policies
Biden should break with failed free-trade policies
For all of Donald Trump’s abysmal behavior as president, he managed to get a few things right. He was correct in saying that Americans have lost millions of good-paying jobs due to bad trade deals. He was right that China’s aggressive rise poses a threat to global freedom and prosperity. And he recognized that America’s …
US Clean Air Policies To Protect Humans Are Saving Birds Too
U.S. pollution regulations meant to protect humans from dirty air are also saving birds. So concludes a new continentwide study published today in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Study authors found that improved air quality under a federal program to reduce ozone pollution may have averted the loss of 1.5 billion …
Super-PAC ad takes aim at Gideon’s health-care policies
A new attack ad by a deep-pocketed, conservative organization ignores a key part of Senate candidate Sara Gideon’s health care platform in describing a Medicare buy-in as a “gamble.” The ad also neglects growing popular support for a “public option.” The ad by American Crossroads – a political action committee that has spent nearly $200 …
Mizzou disciplines 20 more people for breaking school’s COVID-19 policies | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri says 19 more students and one former have been disciplined for violating the school’s COVID-19 policies. MU said the punishments all stemmed from hosting gatherings of more than 20 people, which is a violation of a Boone County health order. Five students have been suspended for the remainder …
TRUTH ALERT: Pro-Parson ad ties Galloway to federal health care policies
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An ad running in support of Republican Gov. Mike Parson ties Nicole Galloway to federal health care ideas, but not necessarily ones that the Democratic state auditor holds. The ad from Uniting Missouri, a political action committee organized in support of the Republican governor, is running an ad about Galloway and health …
New policies and technology allow court system to keep up
CLOSE LANCASTER – As the coronavirus pandemic continues and cases continue to climb throughout the county, many Fairfield County businesses and organizations have been forced to adapt. Buy Photo A new video system sits ready to use in the courtroom Fairfield County Common Pleas Judge Richard Berens. A similar system in Judge David Trimmer’s courtroom …
The Technology 202: President Trump’s conspiracy theories are putting pressure on Twitter to change its policies
with Tonya Riley President Trump keeps pushing the boundaries on Twitter. Trump once again yesterday promoted a baseless conspiracy theory on his favorite social media platform. He suggested that 75-year-old Martin Gugino, a Buffalo activist injured after police pushed him to the ground at a protest, was a member of antifa. Trump has repeatedly said …
UN to explore role of science and technology policies in COVID-19 recovery
Ms. Sirimanne said STI-related activities should be incorporated in recovery packages. Not only can this spur economic activity, but it can also enhance the resilience of countries to cope with future crises. Technological change for sustainable development The CSTD has consistently emphasized that technological change is essential to achieving all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …
Zuckerberg: Facebook will review policies after backlash over Trump posts | Technology
Mark Zuckerberg has said Facebook will review its content policies after facing widespread backlash, including from its own employees, over the decision to leave up controversial posts from Donald Trump. Facebook will look at improving content policies while also building products to advance racial justice, the CEO said on Friday in response to the protests …
Public policies in the age of digital disruption
We are witnessing a new wave of technological progress with enormous potential to profoundly transform our societies. Together with globalization, climate change, demographic transformations, and the risk of pandemics such as covid-19, digital disruption is generating far-reaching changes in the global economy. Economic growth is almost exclusively a feature of industrial revolutions and is relatively …
