Former U.S. Rep. John Burton, a salty-tongued and unabashedly liberal San Francisco Democrat who stood up for the working class and nurtured countless political careers, including that of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, died Sunday. He was 92. Burton died in San Francisco of natural causes, his family said in a statement. Tributes poured in from California's top politicians, who recalled Burton as a fierce and tireless advocate for laborers, foster children and the environment.
Former Santa Clara County Supervisor and longtime Palo Alto leader Joe Simitian has been named a visiting scholar at Stanford with the Institute for Research in the Social Sciences (IRiSS). IRiSS was founded in 2004 with the goal of advancing social science research. The institute "trains the next generation of scholars, and incubates medium- to long-term research projects to address critical social challenges," according to Stanford's website.
Thelmetria Michaelides has been named the new fire chief of Prince George's County, marking a significant leadership change in the community's emergency services.
Fewer than 22,000 people took the open competitive exam to become an FDNY firefighter this year despite the department sinking $3 million into a recruitment campaign, pushing back the registration timeline and adding more testing dates.
During my interview for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, I was asked whether the administration should intervene when Jewish students are unsafe on campus, followed by a provocative comparison to potential violence against Black students.
Matt Morales is committed to making voting accessible for all eligible voters while ensuring the integrity and transparency of election processes in Santa Clara County.
RTÉ's introduction of a pay-per-view platform, in partnership with the GAA, has led to a significant decline in free-to-air matches, alienating many fans.
"Right at the end he asked me one question. 'What do you want your legacy to be? Do you want to be remembered for? Another flavor of vodka or fighting for democracy?' That really affected me as it does feel like we're trying to do something more meaningful than sell booze."
Standing on stage at Arena Stage in April, Ms. Norton referred to the National Environment for the Arts, lauded the D.C. theater for contributions to freedom of suppression and democracy.
On his death in 1882, the Freeman's Journal noted: 'Captain Ingram, it is no exaggeration to say, was the guardian, and the reliable guardian, of the lives and property of the citizens of Dublin.'
People who are choosing to engage in public service, who have dedicated their lives to public services, fear expressing a political point of view at a town hall because they think the government is going to retaliate against them, he said. That is the blatant subversion of the essence of American democracy.
"We are thrilled to welcome Meera Joshi as the next president of Green-Wood Cemetery. She brings great leadership, vast operational experience, and a thorough understanding of the inner workings of New York City."
He gave up a podcast and has been on the job for a few weeks. There are many qualified people who will gladly and expertly fill this job if Bongino can't handle it.
