images for Alliance for Lifetime Income Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York, voted in March to form the…

US President Joe Biden said in an interview aired Wednesday that he would be willing to go to war with Iran to prevent the country from obtaining nuclear weapons, a stance that has been condemned by advocacy groups and critics. foreign…

Comment this storyCommentStarSolidStarSolidStarSolidStarOutline(3 stars)On the heels of their documentary portraits of activism with a human face, "RBG" and "My Name Is Pauli Murray", filmmakers Julie Cohen and Betsy West have turned their!-->!-->…

LOS ANGELES — U.S. Representative Karen Bass (D-CA), a leading candidate to become the next mayor of the City of Los Angeles, has hired LGBTQ+ people from diverse backgrounds into leadership positions within his congressional staff and in…

Updated on July 7, 2022 at 1:58 p.m. Daisy Gonzalez-Perez Cronkite News A large group of political, business and immigration leaders gathered Wednesday to rally support for Proposition 308, the ballot initiative that…

The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Service works to remove barriers for gay men, bisexual men and some trans people and non-binary people who have sex with men to donate plasma in Australia. The proposed changes would remove questions…

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Christopher Ford was a baby when his father was sentenced to 28 years in prison for participating in a murder-for-hire scheme that led to the murders of two people at a car dealership.After serving 25 years, prison…

To help applicants prioritize childcare Vermont Business Magazine Let's Grow Kids Action Network announced the launch of the Vote Child Care Fund political action committee. The Vote Child Care Fund was created to support candidates who…

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor on Wednesday that she would support President Biden if he seeks re-election in 2024. "I would support our sitting president, yes, of course," Clinton said…

Companies that sell sexual health products and medications on the Internet are changing their marketing strategies to highlight the availability of mail-order emergency contraception, commonly known as the morning after pill. Some are also…

Rachael Lorenzo began hearing the questions several weeks ago from strangers on Twitter and journalists seeking interviews: Since Native American tribes are sovereign nations, with their own laws, could they offer abortion on indigenous…

A Camas teenager is among a small group of 'changemakers' being honored for inspiring kindness locally, nationally and globally. Brooklyn, New York-based Riley's Way Foundation, named for Riley Hannah Sandler, "promotes a future where…

University of Pennsylvania transgender athlete Lia Thomas…

As cities across the country commemorate the death of Vincent Chin, civil rights advocates say the anniversary resonates especially in light of the growing hatred and violence against Asian Americans.Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of the…

For too long, EMS has struggled in anonymity with insufficient attention from state lawmakers. The good news is that state officials are finally giving EMS some long-awaited attention, but the bad news…

Placeholder while loading article actionsTricia Duncan, the DC Council nominee whom outgoing Ward 3 council member Mary M. Cheh had backed to succeed her, announced Monday night that she is dropping out of the race, with voting already…

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — When Republican Glenn Youngkin was running for governor of Virginia, he defended a suspended teacher over an objection to the use of students' favorite pronouns. He opposed transgender children playing on sports teams…

Ohio Citizen Action's "Crime with DeWine" campaign released "The Bribery Bunch," a parody video on Tuesday recapping the activities stemming from the $61 million corruption and racketeering scandal surrounding House Bill 6.The fourteenth…

The advocacy group, Defend our Democracy, believes that extraditing the Gupta brothers to South Africa to face charges would be a significant victory for the many citizens who have demanded justice and accountability. Rajesh and…

A collage of Shah Rukh Khan and Kartik Aaryan The latest autopsy and chemical analysis reports of playback singer Krishnakumar…

While calling for a collaborative fight against addiction, the MTN Foundation recently unveiled the activities of its 2022 addiction program, Chiamaka Ozulumba reports It is no news that drug addiction is a!-->!-->…

The brand expands its "Proud Allies for All" commitment to the metaverse, partnering with the folks at Crypto Lab to increase representation in virtual spaces LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NYX Professional Makeup today…

The Michigan Coalition for Freedom, a bipartisan nonprofit advocacy group, held the second of its Governors Values ​​Forums Friday night in Marquette. Candidates Ryan Kelley, Ralph Rebandt,…

Democratic members of the Oregon Senate stand in mostly empty Senate chambers in 2019 amid a Republican walkout. Bryan M. Vance/OPBWhen Oregon Republicans blocked climate change legislation fleeing the state in 2019 and 2020, the state's…

United Way of the Coastal Empire announced a record $13.1 million in total funds into and through the organization supporting the community in fiscal year 2021-22 – a figure at the heart of the celebration of the annual meeting today.…

An outsider with few supporters outside of Georgia four years ago, the former State House Minority Leader is now one of the nation's most popular Democrats - a political star some party members wanted running for president and a key figure…

You can consider how my family and I spent part of our morning last Tuesday as a disappointment, an exercise in futility, or a huge historic blessing. I choose the latter.The weather was nice that day as we parked our car near our early…

But she adamantly opposed further investigation into the insurgency. Last December, she co-signed a letter calling on House Republicans to expel Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger from their conference for joining the Capitol…

By Jessica Cabrera Isn't it interesting how things change over time? And how do certain issues become mainstream? We used to play outside morning to night, day after day, without a second thought, and now up…

Former Rock Island County Board Member Cecilia O'Brien is remembered as a respected advocate for the county, organized labor and historic preservation, as well as a dedicated community volunteer. O'Brien died of cancer May…

Few people can be credited with developing an entire industry. Ray Scott is one of the few.He made bass fishing what it is today – the NASCAR of the outdoors. Scott is the father of competitive fishing and has paved the way for…

Mandy Weiner interviews Dan Thornton, co-founder and CEO of GoldPhish, a global cybersecurity awareness training platform. Pharmacy retailer Dis-Chem…

Brussels, Belgium, May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A global alliance of vapers gathered today in Brussels to call on European policymakers to oppose potential vaping flavor bans. The World Vapers' Alliance (WVA) presented an art…

By Hamodia Staff The South Shore Yeshiva (YOSS) Abraham and Sara Silber Middle School Robotics Team won 2nd and 3rd place, along with their alliance teams, in the CIJE Robotics Competition – VEX held at the South Shore…

Cattle graze along Pierce Point Road in the Point Reyes National Seashore on Friday, March 19, 2021. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal) Measure A's path to the June 7 primary ballot has been torturous, littered with controversy and…

A new group of national music organizations and companies, Music Alliance Ireland/Comhaontas Ceoil na hÉireann, held their first public meeting on 28 April as part of the New Music Dublin festival at the National Concert Hall. The group was…

FORT HOOD, Texas (FOX 44) – A Fort Hood woman is helping the Texas Department of Transportation in its latest campaign. TxDOT says May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and as more motorcyclists hit the road to…

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MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The U.S. Justice Department is challenging an Alabama law that makes it a crime for doctors to treat transgender people under the age of 19 with puberty blockers and hormones to help them affirm their new gender…

Flowers was first elected to the District 7 seat in 2020.Pinellas County Commissioner Rene Flowers announced a handful of union backers as she kicks off her re-election campaign for the 2022 cycle. Flowers has secured support from SEIU…

CHICAGO (WGEM) - Abortion rights groups in Illinois are backing the reelection campaigns of Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton.Personal PAC, Planned Parenthood Illinois Action and the National Organization of Illinois…

From VAOurWay and the VA Chapter of American Promise, "two nonpartisan groups that champion good governance and transparency in Virginia, while promoting increased public discourse between Commonwealth citizens and their!-->!-->…

This Earth Day, with much of Colorado under critical wildfire watch due to high winds and high heat, a coalition of 60 environmental groups marched just over a mile through central- city ​​of Denver today to demand climate action…

LOS ANGELES, USA – Media OutReach – April 17, 2022 – Viola Davis door Earrings Matturi Jewelery conceived by Satta Maturi featuring ethically and sustainably sourced natural diamonds from Botswana for #BlackIsBrilliant from RAD x De Beers…

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The CornerHouse Children's Advocacy Center announced Thursday plans to expand facilities and services outside of Hennepin County to respond to an expected increase in reports of…

(The Center Square) — A campaign finance reform bill regarding expense reports, political action committees…

Crist said he campaigns for all Floridians, even Republicans.Democratic candidate for Gov. charlie christ took his campaign to The Villages this weekend to unveil his 'Seniors for Crist' policy initiative. Crist met with over 250 members of…

Abused or neglected North Texas children are making their voices heard this month. April is National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month and a child advocacy group has paid a touching tribute to the thousands of…

Mayor Muriel Bowser has made so many promises to end homelessness in DC that it can be hard to keep them straight. But after years of missed…

New York wants to educate its citizens about cannabis laws, including who can use it, where to use it, and how to use it safely. On Monday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the first "Cannabis Conversations" public education…

Amid growing concerns about crime and recent criminal justice reforms, California law enforcement groups are…

Request ID: req13162Duration: 1 year, with possibility of extension for another 2.5 years. Project overview and role SCALE is a 5-year USAID-funded project (October 8, 2020 - October 7, 2025), implemented by Palladium in…

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed into law three bills banning transgender athletes from competing in women's sports, transgender reassignment surgeries and abortions after 15 weeks. File photo by Countess Jemal/UPI |…

Fringe voters will be targeted in a new campaign demanding that major parties pledge to protect National Disability Insurance scheme participants from shock funding cuts. People with disabilities, their families and carers will come…

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has awarded the prestigious CNS Medal to Teréza Hough, CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation South Africa (NOFSA), in recognition of her…

By MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health EditorWASHINGTON (AP) — When patients are battling a terminal illness and want access to an experimental drug, how much evidence that it works should regulators require before approval?That's the question…

Susan Scott Parker, Disability Inclusion Activist https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanscottparker1/ Susan Scott Parker, OBE, is a thought leader on how to mobilize business leadership behind the economic and social…

AVON, Colo. - The video begins innocently enough: A man washes his car; a young girl playing with a stuffed animal; a woman enjoying a large ice cream sundae. Then, out of nowhere, this woman with the sundae screams in terror - "ahhh!"…

Groups gather outside the Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology to protest the SIM card registration law. Photo from AlterMidya's Twitter post. This article comes from EngageMedia, a non-profit media, technology…

Human Rights Campaign Acting President Joni Madison says the LGBTQ organization has already been in contact with Bob Chapek after the Disney CEO pledged to suspend all political donations in Florida following an internal…

The United States and the EU offer temporary immigration protections to those fleeing the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Immigration rights advocates say…

MTV aims to increase the number of young voters with an early voting campaign ahead of this year's midterm elections, which will decide control of Congress for the next two years. The global media giant's "Early Voting is Easier" plan…

Three men have announced they will seek Republican endorsements for the new State House District 6A seat - pastor Ben Davis, veterinarian Dr John Howe and businessman David Liedl.After redistricting after the 2020 census, this…

With the Downtown Corvallis Association disbanding after nearly four decades of service, the work of promoting and advocating for downtown businesses is up for grabs.The Chamber of Commerce, however, is only partially…

An NGO, Mbegir Humanitarian Initiative, highlighted the role of girls' education in nation building. The chief executive of the organization, Mrs. Rahab Elisha, said this while launching a literacy awareness campaign for all…

BURLINGTON — Kiah Morris, a former Bennington state representative who ended her re-election campaign in…

Each year, The Gateway publishes an assessment of the student union executive and board representative. It is impossible to discuss every aspect of their terms of office, so these reports are largely based on the main components of the…

Oregon lawmakers moved closer to granting a big raise on Tuesday, with a Senate panel voting 3-2 to advance a proposal that would nearly double their salaries and provide childcare benefits. After…

Sandpiper announced the launch of Sandpiper Health, a strategic communications and public affairs consulting firm specializing in healthcare. Leading the initial team of 30 consultants in Australia, China, Hong Kong and Singapore…

Minnesota USA Expo 2027The bid committee will meet with delegations from different countries to seek their supportMINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 17 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Minnesota grows in support of hosting a specialized global health expo in…

A Republican lawmaker in Missouri on Tuesday unveiled a bill to tax and regulate adult-use marijuana in the state. It would provide delisting opportunities, authorize social consumption facilities, and allow cannabis businesses to claim…

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers was in a familiar place earlier this month when Republican lawmakers sent him a bill that would have banned anti-racism teachings in schools. For the 66th time since taking office in 2019, he took out his veto…

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Senate Majority Leader Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, shown leading a committee hearing in 2019, is trying to resuscitate plans to cap political donations in Oregon. Arya Surowidjojo/OPBProposed ballot measures to cap political donations in…

Daniel J. Bryan, one of the architects of a communications strategy that helped Phil Murphy become the first Democratic governor in 44 years to win re-election last year, will leave state government in the coming weeks to lead two…

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop and has seen recent surges driven by the delta and omicron variants, a local group says the health conditions of Indigenous, immigrant and non-English speaking communities have been impacted…

Former Human Rights Campaign (HRC) president Alphonso David filed a lawsuit against the organization on Thursday - arguing that the country's largest advocacy group underpaid him and eventually…

GREEN BAY — Voters who are part of Green Bay's District 4 will have the opportunity to reduce the number of candidates, which includes an incumbent, from three to two in the Feb. 15 primary electionThe nonpartisan race for Green Bay City…

Published January 30, 2022 The National Assembly has considered how much a sponsor can give to a party and how much a political party can spend on a candidate's election campaign in the Elections (Amendment) Bill 2010 currently before…

Public Defender Jumaane Williams (Photo: Office of Public Defender Jumaane Williams) With more than 23,000 members across the state, Make the Road is the largest member group of immigrant advocates in New York City and its political arm…

A bill to legalize marijuana in Delaware cleared its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday, passing the House Health and Human Development Committee by a 10-4 vote. The legislation is sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski (D), who introduced a…

AUBURN — Attorney Adam Lee filed paperwork Monday securing his spot as the Democratic candidate for a State House seat in the newly created 89th District that covers downtown Auburn. Adam Lee, candidate for State House in Auburn Photo…

An extraordinary effort to save local journalism in the Yakima Valley, supported by Microsoft and local…

Education advocates are speaking out against a "Parents Bill of Rights" that Governor Greg Abbott plans to pass if he is re-elected. The bill, which the Texas governor signed shortly after unveiling it at a campaign event at a Lewisville…

The very first article written by The Fulcrum referred to the Democrats' sweeping electoral reform measure as a "political message" bill that would never pass as long as Republicans controlled the Senate. This chapter of democratic reform…

Mayor Eric Adams' early pick to lead the city's economic development arm has pledged to help an investor struggling with housing agencies for control of a struggling affordable housing development in Astoria - an official from the war…