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New York City votes to block new licenses for electric taxis, snubbing Revel’s Tesla plans

The Verge

New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) voted to block the issuance of new for-hire vehicle licenses for electric vehicles. The TLC never intended to consider what drivers and New Yorkers had to say, and only cared about jamming through this vote on Primary Day with as little scrutiny as possible,” Reig said.

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How Successful Nonprofits Invest, and Reinvest, in their Online Presence

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In 2017, Race Forward merged with the Center for Social Inclusion to become the nation’s largest research, advocacy and services organization devoted to racial justice. Race Forward’s digital footprint now includes four main properties, including Colorlines , a daily news site. Organizations are always changing.

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Using data to make LGBTQ+ elders and their needs visible 

Candid

SAGE (Advocacy and Services for LGBTQ+ Elders) is the only national organization dedicated to addressing issues related to LGBTQ+ people and aging. What public policies are needed to address the unmet needs of our constituents? Direct services. Technical assistance.

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Great reads from around the web on August 24th

Amy Sample Ward

Whether you’re introducing a change in ownership, new staff, policy change, technical update, or something else, community members sometimes resist change. How to Prepare Your Community for a Major Change « The Community Manager – "Change: it’s the one constant in life.

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A Nonprofit’s Legal Counsel Is The Social Media Manager’s Best Friend!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The session will focus on exploring how nonprofits are expanding their efforts to influence public policy through social channels and understanding the legal issues and how to evaluate the work. (I’ll The “ Influencing Public Policy in A Digital Age ” is their comprehensive guide. Being proactive is also important.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

Bloomerang

The New York Community Trust. Areas served: New York (western), Massachusetts (eastern). The Endowment for Health works to improve health and reduce the burden of illness for the people of New Hampshire. Their investments have helped to chart a new course for the NH children’s behavioral health system.

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Visual Storytelling for Nonprofits

NTEN

A single photograph has the power to shift public policy, alter the course of wars, and engage civil society. Masi’s images of The Bhopal Medical Appeal were featured on the New York Times Lens Blog and TIME Photos. By Christy Wiles, Marketing Manager, PhotoPhilanthropy.