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fromMedium
33 minutes ago

Design is flattening. So, how will you fight for your users?

The design landscape once felt like a vibrant city, with research highways flowing with insights and user-centred design creating lively neighbourhoods, but now risks uniformity.
Mobile UX
#budget-cuts
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
Media industry

Facing severe budget cuts, a local television station leaned on its community - and succeeded - Poynter

fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
Media industry

Facing severe budget cuts, a local television station leaned on its community - and succeeded - Poynter

fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Suffering in silence no more: How peer support helps people with chronic pain | CBC News

MacMillan has suffered from chronic pain for more than 45 years. She once felt hopeless, alone and invalidated until she found a new purpose.
Canada news
#mental-health
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Parenting

'Over 10 years later, I still suffer from panic attacks' - people who were in child residential care tell of troubles they faced in system

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Parenting

'Over 10 years later, I still suffer from panic attacks' - people who were in child residential care tell of troubles they faced in system

#child-safety
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago
Public health

Inner Richmond Parents Fed Up with SFMTA Watering Down Safety - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
5 days ago
Public health

Inner Richmond Parents Fed Up with SFMTA Watering Down Safety - Streetsblog San Francisco

#community-support
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Death threats, vandalism, investigations: L.A. immigrant rights groups in the fight of their lives

Los Angeles advocacy groups resist aggressive federal immigration enforcement with community support and legal advice.
NYC parents
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 weeks ago

'My autistic son is an amazing little man - but he needs a safe place to play'

Debbie Reynolds advocates for dedicated play areas for children with special needs to ensure they feel safe and included in outdoor activities.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Death threats, vandalism, investigations: L.A. immigrant rights groups in the fight of their lives

Los Angeles advocacy groups resist aggressive federal immigration enforcement with community support and legal advice.
NYC parents
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 weeks ago

'My autistic son is an amazing little man - but he needs a safe place to play'

Debbie Reynolds advocates for dedicated play areas for children with special needs to ensure they feel safe and included in outdoor activities.
#lgbtq
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Live Out Loud's 24th Annual Trailblazers Gala honors LGBTQ+ current and rising leaders

The Live Out Loud Gala celebrated LGBTQ+ youth, honoring achievements and advocating for community visibility and support.
NYC LGBT
fromsilive
4 weeks ago

This NYC teacher ensures that LGBTQ+ voices are heard through podcast, activism

Andrew Savage advocates for LGBTQ+ representation and activism, motivated by his own experiences growing up without strong role models.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Live Out Loud's 24th Annual Trailblazers Gala honors LGBTQ+ current and rising leaders

The Live Out Loud Gala celebrated LGBTQ+ youth, honoring achievements and advocating for community visibility and support.
NYC LGBT
fromsilive
4 weeks ago

This NYC teacher ensures that LGBTQ+ voices are heard through podcast, activism

Andrew Savage advocates for LGBTQ+ representation and activism, motivated by his own experiences growing up without strong role models.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago

The Surbiton couple backing UK campaign for daughter with rare form of epilepsy

Beth has Dravet Syndrome, a severe condition characterized by frequent seizures, learning disabilities, and associated challenges, impacting her family's daily life and wellbeing.
Public health
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

David Ruzumna Builds a Legal Career on Fairness and Dedication to Community

"I've always seen the law as the great equalizer. It's where even the richest, most powerful people are treated on an equal plane with the poor and powerless so that everybody is treated equally under the law."
Law
#social-justice
#immigration
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn Leaders Denounce ICE Arrests in NYC

Council members condemn racist rhetoric and deportation tactics against immigrants, highlighting historical injustices with calls for justice and protection of rights.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Public officials, advocates rally in the Manhattan for the release of Bronx high school student detained by ICE | amNewYork

Elected officials advocate for the release of Dylan Lopez Contreras from ICE custody, citing his legal entry into the U.S.
fromKqed
1 month ago
San Francisco

San Jose Immigrant Advocates Protest Sweeping ICE Arrests | KQED

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn Leaders Denounce ICE Arrests in NYC

Council members condemn racist rhetoric and deportation tactics against immigrants, highlighting historical injustices with calls for justice and protection of rights.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Public officials, advocates rally in the Manhattan for the release of Bronx high school student detained by ICE | amNewYork

Elected officials advocate for the release of Dylan Lopez Contreras from ICE custody, citing his legal entry into the U.S.
fromKqed
1 month ago
San Francisco

San Jose Immigrant Advocates Protest Sweeping ICE Arrests | KQED

#homelessness
NYC politics
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Nonprofits Rally Against Lurie's Budget Cuts to Homeless Programs, One Director Even Goes on Hunger Strike

Mayor Lurie's budget cuts to homelessness programs risk worsening the crisis in San Francisco.
NYC politics
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Nonprofits Rally Against Lurie's Budget Cuts to Homeless Programs, One Director Even Goes on Hunger Strike

Mayor Lurie's budget cuts to homelessness programs risk worsening the crisis in San Francisco.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

A Conversation on Progress, Power, and Possibility

When I was diagnosed at 13, I didn't know anyone with type 1 diabetes… I have been talking and advocating about it.
NYC startup
#trans-rights
#health
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A disabled mom's message to parents: We all need help, and it's OK to ask for it

Jessica Slice shares her journey of motherhood while navigating a disability, advocating for inclusivity and support in parenting.
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A disabled mom's message to parents: We all need help, and it's OK to ask for it

Jessica Slice shares her journey of motherhood while navigating a disability, advocating for inclusivity and support in parenting.
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Jay Leno, Patron Saint of Classic Cars, Comes to the Rescue in California

Leno emphasizes that many states offer exemptions for older vehicles, arguing that California's stringent rules can be costly and time-consuming for collectors.
Cars
#crash-test-dummies
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

How soccer match-fixing actually works, according to a former player

Moses Swaibu, once a professional footballer, became embroiled in match-fixing, leading to his conviction, incarceration, and transformation into an advocate against corruption in sports.
Soccer (FIFA)
#economic-impact
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Fighting eviction in Texas: Eight lawyers take on 600 cases per month

In most cases, the court isn't interested in the condition of the property or the understandable and often tragic reasons for falling behind on payments.
Dallas Cowboys
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

He just told me lies to have sex with a teenage girl': Natalie Fleet MP on grooming, statutory rape and fighting back

Natalie Fleet emphasizes the critical need for societal dialogue on rape, asserting that silence prevents victims from reporting and understanding their experiences, contributing to ongoing shame.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Calls for more support for endometriosis patients

The campaign group Endometriosis Jersey, led by Kate Fry, is advocating for improved support and care for endometriosis patients, highlighting the need for greater awareness.
UK news
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago

Oregon's Sen. Jeff Merkley holds key vote on saving federal arts & humanities funding * Oregon ArtsWatch

The NASAA emphasizes the essential role that public support plays in ensuring the continuation of vital arts and cultural funding, particularly in light of budget cuts.
Arts
#dallas-cowboys
fromBustle
2 weeks ago
Dallas Cowboys

Exclusive: The 'Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' Stars Respond To New Pay Raise

fromBustle
2 weeks ago
Dallas Cowboys

Exclusive: The 'Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' Stars Respond To New Pay Raise

fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

SF's International "Pet Appreciation" Celebration (w/ Dog March + Look-a-Like Contests)

Join us for a heartfelt celebration on June 21 to honor dogs and cats, protesting the cruel Yulin Dog Meat Festival and advocating for animal rights.
Portland food
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

AARP New York fighting to protect Social Security and other benefits on 90th anniversary of federal safety net program | amNewYork

"Ninety years ago, our country made a promise to provide hardworking Americans with a foundation for financial security in retirement, Social Security is one of the most successful and popular initiatives in history."
NYC politics
#brooklyn-womens-bar-association
#human-rights
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Mahrang Baloch Writes From Prison: Speaking Up for Justice Is Not a Crime'

fromtime.com
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Mahrang Baloch Writes From Prison: Speaking Up for Justice Is Not a Crime'

#local-government
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Former Mayo footballer paints disabled parking bays in Westport as council has 'no money' for work

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Former Mayo footballer paints disabled parking bays in Westport as council has 'no money' for work

#ice
fromQNS
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Advocates urge passage of New York for All Act as Assembly session nears end - QNS

fromQNS
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Advocates urge passage of New York for All Act as Assembly session nears end - QNS

fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Read an excerpt from an upcoming book celebrating young trailblazers

When Sameer Jha was fourteen years old, they founded the Empathy Alliance, which has now reached over one million educators across the country. By speaking directly with teachers, Sameer is able to 'educate the educators' and improve schools for LGBTQ youth.
SF LGBT
#lgbtq-rights
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Ms. Rachel's Outspoken Advocacy for Gaza

the basis of everything for me is that children are equal, that they all deserve everything they need to thrive.
NYC parents
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Mother sues London council after 150kg park litter bin crushes her foot during dog walk

This has been the worst time in my life. I am a very social and active person, but this has hit me hard as now I am mostly indoors.
London food
#legislation
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

In His Own Words: Albany Dysfunction Through The Eyes of One Road Violence Victim - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

In His Own Words: Albany Dysfunction Through The Eyes of One Road Violence Victim - Streetsblog New York City

Cannabis
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Veterans and the Rise of Marijuana Wellness: A New Path to Recovery | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Veterans are advocating for marijuana as a therapeutic solution, reflecting a change in treatment perspectives.
The push for cannabis access by veterans is reshaping policy and public perception.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Culture Keeper: Community leader preserves, strengthens San Jose's Japantown

"I realized there's a lot about my background and this community that I wanted to help maintain, especially here in San Jose's Japantown."
Mission District
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I was sexually assaulted while in the military. I had planned my suicide, then I discovered I was pregnant.

Kori Cioca's experience reveals the toxic culture in the military and its prolonged impact on survivors of sexual assault.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Two Calls to Action: Petitions to Save Transit, Save Market Street - Streetsblog San Francisco

California's leaders are finalizing the state budget and they are looking to slash funding for transit service. This means longer waits for buses and trains, whole routes canceled.
San Francisco
#immigration-policy
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's unprecedented immigration crackdown is leaving children terrified and truly alone'

Trump's immigration policies are causing fear among immigrant families, with children skipping school to avoid potential deportation.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

As Trump raises deportation quotas, advocates fear an expanding dragnet'

The Trump administration's immigration policies have instilled fear in migrant communities, as individuals face aggressive arrests and deportations.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's unprecedented immigration crackdown is leaving children terrified and truly alone'

Trump's immigration policies are causing fear among immigrant families, with children skipping school to avoid potential deportation.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

As Trump raises deportation quotas, advocates fear an expanding dragnet'

The Trump administration's immigration policies have instilled fear in migrant communities, as individuals face aggressive arrests and deportations.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Feast for the senses, fuel for the soul: Housing Works' Feast for the Books' serves literary glamour with culinary firepower | amNewYork

Feast for the Books blends literature, fine dining, and philanthropy to support homelessness and HIV/AIDS advocacy.
#caregiving
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

New round of DNA testing proves innocence of man imprisoned for decades for California slaying, defense says

Kenneth Clair, imprisoned for nearly 40 years, is exonerated through new DNA testing that contradicts the evidence used in his conviction.
Washington DC
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The History of the Capital Jewish Museum Offers a Template for Fighting Antisemitism

The murder of Sarah Milgram and Yaron Lischinsky highlights the ongoing issue of antisemitism and its historical roots within American society.
Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My doctor said I didn't need to screen for prostate cancer until my 50s. I was diagnosed at 49.

Early detection of prostate cancer can be crucial, especially for those with a family history, as symptoms may not be apparent.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

Advocates Discuss How Best to Support the Autism Community - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. assert that autism is a condition needing cure, while many, including autistic individuals, strongly disagree.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Miss World organisers accused of being vindictive and bitter' towards ex-contestant

I felt like I've been fed a false narrative of this system that promotes beauty with a purpose, that's supposed to be about advocacy and what you champion for.
UK news
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