Disaster Management: Migrant Detention & Labor Violations
Disaster Management, linked to labor violations & undocumented worker schemes, secures contracts for migrant detention camps, raising ethical concerns. Albers, a key figure, faces scrutiny.
Microsoft, China & US Gov: Cybersecurity Risks Exposed
ProPublica reveals Microsoft's reliance on China-based engineers for US government cloud systems, raising cybersecurity concerns and prompting investigations. DoD, Justice, Treasury and Commerce departments are impacted.
Supreme Court Justices: Disclosures, Royalties, and Controversies
Supreme Court justices disclose income from book royalties, trips. Concerns raised about state high court partisanship and transparency. Includes information on Justice Sotomayor, Gorsuch, Roberts, and Jackson. Election controversies highlighted.
Positive News: Environment, Society & Sustainability Highlights
Positive news abounds: Bike-friendly cities, environmental remediation, climate legal action, renewable energy growth, old-growth forest protection, and community support are making a difference.
LUNA’s ‘Neighborhood Guards’ Against ICE Raids
LUNA in San Jose organizes 'neighborhood guards' in response to anti-immigrant policies. Focus on family preparedness, self-defense, and community support against ICE raids. Developing community leaders.
LUNA: Latino Community Guards Against ICE Raids in South Bay
LUNA, a grassroots org in San Jose, is forming 'community guards' to counter anti-immigrant policies. They aim to educate and protect Latino families from ICE raids, focusing on family, security, and education planning.
Emmanuel Sonubi: Life, Near Death, and Positive News
Emmanuel Sonubi reflects on life after heart failure in 2019, rudeness, world's state, quitting smoking and the importance of positive news. Upcoming Edinburgh Fringe show and UK tour.
Aging Well: Planning, Health, and Resources for Seniors
Experts address aging challenges: health, finances, elder abuse. Planning, social connection, and resource utilization are crucial for seniors' well-being and security. Early action advised.
La Raza Magazine: Chicano Movement, Voice & Resistance
La Raza magazine became a powerful voice of the Chicano Movement, addressing injustice, education, and the Vietnam War. It empowered communities through visual language and political expression. Its archive is at UCLA.
Jill’s Genetic Journey: Mutation, Marriage, and Scientific Impact
Jill's story of genetic mutation, marriage, and scientific contribution. From Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy diagnosis to impacting research and helping others, she left a lasting legacy. Genetic testing, family, and scientific discovery.
Vaccine Injury Program Under Threat: RFK Jr.’s Reform Plans
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s reform of the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program sparks controversy. Changes threaten vaccine access, autism compensation, and industry stability. $4.8B fund at risk.
FDA Exemptions: Concerns over Drug Quality and Safety
ProPublica reports on FDA exemptions allowing banned foreign factories to ship drugs to the U.S., raising concerns about drug quality, patient safety, and regulatory oversight. Focus on FDA and sunlight pharma.
Microsoft’s Digital Escorts: China’s Cyber Espionage Risk?
Microsoft used "digital escorts" with security clearances to manage sensitive U.S. data, raising concerns about potential Chinese cyber espionage via remote tech support. A ProPublica investigation reveals the risks.
Deadly Floods: Texas & North Carolina Failures
Deadly floods in Texas & North Carolina reveal gaps in emergency response despite weather warnings. Accountability demanded after fatal flash floods and landslides.
Houston Community Media Expo: Voices Unite!
Houston Community Media Expo unites diverse voices, bridging information gaps. Focus: multicultural media, community engagement, and health equity. Key topics included the use of social media and community narratives.
George Mason University: Conservative Attacks & Antisemitism Probe
George Mason University faces scrutiny amid conservative attacks and a federal antisemitism investigation. Critics allege bias, while the university defends its diversity efforts. President Washington feels targeted.
Positive Change: Inspiring Stories of Hope & Creativity
Discover inspiring stories of change: smartphone-free childhoods, beekeeping, sustainable sports, art projects, prison healing with scent, recycled furniture, and justice pursuits. Building a better future together.
