Alderman raises equity concerns about cannabis grants, proposes 'Race Riot Repair Commission' to review barriers Alderman Gregory urged the council to remove felony-based barriers from local cannabis-grant contracts, saying the language excludes people the program intends to help, and proposed creating a '19 o 8 Race Riot Repair Commission' to review and reform systems. Mayor Buscher said staff would follow up with the economic development director.

Alderman Gregory is challenging the inequities in cannabis-grant contracts that exclude applicants with felony records, urging for reforms that ensure fair access for all.

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#SpringfieldSangamonCounty #IL #SystemicBarriers #CommunityAccess #SpringfieldCannabis #CitizenPortal

A lack of resources is not a moral failing. When advocating for a client, remember that barriers are systemic, not individual. Shift the narrative away from client deficit and onto system responsibility. 🏛️
#SocialWork #Advocacy #MacroPractice #SystemicBarriers

To show real impacts, follow the gap-fillers reporter April Simpson suggests. #Midwives + community clinics. A ride-along in rural West TN/KY revealed #prenatalaccess hurdles & hostility reported during hospital transfers. Find the frontline providers to surface #systemicbarriers. #Webinar #Medicaid

Workplace injuries: Why immigrants take longer to recover | The-14 Immigrant workers in Québec face more job injuries and longer recoveries due to systemic barriers, language issues, and bias in rehabilitation systems.

Workplace injuries: Why immigrants take longer to recover
#Quebec #Canada #Immigrants #Racism #Discrimination #SystemicBarriers #Compensation #ImmigrantWorkers #Health #WorkersRights #WorkplaceSafety #Rehabilitation #Injury #Intercultural #QC #Immigration
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Overcoming the Systemic Barriers to Energy Abundance The pursuit of readily available energy faces significant obstacles, largely driven by systemic issues embedded in the existing energy landscape. Powerful entities, including large utilities and regional transmission operators, have a vested interest in maintaining a system characterized by energy scarcity, hindering progress toward abundance. These "defenders of scarcity" include companies that profit from high energy prices and investment-based returns, as well as those who benefit from the existing energy production, distribution, or regulatory framework. To overcome these barriers, a fundamental shift is needed, involving changes to utility business models, governance reform, and increased transparency and accountability.

Overcoming the Systemic Barriers to Energy Abundance #PJM #EnergyAbundance #SystemicBarriers #UtilityProfits #PJMscandal #RenewableRevolution

Boston Public Health Commission supports bill to diversify perinatal mental health workforce Charlene Arnoux advocates for bill addressing maternal health disparities among black families.

Massachusetts is taking a bold step towards better mental health support for mothers, especially in marginalized communities, with a groundbreaking new bill aimed at enhancing perinatal care.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthSupport #SystemicBarriers #CulturallyCompetentCare

Tompkins County Legislature Updates Diversity Equity Inclusion Policy for Internal Operations Legislators revise Tompkins County's diversity, equity, and inclusion policy to enhance workplace culture.

Tompkins County is making waves by revamping its diversity, equity, and inclusion policy, promising a more inclusive workplace and addressing systemic barriers head-on.

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#TompkinsCounty #NY #EquityInclusion #CitizenPortal #TompkinsCountyDiversity #SystemicBarriers

13/31 April 2024: The government dismantled vaccine distribution to 500-600 community clinics, restricting supply to just 20-25 locations.

This created massive access barriers right as the threat was materialising.
#VaccineAccess #SystemicBarriers

“Everyone has the opportunity to pull themselves up by their bootstraps.” – Ben Carson, Republican. This neglects the systemic barriers that hinder many from succeeding. 🥾 #SystemicBarriers #OpportunityForAll

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I’m inspired by the #resilience of #workers and communities who continue to fight for dignity and #justice despite #systemicbarriers. Their courage fuels my belief in collective action,' says Giorgi Arobelidze, one of our new Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity.

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The American Dream symbolizes opportunity but faces challenges from systemic inequality, colonization's legacy, and declining mobility. Midterm elections highlight urgency to address barriers impacting marginalized communities. #AmericanDream #SystemicBarriers #SocialJustice #MidtermElections

Utah Board discusses educational equity and resources for underserved student populations Board members emphasize the need for equitable resources for students facing systemic barriers.

Utah's Standards and Assessment Committee is reshaping educational equity by tackling systemic barriers to ensure every student has a shot at success.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #InclusiveLearning #SystemicBarriers #EducationalEquity

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💶 More hours often don’t pay off
👩‍❤️‍👨 Spousal tax perks disincentivize full-time work
🛠️ DIY is rising as services vanish
🏖️ Retirement is culturally sacred, even when energy remains

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Trying to Survive the System: My Lived Experience of Multiple Disabilities The Broken Orchestra: Surviving Disability, System Failure, and the Persistence of Hope.

What does it mean to survive in a world not built for you?

As a person living with multiple, complex #disabilities, I am forced to juggle pain, #SystemicBarriers, and the constant threat of #homelessness.

Not just my story, but a reflection of countless others who have been failed by #auspol

Councilwoman discusses economic mobility challenges for underserved families Councilwoman highlights historic disparities and systemic barriers affecting families' economic opportunities.

Economic mobility in Central Ohio is hindered by the legacy of redlining and systemic barriers, impacting families' hopes for a brighter future.

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#OH #SystemicBarriers #CommunityInvolvement #CitizenPortal #EconomicMobility

Apparently I'm talked about in spaces I've never been. Curious who thinks I'm a clout chaser 😅 I hate attention and only post to bring awareness to what #SystemicBarriers we face and yes, as a person whose #Politics are #Disabilitypolitics, I'll tear any party apart!

Pennsylvania Commission grants additional exam points for applicants with disabilities Commission allows five extra points for disabled applicants on examination scores.

A groundbreaking bill in Pennsylvania could revolutionize public employment by giving individuals with disabilities a crucial boost in civil service exam scores.

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#PA #CitizenPortal #PennsylvaniaDisabilities #WorkforceDiversity #SystemicBarriers #InclusivityInPublicEmployment

Maryland committee discusses alternative licensure pathways amid racially biased testing concerns Committee debates bill to create alternative licensure options while addressing test bias issues.

Maryland lawmakers are paving the way for groundbreaking reform in licensure, aiming to dismantle testing biases that have long hindered qualified professionals from practicing their craft.

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#MD #SystemicBarriers #EquityInReform #MarylandLicensure #ProfessionalAccess

Detained at the doctor’s office: US immigration policy endangers health The elimination of protections against immigration action in healthcare facilities risks patient care, public health, and moral injury to providers, write Kathleen R Page and colleagues On 20 January 2025, the day of his second inauguration as president, Donald Trump signed an executive order rescinding the Biden era policy that restricted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations at “sensitive” locations, including schools, churches, and healthcare facilities.12 The negative impact has been immediate. Patients are fearful, public health is under threat, and providers are braced for ethical challenges. One author (KRP) is the medical director of a charitable programme that provides access to healthcare for people on low incomes excluded from coverage under the Affordable Care Act—primarily immigrants. Another author (CNC) directs an organisation that provides comprehensive primary care, mental health, and medicolegal services for asylum seekers and other forced migrants. We immediately heard from concerned patients, wondering whether it was safe to come to the clinic, asking to switch to telehealth appointments, and questioning whether they should disenroll their children (in many cases US citizens) from public …

Detained at the doctor’s office: US immigration policy endangers health www.bmj.com/content/388/bmj.r304

#SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #HealthcareJustice #ImmigrantHealthcare #SystemicBarriers #NotAllInBook #ImmigrantVoices #HumanRights

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#systemicbarriers #nicodemus

Dartmouth basketball players are ending their attempt to unionize in anticipation of shifting NLRB The Dartmouth men’s basketball team is dropping its attempt to form a union.

The Dartmouth basketball team’s unionization effort was historic, but they strategically withdrew in light of an NLRB set to favor corporations.
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#CollegeAthletes #Unionization #LaborRights #SystemicBarriers #FairTreatment #LaborPartyUS #WorkersFirst

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