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Seattle cleanup shimmer fades as fentanyl crisis resurfaces
local1 day ago

Seattle cleanup shimmer fades as fentanyl crisis resurfaces

After Seattle touted cleaner streets during the World Cup, critics say officials merely shifted the problem out of sight rather than solving a persistent fentanyl-and-homelessness crisis, with billions spent on homelessness services but overdoses and unsheltered numbers continuing to rise; radio host Charlie Harger argues for accountability and real interventions over tolerance or removal, noting 2024 homelessness services spending of about $153.8 million and roughly 16,000 unsheltered residents in King County.

via Fox News|
#fentanyl#homelessness#local
politics13 days ago

Pelosi launches Berkeley democracy institute to strengthen U.S. governance

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is launching the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy at UC Berkeley, set to open in January 2027 after her retirement. The nonpartisan institute will fund undergraduate courses, host an annual forum, and run a visiting fellows program to study and strengthen democratic governance, protect civil rights, and diversify political leadership, with Pelosi co-teaching a course and more than $32 million in fundraising pledges.

via Politico|
#civil-rights#democracy#education
politics22 days ago

World Cup Politics: Immigrant Stars, National Messaging, and Global Diplomacy

POLITICO’s live updates weave World Cup action with politics: the DHS posted nationalist memes featuring immigrant players amid debates over birthright citizenship; San Francisco and Massachusetts leaders discuss World Cup-linked policy, tourism, housing, and transit; the coverage also revisits Brazil’s Haiti peacekeeping diplomacy as a study in soft power, while political campaigns opportunistically tie soccer viewership to electoral messaging—showing how the World Cup becomes a platform for political narratives across nations.

via Politico|
#diplomacy#immigration#politics
Aging clocks promise time-to-death—but I’d rather not know
opinion1 month ago

Aging clocks promise time-to-death—but I’d rather not know

Op-ed writer Helen Pilcher examines a new Harvard-led “molecular clock” that claims to measure biological age and predict time to death, noting it’s still for research and could speed anti-aging trials or inform policy. She cautions that such results are probabilistic and can shape how people view aging—something she would rather not know—preferring to focus on healthier living despite the Kardashians using a similar test as an example.

via The Guardian|
#aging#biology#molecular-clocks
CalFresh Work Rules Set to Begin June 1, Putting Benefits at Risk for Californians
public-policy1 month ago

CalFresh Work Rules Set to Begin June 1, Putting Benefits at Risk for Californians

Starting June 1, CalFresh recipients ages 18–64 without a disability must prove they are working, in training, or performing community-service hours each month to keep benefits, a change critics say creates barriers for those already struggling; roughly 2.7 million Californians are enrolled and about 1 in 7 residents in Southern California face food insecurity.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#abawd#calfresh#california
San Diego’s $118M Budget Gap: Tough Tradeoffs to Keep City Services Running
local-government1 month ago

San Diego’s $118M Budget Gap: Tough Tradeoffs to Keep City Services Running

San Diego faces a $118 million budget shortfall for the current year, prompting Mayor Todd Gloria to propose painful cuts to arts and culture, libraries, parks and recreation, while KPBS explains the underpinnings of the city’s finances—general fund, special revenue and enterprise funds—and what a structural deficit means, aided by an interactive budget-balancing game and insights from Independent Budget Analyst Charles Modica on how decisions are evaluated and made for the July 1–June 30 fiscal year.

via KPBS|
#budget#finance#local-government
Shreveport Massacre Exposes America's Gun-Violence Fatigue
politics2 months ago

Shreveport Massacre Exposes America's Gun-Violence Fatigue

A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana killed eight children in a domestic-violence context, revealing how national coverage often fades after tragedies and arguing that America’s high level of gun ownership and political obstacles hinder action. The piece advocates pragmatic policy steps—domestic-violence prevention, mental-health integration with policing, and gun-restriction measures like licensing and red-flag laws—while noting that evidence is imperfect and political resistance remains.

via The Bulwark|
#domestic-violence#gun-control#gun-violence
Colorado moves toward Denver–Fort Collins commuter rail with tentative funding plan
transportation3 months ago

Colorado moves toward Denver–Fort Collins commuter rail with tentative funding plan

Colorado says it has reached a tentative term sheet with BNSF to host a Denver-to-Fort Collins passenger rail, moving the Front Range project forward. The plan envisions three daily round trips with stops from Westminster to Fort Collins, funded upfront at about $333 million and about $30 million annually, using a congestion fee on rental cars, oil-and-gas production, and RTD FasTracks savings—not federal funds. The FasTracks savings account reportedly has about $190 million, which could cover cash costs; final funding still requires approvals from RTD, the governor, and several state and regional boards, with a goal to sign off by year-end and break ground next year as part of a larger Front Range line.

via Colorado Public Radio|
#colorado#front-range#public-policy
Powell honors Volcker and urges integrity-driven public service
public-policy3 months ago

Powell honors Volcker and urges integrity-driven public service

Powell delivers acceptance remarks for the Paul Volcker Public Integrity Award, praising Paul Volcker's nonpartisan public service and integrity, recounting his Fed leadership in taming inflation and achieving price stability during the Great Moderation, and arguing that independence paired with integrity is essential for principled public service.

via Federal Reserve Board (.gov)|
#federal-reserve#independence#inflation
Democrat alleges DHS World Cup funds delay is political
public-policy4 months ago

Democrat alleges DHS World Cup funds delay is political

The U.S. government has not yet disbursed $625 million in FIFA World Cup security grants to local authorities; Rep. Nellie Pou says the delay is partisan politics, with DHS delaying payouts that were due by Jan. 30. DHS and FEMA oversight claims are cited, while host-area officials warn the funding delay could hinder security preparations for World Cup events, prompting calls from lawmakers and host committees to release the funds.

via Reuters|
#dhs#politics#public-policy
US expands ICE powers to detain refugees during post-admission vetting
world4 months ago

US expands ICE powers to detain refugees during post-admission vetting

The Trump administration issued a memo expanding ICE authority to detain legal refugees awaiting green cards, allowing detention during a one-year post-admission re-vetting period to ensure security. Critics call the policy a reckless reversal that harms thousands, while supporters say it aligns post-admission vetting with other admissions; the move follows rising ICE detentions and comes after a Minnesota court blocked related refugee enforcement.

via Reuters|
#constitutional-law#government#immigration