Immigrants make America great — and most every welcoming country, for that matter. Smart immigration policies matters, not dog whistles and cruelty. Unfortunately, smart federal policy is not what this regime offers.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/immigrants-growth-population-philly-economy-league-20260227.html?id=35wRZLvf4yMkF
#immigration #PublicPolicy #Philadelphia
Immigrants are the ‘only reason’ Philly’s population is growing, analysis says

“Given the stakes,” the analysis said, “getting immigration policy right isn’t optional ― it’s existential.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Apoikia, an economic simulation focused medieval city-builder, with regional markets, in-depth policy and taxation systems, complex supply and demand and nuanced use of goods by citizens, released on Steam in early access

https://piefed.world/c/citybuilders/p/904653/apoikia-an-economic-simulation-focused-medieval-city-builder-with-regional-markets-in-de

Apoikia, an economic simulation focused medieval city-builder, with regional markets, in-depth policy and taxation systems, complex supply and demand and nuanced use of goods by citizens, released on Steam in early access

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"I have tracked anti-transgender legislation for 5 years. Every day, I’ve gotten messages from worried people wondering how they are supposed to assess their risk of staying in their home state."

#TransRights #LegalRisk #DEI #CivilRights #PublicPolicy
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/anti-trans-national-legal-risk-assessment-a5d

Anti-Trans National Legal Risk Assessment Map: Feb 2026

The situation continues to deteriorate when it comes to transgender youth care. For adults, we see Kansas as the newest state added to a "Do Not Travel" advisory list.

Erin In The Morning
Canadians aren’t imagining the cost-of-living crisis | The-14

New data show Canada’s cost-of-living crisis is real, driven by wage insecurity, housing costs and inequality, not perception or social media hype.

The-14 Pictures

Lobbying efforts are going insane with fear that #3DPrinting will replace big box hardware chains like #HomeDepot and #Lowe's. They're trying anything to stop the technology, including direct #Protectionism and bizarre arguments about national security. 

#TechnologyNews #GovernmentOverreach #PublicPolicy #Disruption

https://reason.com/2026/02/25/politicians-consider-soviet-style-controls-on-3d-printers

Politicians consider Soviet-style controls on 3D printers

U.S. politicians' attempts to ban or control 3D printed guns will be just as unsuccessful as Soviet attempts to restrict photocopiers.

Reason.com

Suing the European Commission because of an agreement giving the European Parliament, a body directly elected by EU citizens, more powers and equal treatment in legislative process is against democratic values.

The European Parliament, in fact, should have more powers and stronger position in lawmaking. This would increase the trust within the EU as the public prefers elected representatives to have more say. Moreover, more transparent lawmaking process and increased role of the EP regarding international agreements is another positive development.

Healthy democracy requires balance of powers and prerogatives as well as taking steps to strengthen public trust in EU institutions. https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-countries-threaten-take-commission-court-giving-parliament-extra-powers/

#EU #EuropeanUnion #EU #EUpol #EuropeanCommission #EuropeanParliament #EuropeanCouncil #Europa #politics #democracy #transparency #policymaking #PublicPolicy

EU countries threaten to take Commission to court for giving Parliament extra powers

Letter shows that EU capitals are particularly annoyed about a Commission promise to ensure Council and Parliament get “equal treatment” in the legislative process.

POLITICO
Lewis Edwards - Intervention As The Origin Of Risk

A sentinel case for how institutions can create the exact risks they claim to be mitigating, then punish anyone who tells the truth about it

Lewis Edwards
Trump claims his pollution rollback will save Americans money – but climate change is raising household costs | The-14

Trump says pollution rollbacks save money, but climate change is driving up insurance, energy, housing and pension costs for households worldwide.

The-14 Pictures

📉 When data from the Office for National #Statistics #ONS confirmed a continued fall in #fertility rates across England and Wales, CPC-CG members were called upon to provide expert comment, with CPC-CG Director Professor Jane Falkingham describing it as "a really transitional moment" in The Guardian.

Read a round-up of our members' contributions on p.4 of the latest issue of our newsletter, Changing Populations:
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/WzAYgcw05ELXCdXJ?ref=Link

#demography #publicpolicy #birthrates #housing #economics