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Can public financing for political campaigns affect voter participation?

Policies that provide public financing for political campaigns have gained popularity in the United States. One example is the Democracy Vouchers program that was implemented in Seattle, Washington in 2017 to potentially reduce candidates' reliance o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgOct 4th, 2023

Distressed about climate change, a "supermajority" of young Americans across the political spectrum want bolder action

A "supermajority" of young Americans across the political spectrum feel distressed about human-made climate change and want bolder action from the government and corporations, a new study has found. Experiencing the worsening effects of a rapidly cha.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Megastudy tests crowdsourced ideas for reducing political polarization

Showing sympathetic figures with differing beliefs, discussed over a drink. Highlighting a shared identity. Correcting misperceptions about opposing partisans' views on democracy. Those are a few of the most effective strategies for reducing politica.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 19th, 2024

Daily 5 report for Oct. 18: Bosch and Rivian"s court fight isn"t the typical supplier vs. automaker dispute

These kinds of disputes happen often in the supply chain, but rarely lead to litigation because neither side is angry enough to air its dirty laundry in public......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 19th, 2024

Judge slams Florida for censoring political ad: “It’s the First Amendment, stupid”

Florida threatened TV stations over ad that criticized state's abortion law. US District Judge Mark Walker had a blunt message for the Florida surgeon general in an order halting.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Debate over the rights of gender-diverse youth continues as their school safety declines

The treatment of sexual minority and gender-diverse youth in Canadian schools continues to be a contentious issue among parents and political parties, particularly in provinces like Alberta and British Columbia......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Why do some Australian students have to pay to take physical education at public schools?

Health and physical education is one of the key subjects students learn at school. In Australia, it is mandatory for students from the first year of school to Year 10......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Developers now required to provide public address and phone number for EU App Store

As we reported in August, a change coming to the App Store in the European Union would force developers to provide a public address and phone number that would become visible to customers in the region. As of today, the change has come into effect an.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

When hurricanes hit, online chatter can drown out safety messaging

When natural disasters strike, social networks like Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) can be powerful tools for public communication—but often, rescue workers and government officials struggle to make themselves heard above the general hub.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

EV-maker Lucid expects to raise $1.67 billion from stock sale

EV-maker Lucid expects to raise $1.67 billion from a combined public offering and private placement of roughly 637 million shares......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Trump claims Tim Cook called him about EU fining Apple $17 billion

Tim Cook’s job as CEO covers a number of roles and responsibilities. One of them involves maintaining relationships with political powers. And according to Donald Trump, he and Cook recently had a conversation about the EU’s recent rulings agains.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Honor CEO teases the Magic 7 Pro

Honor is set to launch the Magic 7 Pro at the end of the month, but the company’s CEO has teased the phone in public. The post Honor CEO teases the Magic 7 Pro appeared first on Phandroid. Honor recently confirmed that they are planning.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Flexible approach to office hours promotes academic support, peer connections, increased student participation

Students don't wine at Ana Benaduce's happy hours. They don't whine either......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Trump and Harris Have Vastly Different Plans for Public Education

The presidential candidates differ on classroom censorship, school choice, federal funding for schools, and more.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

What is Implicit Bias, and how Might it Affect Your Next Medical Visit?

We talk to Cristina Gonzalez, a physician at New York University, who runs a lab that uses simulations to help medical professionals check their implicit bias at the exam room door......»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 7 now available ahead of public launch [U: Public beta]

Today Apple has released a new beta for Mac users with a developer account. macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 7 offers the latest version of the big Apple Intelligence update ahead of the fast-approaching public launch. Here’s what to expect. [Update 10/16:.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

How to install Windows 11 on supported and unsupported PCs, 24H2 edition

Supported or not, new or old, this is everything you need to know. Windows 11 24H2 has been released to the general public, and even though it's still called Windows 11 and still.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Apple releases iOS 18.1 beta 7 as public launch nears; more

Update: New public betas for iOS 18.1, tvOS 18.1, and iPadOS 18.1 are now available as well. iOS 18.1 will be released to everyone in just two weeks. In the meantime, beta testing continues. iOS 18.1 beta 7 is now available to developer beta te.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 7 now available ahead of public launch

Today Apple has released a new beta for Mac users with a developer account. macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 7 offers the latest version of the big Apple Intelligence update ahead of the fast-approaching public launch. Here’s what to expect. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

FCC Republican opposes regulation of data caps with analogy to coffee refills

Republican commissioner: You wouldn't require free coffee refills, would you? The Federal Communications Commission is taking a closer look at how broadband data caps affect consu.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Two million voters with felony convictions have the right to vote—but might not know

As get-out-the-vote efforts hit high gear nationwide, a team of sociologists, political scientists and nonprofits in select states are focused on reaching out to some of the more than two million people with felony convictions who may not realize the.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024