#publicgood — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #publicgood, aggregated by home.social.
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Reuters: Trump administration threatens to cut federal agencies’ support for Smithsonian. “President Donald Trump’s administration has threatened to cut federal agencies’ support for the Smithsonian, marking its latest escalation against the institution.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/06/reuters-trump-administration-threatens-to-cut-federal-agencies-support-for-smithsonian/ -
Reuters: Trump administration threatens to cut federal agencies’ support for Smithsonian. “President Donald Trump’s administration has threatened to cut federal agencies’ support for the Smithsonian, marking its latest escalation against the institution.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/06/reuters-trump-administration-threatens-to-cut-federal-agencies-support-for-smithsonian/ -
Reuters: Trump administration threatens to cut federal agencies’ support for Smithsonian. “President Donald Trump’s administration has threatened to cut federal agencies’ support for the Smithsonian, marking its latest escalation against the institution.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/06/reuters-trump-administration-threatens-to-cut-federal-agencies-support-for-smithsonian/ -
Reuters: Trump administration threatens to cut federal agencies’ support for Smithsonian. “President Donald Trump’s administration has threatened to cut federal agencies’ support for the Smithsonian, marking its latest escalation against the institution.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/06/reuters-trump-administration-threatens-to-cut-federal-agencies-support-for-smithsonian/ -
Reuters: Trump administration threatens to cut federal agencies’ support for Smithsonian. “President Donald Trump’s administration has threatened to cut federal agencies’ support for the Smithsonian, marking its latest escalation against the institution.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/06/reuters-trump-administration-threatens-to-cut-federal-agencies-support-for-smithsonian/ -
The Lens: Meta’s data center will be the biggest in the U.S., but no one knows who they’re hiring. “Research shows that AI data center facilities are landing in Black and low-income communities already treated as environmental sacrifice zones. In Louisiana, the two neighboring towns have a majority Black population, but residents fear that the jobs are not reaching them.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/06/the-lens-metas-data-center-will-be-the-biggest-in-the-u-s-but-no-one-knows-who-theyre-hiring/ -
The Lens: Meta’s data center will be the biggest in the U.S., but no one knows who they’re hiring. “Research shows that AI data center facilities are landing in Black and low-income communities already treated as environmental sacrifice zones. In Louisiana, the two neighboring towns have a majority Black population, but residents fear that the jobs are not reaching them.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/06/the-lens-metas-data-center-will-be-the-biggest-in-the-u-s-but-no-one-knows-who-theyre-hiring/ -
The Lens: Meta’s data center will be the biggest in the U.S., but no one knows who they’re hiring. “Research shows that AI data center facilities are landing in Black and low-income communities already treated as environmental sacrifice zones. In Louisiana, the two neighboring towns have a majority Black population, but residents fear that the jobs are not reaching them.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/06/the-lens-metas-data-center-will-be-the-biggest-in-the-u-s-but-no-one-knows-who-theyre-hiring/ -
The Lens: Meta’s data center will be the biggest in the U.S., but no one knows who they’re hiring. “Research shows that AI data center facilities are landing in Black and low-income communities already treated as environmental sacrifice zones. In Louisiana, the two neighboring towns have a majority Black population, but residents fear that the jobs are not reaching them.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/06/the-lens-metas-data-center-will-be-the-biggest-in-the-u-s-but-no-one-knows-who-theyre-hiring/ -
The Lens: Meta’s data center will be the biggest in the U.S., but no one knows who they’re hiring. “Research shows that AI data center facilities are landing in Black and low-income communities already treated as environmental sacrifice zones. In Louisiana, the two neighboring towns have a majority Black population, but residents fear that the jobs are not reaching them.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/06/the-lens-metas-data-center-will-be-the-biggest-in-the-u-s-but-no-one-knows-who-theyre-hiring/ -
Trump, Paxton, The Founders, And America’s Long Excuse For Powerful Men
Stop assuming corruption defeats MAGA. America’s history shows powerful men, from slaveholding founders to corporate-backed authoritarianism, get a pass unless people organize for accountability.
#abolitionists #Accountability #AmericanExceptionalism #AmericanHistory #authoritarianism #corporatePower #CorporateWelfare #democracy #DemocraticSocialism #DonaldTrump #FoundingFathers #Healthcare #hiroshima #Inequality #KenPaxton #MAGA #MedicareForAll #moralityInPolitics #nagasaki #nuclearWeapons #Patients #politicalHypocrisy #PoliticsDoneRight #ProgressivePolitics #publicGood #publicOwnership #RepublicanCorruption #SallyHemings #selectiveAccountability #slavery #socialJustice #socialism #texasPolitics #ThomasJefferson #workers https://wp.me/p1OjMZ-p79 -
Beyond the Map: Surveying Then and Now | Ordnance Survey [UK]
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https://youtu.be/RkOkapW66OU?si=1jLLwWqT1MATSQd9 <-- shared video
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H/T @Ordnance Survey
“Britain's map has changed a lot over the years - and so has the way it's made.
Meet Brian and Will, OS Surveyors from different generations, sharing how surveying has evolved and what it means to help map Great Britain. Here's part one of their story.
From long days in the field with paper maps and handwritten notes to modern GPS and digital technology, surveying has come a long way. But one thing hasn't changed: the people behind the map…”
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“Will's grandfather Brian helped map Britain. Today, Will does the same job with very different technology.
Together, they reflect on their careers as Ordnance Survey surveyors, sharing stories from different eras of surveying.
From paper field books to GPS and digital mapping, discover how surveying has evolved, how maps are made, and the technology behind the data millions rely on every day.
Whether you're interested in mapping, surveying, geography, cartography, or the history of Ordnance Survey, this is a fascinating insight into the people and processes that help put Britain on the map…”
#UK #OS #survey #history #GIS #spatial #mapping #Britian #surveyors #GreatBritian #family #technology #oldschool #cartography #geography #careers #publicservice #publicgood #publiclands #civilservice #UK
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New Digital Tool Helps Farmers Boost Biodiversity In Scotland [spatial]
(The app is underpinned by trusted data from [UK] Ordnance Survey)
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https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/news/new-biodiversity-tool-in-scotland <-- shared technical article
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https://biodiversity.scot/ <-- shared Farm Biodiversity Scotland (FarmBioScot) home page
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https://www.nature.scot/ <-- shated NatureScot home page
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H/T @Ordnance Survey
“Most of us use maps to find places. Farmers in Scotland are now using them to help restore nature. 🌿
A new tool from NatureScot powered by Ordnance Survey data, is being tested with farmers and crofters and helps them map habitats, record wildlife observations and track biodiversity improvements across their land.
By turning trusted location data into practical insights, FarmBioScot makes it easier to understand the environmental value of the land they manage, support nature recovery and meet requirements for The Scottish Government support schemes.
It's a great example of how geospatial data can help people make better decisions - benefiting both rural businesses and the natural environment…”
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“NatureScot, Scotland’s nature agency, is testing a new digital tool with farmers and crofters across Scotland to help them consider nature in their business management. The new platform, powered by Ordnance Survey (OS) data, will also make it easier for them to meet requirements for government support schemes.
Farm Biodiversity Scotland (FarmBioScot) enables users to map habitats, record wildlife observations and track biodiversity improvements on their land through a simple platform, available via both app and web. The tool supports the Scottish Government’s wider ambitions to restore nature while helping farmers demonstrate the environmental value of the land they manage…”
#GIS #spatial #mapping #biodiversity #digitaltool #usecase #farming #crofters #agriculture #UK #Scotland #NatureScot #habitat #survey #monitoring #wildlife #FarmBioScot #FarmBiodiversityScotland #environment #value #return #funding #records #metrics #rural #business #farm #management #opendata #opensource #publicgood
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Associated Press: YouTube joins Meta in appealing a jury verdict that faulted them for users’ social media addiction. “YouTube has appealed the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles, seeking to challenge the jury’s determination that the company designed its platform to hook young users without concern for their well-being.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/17/associated-press-youtube-joins-meta-in-appealing-a-jury-verdict-that-faulted-them-for-users-social-media-addiction/ -
If Acts Happened Today, Would We Call It Communism?
For many, "communism" has become less a political philosophy and more a conversation stopper. But is every effort to use our shared resources to care for the poor, the sick, and the vulnerable really communism? This article examines the difference between political labels and biblical principles, comparing the teachings of the early Church with today's political rhetoric. -
Happy US Public Service Recognition Week!
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https://2026.ourpublicservice.org/public-service-recognition-week
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To every #publicservant that contributes to the #public’s #wellbeing and #prosperity, at every level of #government - be that #industry, #science, #agriculture, #fisheries, #ecology, #naturalresources, #environmental, #qualityoflife, #publicsafety, #publichealth, #wastedisposal, #waterresources, #foodsecurity, #planning, #policy, and SO much more…
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“Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) 2026 takes place May 3–9, celebrating federal, state, county, local, and tribal government employees who strengthen communities. It honors dedicated professionals—from first responders and teachers to public administrators—who provide essential services…”
#publicservice #publicgood #fedservice #opendata #taxpayervalue #publicsupport #farming #GIS #spatial #mapping #nation #national #USA -
Reuters: Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms. “The case, which will be tried before a judge in Santa Fe, stems from a lawsuit filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat, accusing the social media giant of designing its products to addict young users and failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on its platforms.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/02/reuters-meta-faces-new-mexico-trial-that-could-force-changes-to-facebook-other-platforms/ -
Latest Data Release From Ordnance Survey Delivers Britain’s Most Detailed Digital Map Ever [UK]
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https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/news/latest-data-release-delivers-britains-most-detailed-digital-map <-- shared technical article
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https://osdatahub.os.uk/ <-- shared OS spatial data hub
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https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/blog/os-basemap-pro-announcement <-- shared details of new OS BaseMap Pro
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #UK #Britain #GreatBritain #OrdnanceSurvey #map #Kent #cartography #history #modern #OSNationalGeographicDatabase #OSNGD #database #opendata #digitalmapping #metadata #attribution #consistency #accessability #usecase #OSBaseMapPro #transportation #routing #infrastructure #healthcare #emergencyservices #spatialanalysis #publicservice #publicgood #publicsafety #publichealth #planning #sustainability #climateadaptation #resilience #spatialdata #cartography
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Associated Press: Jurors wade through daunting evidence in high-stakes Meta trial about social media risks to children. “A daunting stream of testimony and evidence has been presented in a New Mexico case that explores what the social media conglomerate Meta knew about the effects of its platforms on children.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/21/associated-press-jurors-wade-through-daunting-evidence-in-high-stakes-meta-trial-about-social-media-risks-to-children/ -
Associated Press: Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury. “After about a month of hearing from addiction experts, therapists, platform engineers and executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, 12 jurors heard closing arguments before deciding whether social media companies should be liable for harms caused to children using their platforms.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/13/associated-press-lawyers-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial-make-final-appeals-to-the-jury/ -
Virtue and Simplicity of Manners, are indispensably necessary in a Republic, among all orders and Degrees of Men. But there is So much Rascallity, so much Venality and Corruption, so much Avarice and Ambition, such a Rage for Profit and Commerce among all Ranks and Degrees of Men even in America, that I sometimes doubt whether there is public Virtue enough to support a Republic.
John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
Letter (1776-01-08) to Mercy Otis WarrenMore about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/12527/
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #ambition #America #avarice #class #corruption #democracy #dishonesty #greed #humancondition #humannature #manners #profit #publicgood #publicvirtue #rank #republic #selfishness #virtue
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Public Virtue cannot exist in a Nation without private, and public Virtue is the only Foundation of Republics. There must be a possitive Passion for the public good, the public Interest, Honour, Power, and Glory, established in the Minds of the People, or there can be no Republican Government, nor any real Liberty. And this public Passion must be Superiour to all private Passions. Men must be ready, they must pride themselves, and be happy to sacrifice their private Pleasures, Passions, and Interests, nay their private Friendships and dearest Connections, when they Stand in Competition with the Rights of society.
John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
Letter (1776-04-16) to Mercy Otis WarrenMore about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/28404/
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #citizen #citizenship #civicduty #civicvirtue #commongood #commonwealth #democracy #goodcitizen #politician #publicgood #publicvirtue #republic #virtue
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U.S. Geological Survey [#USGS] Geomagnetic Variometer Data - Capitalizing On Seismic Infrastructure
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https://doi.org/10.1785/0220250185 <-- shared paper
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#geomagnetic #geomagnetism #USGS #USA #CONUS #seismology #seismograph #measurement #spatialanalysis #spatial #stations #SeismographicNetwork #magneticfield #readings #spatiotemporal #magnetometer #collabration #spaceweather #risk #hazard #colocation #magneticstorm #earthquake #interdisciplinary #research #sampling #multidisciplinary #fielddata #mapping #GIS #cohosted #corrleation #sampling #fedscience #fedservice #publicgood
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