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Oregon food pantries report rising need after SNAP cuts | News https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/11140/ #EconomyOfTheUnitedStates #FoodBank #LocalNews #NonstopLocal #Oregon #OregonDining #OregonFood #OregonGroceryStores #OregonRestaurants #PublicPolicy #SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram #UnitedStates #WashingtonNews
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'consumers are using cleaner energy and bringing down their bills at a time when the cost of living is a constant concern...But such a massive, ungovernable influx of energy carries risks, too—the world’s power infrastructure was not designed for solar self-generation—and investment, pricing models, and even the security of supply could be affected as a result'
#renewables #solar #publicPolicy #greenEnergy
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/offensively-cheap-solar-power-is-looking-up/
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RE: https://hcommons.social/@kfitz/117268980188009477
‘Any framing about what higher is or has been that misses the big public investment post-WW2 and then massive disinvestment starting in the 1980s which spirals into rising costs and student debt is disingenuous at best’
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RE: https://hcommons.social/@kfitz/117268980188009477
‘Any framing about what higher is or has been that misses the big public investment post-WW2 and then massive disinvestment starting in the 1980s which spirals into rising costs and student debt is disingenuous at best’
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RE: https://hcommons.social/@kfitz/117268980188009477
‘Any framing about what higher is or has been that misses the big public investment post-WW2 and then massive disinvestment starting in the 1980s which spirals into rising costs and student debt is disingenuous at best’
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RE: https://hcommons.social/@kfitz/117268980188009477
‘Any framing about what higher is or has been that misses the big public investment post-WW2 and then massive disinvestment starting in the 1980s which spirals into rising costs and student debt is disingenuous at best’
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RE: https://hcommons.social/@kfitz/117268980188009477
‘Any framing about what higher is or has been that misses the big public investment post-WW2 and then massive disinvestment starting in the 1980s which spirals into rising costs and student debt is disingenuous at best’
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Ageing populations are not just a social issue — they’re an economic force. Our new piece on the Silver Economy explains how demographic transition is reshaping consumption patterns and pension systems worldwide. Valuable reading for executives, policymakers and financial planners. Read the full article: https://wix.to/sBtHSnM
#PublicPolicy
#SilverEconomy
#MarketStrategy
#PensionReform
#FinancialPlanning
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Ageing populations are not just a social issue — they’re an economic force. Our new piece on the Silver Economy explains how demographic transition is reshaping consumption patterns and pension systems worldwide. Valuable reading for executives, policymakers and financial planners. Read the full article: https://wix.to/sBtHSnM
#PublicPolicy
#SilverEconomy
#MarketStrategy
#PensionReform
#FinancialPlanning
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Ageing populations are not just a social issue — they’re an economic force. Our new piece on the Silver Economy explains how demographic transition is reshaping consumption patterns and pension systems worldwide. Valuable reading for executives, policymakers and financial planners. Read the full article: https://wix.to/sBtHSnM
#PublicPolicy
#SilverEconomy
#MarketStrategy
#PensionReform
#FinancialPlanning
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Ageing populations are not just a social issue — they’re an economic force. Our new piece on the Silver Economy explains how demographic transition is reshaping consumption patterns and pension systems worldwide. Valuable reading for executives, policymakers and financial planners. Read the full article: https://wix.to/sBtHSnM
#PublicPolicy
#SilverEconomy
#MarketStrategy
#PensionReform
#FinancialPlanning
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Ageing populations are not just a social issue — they’re an economic force. Our new piece on the Silver Economy explains how demographic transition is reshaping consumption patterns and pension systems worldwide. Valuable reading for executives, policymakers and financial planners. Read the full article: https://wix.to/sBtHSnM
#PublicPolicy
#SilverEconomy
#MarketStrategy
#PensionReform
#FinancialPlanning
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The Global Cybersecurity Alliance is calling for immediate government action in response to a surge in AI-driven cyber attacks. Read the full article for recommended policy measures, international coordination priorities, and practical steps for strengthening national defenses: https://wix.to/WYUe4We
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DATE: August 28, 2026 at 12:00PM
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URL: https://www.psypost.org/the-gender-gap-in-politics-is-not-widening-as-much-as-you-think/
Despite popular narratives about a widening political divide between men and women, the gender gap on most social and cultural issues has remained relatively stable over the past two decades. A recent analysis of public opinion data reveals that while men and women often hold different views, their attitudes shift in parallel in response to current events. The research was published in Social Science Quarterly.
Researchers have tracked differences in political attitudes between men and women for over half a century. Women typically show higher support for social welfare and environmental protection, a trend often linked to socialization around caregiving and economic vulnerability. On the other hand, differences between the sexes are often smaller or less predictable on morality issues like abortion or immigration.
Some scholars suggest that younger, more egalitarian generations are driving a wedge between the sexes as they replace older generations. This type of generational change is known as a cohort effect. It happens when a specific age group develops distinct attitudes during their formative years and carries those views throughout their lives. As older generations pass away and younger ones enter the electorate, the overall public opinion shifts.
Alternatively, changes in public opinion might stem from period effects. These are widespread shifts in attitudes caused by historical events, such as a major economic recession or a global pandemic, which influence people of all ages at the same time. Political scientists April K. Clark of Northern Illinois University, Izabelle P. Chick and Juliet E. Carlisle of the University of Utah, and Eric R. A. N. Smith of the University of California, Santa Barbara, designed a study to see which of these two forces actually shapes the gender gap.
The research team analyzed data from the Gallup Poll Social Series. They looked at national surveys conducted annually between 2000 and 2024. The researchers organized responses to ten specific social and cultural issues into three distinct categories.
The first category focused on care and social protection, which included issues like hunger and homelessness, crime and violence, drug use, and healthcare access. The second category covered social stability and societal change, encompassing race relations, illegal immigration, and the quality of the environment. For these first two categories, respondents were asked to rate how much they personally worried about each problem.
The final category centered on morality and rights conflicts, specifically abortion policies, gun laws, and LGBTQ+ acceptance. For this category, respondents rated their level of satisfaction with the nation’s policies or social climate.
Using a statistical technique known as cross-classified random effects modeling, the researchers evaluated how opinions changed over time. This approach allowed them to separate the influence of a person’s birth year from the specific year they took the survey. In doing so, they could isolate whether generational replacement or time-specific events were responsible for shifts in public opinion. They also accounted for individual demographic factors like educational attainment, income, race, marital status, and political ideology.
Across nearly all the issues studied, the researchers found that period effects accounted for a large share of the variation in attitudes. When major national events occurred, the opinions of both men and women shifted in the same direction. Generational differences, or cohort effects, played a much smaller and less consistent role in changing public opinion.
Women consistently expressed higher levels of worry than men regarding care and social protection issues, such as hunger, homelessness, and healthcare. Yet, when concern spiked, as it did during the 2008 economic recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, it spiked for both sexes equally. Following these peaks, worry generally decreased for both groups. Because men and women responded to these external shocks similarly, the overall distance between their opinions barely changed.
The researchers observed similar parallel movements on issues of crime and drug use. Concern about both topics has generally declined since the early 2000s among all respondents. This downward trend aligns with documented drops in actual crime rates over the same period.
Similar patterns emerged in the other categories. Men and women showed comparable levels of concern regarding race relations and illegal immigration. Their views on these topics rose and fell together over the last two decades. The fluctuations regarding race relations likely reflect heightened public awareness in response to specific cultural moments, such as the Black Lives Matter movement. While the researchers noted a slight gap regarding the environment, with women expressing more worry, the two groups experienced parallel increases in concern in recent years.
On matters of morality and rights, satisfaction levels fluctuated in tandem for both sexes. Satisfaction with the nation’s abortion policies and gun laws has generally declined since the early 2000s for all respondents. Decreased satisfaction with gun policies in the early 2010s, for instance, aligns with the public outcry following the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting. On the other hand, satisfaction with LGBTQ+ acceptance grew steadily among both men and women throughout the study period.
The findings indicate that the idea of a growing culture war strictly divided by gender might be inaccurate. Instead of drifting apart into separate ideological camps, men and women appear to process and react to national events in similar ways. Broad social, economic, and political developments shape public opinion much more than any gender-specific divergence.
The study has certain boundaries. The data analysis begins in 2000, meaning it does not capture earlier decades when foundational shifts in gender roles and partisan alignments first occurred. Because the observed opinion shifts are primarily driven by current events rather than permanent generational changes, today’s trends might not predict future public opinion. An economic downturn, a major court decision, or a large policy shift could alter the current trajectory of these attitudes.
Future studies might expand the timeline to include earlier decades and incorporate more specific data on how factors like race, class, and geography interact with gender. Examining differences among women or among men, such as comparing married and unmarried individuals, could provide a more detailed picture of how political attitudes form in the United States.
The study, “Generational Shifts and Gendered Divides: Exploring Attitudes on Social, Cultural, and Political Issues in the United States,” was authored by April K. Clark, Izabelle P. Chick, Juliet E. Carlisle, and Eric R. A. N. Smith.
URL: https://www.psypost.org/the-gender-gap-in-politics-is-not-widening-as-much-as-you-think/
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Canadian governments are taking different paths back to the office
#Canada #ReturnToOffice #RemoteWork #HybridWork #Government #PublicService #PublicServants #WorkFromHome #Politics #PublicPolicy #Labour #Employment #GovernmentPolicy #PublicTransit #Equity #Economy
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Canada needs a deeper municipal bond market
#Canada #Infrastructure #MunicipalBonds #Economy #Business #PublicPolicy #Municipalities #Cities #Finance #Investment #Taxation #EconomicGrowth #Transit #Housing #UrbanPlanning #Politics #InfrastructureFunding
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Cities are closer to Canada’s problems than they are to the money
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City of Raleigh Government Event Guide Tuesday January 6th Edition
Staying informed and engaged with local government is one of the best ways Raleigh residents can shape the future of their city. The City of Raleigh has several important public meetings scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026, including City Council sessions and a community-focused board meeting. Below is your complete guide to what’s happening and how to participate.
🏛️ City Council Afternoon Session
🕐 1:00 p.m. | Tuesday
Category: Council and Council Committee Meetings
The City Council Afternoon Session typically includes briefings, agenda reviews, and discussions on upcoming policy items. While formal votes are usually reserved for evening sessions, these meetings provide valuable insight into priorities and issues before the Council.
Why it matters:
Early discussion of policy initiatives Context for decisions made later in the evening Transparency into city operations and planning
🤝 RHDC Community Awareness Committee
🕓 4:00 p.m. | Tuesday
Category: Boards and Commissions
The Raleigh Historic Development Commission (RHDC) Community Awareness Committee focuses on public engagement, education, and outreach related to historic preservation throughout Raleigh.
Topics may include:
Community education initiatives Preservation awareness programs Outreach strategies for historic districts
This meeting is especially relevant for residents interested in Raleigh’s history, neighborhoods, and cultural resources.
🏛️ City Council Evening Session
🕖 7:00 p.m. | Tuesday
Category: Council and Council Committee Meetings
The City Council Evening Session is where official actions typically take place, including public comments, resolutions, ordinances, and key votes.
What to expect:
Public comment opportunities Final votes on city policies and funding Decisions that directly impact Raleigh residents
Residents are encouraged to attend or watch online to stay informed on city governance.
Why You Should Attend Raleigh Government Meetings
Attending or streaming city meetings helps residents:
Stay informed about local decisions Provide public input on important issues Support transparency and accountability Engage directly with elected officials
Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to Raleigh, these meetings offer a meaningful way to participate in civic life.
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