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advice6 months ago

Dear Abby: Concerns Over Social Security Cuts

An elderly couple on Social Security expresses concerns about potential benefit cuts and their ability to maintain their home, while a single man seeks advice on managing multiple women interested in him after wearing a dating T-shirt. Dear Abby advises the couple to seek community help and contact politicians about Social Security, and suggests the man be honest and patient with women interested in him, emphasizing the trial-and-error nature of dating.

via New York Post|
#advice#elderly#home-maintenance
lgbtq-rights1 year ago

Thailand's Pride Parade Celebrates LGBTQ Progress and Marriage Equality Hopes

Thailand's Bangkok Pride Parade, marking the start of Pride Month, has grown into a significant social and political event, with the country poised to become the first in Southeast Asia to legalize marriage equality. The parade, supported by politicians, government agencies, and major businesses, reflects a shift in Thai society towards greater acceptance and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. The event's political significance has increased, driven by activists like Ann "Waaddao" Chumaporn, who have worked to raise awareness on gender equality and diversity.

via The Associated Press|
#lgbtq#lgbtq-rights#marriage-equality
entertainmentpolitics1 year ago

"Taylor Swift's Super Tuesday Voting Message Reaches Millions"

Taylor Swift urged her 282 million Instagram followers to vote in Super Tuesday primaries, emphasizing the importance of choosing representatives who align with their values. Despite generally avoiding political controversies, Swift's advocacy has previously boosted voter registration. This marks her latest effort in using her platform to encourage civic engagement.

via NBC News|
#entertainmentpolitics#instagram#political-advocacy
politics1 year ago

"Tech Millionaires' Battle to Reshape San Francisco"

Several influential nonprofits and political action committees in San Francisco, including Neighbors for a Better San Francisco Advocacy, are pouring millions into local campaigns, aiming to reshape the city's political landscape. These groups, backed by wealthy tech and real estate donors, are advocating for more police funding, harsher penalties for drug crime, support for housing developers, and the concentration of mayoral power. Major donors include individuals with ties to old money and real estate, as well as a newer group largely drawn from the tech industry. Their 2024 aims include influencing supervisorial elections, supporting ballot measures to loosen police restrictions, and enhancing mayoral power.

via Mission Local|
#campaign-finance#local-politics#political-advocacy
cryptocurrency2 years ago

Coinbase CEO urges support for pro-crypto lawmakers amidst SEC warning.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called on crypto users to elect pro-crypto lawmakers and donate to pro-crypto candidates in an effort to achieve clear rules for crypto. This comes after the US Securities and Exchange Commission issued a Wells notice to the crypto exchange, suggesting a potential enforcement action. Armstrong stated that Coinbase would be making efforts to organize the roughly 50 million US citizens who use crypto into a political force. This marks a change in Armstrong's stance on mixing business and politics, as he previously claimed the exchange should not advocate for any particular causes or candidates unrelated to their mission.

via Cointelegraph|
#brian-armstrong#coinbase#crypto-regulation