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globalvoices.org
The upcoming election will determine the future of Bangladeshâs democracy and reform agenda
Three contradictions threaten Bangladeshâs democratic transition: flawed referendum mechanics, exclusionary digital campaigns, and systematic gender marginalisation, revealing elite male circulation.
buff.ly
Judge opts for no jail time for Baltimore lead inspector who falsified reports
A Baltimore judge has opted not to sentence a local man to prison for illegally certifying that hundreds of homes in Maryland were free of lead paint.
dlvr.it
Hawaiʻi Homeowners Need More Options To Get Rid Of All Cesspools By 2050
State lawmakers are taking up a bill this week that would create a low-interest loan program.
dlvr.it
HawaiÊ»iâs Cost Of Living Is High. But Thereâs Another Huge Problem
A recent UH report likens HawaiÊ»i's economy to that of West Virginia â another place being "left behind."
dlvr.it
Smile, Youâre On Camera: Sheriff Drones May Be Watching You In WaikÄ«kÄ«
Drones are already used by law enforcement for special operations, but the program coming to Waikīkī marks a major increase in police surveillance and will be the first time Hawaiʻi uses drones as first responders.
dlvr.it
Word Search: Viva Las Vegas
A puzzle in honor of the 9th Island.
dlvr.it
The Sunshine Blog: A Face Mask Ban For Cops Picks Up Early Momentum
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaiâi.
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Climate change threatens the Winter Olympicsâ future â and even snowmaking has limits for saving the Games
Innovations have made recent Winter Games possible, but the future climate will have a big impact on where the Olympics can be held and winter sports themselves.
www.hcn.org
Wise-guy wolves, trekking in drag, talented tarantulas and Bigfoot takes a bow - High Country News
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
bit.ly
The High Privacy Cost of a âFreeâ Website â The Markup
Trackers piggybacking on website tools leave some site operators in the dark about who is watching or what marketers do with the data
buff.ly
Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
The government directed data centers to turn on backup generation in parts of the US. Expanding distributed generation could improve grid resilience.
ashland.news
Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News
Ashland.news - Independent, nonprofit, community-based news informing our local residents in current events and local stories.
unicornriot.ninja
ICE in Minnesota â Days 63-64: Gov't Lawyers Quit En Masse, Pretti Killing Ruled Homicide, Minneapolis Peace Prize Nominee - UNICORN RIOT
Minneapolis â On the heels of a supposed âdrawdownâ in federal immigration enforcement throughout the Twin Cities metro area, protesters are continuing to show up and confront the federal occupation o...
ashland.news
Oregon Dems propose partial split from federal tax code, preserving $291 million for state - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News
To prevent the stateâs budget from hemorrhaging nearly $1 billion in revenue under federal tax changes during the next two years, Oregon Democrats in the state Legislature are proposing a strategy to ...
www.sltrib.com
Voices: Whether youâre recreating, hunting or angling, we all share stewardship responsibilities
âConservation is only getting more expensive,â writes Caitlin Curry in an op-ed. âIf we value access, healthy wildlife populations and the future of Wildlife Management Areas, we must also be willing to invest in them together.â
hechingerreport.org
Parental stress, raids, and isolation: How immigration raids traumatize even the youngest children
Last year, Susana BeltrĂĄn-Grimm was visiting Hispanic families for a research project about parents and math, when she started to notice a trend. Parents didnât want to talk about math with the Portland State University professor. Instead, they wanted to talk about their fears as immigration enforcement ramped up across the country. âThe concern was, âThis is happening, and Iâm scared to go to work, Iâm scared to take my child to the park. I donât feel comfortable taking them to school,ââ BeltrĂĄn-Grimm said. Many parents told her, âIâm trying to figure out how Iâm not as stressed so I donât stress my child,â she recalled.
minnesotareformer.com
Demuth leads in Minnesota GOP gubernatorial straw polls on precinct caucus night âą Minnesota Reformer
House Speaker Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, was on her way to a strong showing in the Republican gubernatorial straw poll at precinct caucuses Tuesday night. With about two-thirds of the vote counted, t...
ashland.news
Two Asante hospitals land on Forbesâ top 2026 list - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News
Forbes has added Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford and Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass to its Top Hospitals 2026 list, Asante health system officials announced.
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The Supreme Court may soon diminish Black political power, undoing generations of gains
The Supreme Court appears poised to abolish a key part of the Voting Rights Act. It may draw on a constitutional amendment that empowered African Americans.
www.sltrib.com
Bagley Cartoon: Snow Job
Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: Snow Job
ashland.news
Obituary: Carolyn 'Lyn' Hennion - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News
Obituary: Carolyn âLynâ Hennion, a financial professional, visionary civic leader, and matriarch whose life was guided by a belief that strong communities are built through education, opportunity, and...
racketmn.com
âThis Job Sucksâ: Federal Attorneys in MN Are Quitting, Melting Down, and Just Plain Miserable - Racket
Plus Stauber does Trump's bidding, a homegrown J6er runs for office, and your daily action item in today's Flyover news roundup.
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Clergy protests against ICE turned to a classic â and powerful â American playlist
Clergy demonstrating against ICE in Minneapolis have turned to classic âfreedom songsâ â the music associated with protests ever since the Civil Rights Movement.
vimeo.com
VA Medical Center ICU Co-workers of Alex Pretti Hold Vigil
At the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, where Alex Pretti worked as a nurse, his co-workers, along with hundreds of other medical professionals, gathered for aâŠ
