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fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Justice Sotomayor warns that Americans may not know the difference between presidents and kings | amNewYork

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor raised the concern over whether Americans understand the difference between a king and a president at a New York Law School event Tuesday. At a Constitution and Citizenship Day Summit panel discussion aimed at fostering conversation about how to improve civic participation with the law school's dean and several other state and federal judges, Sotomayor asked the question without referencing either political party or President Donald Trump.
Education
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How to find community in 2025: The most important thing I've learned is I'm not alone'

Australians are becoming less socially connected, with declining community participation, rising loneliness, and increasing risks to wellbeing and democratic engagement.
Environment
fromPhys
1 month ago

Remote work spurs grassroots environmental action in New York City

Flexible remote and hybrid work schedules enabled New Yorkers to engage in hands-on neighborhood environmental action by providing time, motivation, and relief from screen isolation.
US politics
fromPoynter
2 months ago

The fracturing of American communities: How polarization is reshaping local life - Poynter

Political polarization and Christian nationalism are reshaping American community interactions and governance.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
3 months ago

Opinion: Restoring the right to serve on juries for people with felony convictions

The Jury of Our Peers Act aims to end New York's ban on jury service for individuals with felony convictions.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

ABC7 News celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

I think the visibility and the level that the increased participation of organizations in Asian Pacific Heritage Month activities is also an indication of the increasing voice of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in civic life.
Mental health
Privacy professionals
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

The Trump Administration Wants to Make Us Too Afraid to Look Out for One Another. Don't Let Them.

Authoritarianism breeds self-censorship, making civic participation feel dangerous; community support is crucial for marginalized groups.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Moral panic' about new media's influence on young voters underplays their interest in politics, creators say

Young Australians are politically engaged but seek meaningful discussions on systemic issues rather than traditional party politics.
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