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An Alameda County Superior Court judge said in an interim ruling Friday that UC Berkeley may move forward with its controversial plan to build housing at People's Park.The university cannot break ground until the decision is final next…

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Access to ancient cedars for cultural purposes is essential for the Indigenous peoples of Southeast Alaska, both for their heritage and the resilience of their community.Carving and weaving traditions call for straight-grained,…

An ice bridge crosses the Colville River, connecting the Alpine Field to the Kuparuk Field on Alaska's North Slope Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. Alpine is connected to existing oil development infrastructure only by seasonal ice roads and by air.…

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office needs volunteers to advocate for victims. A victims' advocate should be able to nurture and be a support system for people who have suffered trauma, been the victim of a crime, been the victim of a…

TULSA, Okla. — A nonprofit that trains volunteers to become court-appointed advocates for abused and neglected children is raising funds and engaging more volunteers. A CASA volunteer said this is very important work, but the organization…

Last June, Valencia “Vee” Gunder's organization, The Smile Trust, held its first hurricane preparedness event. Gunder and his team prepared 200 kits filled with supplies such as water,…

A big engine of Oregon's economy lacks access to basic resources like childcare, housing and transportation, according to a new survey of farmworkers in the state.The Farmworker Needs Assessment surveyed nearly 1,000 farm workers and held…

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 1-800-237-8255. The United States faces significant mental health challenges, which have been…

Prominent rights groups joined progressive European parliamentarians on Wednesday in urging Polish prosecutors to drop charges against an activist who faces up to three years in prison for helping a pregnant woman access abortion pills ."No…

What's new? (July 3-9)A Verdict on Theranos and Silicon Valley CultureFor many tech start-ups, the era of seemingly endless optimism and immunity – against scrutiny, skepticism and, above all, serious legal consequences – began to unravel…

Teachers at childcare centers speak out against a toxic culture of bullying, saying they have been called names, abused in front of children and some have felt suicidal. Jobs advocates interviewed by RNZ said the sector was grossly…

Announcements at the UN Ocean Conference are a step in the right direction towards a whole-of-government approach to tackling IUU fishing and labor abuses This week United Nations Ocean Conferenceco-hosted by Portugal and Kenya, was a…

Getty ImagesNEW ORLEANS - This week, more than 2,000 tobacco control and public health professionals are in New Orleans for the three-day National Tobacco or Health Conference. Organized by the National Network of Public…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! NEW YORK CITY - Two mothers - one pro-choice, one pro-life - shared how they became advocates for the abortion debate.Melissa Manion, a mother of four, grew up opposing abortion and doesn't…

Sixty-three years ago this month, a young and unknown Audre Lorde joined the spring graduation ritual, graduating from Hunter College. She has become one of our nation's most influential writers and a strong advocate for social justice,…

WAVERLY, Tenn. (WTVF) – As fentanyl-related deaths soar across the country and here in Nashville, advocates are doing everything they can to raise awareness and save lives.Raymond Bruce Hill says an issue as big as the overdose crisis…

June 16, 2022 Introduction ahead of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19 Today,…

Published on June 14, 2022 at 6:01 p.m. Jacob Owens Tucson has established a 24/7 homeless hotline to provide information on available programs, such as shelters, food banks, mental health and medical assistance, etc.…

Aspiring veteran entrepreneurs considering leaving the military and starting their own businesses need better access to capital and support services to succeed in their endeavors, lawyers outside lawmakers said Wednesday."We need to elevate…

The 317 Project tells stories of life in all of Indianapolis' bustling neighborhoods - 317 words at a time.The sun shines on the surface of the water. Like blue-green brushstrokes on a canvas, small ripples capture flickers of light, a…

Voting stickers are seen at combined polling stations 23 and 36 of the Harris Building in Linn County in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 2,…

Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principles - independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims,…

Commander Jerry Boster was 47 and about to retire from the US Navy in 2013 when he was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease. Soon after, he participated in the Hawai'i Parkinson Association's annual walk to raise awareness and…

K9 Sargent Prince was on someone's trail.After getting a good whiff of clothes, the 5-year-old sleuth took his handler, York County Sheriff's Department Corporal, away. Shane Kauffman, during a hasty walk through PeoplesBank Revolution…

Deadline: June 10, 2022 Applications are open for the ACEP Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program 2022. The program is a six-month internship that aims to balance a dose of theory!-->!-->…

A Maori public health activist and researcher has become the first indigenous woman appointed to lead the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA). Emma Rawson-Te Patu. Photo: Provided Emma Rawson-Te Patu was!-->…

As part of its second annual Lavender Ceremony, members of the University community celebrated the accomplishments of graduate members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, recognizing…

San Diego organizations and leaders came together Saturday to provide City Heights residents with much-needed support at a college and career fair.Held at Herbert Hoover High School, "The Village United" fair featured various academic and…

LAS CRUCES - Ed Ellison will no longer be CFO of Las Cruces Public Schools.The change was confirmed Thursday afternoon, after the National Education Association, Classified School Employees Council, Families Advocacy for Change in Education…

Happy Wednesday, people of Reno! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Reno today. First, today's weather forecast: Fairly sunny and very hot. High: 85 Low: 55. Are you a local owner or trader? We can help you…

The Student Associates (AS) of Santa Monica College (SMC) is holding a special election this month to fill its leadership vacancies for the upcoming fall semester. Five of the 13 positions on the 2022-2023 SA Board of Trustees were expected…

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Choice advocates say quashing Roe v. Wade would put more pressure and hardship on Native American women in South Dakota, who are twice as likely as other races to be victims of sexual assault, according to the US Department of…

When people of Etowah County reflect on those who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of the community, one of the first names that comes to mind is Dr. Gertie Lowe."His name is right there among all the other big names in Etowah…

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — More than a year after watching a gunman kill three classmates and injure five others in her Parkland classroom, Eden Hebron came home from lunch to find a strange white car parked in her driveway .Since filming,…

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The Fayetteville chapter of a national LGBTQ advocacy group risks disbanding if it doesn't find new members for its board of directors. The national organization PFLAG was founded in 1973. The Fayetteville chapter was started in 2017 by…

Nearly $400,000 has been awarded to 26 local nonprofit organizations by the San Diego County Bar Foundation.The grants, totaling $393,500, reflect the foundation's most recent assistance to some of the county's most underserved populations.…

Amazon warehouse workers are twice as likely to be injured as other warehouse workers, according to a recent study, and an advocacy group for warehouse workers in the Inland Empire says workplace injuries are still worse in Amazon…

The Lenawee Community Foundation has made the difficult decision to postpone its 2022 Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting typically brings together local individuals, organizations and businesses while recognizing the award winners and the…

BROOKLYN, NY— The Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences at Medgar Evers College (MEC) is set to host a free spring event to raise awareness of the success of its Cannabis Minor Degree Program. In partnership with Digital…

Newswise - ROCKVILLE, Maryland - April 19, 2022 - The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), the world's leading professional molecular diagnostic society, today released a report titled "Economics of clinical testing during a public…

The Daily Nexus endorses the sixth-year earth science major and current chief of staff for the Office of the Internal Vice President, Shva Star, for the students' general counsel. star courtesy Shva Courtesy of Shva Star The…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The former assistant secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources released a statement Monday regarding his departure from the department. In the statement, Jeremiah Samples cited a…

SURRY, Va. (WAVY) – Surry County recently received more than $3 million to upgrade its school system's water infrastructure. Click here to subscribe to our email alerts on the latest news "Every Virginian deserves access to…

Thinking of buying an electric car? You're not alone.With skyrocketing gas prices and a series of climate reports highlighting the urgency of moving away from burning fossil fuels, more and more Americans are expressing interest in…

From Morris Arts: Morris Arts' unique Great Conversations event is back in person with 28 amazing talkers To rejoin Morris Arts for the 14th anniversary of his Great Conversations gala, 6-9:30 p.m.…

RWJUH Somerset Orthopedic Nurse Meaghan Barber-Badger, RN, BSN, tends to patient Mark Runyon of Somerville.The third consecutive Magnet designation signifies quality patient care.Nurses have been called the backbone of health care.…

Union County Supports Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April - Union County, New Jersey Jump straight to contentUnion County Supports Sexual Assault Awareness Month in AprilApril is 21st anniversary of the declaration of Sexual…

Through frequent presentations and public events, many student-run organizations at Penn State are focused…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal immigration authorities announced Friday that they will stop housing inmates at an Alabama prison with a history of problems and limit the use of three other detention centers. The rulings reinforce Homeland…

After six months of searching for a job, Army veteran Nichole Moffett hit a tipping point when she began having difficulty paying her rent and fearing losing her home. "Anything that could go wrong was going wrong," Moffett said. "I went…

The University of Montana saw a spike in reports of students drugged at Missoula bars last month, prompting the university to issue a campus-wide safety email.Between Jan. 18 and Feb. 21, five students said they were…

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Connecticut environmentalists are hoping a last-minute deal can be struck to protect a sprawling 252-acre camp owned by a regional Boy Scout council. They want to prevent the scenic property that has been a summer…

Silver Spring, MD – Driver shortages and reduced availability of waste collection and recycling personnel have been and continue to be a significant issue for waste management companies. the SWANA Applied Research Foundation (ARF) has…

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Interactive tool released at SXSW in collaboration with the Deloitte Health Equity Institute reveals data on the presence and impact of maternity care deserts ARLINGTON, Va., March 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, more than 2.2 million…

This is where you start when you think your child might need a therapist Realizing your child might need help can be overwhelming You may be wondering: does my child really need advice? What are the signs ? Don't most children have…

Vermont Business Magazine Recovery Vermont is proud to announce that Senator Patrick Leahy has received the Legislative Champion Peter Mallary Award "for a lifetime of dedication to the health of Vermonters and for national leadership in…

PROVIDENCE — United Way of Rhode Island has received a $1 million commitment, spread over four years, from…

Friday 04 March 2022 By John Hill Director, Diocese of Salt Lake City Office of Life, Justice and Peace The 2022 state legislative session of Utah began with great promise for building a culture of life, but ends…

The PNM building in downtown Albuquerque. (Jim Thompson/Albuquerque Journal) Copyright © 2022 Albuquerque Journal A New Mexico utility company plans to delay using bonds to recoup its investments in the San Juan plant could…

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Emory University stands with Ukraine and offers support to students, faculty, and staff who are impacted by the crisis."With Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, we are witnessing a historic…

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"We are grateful for the partnership with Genomenon and the support they will provide as we seek treatment and a cure for all children suffering from BPAN." –Kelly Kozole,…

way of lifeMelbourne mum Leah Dean knows better than anyone that attending a COVID-19 vaccination appointment is anything but simple for children with autism. Loud noises, crowds and bright lights anywhere, not to mention a busy…

Terry Loftis, left, and her fiancé Jon Adams Serving Dallas and its communities, Terry Loftis is the man RICH LOPEZ | Personal [email protected] Terry Loftis' daily schedule is not at all envious. For this interview, he…

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation's 9th Annual Conference begins Wednesday, February 23 and is taking place at the Salt Palace Convention Center. The three-day conference is presented by the nonprofit…

Yale student activists and leaders with disabilities are continuing a years-long effort to create a new cultural center for students with…

If there's anything you've always wanted to know about the region of New Jersey known as the Upper Raritan River Watershed - its network of rivers and streams, and the flora and fauna that inhabit it, what residents can do to keep its…

Mayor Greg Fischer today announced that the Louisville-produced documentary City of Ali will air nationwide on PBS stations in honor of Black History Month. Since it first aired on January 16, 2022, City of Ali has aired or is expected to…

Ibrahim is a Palestinian American and an organizing member of the Partnership for Advancement of New Americans (PANA) who has been monitoring redistricting processes across the state for months. He lives in Encinitas.The town of El…

ROCKFORD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 8, 2022--Cleopioneer and global category leader in ecosystem…

Download logo President Uhuru Kenyatta said today that Africa has made significant progress in the fight against malaria over the past two years, and attributed the success to a four-point program implemented by the Alliance of African…

Professor Christine So wants to know why English is the only department in Georgetown with a specialist in Asian American studies. In the spring of 2019, two years after beginning teaching at Georgetown, she created an introductory…

Royal Aire will replace several air handling units to improve ventilation in the basement and on the first, second and fifth floors. ORACLE PHOTO/ALEXANDRA URBAN Four air handling units located in the Student Services…

In 2021, the Danville Police Department recorded 3,225 domestic disturbance calls and over 700 domestic…

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Today, Pennsylvania's Departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Aging joined Governor Tom Wolf's Office of Advocacy and Reform (OAR) and the Association of Pennsylvania Regional Agencies on aging to…

Council Member Betsy Wilkerson Receives Municipal Leadership Certificate from Association of Washington Towns Lisa Gardner, City Council Communications Director, 509.625.6226…

Failure to pay rent eviction claims remains below pre-pandemic levels, a Maryland district court judge told lawmakers last week – but other types of eviction claims are higher than they were before the pandemic.…

New data suggests machine learning algorithms can accurately predict C difference. Infection in hospitalized patients Findings Published in the American Journal of Infection Control May Help Reduce…

3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit, today announced the four dance and theater artists added to its Disability Culture Leadership Initiative, an online platform that elevates the work of Deaf and disabled artists and encourages the arts and…

Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 17, 2022 -- (PR.com) -- The Medicare Part B deductible has fallen from $60 per year in 1975 to $233 currently, reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance.“Medicare is complex with many…

A plan to overhaul Tennessee's public education funding appears to align with Governor Bill Lee's commitment to consider the needs and circumstances of every student. But how much extra money would be added to bolster learning for…

Abortion advocacy groups in Michigan have launched a voting initiative to override a state abortion ban - which is currently not enforced - through a constitutional amendment.…

Ohio Valley BPW schedules first meeting of 2022 for January 18 STEUBENVILLE - Ohio Valley business and professional women to hold their first meeting of 2022 on January 18 at 6:00…

Hey, people from Concord! Tony Schinella here with your brand new issue of Concord Daily. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Sunny; watch the ice spots. High: 24 Low: 8. Here are the best stories at Concord today: Hudson…

January 6, 2022 at 9:59 a.m.Jess Bourne (right), front-end manager for Rising Tide Co-op, presents a donation to Susanna Norwood-Burns, director of legal advocacy for New Hope Midcoast. (Courtesy photo) Rising Tide's October partner for…

Swellesley Advertiser Index Who is in the index of advertisers? Any business or non-profit organization that has partnered with us in the past 12 months, or that pays a low annual fee to appear on this page. Want to appear in The…

December 31, 2021 While there does not appear to be an end in sight for the coronavirus, 2021 has been a good year in terms of gains made to bring another health threat…

The Grand County Local Homeless Council is creating a new resource for people who are homeless: an offer of…

The past year has been marked by climate disasters across the country, grim climate predictions by scientists and, with the failure of the Build Back Better Act, little environmental action from Congress. And the clock is ticking.…

It is not easy to watch your loved ones age.“We don't know if she'll be here another day, another year,” Mary Beth Thompson said. Thompson's 12-year-old dog Wren is in his dying…

The Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") hosted a two-day conference virtual workshop December 6-7, titled “Making Competition Work: Promoting Competition in Labor…

(Image via Getty) Many lawyers might believe that young and inexperienced lawyers are at a virtual disadvantage when they start their careers. Indeed, the law school does little to train students to become practicing lawyers, and people…

What is textbook censorship? Books taught in schools, and available in school libraries, should be chosen by professionals on the basis of the most objective criteria possible, including the educational, pedagogical, literary and artistic…

MISSOULA, Mont. - Four alerts were sent to students at the University of Montana this semester regarding…

If the historic case were to be overturned, the legality of abortion would rest with each state. Twenty-six states should ban or restrict access to abortion if Roe v. Wade is canceled.Clinics in neighboring states are bracing for an…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Liberal billionaire George Soros has poured millions of dollars into a black money center used by far-left activists pushing to dismantle the police, according to grants.The Foundation to…

OKLAHOMA CITY - Rainbow Fleet Child Care Resource and Referral received the Potts Family Foundation award…

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Senator Bob Dole will be remembered for his political career and his military service, but one thing Amy Hyten hopes to remember is his passion for helping people with disabilities.“Senator Bob Dole…

Uriel J. GarciaOn the morning of January 14, construction worker Juan Reyna said goodbye to his wife and two stepchildren in San Antonio and drove to Uvalde in his white Chevrolet pickup truck with a crew of five to perform home renovation…

NEWARK - The Victim Resource Center of the Finger Lakes, a local domestic and sexual violence service…

November 30, 2021 at 3:39 PM The pandemic has brought to light several worrying qualities of US policy: the first being that lawmakers appeared to have grossly underestimated the severity of the virus. Second, a significant…

The Jamestown Public Market has announced a successful end to its 2021 season. “We continue to develop and expand our programs, and we have had an incredible…

Being a volunteer is part of Jack Edwards' life. His mother taught him the value of helping others when he was young, but he drifted away for a while after drugs drew him down a different path.“When I had the opportunity…

Shianne Bowlin, who has spent years living in her car, breaks the stigma of homelessness. PORTLAND, Maine - Thanksgiving isn't just a day we spend with family and friends, it's also a time to take a break and…