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Mayor Bass: We were really worried about the SNAP benefits, and we had put extra money in food banks
MSNBC· 2025-11-16 22:31
Joining me now is Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Mayor Bass, thank you for being with us. The potential flooding from the record-breaking rains are leading to concerns about mudslides and fire damaged areas like the Palisades.How's the city responding to the situation. >> Yes. Well, thank you.Thanks for being on, uh, Rev. I will tell you that we are still under a flood watch, that's for sure. and we're worried about the areas impacted by the fires.However, so far so good. Fingers crossed. We still have a lot ...
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The Economist· 2025-11-15 13:40
The scale of the damage in Gaza is unprecedented. Around 1.2m people—60% of the population—are homeless. And shelter is not the only need https://t.co/HdIvQuQo0y ...
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The Economist· 2025-11-15 11:40
The scale of the damage in Gaza is unprecedented. Around 1.2m people—60% of the population—are homeless. And shelter is not the only need https://t.co/qWFzECEjAt ...
Melania Trump introduces initiative to help young people in the foster care system
NBC News· 2025-11-13 20:23
Too many people from foster care community end up homeless in danger on America's streets. It was 2021 when I developed the idea to establish an impactful platform with an important mission to provide individuals from the foster care community the ability to secure an entrylevel job position and in turn financial independence. Fostering the future, a BB best initiative provides individuals from the foster care community with technology based scholarships to attend colleges and universities throughout Americ ...
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Easy· 2025-11-13 16:30
What Will They Say...?'What will Trump or Melania say during the Executive Order signing on November 13?'Usually only a 15-20min speech for these executive order signings && no Q&A...My plays with 1 sentence of explanation below------Be Best | Yes- Melania's organization / initiative name, seems straight forwardDarling / Sweetie | NO- Dont see Trump saying this has he has not used these terms prior, no reason for Melania to say thisLinda / McMahon | YES- She will be in attendance and is the Secretary of Edu ...
Why Utah has become the test case for Trump's homelessness agenda
MSNBC· 2025-10-31 19:38
Utah has a plan to deal with homelessness, lining up behind President Trump's belief that people should not be allowed to sleep on the streets. State officials say they're preparing to pull more than a thousand homeless people out of Salt Lake City and into a sprawling campus on the outskirts of town. Supporters call it a place where people can get the services they need.Critics call it a detention camp. Joining us now, New York Times reporter Ellen Barry, who filed that piece from Salt Lake City. So what e ...
Invisible Lives: How Losing a Name Changes Everything | Jiadong Yang | TEDxShahe Street Salon
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-28 15:35
Social Impact & Ethical Considerations - The research highlights the systematic erasure of identity through the loss of names, leading to social invisibility and marginalization [1][4][9] - The loss of names results in exclusion from essential services like housing, healthcare, and employment, particularly impacting vulnerable populations [4][10] - Minority stress theory explains the psychological strain experienced by marginalized individuals due to constant rejection and lack of recognition, leading to internal withdrawal and chronic stress [13][17][18] - The study reveals that invisibility, driven by systems and habits, can lead to individuals living smaller lives, guarding themselves from disappointment, and losing connection to their past and future [23][24] Community & Identity - The research indicates that the disappearance of names weakens the sense of belonging and continuity, affecting both urban and rural communities [7][8][9] - The study suggests that remembering names is a crucial act of recognition that can foster belonging and make individuals visible, promoting healing and connection [25][26] Psychological Impact - Long-term invisibility raises cortisol levels, weakens immune responses, and increases the risk of anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders [18] - The research emphasizes that the loss of names leads to a loss of confidence, direction, and imagination, reducing life to short-term survival [20][21]
I turned left: Removing the stigma of poverty | Lesley Meenaghan | TEDxGosport
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-24 16:02
社会问题与挑战 - 贫困经历在个体成长中留下深刻印记,影响自我认知与发展[16] - 贫困社区面临健康、住房和机会的三重挑战,与近百年前的情况相似[14] - 社会对贫困的羞耻感和沉默加剧了弱势群体的困境[12] - Gosport 地区有五分之一的儿童生活在贫困中[13] 个人成长与转变 - 个人可以通过自身努力和抓住机遇摆脱贫困,实现人生转折[6][7] - 军队经历为个人提供了平等的机会,提升了自信和价值感[7][8] - 克服逆境的经历可以塑造坚韧的品格,成为个人发展的基石[21] 社会责任与行动 - 关怀、同情和尊重能够帮助弱势群体卸下防备,展现真实自我[12] - 每一个接触都会留下痕迹,因此应以关怀、同情和尊重对待他人[15][17] - 成功摆脱贫困的人应站出来,打破沉默,激励社区中的其他人[22][23]
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Nick Szabo· 2025-10-19 02:46
Public Health & Safety Concerns - Portland streets are experiencing frequent body discoveries, indicating a potential public health crisis [1] - Fentanyl overdoses are a likely cause of death in these cases, highlighting the severity of the opioid crisis [1] - Emergency response times are slow, with 911 taking two hours to arrive at the scene [1] Social & Economic Issues - Homeless individuals are present and may attempt to take advantage of vulnerable situations [1] - The situation described is considered "not unusual," suggesting a systemic problem [1]
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Elon Musk· 2025-10-17 05:05
Fraudulent Spending & Misappropriation - Millions of dollars worth of fraudulent spending in California's homelessness fund were exposed [1] - At least $220 万 (2.2M) was diverted to pay for personal expenses [1] - Two criminal cases relate to real estate developers involved in misappropriating millions of state funds [2] Lack of Oversight - California state officials failed to provide meaningful oversight over the individuals who received most of these funds [1] Project Failure - The state agency paid $2600 万 (26M) for a fraudulent project where the developer did not complete construction [1]