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Have You heard of Digital democracy? This technology shows how decisions are made in California
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Digital Democracy provides a powerful new way for Californians to understand and participate in their state government. It is a CalMatters project that uses technology and data to increase transparency, accountability and understanding about California state legislators and the decisions they make about state policy. It reveals how decisions are made in California by tracking…
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Cultural Humility: What Is It & Why It matters
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Cultural humility is an active, self-reflective, lifelong practice involving continuous exploration of our own and others’ cultural identities and beliefs; an awareness of one’s own biases and background; treating others with respect, openness, and empathy; and reducing power imbalances within relationships and communities. It is a key ingredient in building relationships and partnerships of trust. It’s…
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Who are our older Americans? ACL Releases 2023 Profile of Older Adults
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While no amount of data can capture the richness of the stories, experiences, contributions and presence of our country’s older adults, data does help us see and understand trends in populations. The Administration for Community Living recently released their 2023 Profile of Older Americans, which provides a summary of the available statistics related to the…
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 4/27 – Promoting Rx Safety
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Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. This is dangerous, often tragic and has become a significant public health issue. To address this concern and help prevent accidental poisoning, theft, or illicit trade of unused drugs or to prevent the contamination of waterways, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) organizes bi-annual…
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Need a Replacement Social Security Card? SSA Has Online Options
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Getting an appointment at your local Social Security office has not been super easy the last several years, especially through the pandemic. Yet now the Social Security Administration (SSA) is making things easier with online options for new or replacement Social Security cards, and/or options to schedule an in-person appointment online to avoid long waits.…
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