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How can we get the world to talk about factory farming?

Open Philanthropy farm animal welfare research newsletter • 6 HN points • 27 Jun 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Advocacy
  1. Silence favors the status quo, making it vital to bring attention to issues like factory farming to create change.
  2. Media coverage of factory farming has not grown significantly, highlighting the need for innovative tactics to increase visibility.
  3. Engaging influencers, providing credible data, and focusing on newsworthy angles can help spark conversations about factory farming.

Interested in the U.S. health care system? Here's what you need to know going into 2023.

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 139 implied HN points • 12 Jan 23
🏥 Health Politics Advocacy
  1. Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are under scrutiny in Congress, with both political parties examining their roles in rising healthcare costs. It's important for patient advocates to educate lawmakers on the real impacts of PBMs.
  2. Health insurance benefits have been decreasing over the years, making care less affordable for many Americans, especially women. People are paying higher premiums but getting less coverage now than in the past.
  3. Rural areas face significant challenges in accessing healthcare, especially with transportation. Lack of options for medical transport can make it hard for patients in these regions to attend necessary appointments.

NEW: Rep. Khanna, Rep. Pocan and I go after Medicare Advantage in The Nation

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 139 implied HN points • 28 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Advocacy
  1. Medicare Advantage plans are designed to benefit insurance company shareholders rather than patients. This means they may prioritize profit over providing quality care.
  2. Patients on Medicare Advantage often need prior approval from insurers before getting treatment. This can delay care and make it harder to get necessary services.
  3. Real Medicare allows patients to see almost any doctor or hospital without needing referrals. In contrast, Medicare Advantage plans have stricter networks that can limit choices.

The Living Wage for Musicians Act

Dada Drummer Almanach • 178 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🎶 Music Advocacy
  1. The Living Wage for Musicians Act was introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Jamaal Bowman to address fair pay in the music industry.
  2. The bill was a collaborative effort involving UMAW, the Cyberlaw Clinic at Harvard Law School, and various legal experts and industry stakeholders.
  3. Musicians and supporters can participate by learning about the bill's goals and advocating for it to their representatives.
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Family faces 18th parole hearing for killer of Frank Carlson, asks for public's help

Gotham by Susan Dyer Reynolds • 39 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Advocacy
  1. A family has been fighting for justice for nearly five decades after a brutal murder and torture.
  2. Despite a guilty verdict and a death sentence, the killer has been eligible for parole, facing multiple hearings.
  3. The family and the public continue to seek support to keep the killer behind bars through public comments and letters to the parole board.

At FixFest: Growing a Movement Post-Pandemic

Fight to Repair • 59 implied HN points • 03 Oct 22
🎭️ Culture Advocacy
  1. Teaching repair skills in schools and establishing networks of Repair Cafes are key ideas discussed at FixFest to promote repairability and reuse.
  2. Advocates highlighted the need for a legal right to repair, pointing out the barriers individuals face when trying to repair items.
  3. Efforts to promote repair independently of regulations post-COVID were emphasized at FixFest, showcasing the resilience and growing interest in repair events.

NY Governor Signs Slimmed Down Right To Repair Act

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 29 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Advocacy
  1. New York Governor signed a comprehensive Digital Fair Repair Act, covering a wide range of personal electronics, marking a significant victory for right to repair advocates.
  2. The passage of the Digital Fair Repair Act in New York highlighted the enduring power of manufacturers and big tech in influencing legislation, showcasing the need for continued advocacy and push for expansion.
  3. Despite facing lobbying pressure from big tech companies, the passage of the modified repair law in New York sets a precedent for other states to introduce similar legislation to promote repairability and consumer rights.

Fight to Repair Weekly: November, 28 2022

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 30 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Advocacy
  1. EU is implementing new repair rules for electronics to reduce environmental impact, but advocates feel it falls short of a true "right to repair" needed to extend device lifespans.
  2. Upcoming EU policy changes will require access to parts, maintenance for devices after retiring, durability standards, and repair labeling, but critics push for stronger policies.
  3. Samsung is working on a new mobile app called 'Self Repair Assistant' to boost DIY repairs, while Apple seeks to restrict repair through patents. Advocacy efforts continue to push for right to repair laws.

Despite well-funded opposition, momentum for dental therapy continues (and Americans are already benefiting)

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 99 implied HN points • 27 Jul 22
🏥 Health Politics Advocacy
  1. Dental therapists are similar to nurse practitioners and help with tasks like cleanings and fillings. They have been around for over 100 years in other countries.
  2. Many states in the U.S. are now allowing dental therapists to practice due to a shortage of dentists and the lack of access to dental care for many people.
  3. The movement for dental therapy started in Alaska and has grown across the country with support from various organizations, helping people get the dental care they need.

👊🏽 A day for transitions ...

UnfairNation by Ehsan Zaffar • 29 implied HN points • 20 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Advocacy
  1. After ten years, it's time to change and grow. The newsletter started as a way to connect with friends but evolved into discussing important social issues.
  2. Today is significant as it's MLK day, a reminder of the civil rights movement. MLK's legacy inspires action against ongoing inequality.
  3. The next few years are seen as a chance to build a strong movement for change. It's about creating solutions for those who have less and making a real impact.

Chapter 9: Build A Coalition By Being Authentic | Building YIMBYs of NoVA

Cornerstone • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Advocacy
  1. Building successful coalitions requires meeting with others, finding common ground, and staying true to your group's vision and values.
  2. Coalition-building involves reaching out to organizations with shared values and helping them achieve their goals while also maintaining authenticity.
  3. Being part of a coalition may require making sacrifices, but it can be incredibly rewarding and effective in achieving common objectives.

Is Colorado The Most Repair-Friendly State in the US? Recent Victories Say “Yes.”

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Advocacy
  1. Colorado is making significant strides in becoming the most repair-friendly state in the US, passing laws supporting agricultural and power-wheelchair repair, setting an example for others to follow.
  2. Massachusetts has historically been a leader in progressive policies, including same-sex marriage legalization and universal healthcare, and has been at the forefront of the right to repair movement, influencing national policies.
  3. The Federal Trade Commission is actively supporting the right to repair movement, testifying in states like California, highlighting the importance of consumer access to repair information and parts.

The Spellers Panel

Charles Eisenstein • 1 implied HN point • 16 Dec 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Advocacy
  1. Non-verbal autistic people can communicate by pointing to letters on a board and spelling out words one letter at a time.
  2. This way of communicating is slow and requires deep patience and focused listening, with answers sometimes taking up to a minute and long pauses filling the room.
  3. Some of these communicators are reported to have other unusual abilities like telepathy, which is controversial, but regardless they demonstrate remarkable and unexpected capacities.

VSRF LIVE TONIGHT: Episode 206: A Special Mental Health Edition with David Wayne, BSN-RN and Kim Witczak.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 04 Dec 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Advocacy
  1. Mental health and the use of antidepressants are important topics to discuss, especially when it comes to young people. We need to make sure they're fully informed about their options.
  2. Many kids might be labeled with disorders for normal feelings like sadness and shyness. It's important to question if we're over-medicalizing everyday emotions.
  3. Understanding the side effects and withdrawal challenges of SSRIs is crucial. Families should have all the information they need to make the best decisions for their mental health.

Heroes

Who is Robert Malone • 27 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Advocacy
  1. The post highlights personal heroes in the fight against COVID-19 policies, including Robert Kennedy and various politicians who took brave stances.
  2. The importance of alternative media and changing internet platforms for spreading information freely is emphasized.
  3. The need to fight against censorship, corruption, and misinformation by working together to bring the government to account and educate about the dangers of psywar campaigns and propaganda.

vanshnookenraggen on the past, present, and future of transportation

Exasperated Infrastructures • 12 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
💼 Business Advocacy
  1. Andrew Lynch, known as vanshnookenraggen, got into mapping and transportation history out of pure curiosity and interest in urban planning.
  2. His work focuses on creating maps that visualize transportation systems and history to make complex information easier to understand.
  3. There's a need to connect land use policy with transportation policy, understand the political realities of planning, and engage communities effectively in urban planning decisions.

Wendell Potter: I've been alive for 70 years. It is time for me to speak up like I never have before.

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 19 implied HN points • 24 Jun 21
🏥 Health Politics Advocacy
  1. Wendell Potter, a former health insurance executive, plans to reveal how health insurance companies operate and make decisions that affect people's lives. He aims to shed light on the industry’s practices and motivations.
  2. He emphasizes that he has changed his approach and now wants to share the truth after years of misleading customers for profit. Potter feels less fearful as he approaches his 70th birthday, motivating him to speak out more.
  3. Potter's experiences also include a personal journey, sharing stories from his life that influenced him, and inviting others to contribute their own insights about unethical practices in the industry.

VSRF LIVE - The Fight for Our Kids: An Interview with Informed Consent Warrior Barbara Loe Fisher

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 3 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Advocacy
  1. Barbara Loe Fisher advocates for informed consent and discusses the risks and benefits of childhood vaccines.
  2. She founded the National Vaccine Information Center after her son experienced severe side effects from a vaccine.
  3. Ms. Loe Fisher actively raises awareness about vaccine science, policy, and the importance of understanding vaccine risks.

All Eyes on NY Governor as Clock Ticks Down on Right to Repair Legislation - Week in Repair

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 22 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Advocacy
  1. NY Governor has until Dec 28 to sign or veto the Digital Fair Repair Act, impacting a huge population in New York and potentially helping people save money on electronics repairs.
  2. Congress is calling on the FTC to prioritize investigations on repair restrictions, especially related to car manufacturers' control over telematics systems.
  3. Dell is working on a modular laptop design to increase repairability, while the future of medical device repair and the impact of healthcare monopolies are concerning topics in the repair industry.

Why is Pharma Reducing Insulin Prices?

Discharge Summary • 0 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Advocacy
  1. Pharma companies like Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi are reducing insulin prices, capping payments, and making insulin more affordable.
  2. Advocacy efforts from patients and community members played a significant role in influencing legislation that led to these pricing changes.
  3. Legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the American Rescue Plan impacted the insulin market, pushing pharma companies to lower prices to avoid significant financial penalties.

LexDAO May 2023 Recap

⚔️ LexNews+ ⚖️ • 0 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Advocacy
  1. LexDAO supported advocacy efforts against Illinois Bill HB3479, contributing to its halt
  2. LexDAO co-hosted Legal Engineering Summit 2023 to advance Ricardian LLC model and legal ownership concepts
  3. LexDAO introduced Enterprise Memberships and continues to expand its network to support web3-enabled communities

The Inclusive City

Demodexio • 0 implied HN points • 19 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Advocacy
  1. The built environment shapes politics, and politics shape architecture, although the changes are subtle.
  2. The needs of women and children were not considered in city designs, leading to significant daily challenges.
  3. Advocacy is important, but dedicated committees and structural changes are needed to address societal issues effectively.

Barb Chamberlain on the Past, Present, and Future of Transportation

Exasperated Infrastructures • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
💼 Business Advocacy
  1. Barb Chamberlain emphasizes the importance of active transportation and the need for active listener polish in transportation leadership roles
  2. She discusses the shift needed in how transportation policies are approached, highlighting the unintended consequences of certain decisions in the past
  3. Barb Chamberlain advocates for deep listening, relationship building, and prioritizing community engagement to transform transportation infrastructure for the betterment of all

Groups Petition Uncle Sam To Repair McDonalds' Wonky McFlurry Machines

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 01 Sep 23
💼 Business Advocacy
  1. Groups are petitioning to repair McDonald's McFlurry machines due to their high failure rates and complicated repair process involving expensive services from the manufacturer.
  2. iFixit and Public Knowledge are seeking an exemption from the DMCA to fix the software locks on the McFlurry devices, highlighting the challenges faced in accessing repair information due to digital restrictions.
  3. Tesla and Rivian supporting an automotive right to repair campaign may signify a shift in industry attitudes, but caution is advised as MOUs lack clear rules and enforcement mechanisms compared to comprehensive legislation.

Ag Equipment Right To Repair Headed To Governor’s Desk in Colorado

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Advocacy
  1. Colorado House voted 44-16 for agricultural equipment right to repair bill, heading to Governor Polis for approval.
  2. The passing of Colorado's right to repair law marks a significant victory for the national campaign.
  3. Support from various groups, successful state laws on other repair rights, and persistent advocacy all contributed to the success of the agricultural right to repair bill.

With senate vote, Right to Repair moves forward in Massachusetts

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jul 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Advocacy
  1. A slimmed-down version of an electronics right to repair bill passed the state senate in Massachusetts, part of a larger economic development bill.
  2. The fate of the amendment now rests in negotiations between the Massachusetts House and Senate over the scope of a final compromise bill that would be voted on by both chambers.
  3. The amendment would create a legal right to repair 'portable wireless devices' in Massachusetts, defined as products designed to send and receive cellular transmissions.

The Week in Repair: June 26 - July 2

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jul 22
💼 Business Advocacy
  1. Massachusetts auto right to repair law decision delayed, influenced by EPA SCOTUS ruling.
  2. South Africa celebrates progress in auto right to repair after one year of guidelines implementation.
  3. Tire Industry Association supports REPAIR Act to protect consumers, provide repair information, and develop cybersecurity standards.

A Number One!! NY Passes Digital Fair Repair Act

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jun 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Advocacy
  1. New York passed the Digital Fair Repair Act, becoming the first state to do so, enabling consumers to repair their electronics and reducing waste.
  2. Years of work by right to repair advocates led to this milestone, overcoming heavy lobbying from tech firms and previous failures in other states.
  3. The passing of the act is a win for consumers, small businesses, and the environment, allowing easier access to spare parts, repair software, and service diagrams for a wide range of devices.

The Week in Repair: Feb 1-8

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 22
🕹 Technology Advocacy
  1. US lawmakers are pushing 'Right to Repair' bills to ensure consumers have access to repair services independently.
  2. Automakers are considering turning features into subscription services, leading to negative consumer response.
  3. Efforts are being made to expand repairability beyond laptops, impacting consumer behavior and corporate practices.

Biden’s EO Set To Transform Right to Repair Debate

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jul 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Advocacy
  1. President Biden's Executive Order is expected to focus on the right to repair, with potential implications for multiple industries including agriculture, home appliances, and cars.
  2. Biden's move indicates a shift towards supporting consumers against monopolies and aligns with his administration's economic populism agenda.
  3. The right to repair movement has gained momentum, with a surge in state-level actions and now federal attention signaling a potential significant change towards more repair-friendly policies.