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The Centre for Public Impact is hiring acity lead for Latin America to support city innovation programs with public servants across the region, with preference for Spanish and Portuguese speakers. Apply by May 11.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gw3Iy9RkiDSY8QzYLLAGxe93BtlIvJNO/view

#urbanism #urbanplanning #CityInnovation #PublicImpact #LatinAmerica

City Lead - LATAM (Contract) at Centre for Public Impact.pdf

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NOLIGARCHY.US May 4

The Trump administration’s attack on SNAP escalated after Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins claimed 14,000 recipients were involved in fraud. Critics say the administration has not provided evidence to support the allegation.
The power and accountability angle is the part to watch.
#PublicImpact #Snap #FoodAid
https://go.noligarchy.us/trump-administration-claims-snap-fraud-as-critic-mastodon

NOLIGARCHY.US May 4

Alice Walton told a Bentonville audience it is time to “dream together” about improving health care, asking attendees to return in 15 years to assess the results. She also linked the effort to her earlier work promoting art and wellness in the region.
The power and accountability angle is the part to watch.
#PublicImpact...
https://go.noligarchy.us/alice-walton-urges-bentonville-to-dream-together-mastodon

NOLIGARCHY.US May 4

Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI will be broadcast on a federal court audio feed starting Monday, giving the public unusual access to a high-profile case with potential implications for the AI industry.
The power and accountability angle is the part to watch.
#PublicImpact #Courts #Transparency
https://go.noligarchy.us/elon-musk-s-openai-trial-will-be-livestreamed-on-mastodon

Elon Musk’s OpenAI trial will be livestreamed on a federal court audio feed

The Northern District of California federal court’s YouTube page will host the livestream when Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers is on the bench, around 8 a.m.

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NOLIGARCHY.US May 3

Marietta City Council unanimously approved a site plan and land swap that will allow Arthur Blank to build a headquarters for his professional women’s soccer team in the city.
The power and accountability angle is the part to watch.
#PublicImpact #LocalGovernment #LandUse
https://go.noligarchy.us/marietta-approves-land-swap-for-arthur-blank-s-w-mastodon

NOLIGARCHY.US May 3

Paramount Global chair and controlling shareholder Shari Redstone has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, according to a spokeswoman, as she continues to oversee the media company.
The power and accountability angle is the part to watch.
#PublicImpact #MediaPower #CorporateGovernance
https://go.noligarchy.us/shari-redstone-says-she-has-been-diagnosed-with--mastodon

Shari Redstone says she has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer

“Shari Redstone was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this spring,” her spokeswoman Molly Morse said late Thursday.

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NOLIGARCHY.US May 3

Seattle crowds, a moon mission, and Waymos
that can’t stop illegally passing school buses.
The real story is power and accountability.
#PublicImpact #Accountability
https://noligarchy.us/articles/slog-am-seattle-crowds-a-moon-mission-and-waymos-that-can-t-stop-illegally-passing-school-buses

Slog AM: Seattle Crowds, a Moon Mission, and Waymos That Can’t Stop Illegally Passing School Buses

The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.

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NOLIGARCHY.US Apr 1

Why it matters: This wasn't a photo op — it was a life-or-death rescue that highlights how public officials' actions directly affect community safety and trust. Voters should expect readiness and responsibility from those in power.

#NH #PublicImpact #PublicSafety #Governor

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NOLIGARCHY.US Mar 26

Why it matters:
These verdicts make clear that platforms built to hook kids face real consequences — a win for parents, regulators, and anyone who thinks profits shouldn’t come at kids’ mental health.

#NM #PublicImpact #Accountability #ChildSafety #SocialMedia