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Demand More BART and Buses in Oakland!

The Discourse Lounge • 531 implied HN points • 10 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Public Transit Election politics Local Governance Community Advocacy Transportation Policy
  1. Oakland needs more public transit options like BART and buses, especially in busy neighborhoods. Many people depend on better transit to get to work and access the waterfront.
  2. There is a candidate forum on February 18th where locals can ask politicians about improving transit in Oakland. It's a chance for the community to push for important changes.
  3. Residents should pay attention to the candidates' views on public transit and vote for those who support more transportation options. Transit should be a key issue for Oakland voters.

In Australia, Jew-Hate Is Out of Control

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1233 implied HN points • 21 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism Social Issues Current Events Public Safety Community Advocacy
  1. Antisemitism is rising in Australia, resulting in acts of violence like firebombing. This is alarming and reflects a troubling trend.
  2. The Jewish community in Australia feels increasingly unsafe, with recent attacks targeting places like synagogues and homes.
  3. The situation has become so normal that people are not shocked when hearing about these attacks, indicating a serious societal issue.

The perils of freeway caps

Urben Field Notes • 32 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Urban planning Transportation Community Advocacy
  1. Covering urban freeways with parks through freeway caps is a popular urban planning trend, but it may not fully address the deeper issues of routing heavy traffic through dense neighborhoods.
  2. Freeway caps can be politically attractive solutions, especially in high-traffic areas, but may not be the most imaginative or effective options in all cases, potentially entrenching urban freeways for generations.
  3. Transportation planning often prioritizes vehicles over transit alternatives, showcasing a need for a shift towards more comprehensive approaches like full freeway removal projects, leading to better urban planning and community connectivity.

We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.

News from Those Nerdy Girls • 0 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Reproductive Health Health Disparities Community Advocacy
  1. Black women face higher risks and disparities in maternal health compared to white women
  2. Medical racism and discrimination contribute to negative birthing experiences for Black women
  3. Efforts should be made to provide culturally sensitive care and address systemic issues affecting Black reproductive health
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Your Support Keeps 'Outspoken' Alive

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 0 implied HN points • 26 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccines Research Journals Community Advocacy
  1. Community support is crucial for sharing important news and research. Your involvement helps keep the conversation going.
  2. DailyClout’s research on Pfizer and Moderna vaccines has produced meaningful reports that are available for public access.
  3. Financial contributions from the community allow independent journalism to thrive and grow its reach.