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Gathering: looking back

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Dave McDonough and the local host committee also did a terrific job of making our stay in Long Beach exciting. Dave more or less froze on the Long Beach harbor tour, drinking ice cold beer in shirt sleeves while many people wore heavy coats or hid belowdeck where it was warmer and out of the wind!

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Entrepreneurs gather in Eden for the first Summit Outside

The Next Web

Summit donated a portion of ticket sales to local nonprofits and attendees made optional donations at registration. When the mountain purchase was announced, there were several complaints from local townspeople who were dubious of the team’s ability to preserve the mountain’s old-fashioned charm. 9 puppies were adopted and saved.

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From Gig Work to Good Work: How Workforce Policy Can Support Gig Workers

Non Profit Quarterly

While governments, foundations, educators, and unions typically focus on job placements as key to improving people’s economic stability, they often overlook individuals who cannot commit to traditional employment schedules. Yet workforce boards are ideally placed to catalyze an alternative model for employment locally.

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U.S. ports fear that federal funding to clean up pollution could be canceled

Fast Company Tech

Our area is disproportionately affected by pollution directly related to the ports activity, said Theral Golden, whos lived in the West Long Beach area for more than 50 years. The ports still contribute significantly to local emissions. Some of the people who live near U.S. AP is solely responsible for all content.

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Trump just slashed funding for fair housing groups—widespread discrimination is likely to follow

Fast Company Tech

Section 8 is the nations largest housing assistance program for low-income peopleit provides a subsidy that tenants can use in any apartment, provided rents dont exceed limits set by local housing authorities. Perry finally obtained the voucher after 11 years on a waiting list, and she had just 90 days to use it before it expired.

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