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SF politics
fromAxios
1 hour ago

"Eric may have tipped the scale": Swalwell scandal threatens surge of House expulsions

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna plans to force a vote to expel Rep. Swalwell amid serious allegations, while Democrats counter with a vote against Rep. Gonzales.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Anna Paulina Luna Makes Case For Kicking Eric Swalwell Out of Congress: Wouldn't Recommend' Democrats Protect This Kind of Garbage'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for the expulsion of Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 hour ago

"Eric may have tipped the scale": Swalwell scandal threatens surge of House expulsions

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna plans to force a vote to expel Rep. Swalwell amid serious allegations, while Democrats counter with a vote against Rep. Gonzales.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Anna Paulina Luna Makes Case For Kicking Eric Swalwell Out of Congress: Wouldn't Recommend' Democrats Protect This Kind of Garbage'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for the expulsion of Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
19 hours ago

Trump Admin Seeks Sweeping Access to Federal Workers' Health Records

The Trump administration seeks access to detailed medical records of federal workers and retirees, raising concerns about privacy and data security.
from24/7 Wall St.
50 minutes ago

Clark Howard Says Congress Passed a Law That Specifically Punished People for Giving Money to Charity

The law did not eliminate the charitable deduction in name. It rendered it functionally useless for anyone who does not already have enough deductions to clear the standard deduction threshold on their own.
Fundraising
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

Pam Bondi still on the hook for Epstein testimony, Oversight panel says

The Justice Department, in a letter to Comer, appeared to request that Bondi be excused from testifying given her departure from DOJ, stating, 'We kindly ask that you confirm that the subpoena is withdrawn.'
US politics
#los-angeles
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago
Los Angeles

DSA-backed city attorney challenger pushes two-day-a-month office rule as City Hall emptiness crisis explodes

NYC politics
fromHoodline
5 days ago

City Hall Clash: DSA Candidate Pushes Two-Day Office Rule for LA Attorneys

Los Angeles City Hall is debating in-person work requirements for public lawyers, impacting downtown businesses and reflecting leadership styles ahead of the primary.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago
Los Angeles

DSA-backed city attorney challenger pushes two-day-a-month office rule as City Hall emptiness crisis explodes

NYC politics
fromHoodline
5 days ago

City Hall Clash: DSA Candidate Pushes Two-Day Office Rule for LA Attorneys

Los Angeles City Hall is debating in-person work requirements for public lawyers, impacting downtown businesses and reflecting leadership styles ahead of the primary.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
22 hours ago

Police to review complaint over Farage's free energy bills competition

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
UK politics

Greens challenged over crackpot conspiracy theorist' candidates

The Independent reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and antisemitism in politics, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
22 hours ago

Police to review complaint over Farage's free energy bills competition

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Greens challenged over crackpot conspiracy theorist' candidates

The Independent reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and antisemitism in politics, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Mamdani confirms probe of probation chief after lawsuit alleges firing over DOI complaint tied to alleged relationship

Allegations against probation commissioner Sharun Goodwin are under investigation following a lawsuit from a former investigator claiming wrongful termination.
#bribery-investigation
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
1 day ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
2 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

Farah Louis and her sister face a federal bribery investigation but have not been charged or publicly accused of wrongdoing.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
2 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
1 day ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
2 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

Farah Louis and her sister face a federal bribery investigation but have not been charged or publicly accused of wrongdoing.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
2 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Officer sacked for 'appalling' remarks on Panorama

A police officer was dismissed for making inappropriate comments and using force against a detainee during an undercover investigation.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Trump admin hounds Reddit to reveal identity of user who criticized ICE

Grand jury proceedings are secretive and primarily used to investigate federal crimes, raising concerns about free speech protections.
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Oakland fired its Human Services director after just 5 months

Dr. Jason Lester was terminated from his role as head of Oakland's Human Services Department after five months due to conflicts with city officials.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Democrats Are Badly Failing to Hold Trump Accountable Over Iran

Trump's threats against Iran and the inadequate response from Democrats highlight a critical political and humanitarian crisis.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems

House Democrats express confidence in voting systems, rejecting Trump administration's fraud claims and opposing voter ID laws that could disenfranchise millions.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

He'll never vote Republican again after state leaders bragged about tricking voters - LGBTQ Nation

An Ohio man vows to stop voting Republican after the party's manipulation of a ballot measure aimed at curbing gerrymandering.
Washington DC
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Hill staffers brace for their boss's 'TMZ moment'

Lawmakers are being photographed in leisure activities while government funding remains unresolved, prompting criticism and discussions among staffers about public perception.
#irs
Remote teams
fromAccounting Today
5 days ago

IRS telework plunged after Trump return-to-office mandate

The percentage of IRS employees working from home dropped from 65% to 25% after a directive for in-person work was issued.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

The IRS wants to shrink its workforce by nearly 4,000 - and use technology to make up the difference

The IRS plans to reduce its workforce by 4,000 employees, relying on technology to maintain performance despite significant staffing losses.
Remote teams
fromAccounting Today
5 days ago

IRS telework plunged after Trump return-to-office mandate

The percentage of IRS employees working from home dropped from 65% to 25% after a directive for in-person work was issued.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

The IRS wants to shrink its workforce by nearly 4,000 - and use technology to make up the difference

The IRS plans to reduce its workforce by 4,000 employees, relying on technology to maintain performance despite significant staffing losses.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
SF politics
fromAxios
22 hours ago

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales set to face expulsion votes over misconduct allegations

Swalwell faces pressure to withdraw from the California governor race amid sexual assault allegations, which he vehemently denies.
#green-party
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor

The Green Party won a Kent County Council by-election, replacing a jailed councillor with Rob Yates, who received nearly 39% of the vote.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor

The Green Party won a Kent County Council by-election, replacing a jailed councillor with Rob Yates, who received nearly 39% of the vote.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
Healthcare
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Trump admin makes sweeping request for medical records of federal workers

The Trump administration plans to collect sensitive medical records from millions of federal workers and retirees, raising legal and health policy concerns.
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

New police chief likes being the good guy

Reifschneider said he tries to think about a moment when he helped someone, even if it's something mundane like pulling up behind a driver who ran out of gas. He's encouraged his fellow police officers to also reflect on a good deed.
Mission District
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy | Fortune

Business leaders have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and social justice in America.
Non-profit organizations
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

The war against fraud should be a war for tech modernization

A new task force aims to combat fraud in public benefits programs by ensuring adequate anti-fraud controls and addressing data sharing challenges.
#reform-uk
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Reform UK local election candidate was twice disciplined by Tories over racist comments'

Reform UK candidates face scrutiny over past offensive comments and conspiracy theories as council elections approach.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Reform UK local election candidate was twice disciplined by Tories over racist comments'

Reform UK candidates face scrutiny over past offensive comments and conspiracy theories as council elections approach.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Reform cold calling public in bid to find paper' candidates for local elections

Reform UK is cold calling individuals to recruit paper candidates for local elections before the deadline.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Reform councillor suspended following racism row

A Reform UK councillor was suspended for failing to disclose a social media account linked to racist comments.
#presidential-records-act
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Most Transparent Presidency in History-And the Most Opaque

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel declared the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, potentially allowing Trump to destroy or take records from his administration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Sued by Watchdog Groups to Preserve Official Records

Watchdog groups are suing Trump to enforce compliance with the Presidential Records Act, which the Justice Department claims is unconstitutional.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Most Transparent Presidency in History-And the Most Opaque

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel declared the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, potentially allowing Trump to destroy or take records from his administration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Sued by Watchdog Groups to Preserve Official Records

Watchdog groups are suing Trump to enforce compliance with the Presidential Records Act, which the Justice Department claims is unconstitutional.
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Want government records? This California lawmaker wants you to pay more for them

This bill is intended to address a narrow set of high-cost, resource-intensive requests that can delay agencies' ability to respond to other records requests. The goal is to ensure that agencies can continue to respond to all requests in a timely manner.
California
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
4 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Gale Brewer

Gale Brewer focuses on affordable housing, public safety, and community services to improve constituents' daily lives in New York City.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How to Find Affordable Election Services for Unions

Union elections require careful selection of service providers to ensure reliability, security, and member participation while managing budgets and compliance.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Democrats Holding 'Shadow Hearings' on Election Shenanigans

Democrats are holding events to educate the public on election integrity amid concerns over election meddling.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

DOJ Says Laws Congress Passed to Prevent Another Nixon Don't Apply to Trump

Trump's DOJ claims presidential records don't need public sharing, undermining the Presidential Records Act and allowing potential misuse of documents.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: Corporate Democrats Who Refuse to Tax the Rich Are Protecting Their Donors. Vote Them Out.

New leaders are needed to advocate for working people and reform New York's inequitable tax system.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 days ago

Why is the City Attorney's Office 'investigating' a leaked document? It's unprecedented and alarming - 48 hills

Confidential leaks are integral to democracy, despite attempts by politicians to control information.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

The Judiciary Is Still Unaccountable, And This Congress Won't Fix It - Above the Law

The Judiciary Accountability Act aims to extend anti-discrimination protections to judiciary employees, promoting transparency and accountability in the judicial system.
#pam-bondi
fromTruthout
3 days ago
US politics

Bondi House Testimony Likely Delayed as DOJ Claims Subpoena No Longer Applies

US politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Bondi House Testimony Likely Delayed as DOJ Claims Subpoena No Longer Applies

Pam Bondi will not testify before the House Oversight Committee due to her recent firing as Attorney General.
SF politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYC Council grills Mamdani's Department of Investigation commissioner nominee over campaign activities and donation | amNewYork

Nadia Shihata was nominated as DOI commissioner but faced scrutiny over her past support for Mayor Mamdani during her confirmation hearing.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks ago

Did Trump cuts slow access to public records? We found 26 cases that say yes.

Federal workforce reductions have severely impaired agencies' ability to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests, with at least 13 agencies citing staffing cuts as reasons for missing FOIA deadlines in court.
fromJezebel
4 days ago

It Might Be Congressional Expulsion Season, on Both Sides of the Aisle

Gonzales has been in hot water on Capitol Hill for a while, after repeatedly denying and then admitting he was lying about an affair with a married staffer who later committed suicide in exceedingly grisly and tragic fashion.
SF politics
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Secrecy, Democracy, Necessity

Executive officials justify secrecy through claims of protecting decision-making integrity and national security, but such necessity arguments alone cannot legitimize secret governance in democracies.
fromInvestigative Post
1 week ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
#save-america-act
US politics
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Why I Believe the Senate Must Reject the SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act is a deceptive attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
US politics
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Why I Believe the Senate Must Reject the SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act is a deceptive attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Tories vow to end nonsense' of four-day working week for council staff

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the impact of donations on reporting critical issues.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Why We Need a Formal, Mandatory, and Remunerated "Citizen Lobby"

Post-Cold War optimism about democracy and internet freedom has been undermined by geopolitical tensions, neoliberalism, nationalism, and corporate influence that concentrate power among the already wealthy.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
UK politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Fionnan Sheahan: The Dail reform dorks are coming after your TD - beware of geeks bearing grift

Capping the number of TDs may undermine essential elements of the political system.
US politics
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The DOJ Misled a Judge About How It's Using Voter Roll Data

The DOJ is analyzing voter data to identify irregularities, contradicting earlier claims of keeping it separate and not conducting analysis.
#elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Ministers hope red tape cuts will speed-up decision making

The government aims to expedite decision-making by eliminating outdated regulations and overlapping consultations to reduce red tape.
#local-government
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Reform council leader survives no confidence vote

Reform UK council leader George Finch survived a no-confidence vote by one vote at Warwickshire County Council, with 27 voting against removal and 26 voting for it.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Reform council leader survives no confidence vote

Reform UK council leader George Finch survived a no-confidence vote by one vote at Warwickshire County Council, with 27 voting against removal and 26 voting for it.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Mamdani pledged a 'culture of transparency.' But he's not ready to hand over these gov't records.

Mayor Mamdani promised transparency and accountability but delayed releasing AI program records, citing FOIL request backlogs similar to his predecessor's approach.
US politics
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

Accountability - emptywheel

Accountability for Trump and his administration is essential to prevent him from scapegoating Muslims for failures resulting from his Iran conflict decisions.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Accountability In An Age Of Unaccountability - Above the Law

Legal system turmoil: arrests, Epstein file fallout, judicial misconduct, and mounting ethical breaches requiring disbarment of dishonest administration lawyers.
#parliamentary-transparency
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on secrecy in parliament: hiding the names of MPs' staff would undermine democracy | Editorial

The House of Commons standards committee's recommendation to remove MPs' staff names from the register represents a harmful retreat from transparency and public accountability during a period of fragile institutional trust.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Transparency fears over plan to redact 2,000 staff names on Commons register

MPs plan to redact 2,000 parliamentary staff names from a decades-old register, reducing transparency on lobbying activities despite safety concerns being the stated rationale.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on secrecy in parliament: hiding the names of MPs' staff would undermine democracy | Editorial

The House of Commons standards committee's recommendation to remove MPs' staff names from the register represents a harmful retreat from transparency and public accountability during a period of fragile institutional trust.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Purge the Public Servants

In this new season, I'm asking how the Trump White House is rewriting the rules of U.S. politics, and talking to Americans whose lives have been changed as a result. Today's episode examines the destruction of the civil service: the removal of professionals, and their replacement with loyalists. I've seen this kind of transformation before, in other failing democracies. Everyone suffers from the degradation of public services.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

New Trump administration rule makes it easier to fire career civil servants

OPM will reclassify about 50,000 senior career federal employees as at-will, allowing expedited removal for misconduct or intentionally subverting Presidential directives.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

People Are Leaving Congress Because the Job Sucks

A record-sized number of U.S. lawmakers are leaving Congress or seeking other offices in 2026, many choosing new campaigns rather than departing due to vulnerability.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Charter Reform Commission, L.A. City Council look to impose transparency rules

Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance requiring Charter Reform Commission members to disclose private communications with elected officials and staff to boost transparency.
#local-elections
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump admin green lights rule making it easier to fire thousands of federal employees

The new Schedule Policy/Career rule enables faster removal of senior federal employees and shifts whistleblower oversight to agencies, increasing risks of politicization and turnover.
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