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Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 hour ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
#higher-education
fromBoston.com
3 hours ago

BU rally pushes back on Pride flag removals, calls for policy change

The rally, held at 1 Silber Way, was organized by Terrier Courage, a group that has collected more than 2,000 signatures on a petition urging the university to reconsider its rules on displays on public-facing windows and walls.
Boston
Fundraising
fromFast Company
6 hours ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
#local-elections
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
#nyc-community-boards
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
23 hours ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
23 hours ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Heavy social media users believe in their influence. Democracy, not as much.

"A certain kind of person is opting into spending a lot of time on social media, and they may be people who are more disaffected to start with."
US news
Education
fromKqed
18 hours ago

Beloved San Jose Charter School Faces Potential Closure | KQED

There is a national shortage of credentialed teachers affecting compliance in schools, including East Side Unified School District.
#elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
3 days 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
3 days 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.
NYC music
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

A Dispatch From The Flagship No Kings Rally In The Twin Cities - Above the Law

A diverse crowd gathered at the Capitol, expressing a somber mood amidst a significant protest.
fromPhilosophynow
2 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
#no-kings
California
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

After 'No Kings' rally, local organizers are looking to sustain momentum. What's next?

The 'No Kings' coalition in Boston emphasizes ongoing engagement and plans for May Day mobilization with weekly actions and community involvement.
California
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

After 'No Kings' rally, local organizers are looking to sustain momentum. What's next?

The 'No Kings' coalition in Boston emphasizes ongoing engagement and plans for May Day mobilization with weekly actions and community involvement.
#democracy
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days 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.
fromAllthingssmitty
4 days ago

You probably don't need to lift state - Matt Smith

Keep state as close as possible to where it's actually used. Lift it when multiple components need it or you need to coordinate behavior between components.
React
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Starmer to say Iran war means Labour's values needed more than ever at local elections campaign launch UK politics live

Keir Starmer is addressing the economic impact of the Iran war while launching Labour's local elections campaign amid poor projections for the party.
NYC politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
4 days ago

Your Vote Decides Which New York Neighborhood Fix Mamdani Will Tackle Next

Over 11,600 New Yorkers participated in the Mayor's Municipal Madness to select city projects for repair by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
fromState of the Planet
4 days ago

From Classrooms to Climate Impact: Two Careers Flourish in Singapore

"Singapore is in a very unique position because they face a lot of land constraints, so there are few ways for them to generate their own renewable energy. Singapore is pushing for integrated energy systems throughout ASEAN, so that renewable energy produced in other countries can be brought back to Singapore. There's a very distinct, coordinated effort for countries to come together to work on climate change and energy security in a way that I haven't really seen."
Environment
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Starmer kicks off crucial local election campaign with vow to fight for our values'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.
#campus-protests
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Recent events have led to a surprising decline in campus protests, indicating a shift in university administration's approach to student activism.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Recent events have led to a surprising decline in campus protests, indicating a shift in university administration's approach to student activism.
SF politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Bridging the Red-Blue Divide, One Concrete Deed at a Time

Community Works builds trust across partisan divides by organizing nonpolitical community service activities that unite neighbors regardless of political affiliation.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
3 weeks ago

Rotating the Clipboard Built Our Workplace Democracy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Losing staff could be detrimental to the projects we worked on, and there was a growing dissatisfaction with how meetings were run. These mostly one-sided discussions left the quieter half of us feeling pushed aside, like our thoughts didn't matter much. If things stayed this way, I worried the good people on our team would start quitting one by one.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Opinion: School board should wait until after the election to select a new superintendent

The last three months have been tumultuous in the district. The community was divided by a surprise move in January to add ethnic studies to the high school curriculum, a class that Chinese and Jewish families felt was discriminatory. When new board member Rowena Chiu said publicly she felt bullied by other "woke" school board members for questioning the class, all hell broke loose.
Austin
Higher education
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Student journalists are often on their own. I built a network to change that. - Poynter

A regional network of student newspapers was created to support collaboration and resource sharing among student-run publications in Philadelphia.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Video: Turning Point USA Clubs Expand to High Schools Across America

Turning Point USA's Club America chapters are rapidly expanding in high schools nationwide, creating significant controversy among students, teachers, administrators, and parents over the organization's conservative ideology and messaging.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

German high school students protest against military service

Young Germans protested against government plans to reintroduce military service, with tens of thousands demonstrating across the country against mandatory conscription.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 weeks 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.
Online Community Development
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

How Columbia Students and Local Activists Are Co-Creating Climate Justice

An undergraduate course on climate justice teaches students to co-create environmental policies with community organizations rather than imposing top-down solutions, preparing them for real-world professional challenges.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

NYS Inspector General Lucy Lang on the Significance of Civics Week for Students | amNewYork

Young people lack accessible pathways to civic participation and government careers, relying on social media for news while distrusting institutions at historic lows.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Council leader bullish on no-confidence vote chances

A 19-year-old Reform UK council leader faces a no-confidence vote over allegations of bringing the authority into disrepute, but maintains he is performing well and dismisses the challenge as a political stunt.
Education
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

When the School Becomes the City: Community-Centered Projects in the Global South

School architecture functions as a catalyst for social transformation by creating multifunctional civic spaces that integrate education, culture, sports, and community engagement within urban territories.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Neighbors, It's Time to Make a Stand

Universal conviction in one's own righteousness divides humanity, while accelerating evolutionary mismatch from our technology-created world remains our shared existential problem.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Smiling students proudly spell out "hateful" slur during school assembly - LGBTQ Nation

Ten Redwood High seniors spelled a homophobic slur on t-shirts during a school assembly, prompting viral backlash and disciplinary action by the district.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

The Fight to Defend Pro-Palestine Speech on Campus Isn't Over

This is not a time to be timid; it's not a time to be overly cautious. With the state of the country, the state of the world right now, we all need to find ways in which we can leverage what power we have to fight back. Almost a year into the grueling legal process, Feder told Truthout she remains committed to fighting the repression she faced.
Higher education
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Americans, We Want To Know What You've Told Your Kids About What's Going On In Our Country

Parents should engage children in age-appropriate conversations about current events, reinforcing empathy, honesty, and practical reassurance.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Our embrace of individuals over institutions isn't serving us well

In the early 20th century, sociologist Max Weber noted that sweeping industrialization would transform how societies worked. As small, informal operations gave way to large, complex organizations with clearly defined roles and responsibilities, leaders would need to rely less on tradition and charisma, and more on organization and rationality. He also foresaw that jobs would need to be broken down into specialized tasks and governed by a system of hierarchy,
History
Mental health
fromNature
2 months ago

Student mental health is in crisis - here's how to help

University students face rapidly increasing mental-health disorders while a minority receive support, with pronounced access gaps in low- and middle-income settings and among ethnic minorities.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

National Student Pride to end after 21 years

National Student Pride, a non-profit organisation created in 2005, said its income had reduced by about two-thirds in the last two years, "largely due to widespread cuts to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) budgets" by sponsors. It said other sponsors had to be dropped after it introduced an "ethical sponsorship" policy last year, following some LGBTQ+ groups' protests against sponsors' links to Israel and the fossil fuel industry. In 2024, the event had 24 sponsors, this year there are only eight.
LGBT
New York City
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Campaign Finance Board seeks teen volunteers for voter outreach

February trainings will teach students and teachers to plan voter outreach; eligible youth can apply to NYC Votes' paid Ambassador program.
LGBT
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

The Sports Organization That Stood Up to Alberta | The Walrus

Skate Canada will not host events in Alberta due to provincial restrictions on transgender athletes, upholding national standards for safe, inclusive sport.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

These are the high schoolers taking a stand against ICE: You can't let despair take over'

Lark: This was our way to make our voices heard, because at the end of the day, we're 16 what we say isn't going to make the lawmaker listen to us.
Social justice
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
US politics
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

What To Do To Prep For A Protest With Your Teen

Widespread protests and student walkouts demand ICE abolition and create parental dilemmas over permitting teen participation amid potential school penalties and safety risks.
Philosophy
fromAeon
1 month ago

Institutions are how we scale up cooperation among millions | Aeon Essays

Institutions enforce cooperation but must also prevent guardians from abusing power, effectively shifting the cooperation problem upward rather than eliminating it.
#ferpa
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Meet the Young Organizers Survival Corps

Young people face severe economic, political, and climate crises and must organize intergenerationally to resist rising authoritarianism and survive precarious futures.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Put Humans in Charge Again

Strong executive authority and flexible decision-making enable rapid, large-scale public works, mass hiring, and fast crisis responses when bureaucratic processes are bypassed.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Protesting Can Be Good For You

Participating in political protests builds social connection, reduces stress through collective effervescence, and strengthens community allyship against state aggression toward vulnerable groups.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Of Course Faculty Will Take Political Positions in the Classroom

We argue that "faculty members could hold strong viewpoints and yet act in accordance with the highest professional standards." We state emphatically that "it is not possible to make faculty experts refrain from articulating any political viewpoint" while adding that "it is possible to require that they limit the viewpoints expressed in classes to those that are academically justifiable and germane, and to create a space in class where other defensible positions can be expressed."
Higher education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

In Times of Crisis, Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Colleges and universities hold huge influence in their communities. They can mediate differences and foster healthy debate. Indeed, several institutions have established schools of civic life that would, presumably, raise the alarm when constitutional rights are being violated. Academic research influences policy and informs public conversations. Scholars can put this violence into context and help remind us that this is not OK.
Higher education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Iowa Lawmakers Seek to End Student Vote on Board of Regents

If passed and signed into law, the bill would replace the student regent with a ninth one appointed by the governor. In addition, seven new nonvoting member seats would be established: three for students, two for state senators and two for state representatives. The proposed legislation also details several new policies and programs the board would be required to establish and would give members of the state's General Assembly the ability to override board and university expenditures through a joint resolution.
Higher education
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