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Tribal communities are facing a new threat: Instagram

The Verge

On the Wind River Reservation, however, developing these policies means confronting a uniquely complicated history. Tribal reservations like Wind River are governed by sovereign Indigenous nations like the Northern Arapaho. There is a wide network of agencies, departments, and leaders that have input on reservation policy.

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It’s game over for Arizona’s controversial App Store bill

The Verge

The primary goal of these bills is to allow developers to bypass Apple and Google’s 30 percent app store commission, while much loftier aims include forcing Apple to allow entire alternative app marketplaces on iOS and making it illegal for tech companies to retaliate against developers for trying to bypass the app store policies.

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The impact of COVID-19 on civil society, part two

Candid

In Rhode Island, a Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island and Fio Partners survey published in October found that 64 percent of respondents have been delivering services in a moderately or severely reduced capacity, but only 3 percent had suspended services altogether.

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Help a Nonprofit Cross the Digital Divide This Summer

Tech Soup

This month's highlights include a review of cost-saving technologies in Rhode Island, a discussion on how technology can help build community in Los Angeles, and a case study on the importance of weaving IT in to your strategic plans in Las Vegas. Governance Matters: Create a More Powerful Board Through Policy Governance.

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“Chaos” at state health agencies after US illegally axed grants, lawsuit says

Ars Technica

Nearly half of US states sued the federal government and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. The litigation is led by Colorado, California, Minnesota, Rhode Island, and Washington. Kennedy Jr. today in a bid to halt the termination of $11 billion in public health grants.

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Where to recycle your used and unwanted gadgets

Engadget

Fortunately, companies and governments alike have made it possible to dispose of your old devices responsibly. We've outlined policies from a handful of manufacturers below. Some nonprofit recyclers may still accept the items, and you should check to see if your local government is hosting any drop-off events.

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Seventeen states sue Trump administration over new student visa guidelines

The Verge

Seventeen states and Washington, DC have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s policy that would prevent international students who are taking online courses from remaining in the US. Prior to the July 6th announcement, there was no indication that the fall 2020 semester would not be subject to the same policy.