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Daily Archives: December 25, 2024

New Site for Federal Government Workers

Civil Service Strong – “Our nation depends on a strong, non-partisan civil service. The U.S. civil service — 2.2 million federal workers who live and work in every state across the country — works for the American people, safeguards our democracy, and upholds the rule of law. Strong civil servants embody the values of integrity, expertise, and nonpartisanship and serve as the backbone of our government. 95% of people believe civil servants should be as they are: hired and promoted based on merit rather than their political beliefs. People, organizations, and communities across the country are joining together to ensure our civil servants have resources if they are targeted or attacked. Alongside the 95% of people who believe civil servants should be hired and promoted based on their merit rather than their political beliefs, we are committed to supporting a career, non-partisan civil service and the people who power it. Meet some of the organizations that are providing resources and joining together to support civil servants and their critical work for the American people across the country…”

HHS launches campaign against vaccine misinformation

Beckers : “In response to declining childhood vaccinations and rising infection rates across the U.S., HHS haslaunched a vaccine education campaign, encouraging parents to make informed healthcare decisions for their children based on more balanced information. The Let’s Get Real campaign aims to “cut through the noise of misinformation” and “provide verifiable facts” to parents while also serving… Continue Reading

The best free software for your PC

PC Mag: “The best free PC software programs aren’t about the cost (or lack thereof), they’re about a fresh opportunity—collections of code that put the dumb hardware in your computer to smart use, tools that can accomplish anything from balancing your household budget to helping cure cancer. Stocking your PC is an intensely personal task.… Continue Reading

Future urban landscapes: Climate migration projections in cities

C40Knowledge: “As the climate crisis intensifies, millions of people are expected to migrate from their homes, seeking safety and opportunity in urban areas around the world. But how prepared are our cities to handle this influx? This report provides insights into climate migration into cities around the world, helping to support city leaders, policymakers, NGOs,… Continue Reading

The Walmart Effect

The Atlantic via MSN – “No corporation looms as large over the American economy as Walmart. It is both the country’s biggest private employer, known for low pay, and its biggest retailer, known for low prices. In that sense, its dominance represents the triumph of an idea that has guided much of American policy making… Continue Reading