#us-policy — Public Fediverse posts
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The latest July 2026 Anti-Trans National Legal Risk Assessment Map from journalist Erin Reed ( @ErinInTheMorn ) is now available, outlining the current legislative environment across the United States. Key updates in this report include:
• State Reclassifications: Idaho has been moved to the "Do Not Travel" category due to new criminal penalties regarding bathroom usage, and South Carolina's risk tier was raised following expanded restrictions at colleges and universities.
• National Overview: The report examines the impact of recent federal policies and state-level executive orders on healthcare, identification documents, and public accommodation.
• State Categorizations: States continue to be evaluated and sorted into tiers ranging from "Most Protective" (including Washington) to "Do Not Travel" based on qualitative analysis of passed and proposed bills.
#Transgender #LGBTQNews #CurrentEvents #USPolicy #PublicPolicy #StateLegislation
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/anti-trans-national-legal-risk-assessment-bb2
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The latest July 2026 Anti-Trans National Legal Risk Assessment Map from journalist Erin Reed ( @ErinInTheMorn ) is now available, outlining the current legislative environment across the United States. Key updates in this report include:
• State Reclassifications: Idaho has been moved to the "Do Not Travel" category due to new criminal penalties regarding bathroom usage, and South Carolina's risk tier was raised following expanded restrictions at colleges and universities.
• National Overview: The report examines the impact of recent federal policies and state-level executive orders on healthcare, identification documents, and public accommodation.
• State Categorizations: States continue to be evaluated and sorted into tiers ranging from "Most Protective" (including Washington) to "Do Not Travel" based on qualitative analysis of passed and proposed bills.
#Transgender #LGBTQNews #CurrentEvents #USPolicy #PublicPolicy #StateLegislation
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/anti-trans-national-legal-risk-assessment-bb2
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I find it interesting the the vast majority of the Democrats are actually to the right of 50's Republicans. Do you know what the top tax rate was back then? 92%
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Trump says Europe is becoming a "Third World Country" due to its current immigration policies. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/trump-immigration-rhetoric-policy-qrgq389m?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DonaldTrump #Immigration #Politics #MAGA #USPolicy
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Guest post: How US renewable-energy growth persists despite federal policy uncertainty
Despite recent shifts in federal energy policies, our analysis shows that the US transition to renewable energy is…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #AU #Australia #coal #energydemand #gas #growingenergydemand #RENEWABLEENERGY #renewables #Science #USPolicy #usa
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Guest post: How US renewable-energy growth persists despite federal policy uncertainty
Despite recent shifts in federal energy policies, our analysis shows that the US transition to renewable energy is…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #coal #energydemand #environment #Gas #growingenergydemand #renewableenergy #renewables #Science #UK #UnitedKingdom #USpolicy #USA
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"Putin and Xi don’t think like we do—and that misread has shaped decades of U.S. policy. Michael McFaul on autocracy, Ukraine, NATO, Taiwan, and why democratic example—not military might—is the real threat to authoritarian regimes."
- Interview with Michael McFaul ( March 2, 2026; 72 min )#Putin #XI #autocracy #Ukraine #Taiwan #NATO #USpolicy
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Has #Washington handed #Turkey the strategic upper hand in #HornOfAfrica? New #analysis by Siyad Madey argues that #USPolicy on #Somaliland risks sidelining #America’s interests in the #RedSea while strengthening #Ankara’s regional influence through #Somalia.
https://saxafimedia.com/u-s-somaliland-policy-handed-turkey-horn/
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New analysis argues that #US is increasingly treating #Somaliland as a practical security & economic partner, even as official #USPolicy continues to support #Somalia's territorial integrity. @StateDept report may signal an evolving strategic calculus in #HornOfAfrica.
https://saxafimedia.com/us-assessment-pragmatic-approach-somaliland/
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Trump Tightens Grip: Immigrants Face Hurdles in Employment, Care, and Shelter
New US government rules make it harder for immigrants to find jobs, get healthcare, and find places to live. This affects many people.
#ImmigrationNews, #USPolicy, #ImmigrantRights, #NewRules, #USImmigration
https://newsletter.tf/us-immigrant-rules-jobs-care-housing-hurdles/
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New rules in the US make it much harder for immigrants to find work, get medical help, and find a place to live. This is a big change for many families.
#ImmigrationNews, #USPolicy, #ImmigrantRights, #NewRules, #USImmigration
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A new @StateDept #Report on #Somaliland has ignited criticism from #diplomats, political leaders, & #SomalilandAdvocates, with many arguing #USPolicy fails to reflect realities on the ground while others see signs of deeper future engagement. @TiborPNagyJr
https://saxafimedia.com/us-congressional-report-somaliland-backlash/
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A new report to #Congress highlights #Somaliland's growing strategic significance, identifying opportunities for deeper #USPolicy engagement in #security, #diplomacy, #trade & #investment. The report cites @USAfricaCommand cooperation, #RedSeaSecurity & dev't of #Berbera as a regional trade hub
https://saxafimedia.com/us-congressional-report-identifies-somaliland/
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US Suspends Entry for Green-Card Holders From African Nations
US temporarily stops green card holders from certain African countries from entering. Affects permanent residents trying to return.
#USImmigration, #GreenCard, #AfricanNations, #TravelBan, #USPolicy
https://newsletter.tf/us-halts-green-card-holders-entry-african-nations/
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The US has stopped green card holders from some African nations from entering the country. This affects people who already have permission to live in the US.
#USImmigration, #GreenCard, #AfricanNations, #TravelBan, #USPolicy
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Policy Sands Shift: Temporary Visas, Green Card Dreams
New US policy makes it harder for temporary visa holders to get Green Cards. This affects people wanting to live in America long-term.
#USImmigration, #GreenCard, #VisaPolicy, #ImmigrationNews, #USPolicy
https://newsletter.tf/us-policy-changes-green-card-visa-holders/
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The US government has changed rules for temporary visas. This means getting a Green Card, which allows you to live in the US permanently, is now more difficult.
#USImmigration, #GreenCard, #VisaPolicy, #ImmigrationNews, #USPolicy
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A Devastating Milestone for Anyone With a Conscience
A devastating milestone for anyone with a conscience. If all unrecovered survivors of these attacks (including 2 from yesterday) are indeed dead, then the known toll of these extrajudicial killings has now reached 200.
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United States Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Shifting Digital Asset Stance
The US has created a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. This changes how digital assets are managed and stored by the government.
#BitcoinReserve, #DigitalAssets, #USPolicy, #CryptoNews, #GovernmentFinance
https://newsletter.tf/us-creates-bitcoin-reserve-affecting-digital-assets/
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The US government has officially created a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, marking a significant shift in its digital asset policy. This reserve is meant to be a permanent store of value.
#BitcoinReserve, #DigitalAssets, #USPolicy, #CryptoNews, #GovernmentFinance
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Yet the catastrophic #stupidity of current #U.S.policy shouldn’t be attributed purely to Trump’s personal unfitness to lead. Willful #ignorance and rejection of expert advice have characterized the #U.S. #politicalright for many years.” open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
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Yet the catastrophic #stupidity of current #U.S.policy shouldn’t be attributed purely to Trump’s personal unfitness to lead. Willful #ignorance and rejection of expert advice have characterized the #U.S. #politicalright for many years.” open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
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STRATEGY SHIFT IN HORMUZ; NEW TARIFFS ON MEDICINES UNVEILED
US will escort ships in Strait of Hormuz and starts new tariffs on patented medicines. Find out how this affects trade and safety.
#StraitOfHormuz, #MaritimeSecurity, #MedicineTariffs, #USPolicy, #TradeNews
https://newsletter.tf/us-ships-guard-hormuz-new-medicine-tariffs/
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The US will now escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. This is a new security plan. Also, new tariffs on patented medicines have begun.
#StraitOfHormuz, #MaritimeSecurity, #MedicineTariffs, #USPolicy, #TradeNews
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Mathematicians Raise Red Flag Over US Soil for Global Congress
Over 2,300 mathematicians want the International Congress of Mathematicians moved from Philadelphia due to US policy concerns.
#ICMProtest, #MathCongress, #Philadelphia, #AcademicFreedom, #USPolicy
https://newsletter.tf/mathematicians-protest-us-soil-global-congress/
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More than 2,300 mathematicians are protesting the International Congress of Mathematicians being held in Philadelphia. This is a large number of scientists expressing concerns.
#ICMProtest, #MathCongress, #Philadelphia, #AcademicFreedom, #USPolicy
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"As #China tightens its grip on #Africa, #Somaliland is re-emerging in #USPolicy debates. #Stability, #StrategicLocation, & #RareEarths could make it #America’s next key partner in #EastAfrica." wrote @MattCookson95
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TRUMP-PUTIN OIL DANCE: SHIFTING TIDES AND PRICE QUAKES
President Trump allowed Russian oil to reach Cuba. Find out how this changes energy supply and prices for Cuba and global markets.
#Trump, #Cuba, #RussiaOil, #EnergyPrices, #USPolicy
https://newsletter.tf/trump-allows-russian-oil-to-cuba-affecting-prices/
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Is the world facing a looming food crisis?
Yes, and the situation is quite serious — and in some parts of the world, a crisis is not looming but already here. Here’s a comprehensive picture:
## The Current State
An estimated 318 million people currently face acute hunger — double pre-pandemic levels — with 41 million at emergency levels or worse. Two famines have been confirmed simultaneously in Gaza and parts of Sudan, marking the first time this century that famine has struck two countries at once.
Beyond outright hunger, 2.3 billion people are experiencing moderate or severe food insecurity, and over 2.6 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet.
The WFP 2026 Global Outlook reports a 20% increase in the number of people facing acute food insecurity since 2020.
## The Major Drivers
**Conflict** is the single biggest factor. In 2024, conflict was the leading driver of acute food insecurity, affecting nearly 140 million people, followed by climate extremes affecting 96 million, and economic shocks affecting nearly 60 million.
The FAO and WFP have identified six countries at the highest risk of famine or catastrophic hunger: Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Mali, Haiti, and Yemen. Countries of very high concern also include the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Nigeria, Somalia, Syria, and Afghanistan.
**Climate change** is now a structural problem, not an occasional one. The Global Hunger Index highlights that climate change is now a constant rather than episodic threat.
**Fertilizer supply** is an emerging and acute crisis in 2026. Governments are rushing to secure supplies of critical crop nutrients ahead of spring planting, as the Middle East war chokes off the flow of commodities. The most significant catalyst has been the near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — with roughly one-third of global seaborne urea and 20% of ammonia trade passing through this chokepoint, the halt in shipping from major producers like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman has effectively stranded millions of tons of production.
China has also effectively built a wall of export restrictions on urea and phosphates to ensure domestic food security, with the move removing nearly 40% of global phosphate trade from the international market — signaling a shift where nations no longer view fertilizers as global commodities but as strategic national assets.
## A Paradox at the Heart of It
Even though today’s global food production is enough to feed everyone on the planet, hunger continues to increase in some parts of the world. This is a crucial point — the food crisis is fundamentally one of **distribution, politics, and economics**, not purely of production capacity.
## Some Cautious Good News
An estimated 673 million people experienced hunger in 2024, which represents a decrease of 15 million from 2023 and 22 million from 2022, with notable improvements in southern Asia and Latin America. However, progress has been deeply uneven, and hunger is still rising across Africa and Western Asia.
## The Holmgren Connection
This situation connects directly to what Holmgren warns about — industrial agriculture’s deep dependence on fossil fuels (fertilizers are made from natural gas), global supply chains, and geopolitical stability. The fertilizer crisis unfolding right now is almost a textbook illustration of his energy descent thesis: when geopolitical stress disrupts energy flows, food systems become immediately vulnerable in ways that locally-rooted, lower-input agriculture would not be.
#Food #FoodSecurty #Health #Interbeing #MutualAid #Oppression #Polycrisis #USPolicy
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The White House states: "Peace through strength. This is America's path." #USPolicy #StrengthInPeace
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a limited number of strikes against Iranian-affiliated groups. This incident indicates a potential escalation in US military engagement in the region. #USPolicy #IraqConflict
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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright asserts that Iran has threatened the Strait of Hormuz for 47 years, attacking neighbors and killing U.S. soldiers. He emphasizes the urgency of action against a nuclear-capable Iran. #IranThreat #USPolicy
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March 19 Webinar on the Dismantling of Internal Oversight at DHS
I’ve been working on a report with colleagues at the Kino Border Initiative in Nogales that will commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Trump administration totally gutting agencies at DHS that are supposed to be handling complaints about civil rights, civil liberties, and detention abuse violations.
#BorderSecurity #Events #Featured #HumanRights #Migration #USPolicy
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The Risks of U.S. Support for Iranian Kurdish Opposition Forces
📰 Original title: Arming a Kurdish insurgency would be a risky endeavor – for both the US and Iran's minority Kurds
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Usuarios: It's clickbait ⚠️View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/the-risks-of-u-s-support-for-iranian-kurdish-opposition-forces/?redirpost=16783500-fcd7-4b72-b257-3e595b14c649
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The Risks of U.S. Support for Iranian Kurdish Opposition Forces
📰 Original title: Arming a Kurdish insurgency would be a risky endeavor – for both the US and Iran's minority Kurds
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Usuarios: It's clickbait ⚠️View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/the-risks-of-u-s-support-for-iranian-kurdish-opposition-forces/?redirpost=16783500-fcd7-4b72-b257-3e595b14c649
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One 14-Day Stay Cost Over Half of My Program’s Annual Budget
It cost a combined $53,098,863.70 to detain 708 migrants at Guantánamo in 2025. That’s $74,998.40 per person—for an average stay of 14 days.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Faces Scrutiny Over Remarks in Germany
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke in Germany and said Israel's actions in Gaza are like genocide. Many people are now criticizing her words and her understanding of U.S. laws.
#AOC, #Gaza, #Israel, #Germany, #USPolicy
https://newsletter.tf/ocasio-cortez-germany-remarks-criticism/
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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently spoke in Germany. She said that the United States helping Israel has led to genocide in Gaza. Her comments have caused many people to disagree with her and criticize her views.
#AOC, #Gaza, #Israel, #Germany, #USPolicy
https://newsletter.tf/ocasio-cortez-germany-remarks-criticism/
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WOLA Podcast: Don’t Let Boat Strikes Fade Into the Background
We must never allow the illegal boat strikes to become routine, warns WOLA’s latest podcast with John Walsh, our director for drug policy, in our latest podcast episode.
#Audio #DrugPolicy #Featured #HumanRights #USPolicy #WOLAPodcast
