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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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    AI’s Supply Chain: Digital Exploitation and Calls for Reform

    TriplePundit Jul 25, 2025

    While AI brings new tools in the fight against modern slavery, it is built on exploitation that reinforces global inequality. The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) could soon push companies to be more transparent about the people and systems behind their tech.

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  • The Slow Progress Towards Implementing Workplace Heat Protection Rules

    Grist Jul 25, 2025

    While labor experts say the regulation is progressing quickly, advocacy groups wonder what has taken so long.

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    Study Finds SNAP and Medicaid Cuts Will Harm Workers and Local Economies

    Food Tank Jul 24, 2025

    Medicaid and SNAP cuts could cost states billions, with ripple effects being felt across health care, food systems, and local economies.

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    What Can Philanthropy Learn From Organizing to Build Worker Power?

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Jul 23, 2025

    Contributors who represent a cross-section of philanthropy examine some of the common ‘myths’ by which philanthropy operates.

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    Building Solidarity for Native Inclusion and Economic Opportunity

    Nonprofit Quarterly Jul 23, 2025

    The Declaration of Independence says: “We hold these truths to be self-evident.” But who is that “we”? That’s still contested now as then.

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    Hunger Is a National Litmus Test of Justice and Unity

    Food Tank Jul 22, 2025

    Hunger is not only a litmus test for our systemic response systems—but the very soul of our nation.

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    3 Ways Cities Are Building Resilience for Climate Extremes

    Smart Cities Dive Jul 22, 2025

    Cross-department alignment, community engagement and data are essential tools for preparing communities for extreme weather and climate crises, experts say.

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    Rethinking Clean Mobility to Include Low-Income Communities

    Smart Cities Dive Jul 21, 2025

    Rebates for electric bikes in California have been successful but can leave out people who most need an alternative to private vehicles and public transit.

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  • Hidden Flood Risks Stem From Dangerous Development Choices

    Grist Jul 21, 2025

    Mounting evidence shows no state is safe from the flooding that ravaged the Texas Hill Country. Your community could be next.

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    Why Are Floods and Other Disasters Deadlier at Night?

    Grist Jul 18, 2025

    It’s not just that it’s dark and people are asleep. Urban sprawl, confirmation bias, and other factors can play a role in why nocturnal disasters claim more lives.

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