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    Stanford Lays Off 363 Staff Amidst $140M Budget Cut

    Higher Ed Dive Aug 7, 2025

    The California research institution has been buffeted by shifting federal funding policies and a forthcoming increase to the endowment tax.

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    New Federal Disaster Grants Support Economic Recovery and Long-Term Growth

    Brookings Aug 6, 2025

    This year’s Disaster Supplemental Grant Program signals a significant evolution in federal disaster recovery—one that blends short-term economic needs with longer-term economic development ambitions…

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    The SIFT Method: A Tool for Critical Media Consumption in an Era of Misinformation

    Futurity Aug 5, 2025

    An expert breaks down the best way for you to spot misinformation and bad sources online, including a simple 4 step tactic.

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    Despite $76M Increase, Chicago Public Schools’ Funding Remains Far From Adequate

    Chalkbeat Aug 5, 2025

    Since Chicago Public Schools saw a significant decrease in local tax revenue and a bump in English learner enrollment, the district will receive an additional $76 million from the state. The increase is larger than the $25 million district officials estimated this spring when calculating their…

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    Indigenous Communities Lead in Civic Engagement Across Latin America

    University of Colorado Boulder Institute of Behavioral Science Aug 5, 2025

    Some of the most consistently active and civically engaged communities in Latin America are among the smallest and most historically marginalized: Indigenous peoples. This is according to a new study led by Carew Boulding, director of the Program on International Development and fellow at the…

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    Transit Agencies Face Rising Bus Costs and Emissions Trade-Offs

    Smart Cities Dive Aug 5, 2025

    North American bus manufacturer New Flyer reported strong demand for transit buses and a shift away from zero-emission vehicles in its second-quarter earnings call.

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    New York’s Prison Mail Scanners Spark Clash Over Safety and Privacy

    The Marshall Project Aug 1, 2025

    The state is installing mail scanners in prisons. Some critics call it a violation of privacy and attorney-client privilege.

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    Facing Federal Funding Cuts, Northwestern University Announces Major Staff Layoffs

    Higher Ed Dive Jul 31, 2025

    The private institution is laying off staff and axing vacant roles in a time that is “among most difficult in our institution’s 174-year history,” senior leaders said.

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    Federal Workers on the Front Lines: Building Power to Protect Democracy

    Shareable Jul 30, 2025

    Read the fifth piece of Nonprofit Quarterly’s State of the Movements series, which is dedicated to telling stories of the solidarity economy.

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    Building Balanced Federal Immigration Policies

    Brookings Jul 29, 2025

    Marcela Escobari and Alex Brockwehl analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Biden administration’s migration policies.

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    Inside LA’s Battle Over a $30 Minimum Wage for Hotel Workers

    Hotel Dive Jul 29, 2025

    Hospitality and travel organizations are pushing for a referendum on the Olympic Wage ordinance, pausing its enforcement as the city considers ballot measures.

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    Criminalizing Homelessness Is Ineffective, Research Finds

    Smart Cities Dive Jul 29, 2025

    As federal policy shifts toward punishment, a new study calls on cities to reconsider enforcement-based approaches in favor of housing and care.

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