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Marylanders are among the last to feel the effects of federal aid drying up. Social service providers say they are fielding more requests for help.August 7, 2023 at 6:10 a.m. EDTBrittany Irick with her sons Zayden Ford, left, and Mack Jesten at Martin’s House and Barn in Ridgely, Md., on July 19. (Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post)Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSaveBrittany Irick had been living in the shelter now for 188 days, squeezed into a bedroom with her two little boys and sharing a shower, kitchen and laundry room with strangers.Now she sat alone in her unit’s…
New York, USA: Henry Schein is one of the world’s largest distributors of dental and medical products, and the scale of its business requires social and environmental responsibility. The company published its 2022 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Report, highlighting its efforts in these areas. This report discloses our Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and the steps we take to be a responsible and ethical company. with title Delivering solutions for a healthier tomorrow, the report highlights Henry Schein’s efforts to promote sustainable business practices and be a force for positive change in society. It will also align the…
From banning books to restricting classroom discussions of race and gender, politicians across the country are busy censoring speech in the name of “protecting children.” Now they are also looking to limit access to social media. Arkansas recently passed a social media safety law. This will require everyone to verify their age before accessing existing social media accounts or creating new ones. Users prove that they are 18 years of age or older using a “commercially reasonable age verification method” (such as requiring a biometric test or government-issued identification in some cases) If this is not possible, the law requires…
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In a rapidly evolving world facing many pressing challenges, the rise of purpose-driven entrepreneurship has emerged as a ray of hope.Social entrepreneurs are individuals who use entrepreneurial principles, innovative thinking, and business acumen to create positive and sustainable social or environmental impact. They are driven by a strong sense of purpose to address pressing social challenges and improve the well-being of their communities and planet.Social entrepreneurs apply the same entrepreneurial skills used in traditional business ventures to develop innovative solutions to complex social problems. Their main goal is to produce positive…
Scotland has a proud history of public libraries, dating back to 1883 when the world’s first Carnegie Library was established in Dunfermline. (Currently open and hosting his Bookbug sessions regularly!) However, the library sector has faced significant challenges over the past 15 years, particularly since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The Scottish Book Trust carried out an independent study to establish the continuing impact of public libraries and demonstrate their invaluable value as a public service. Where libraries succeed While researching Reading in Scotland.(This link opens in a new window) (2022), Scottish Book Trust has discovered many people who…
Beliefs in conspiracy theories and (more generally) misinformation may be unfounded, but they can be used to spread lies, undermine trust in the media and government institutions, incite violent or extremist behavior, etc. It can have a variety of harmful real-world effects. For example, some conspiracy theories claim that the COVID-19 pandemic is a hoax or plot by a secret society to control the world’s population. Such beliefs can lead to refusal of important health measures such as wearing masks and vaccination, thereby putting the public at risk. It can also undermine the credibility and authority of scientific and political…
lore social Roar Social, a platform at the intersection of social media and philanthropy, today released the beta version of its app after three years of development amid industry disruption. A tweet has appeared. A roar is heard. It’s another video sharing app, but on top of that, Gen Z and younger Millennials (16-36 core) want to assert their values and drive viral content and engagement toward a larger social purpose. This is a tool that we are looking forward to. Specifically, users who sign up choose one of a dozen “hero” causes, from climate change to mental health to…
In a recent article published in JAMA network openresearchers conducted a cross-sectional study of 1,231 transgender, nonbinary (TGNB), and cisgender youth in the United States (US) and found that gender identity was associated with social media use (SMU) and mental health indicators. We investigated how to moderate this relationship. Research: An analysis of social media use, mental health, and gender identity among U.S. youth. Image credit: Marina Demidiuk/Shutterstock.com This includes internalizing and externalizing issues such as depression, body image, and conduct issues. background Many people with TGNB experience gender dysphoria, a distressing condition that results from a discrepancy between the…
CNN — After cracking down on food stamps in the debt ceiling deal, House Republicans now want to hit WIC, the food assistance program for low-income women, infants, and young children. Republican lawmakers have proposed cutting funding for WIC in the House version of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual spending bill.Some things may be forced by law Families are having to wait for aid for the first time in years, and their ability to buy fresh fruit and vegetables is limited. It’s one of the party’s latest efforts to cut federal spending by limiting benefits, reducing enrollment and adding…
CNN — After cracking down on food stamps in the debt ceiling deal, House Republicans now want to hit WIC, the food assistance program for low-income women, infants, and young children. Republican lawmakers have proposed cutting funding for WIC in the House version of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual spending bill.Some things may be forced by law Families are having to wait for aid for the first time in years, and their ability to buy fresh fruit and vegetables is limited. It’s one of the party’s latest efforts to cut federal spending by limiting benefits, reducing enrollment and adding…