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Open-source security group pulls out of U.S. grant, citing DEI restrictions
Open-source security group pulls out of U.S. grant, citing DEI restrictions
The Python Software Foundation said the grant would have funded automation and structural improvements to a key open-source programming language.
These [contract] terms included affirming the statement that we ‘do not, and will not during the term of this financial assistance award, operate any programs that advance or promote DEI, or discriminatory equity ideology in violation of Federal anti-discrimination laws,’” Crary wrote Monday on the foundation’s website. “This restriction would apply not only to the security work directly funded by the grant, but to any and all activity of the PSF as a whole.”
·cyberscoop.com·
Open-source security group pulls out of U.S. grant, citing DEI restrictions
Find Your Local Food Bank | Feeding America
Find Your Local Food Bank | Feeding America
Find the Feeding America member food bank nearest you. Over 200 member food banks can connect you with free food, food pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries in your community.
·feedingamerica.org·
Find Your Local Food Bank | Feeding America
Resistant Bacteria Are Advancing Faster Than Antibiotics - Slashdot
Resistant Bacteria Are Advancing Faster Than Antibiotics - Slashdot
The proliferation of difficult-to-treat bacterial diseases represents a growing threat, according to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report. Wired: The report reveals that, between 2018 and 2023, antibiotic resistance increased by more than 40 percent ...
·science.slashdot.org·
Resistant Bacteria Are Advancing Faster Than Antibiotics - Slashdot
Home - Home of the Brave
Home - Home of the Brave
The first step in fighting back is speaking out.
·ofthebrave.org·
Home - Home of the Brave
‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point
‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point
Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.
·leeds.ac.uk·
‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point
Protesters clash with police outside ICE facility in Chicago
Protesters clash with police outside ICE facility in Chicago
Ongoing protests against U.S. immigration reforms have taken an unusual turn, with demonstrators in Oregon hosting what they call a 'laser party' - a tactic aimed at deterring federal intervention.
·dailymail.co.uk·
Protesters clash with police outside ICE facility in Chicago
T H E . A R T . O F . N I K K O L A S
T H E . A R T . O F . N I K K O L A S
THE ART OF NIKKOLASNikkolas Smith, a native ofHouston, Texas, is a Master of Architecture recipient from Hampton University, Children’s Book Author/Illustrator, and Theme Park Designer. He also creates freelance concept art, activist art paintings, and Hollywood movie posters. After hours, Nikkolas leads in youth mentoring on Saturdays, with the kids of Compton & Watts, CA, giving lessons in digital painting and life skills for success. www.NIKKOLAS.com
·nikkolas.art·
T H E . A R T . O F . N I K K O L A S
Outing Local ICE
Outing Local ICE
It is time people start outing family members, neighbors, and community friends who are drawing salaries from ICE.
·topgold.micro.blog·
Outing Local ICE
Education Department lays off roughly 20% of its workforce amid shutdown
Education Department lays off roughly 20% of its workforce amid shutdown

the following offices have now been eliminated at the U.S. Department of Education. There is really not much left. Especially after the positions earlier this year.

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Innovation and Early Learning Office of School Community Improvement Programs Well Rounded Education Division (Arts Education) Charter Schools Program Office of Safe and Supportive Schools Program and Grantee Support Services Comprehensive Literacy State Development JAVITS (Gifted and Talented) School Support and Accountability Office of Formula Grants Office of Migrant Education Effective Educator Development Program Innovation and Early Learning Programs Effective Development Division Program and Grantee Support Services

Office of Communications and Outreach (OCO): State and Local Engagement

Office of Post Secondary Education (OPE): Student Support Services (TRIO) Institutional Service (HBCUs, HSIs, Tribal Colleges, ANAPISI)

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)

·usatoday.com·
Education Department lays off roughly 20% of its workforce amid shutdown
Faith Rising for Democracy: How to Show Up for No Kings, With Adam Friedman
Faith Rising for Democracy: How to Show Up for No Kings, With Adam Friedman
Ahead of the nationwide No Kings II demonstrations on October 18th, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush discusses nonviolent resistance and strategies for safely exercising the constitutional right to peaceful protest with Interfaith Alliance Organizing and Election Strategist Adam Friedman
·religionnews.com·
Faith Rising for Democracy: How to Show Up for No Kings, With Adam Friedman
Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials
Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials
“Disease detectives,” high-ranking scientists, the entire Washington office and the staff of a weekly public health journal were among those who learned late Friday that they would lose their jobs.
·nytimes.com·
Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials
Safeguarding Sound Science | National Center for Science Education
Safeguarding Sound Science | National Center for Science Education
Safeguarding Sound Science, Evolution EditionThe second season of Safeguarding Sound Science examines the everyday impacts of evolution, the grand theory that informs our understanding of all life on this planet.
·ncse.ngo·
Safeguarding Sound Science | National Center for Science Education