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Oklahoma enlists notorious right-wing zealot to guide school library policy

Popular Information β€’ 8628 implied HN points β€’ 25 Jan 24
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Education Donations Policies Indoctrination
  1. Oklahoma appointed a controversial right-wing figure to influence school library policies.
  2. The figure lacks qualifications in education or library sciences.
  3. The state superintendent's past actions, including mismanagement of COVID relief funds, raise concerns about his leadership.

Why is it so hard to know if you're helping?

The Intrinsic Perspective β€’ 14053 implied HN points β€’ 25 Jan 24
πŸ₯ Health & Wellness Charity Malaria Effectiveness Donations Uncertainty
  1. It's challenging to determine if our help is truly making a difference, like with sending aid to Africa.
  2. The effectiveness of interventions like distributing bed nets for malaria prevention in Africa is uncertain due to various factors like misuse.
  3. The academic literature on the impact of interventions like bed nets shows mixed results, making it difficult to confidently measure the lives saved.

Call for donations

kamilkazani β€’ 137 implied HN points β€’ 28 Jan 24
πŸ’Ό Business Donations
  1. The project focuses on the asymmetry in technological progress and changing economy of scale in military production.
  2. Uneven technological progress has limited maximum production capacities in the Western military industry.
  3. Donations can be made via PayPal, wire transfer, BTC, or ETH to support the project.

Transforming the Future: My Top Climate Change Champions

Save Our Happy Place β€’ 4 implied HN points β€’ 03 Dec 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate action Environmental justice Sustainability Donations
  1. Joining the climate movement is important, and everyone can contribute in their own way, whether through time, money, or skills.
  2. Connecting with others in the climate movement can be inspiring and can lead to friendships that help in tackling the climate crisis together.
  3. There are many charities focused on climate change that work on different issues, so you can find a cause that fits your interests and make a direct impact.
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How to Help Ukrainians, a Year In

Thinking about... β€’ 77 implied HN points β€’ 06 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Support Ukraine NGOs Donations Military
  1. Support initiatives like Documenting Ukraine that empower Ukrainians to document the war themselves.
  2. Consider donating to organizations like the Centre for Civic Engagement that help Ukrainian scholars affected by the war.
  3. Support efforts like the Ukrainian Children's Action Project aimed at helping children affected by war and displacement.

Your guide to tax-deductible donations to climate-solutions organizations 🌏 β˜€οΈ πŸ’΅

Hothouse // Solutions β€’ 1 implied HN point β€’ 27 Dec 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate action Donations Nonprofits Fundraising Sustainability
  1. Donating to climate solutions organizations can have a big impact, especially at the end of the year when tax deductions are applicable. Groups like Giving Green help you find effective places to contribute.
  2. The upcoming political landscape may influence donations to climate organizations. People may feel motivated to support causes they care about even amid challenges.
  3. There are many organizations worth supporting, each focused on different areas like clean air, heavy industry, or sustainable food systems. You can choose one that aligns with your values.

TetCon 2016 Slides Available for Download

ThΓ‘i | Hacker | Kα»Ή sΖ° tin tαΊ·c β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 08 Jan 16
πŸ•Ή Technology Cybersecurity Events Community Donations
  1. Slides from TetCon 2016 are available for download on the conference website, with the exception of one speaker who chose not to release their slides.
  2. The TetCon 2016 conference at Sheraton had around 280 attendees, mostly male, indicating a need for more female participation in hacking events.
  3. Despite initial financial concerns, TetCon 2016 ended up with a positive net income, thanks to sponsorships and ticket sales, enabling plans for a larger and more diverse conference in the future.

This month in OpenBeta community - April 2023 issue

Open Source Rock Climbing β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 31 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Climbing Community projects Interview Donations
  1. OpenBeta community is working on a Local Climbing Organization Stewardship initiative to support local crag care activities.
  2. The community is building new climbing apps and tools based on OpenBeta data to accelerate innovation.
  3. Supporting OpenBeta through donations or sponsorships can help cover monthly expenses and keep the project running smoothly.