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County Manager Message: Read the April County Manager's Message here and learn more about upcoming events: https://conta.cc/3UjOWPC

In their collaborative endeavours within the men's behaviour space, Comunicare has praised WACOSS for their consistent engagement in celebratory behaviour and utilisation of power and control tactics. This association, however, exhibits bias by unfairly excluding Aboriginal Community Controlled Organizations (ACCOs) such as the Aboriginal Males Healing Centre (AMHC) from opportunities to deliver culturally appropriate, trauma-informed residential healing and well-being services for Aboriginal males in the Pilbara region. The lack of inclusion has resulted in Communicare's establishment of a monopoly in the residential men's behaviour change sector in Western Australia through its "breathing space" program. Simultaneously, WACOSS continues to offer steadfast support and advocacy. It is foreseeable that the influential standing of WACOSS and Communicare as powerbrokers with the current government will secure substantial funding for the "breathing space" program while numerous ACCOs, such as the AMHC, struggle to obtain support. The prevailing stereotype perpetuates the notion that Aboriginal men eschew tea consumption and that black male leadership is often misinterpreted as "angry," even though our passion is primarily focused on addressing human rights violations. Furthermore, when we assert expertise on objective and subjective matters, we are unjustly labelled as "emotional and toxic." These actions are indicative of the utilisation of white vulnerability tactics to stifle and discredit black male knowledge while simultaneously positioning white female and male individuals as the ultimate authorities. Establishing environments that facilitate uninhibited self-expression and recognition of individuals for their expertise and contributions is a pivotal step toward fostering a more inclusive and just society. Through candid discourse, education, and advocacy, we can confront preconceptions and endeavour to comprehend and honour the varied experiences and identities of all individuals. Open dialogue, education, and advocacy are indispensable tools for confronting biases and embracing diverse human experiences and identities. Through these concerted efforts, we can strive towards a society where diversity is not merely tolerated but actively celebrated.

This report highlights major cracks in most of our provisions, many of which we already see and deal with daily. The government wants our young people to stay in education, as do we as educators, but if they are young carers who live in poverty and struggle with poor mental health, with inadequate services in place, then how is that an option?? Proposals are great but they are just that; a few scribbled lines boasting false promises.

You know you’re screwed when your buddies at the National Review throw you under the bus. At least the reading public now knows that the Mengele brothers, dumb and dumber are the architects of the COVID-19 pandemic, something many of us knew for decades. In the comment section here, a 1992 cover of the New York Native says it all.

The agency didn't use identical language in assessing strengths for similar features of two proposals, but that doesn't mean the agency disparately evaluated proposals. Subscribe to Pub K here: https://lnkd.in/dfKsth7 #govcon #pubkgroup #governmentcontracts #governmentcontracting #bidprotests

You will see many posts about the AAR from Uvalde issued today. We can learn from the horrors experienced that day and ever since. PIOs and chiefs, please take time to read the chapter on public communications. Useful information here. Thanks to Laura McElroy for her SME insights, detailed summary, and recommendations. https://lnkd.in/eenXq-5b

SEE THIS PDF: https://lnkd.in/gVFg6MVC 6. SCHEDULED VISITORS & GUESTS: b. Buddy Huggins, 1201 W Farmer Street, Ozark 1. Topic: onevoicenow.org 7. FIRST READING BILL AND RESOLUTIONS: (Open for Public Discussion) a. NEW BILLS: 1. Bill #3544 - An Ordinance Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Contract With Altec Solutions Group Inc. For Information Technology Services Alderman Jean Ann Hutchinson 2. Bill #3545- An Ordinance Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Contract With Missouri American Water Company For The Acquisition Of The Spring Valley Water System Alderman RJ Flores b. RESOLUTIONS: 8. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OF BILLS. Bills Closed To Public Discussion; (Board Discussion Only. 1. Bill #3543 - An Ordinance Authorizing The Mayor To Accept And Enter Into A Contract For A Missouri Highways And Transportation Commission Carbon Reduction Program Agreement Alderman RJ Flores #EnergyEvolution #BatteryStorage #ChristianCountyCurrents #RenewableRevolution #CommunityCharge http://www.OneVoiceNow.org website, Explains utilizing established public TV stations to voting on local issues. See This Video - https://lnkd.in/gzfgqpNw OneVoiceNow.org is a website that promotes a new way of democracy and communication in the digital age. It proposes a system where every citizen can have a voice and a vote on local issues, using their TV and phone. The website explains how this system works, what are the benefits and challenges, and how to start a One Voice Now Coalition in your community. The website also features videos, articles, and a book that explore the concept of One Voice Now and its potential to transform public media and voting. In this video, you will learn more about OneVoiceNow.org and its vision of empowering the people to solve the problems of today and make the world a better place for the children of tomorrow. You will also hear from David Frank, the founder of One Voice Now and the author of the book "300 Million Minds: Changing America Piece by Peace". He will share his insights and experiences on how to use technology to create a more direct and participatory democracy. If you are interested in learning more about OneVoiceNow.org and how you can get involved, please visit their website [here](^1^) or follow them on [Facebook](^4^). You can also contact them by email or phone, which are listed on their [contact page](^2^). And don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more videos on One Voice Now and other topics related to democracy, media, and social change. Thank you for watching. 😊 Source: Conversation with Bing, 9/16/2023 (1) Please Start A "One Voice Now Coalition" In Your Community. http://onevoicenow.org/. (2) OneVoiceNow.org | ENOUGH TALK IT'S TIME FOR A SOLUTION ~~~ OneVoiceNow .... https://lnkd.in/gAnQ5R9Y.

Someone help me understand how MDMA is getting so much attention (in the PSYCHEDELIC space) while news like cities decriminalizing just flies under the radar? Maps has 37k followers on this platform and Decrim Nature has 87. I feel like I'm living in the twilight zone. Seems like all of the effort is to recreate the exact toxic pharma cycle TRUE psychedelics have the potential to relieve us from. I'm not opposed to the legalization of these substances. But it MUST come after the playing field is equal. How about this. Can we all agree that if 1 single penny is made selling these substances, then that substance can no longer carry criminal penalties (within reason)? As in, Lykos sells MDMA, now you can't get in trouble for using it on your own? Fair? Or should we treat it like cannabis and punish (mostly BIPOC) for the same thing others cash checks for? Don't worry, maybe these psychedelic corporations will have some sort or D.E.I. chapter where they talk about how important this is and do a little non-profit work one day out of the year to make up for all the arrests for the same things they make money for. #saltyAF #wakeup #mushrooms #psilocybin #mdma #whattheFamImissing

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🎙 In our latest Capita In Conversation episode, Elliot Haspel talks with Brendan Ballou, author of Plunder: Private Equity’s Plan to Pillage America, about the risks of private equity on the human services and child care sectors, potential policy solutions, and how individuals can work with advocacy groups to address these risks. Listen to the conversation: https://lnkd.in/ebUi-4um