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In Michigan, 3 tribes are on a mission to bring back a fish that disappeared 100 years ago In Michigan, 3 tribes are working to bring back the Arctic grayling, a fish that disappeared 100 years ago. Source: Grist grist.org/indigenous/arctic-grayling-michigan-t… (link to grist.org)
Links: grist.org
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Historic new inner-city housing announced for Cape Town CBD Cape Town announced a new inner-city social housing development offering affordable rentals to lower- and middle-income households near jobs and transit. Source: Daily Maverick dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-04-08-historic… (link to dailymaverick.co.za)
Links: dailymaverick.co.za
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in nine states – US politics live A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to halt its noncitizen voting investigation in nine states, citing data errors and intimidation of voter assistance groups. Source: The Guardian US theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/oct/22/vivek-… (link to theguardian.com)
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Rep. Mejia and Rep. Ramirez's $25 minimum wage bill introduced in the Senate The House sponsors of a $25 federal minimum wage bill welcomed the introduction of a Senate companion, aiming to replace the $7.25 floor with a living wage. Source: Office of Rep. Analilia Mejia mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mejia-… (link to mejia.house.gov)
Links: mejia.house.gov
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Review board to hold hearing to discuss public power Milwaukee Alderman Alex Brower announced a June 24 hearing on replacing the city's investor-owned utility with a municipally owned one, citing state law that allows such a move. Source: Urban Milwaukee urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/review-board-to… (link to urbanmilwaukee.com)
Links: urbanmilwaukee.com
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US plans 5,000-troop drawdown from Germany, cancels long-range missile deployment The Pentagon plans to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany over six to twelve months and has cancelled a planned long-range missile deployment. Source: Stratfor worldview.stratfor.com/situation-report/germany… (link to worldview.stratfor.com)
Links: worldview.stratfor.com
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TTC surpasses 100 battery-electric buses in service Toronto's transit agency passed 100 battery-electric buses, with hundreds more due by mid-2026. Source: METRO Magazine metro-magazine.com/10243043/ttc-surpasses-100-b… (link to metro-magazine.com)
Links: metro-magazine.com
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Fund to consider $216m aid for Nepal The Loss and Damage Fund is weighing an allocation for Nepal after the August 2026 floods, as Nepal estimates billions in recovery needs. Source: Republica (Nepal) myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/fund-to-con… (link to myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com)
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MN HF 3662: Individual income tax addition for traveling expenses related to immigration enforcement required. MN HF 3662, requiring an individual income tax addition for traveling expenses related to immigration enforcement, was introduced and referred to Taxes on 2026-02-23. Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills openstates.org/mn/bills/2025-2026/HF3662/ (link to openstates.org)
Links: openstates.org
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New survey: one in five privately insured U.S. adults are denied coverage for doctor-recommended care A national survey found about 21% of working-age adults with private insurance faced a denial of recommended care in the past year, and insurers rejected a third of appeals. Source: The Commonwealth Fund commonwealthfund.org/press-release/2026/new-sur… (link to commonwealthfund.org)
Links: commonwealthfund.org
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Woman with history of stillbirth fears losing another pregnancy in ICE detention Lawmakers are calling for the release of Maria Alejandra Valero Brinez, a pregnant woman with complications detained at Eloy Detention Center in Arizona. Source: The 19th 19thnews.org/2026/10/woman-pregnant-ice-eloy-de… (link to 19thnews.org)
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H.2506: decriminalizing psilocybin possession for certain adults A bill advanced by the Public Health committee, redrafted in January 2026, would decriminalize up to two ounces of psilocybin for qualifying adults 21 and older. Source: Massachusetts Legislature malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2506 (link to malegislature.gov)
Links: malegislature.gov
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Decriminalizing migration: ending prosecutions for border crossing violations Argues for repealing the federal crimes of unlawful entry and re-entry so border crossing is treated as a civil matter, saying prosecutions waste resources without deterring migration. Source: National Immigrant Justice Center immigrantjustice.org/blog/decriminalizing-migra… (link to immigrantjustice.org)
Links: immigrantjustice.org
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How often do health insurers deny doctor-recommended care? Covers new survey data on prior-authorization and claim denials among privately insured adults and the burden appeals place on patients. Source: The American Journal of Managed Care ajmc.com/view/how-often-do-health-insurers-deny… (link to ajmc.com)
Links: ajmc.com
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Construction underway on new social housing in Geelong Building has begun on 77 social homes in Geelong, Australia, delivered with a community housing provider and funded jointly by state and federal governments. Source: Homes Victoria (Victorian Government) homes.vic.gov.au/news/construction-underway-new… (link to homes.vic.gov.au)
Links: homes.vic.gov.au
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Virginia hospitals keep legal trans youth care closed and families in the dark Virginia hospitals keep gender-affirming care programs for minors closed and are silent on whether they plan to reopen them amid federal investigations nationwide. Source: The Advocate advocate.com/health/transgender-health/virginia… (link to advocate.com)
Links: advocate.com
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Survey finds 1 in 5 privately insured adults reported coverage denials for doctor-recommended care The hospital association highlights survey findings on frequent private-insurer denials, alongside reports of sizeable proposed marketplace premium increases for 2027. Source: American Hospital Association aha.org/news/headline/2026-06-04-survey-finds-1… (link to aha.org)
Links: aha.org
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DE SB 179: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE SENTENCING GUIDELINES AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMISSION. Delaware SB 179, an act to amend Title 11 of the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Sentencing Guidelines and Accountability Commission, was signed by the Governor on 2026-07-23. Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills openstates.org/de/bills/153/SB179/ (link to openstates.org)
Links: openstates.org
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Detention Advocacy Team Meeting ACLU Florida is hosting a Detention Advocacy Volunteer Team meeting on stopping abuses at immigration detention facilities in Florida. Source: Mobilize public events mobilize.us/aclufl/event/464265/ (link to mobilize.us)
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Trump’s Obsession With Somalia Isn’t Just Racist. It’s Been Lethal. The Trump administration has killed, arrested, deported, and demonized Somalis at home and abroad, beyond targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar. Source: The Intercept theintercept.com/2026/10/21/trump-ilhan-omar-so… (link to theintercept.com)
Links: theintercept.com