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Center for Rural Affairs releases policy brief on transmission permitting reform
LYONS, Nebraska, Oct. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release:
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Center for Rural Affairs releases policy brief on transmission permitting reform
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Cora Hoffer, senior policy associate, 507.513.8545 or corah@cfra.org; and Rhea Landholm, media and marketing manager, 402.603.0074 or media@cfra.org
LYONS, NEBRASKA--As electricity needs grow and energy sources diversify, the nation's aging transmission system is facing increased pressure.
New research from the Center for Rural Affairs highlights how states can modernize their permitting
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LYONS, Nebraska, Oct. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release:
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Center for Rural Affairs releases policy brief on transmission permitting reform
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Cora Hoffer, senior policy associate, 507.513.8545 or corah@cfra.org; and Rhea Landholm, media and marketing manager, 402.603.0074 or media@cfra.org
LYONS, NEBRASKA--As electricity needs grow and energy sources diversify, the nation's aging transmission system is facing increased pressure.
New research from the Center for Rural Affairs highlights how states can modernize their permittingprocess to help expand transmission infrastructure while improving transparency, coordination of regulations, and public engagement.
Released today, the policy brief "Review of State Level Permitting Regulation" examines how permitting frameworks in Minnesota, New York, and Texas streamline the build-out of transmission infrastructure.
"Expanding and modernizing transmission permitting is essential to maintaining reliable service, preventing bottlenecks, and connecting customers to lower-cost energy sources," said Cora Hoffer, senior policy associate. "Because states hold much of the authority over siting transmission lines, state-level permitting reforms can play an important role in moving projects forward."
The brief examines Minnesota's Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act, which took effect July 1, 2025, creating a more unified process for permitting energy infrastructure projects, including transmission. The act established two review options with clear timelines, emphasized public participation, required environmental information as part of the initial permit application, and placed permitting staff under the authority of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
The brief also looks at New York's Renewable Action through Project Interconnection and Deployment Act, passed in April 2024. The act consolidated environmental review and permitting for major renewable energy and electric transmission projects under the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission.
Finally, the brief looks to Texas as a strong planning-first model. Key attributes that contribute to their approach include having a single lead agency to make siting decisions, clear established timelines, and strong coordination between the state's planning and permitting agencies.
"Permitting reform should not come at the expense of careful review or community input," Hoffer said. "The examples in Minnesota, New York, and Texas show how states can create more certainty for communities, agencies, and developers while maintaining strong environmental and public engagement standards."
To read and download the policy brief, visit cfra.org/publications.
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Original text here: https://www.cfra.org/news-release/center-rural-affairs-releases-policy-brief-transmission-permitting-reform
Western Watersheds Project: Judge Issues Injunction Blocking Riddle Mountain Wild Horse Roundup in Victory for Science-based Management
HAILEY, Idaho, Oct. 18 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release:
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Judge issues injunction blocking Riddle Mountain wild horse roundup in victory for science-based management
October 16, 2026
EUGENE, Ore. - Last night, a federal judge issued a Preliminary Injunction blocking an emergency roundup that would have removed 100 percent of the Riddle Mountain wild horse herd from its wild horse Herd Management Area southeast of Burns, Oregon, confine them to holding pens for at least two years, and after this period return a maximum of 33 wild horses to their original
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HAILEY, Idaho, Oct. 18 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release:
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Judge issues injunction blocking Riddle Mountain wild horse roundup in victory for science-based management
October 16, 2026
EUGENE, Ore. - Last night, a federal judge issued a Preliminary Injunction blocking an emergency roundup that would have removed 100 percent of the Riddle Mountain wild horse herd from its wild horse Herd Management Area southeast of Burns, Oregon, confine them to holding pens for at least two years, and after this period return a maximum of 33 wild horses to their originalhabitats. Conservation and wild horse groups bringing the legal challenge hailed the ruling as a victory for the wild horses and for science-based management on public lands.
"We are delighted that the Bureau of Land Management's hastily-contrived 'emergency' roundup of the Riddle Mountain wild horses, which will give these animals the opportunity to live their best lives out in their natural habitats, instead of being confined to holding pens for years with the likelihood of inbreeding and genetic bottlenecks to follow," said Theresa Barbour of Oregon Wild Horse Organization. "It's great to see the judge cut through the excuses and bureaucratic smokescreens the BLM throws up to justify its arbitrary suppression of wild horse populations, and apply a rigorous lens to the facts and the law surrounding wild horse management in southeastern Oregon. This is a huge victory for the Riddle Mountain horses."
In her ruling, Judge Immergut pointed to three major legal issues with the emergency roundup, where the groups had shown they are likely to succeed on the merits of the case, which she noted is "the most important factor" in granting an injunction. The judge indicated that the Appropriate Management Level, a BLM population target set by the agency to limit wild horse numbers, was never set according to site-specific analysis. The judge raised concerns that the agency decided to remove the horses before it conducted an Environmental Assessment, in a National Environmental Policy Act violation called "predetermination." And the judge ruled that there were serious questions regarding whether the agency took a "hard look" at the genetic implications of the roundup.
"The Environmental Assessment for the Kiger-Riddle roundup, and the decision that resulted, fundamentally fails to live up to the legal and scientific standards of federal law, and the judge recognized that," said Gayle Hunt of the Central Oregon Wild Horse Coalition. "We provided a declaration from a BLM whistleblower that shows the agency issued contracts to conduct the roundup before it ever began its Environmental Assessment process, putting the cart before the proverbial horse. Now the agency's plan to capture all of the Riddle Mountain wild horses and put them into holding pens has been blocked, a major win for the horses."
The judge also ruled that the roundup, as planned, would cause irreparable harm to the Riddle Mountain wild horse population, noting expert testimony that "a minimum population of 278 horses is necessary for the Riddle Mountain wild horse population to be genetically viable" according to published science, and that reducing the population to a lesser number (the agency's AML is only 33-56 horses) would create inbreeding and genetic bottlenecks. In balancing the equities and determining the public interest, the judge pointed out that the BLM relied on ocular estimation, "little more than a guess," to determine the horses might not have enough forage for the winter, in the wake of the Bald Mountain Fire which burned about half the acreage of the Herd Management Area. The judge concluded that the roundup posed an "imminent threat to the genetic viability of the Riddle Mountain HMA's wild horse population."
"Across the West, the Bureau of Land Management neglects to use scientifically rigorous monitoring to determine how much forage is available on public-land grazing allotments, and how much forage is being removed each grazing season by cattle and sheep, so this ruling is a significant shot across the bow for an agency that needs to start doing its due diligence," said Erik Molvar of Western Watersheds Project. "We hope this case will set a helpful precedent requiring the agency to stop neglecting its due diligence to monitor land-health conditions, and will ultimately require the agency to set wild horse Appropriate Management Levels above the 278-horse threshold required for genetic viability, and tie them to the thriving natural ecological balance required by law rather than an agenda to maximize cattle and sheep numbers on wild horse Herd Management Areas."
Blocking an "emergency" roundup of wild horses is an extremely difficult feat, because the agency typically hides its planning process from public view, only announcing the roundup a few days before the helicopters are unleashed, leaving too little time for attorneys to brief the cases and judges to hold hearings. In this case, the agency sprang the news of the "emergency" two days before the Labor Day holiday, to frustrate the court's ability to adjudicate the case. But Judge Immergut worked over the holiday weekend, issuing a Temporary Restraining Order to put a hold on the roundup to allow time for the parties to fully argue the case for an injunction and present expert declarations and testimony.
The lawsuit was brought by two wild horse advocacy organizations, Oregon Wild Horse Organization and Central Oregon Wild Horse Coalition, and Western Watersheds Project, a West-wide conservation group. The plaintiffs were represented by Greenfire Law.
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Original text here: https://www.westernwatersheds.org/2026/10/judge-issues-injunction-blocking-riddle-mountain-wild-horse-roundup-in-victory-for-science-based-management/
[Category: Environment]
Massachusetts Biotechnology Council CEO Issues Innovation Policy Update on Oct. 16, 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 18 -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council issued the following statement by CEO Kendalle Burlin O'Connell:
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CEO Innovation Policy Update 10.16.26
MassBio CEO & President Kendalle Burlin O'Connell originally posted this update to LinkedIn:
This week, MassBio hosted our 2026 Align Summit, where policy and regulatory leaders joined industry stakeholders to discuss how shifting priorities in Washington could shape the future of American innovation. While we were at the Conference, we kept an eye on several key policy developments in Washington, including
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CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 18 -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council issued the following statement by CEO Kendalle Burlin O'Connell:
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CEO Innovation Policy Update 10.16.26
MassBio CEO & President Kendalle Burlin O'Connell originally posted this update to LinkedIn:
This week, MassBio hosted our 2026 Align Summit, where policy and regulatory leaders joined industry stakeholders to discuss how shifting priorities in Washington could shape the future of American innovation. While we were at the Conference, we kept an eye on several key policy developments in Washington, includinga new FDA initiative focused on rare disease drug development and Treasury's proposed COINS rule moving through review ahead of its public release, and today we submitted our comments on PDUFA VIII reauthorization.
MassBio Hosts 2026 Align Summit: MassBio convened investors, pharma leaders, policy and regulatory experts, and emerging company executives in Boston on October 15 for our annual Align Summit. With policy and regulatory priorities in Washington shifting quickly, the program focused on what these changes mean for the industry, including a regulatory panel featuring key leaders from the Administration and an outlook on how federal developments could affect capital formation, drug development, and research funding. In addition, more than 50 pre-seed to Series B startups presented to investors and pharma partners, building the connections that will help fuel the next wave of Massachusetts innovation. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this year's summit a success.
MassBio Submits Comments on PDUFA VIII Reauthorization: On October 16, MassBio submitted comments to FDA on its proposed recommendations for reauthorizing the Prescription Drug User Fee Act for fiscal years 2028 through 2032. We strongly support timely reauthorization and welcomed commitments to strengthen communication between FDA and sponsors and make review more predictable, including a new process for clarifying meeting minutes and earlier feedback on pivotal protocols. Our comments focused on making sure these benefits reach sponsors of every size, especially the small companies that make up 80 percent of our biopharma membership. We supported the proposed 50 percent fee reduction for applications with U.S.-anchored Phase 1 data while noting that regulatory speed and predictability weigh more heavily in where companies start trials. We also urged FDA and Congress to evaluate proposed changes to the orphan drug fee exception before they are finalized, and recommended FDA pilot a dedicated navigation service to help first-time sponsors through the IND process. MassBio will continue to engage with FDA and Congress as reauthorization moves forward.
FDA Launches Rare Disease Framework Initiative: On October 14, FDA announced a Rare Disease Framework Initiative to reshape how drugs and biologics for rare diseases are developed and reviewed. The initiative aims to establish an approach tailored to the unique challenges of developing rare disease therapies, accounting for specific disease characteristics, patient needs, product type, and the evidence that can be generated in small populations. The FDA's stated priorities include more consistent and predictable decision-making, earlier and more structured patient input, risk-based approaches to manufacturing review and pre-approval inspections, and greater use of novel methods and statistical approaches. FDA is expected to host roundtables and post Requests for Information in the coming months on how to ensure success for the program. MassBio will continue to closely monitor the initiative and engage with FDA as the framework moves forward.
Treasury Outbound Investment Rule Moves to White House Review: On October 9, Treasury sent its proposed rule implementing the COINS Act to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review, a key step before the rule is published for public comment. Treasury must finalize the regulations by March 13, 2027. While biotechnology is not currently covered by COINS, Treasury has the authority to add it under covered sectors, and several members of Congress have urged the agency to do so. MassBio will continue tracking the rule and share updates once it is public, while advocating for domestic policies that keep the U.S. the best place in the world to develop new medicine.
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Original text here: https://www.massbio.org/news/recent-news/ceo-innovation-policy-update-10-16-26/
[Category: Biology]
Indonesian Author Faces Blasphemy Probe for Short Stories
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Indonesian Author Faces Blasphemy Probe for Short Stories
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Indonesian police in September began investigating Feby Indirani, the author of the short story collection Memburu Muhammad (Hunting for Muhammad), for alleged blasphemy after an Islamist group allegedly intervened with the organizers of a literary festival at which Indirani was to appear.
Bogor Literary Week organized an event featuring Indirani that was scheduled for September 20 but cancelled it days after the Front Persaudaraan Islam
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NEW YORK, Oct. 18 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Indonesian Author Faces Blasphemy Probe for Short Stories
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Indonesian police in September began investigating Feby Indirani, the author of the short story collection Memburu Muhammad (Hunting for Muhammad), for alleged blasphemy after an Islamist group allegedly intervened with the organizers of a literary festival at which Indirani was to appear.
Bogor Literary Week organized an event featuring Indirani that was scheduled for September 20 but cancelled it days after the Front Persaudaraan Islam(Islamic Brotherhood Front, FPI) threatened to disrupt the discussion.
In response to a Human Rights Watch query, an Islamic Brotherhood Front representative neither confirmed nor denied the organization's role in the cancellation of the event, stating: "In principle, FPI respects every citizen's right to express opinions and carry out activities guaranteed by the constitution. However, this right must also be exercised while respecting religious values, public beliefs, and the constitutional rights of others as regulated in the applicable laws."
Indirani is a prominent author whose work often focuses on Islam, women's rights issues, and marginalized groups. After the organizers cancelled her event, she faced a wave of sexualized and gendered online harassment, as did women who spoke up online to support her. Indirani told Human Rights Watch that these attacks sought "to silence women's freedom to read, write, and express their opinions safely."
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police said on September 24 that they would investigate Indirani after social media users alleged Memburu Muhammad was blasphemous. The Ministry of Religious Affairs said on September 25 that the book contained "sensitive material" that could "offend the beliefs of religious people."
Prominent religious leaders have also called for a blasphemy investigation, including Amirsyah Tambunan, secretary general of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), an umbrella body for Islamic organizations and scholars in Indonesia, Anwar Abbas, chairman of the Muslim social organization Muhammadiyah, and Saifullah Yusuf, the social affairs minister and a Nahdlatul Ulama figure.
Under Indonesia's new Criminal Code, the term "blasphemy" was replaced with a reformulated category of criminal offenses that outlaw acts or expressions of hostility against the religion or beliefs of other people or groups. It is punishable by up to five years in prison.
Indonesian authorities have an obligation to protect the right to freedom of expression, including from unlawful interference by non-state actors. The police should investigate harassment of the event organizers and Indirani--including online gendered harassment--rather than probing alleged blasphemy in a work of fiction.
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Original text here: https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/10/18/indonesian-author-faces-blasphemy-probe-for-short-stories
Environmental Law and Policy Center: Rail Advocates Congratulate Wisconsin on New Train Service
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 18 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release:
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Rail Advocates Congratulate Wisconsin on New Train Service
"The Hiawatha West Project will connect more people to jobs and opportunities while reducing vehicle emissions"
October 16, 2026
Madison, WI. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced they have successfully secured over $218 million in federal funds to expand Amtrak's Hiawatha passenger rail service in Wisconsin while strengthening a critical freight corridor that supports Wisconsin's
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 18 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release:
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Rail Advocates Congratulate Wisconsin on New Train Service
"The Hiawatha West Project will connect more people to jobs and opportunities while reducing vehicle emissions"
October 16, 2026
Madison, WI. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced they have successfully secured over $218 million in federal funds to expand Amtrak's Hiawatha passenger rail service in Wisconsin while strengthening a critical freight corridor that supports Wisconsin'seconomy. Specifically, a Federal Railroad Administration program will fund the final design and construction of the Hiawatha West Project, creating an intercity passenger service between Chicago and Waukesha, Jefferson, and Dane Counties. The Hiawatha West Project, which is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and annual government funding bills, will also improve freight rail safety, speeds, and reliability, create 200 permanent jobs, and spur $46 million in annual economic benefits.
Kevin Brubaker, Deputy Director at the Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC), said: "ELPC commends Senator Baldwin, Governor Evers, and the dedicated advocates of Wisconsin who have fought so hard for passenger rail. As gas prices climb and people seek affordable alternatives to flying or driving, rail ridership is a growing market. The Hiawatha West Project will connect more people to jobs and opportunities while reducing vehicle emissions and supporting walkable downtowns and small businesses in Waukesha, Jefferson, and Dane Counties. A capital city with a major Midwestern university should be connected to the region, and we are thrilled to see Madison's dreams move forward."
Chris Ott, President of Wisconsin Association of Railroad Passengers (WisARP), said: "The federal decision to invest $218 million in passenger train service for Wisconsin is tremendous news. Amtrak service in our state between Chicago and Milwaukee, and between Chicago and St. Paul, is already successful and popular. This new $218 million federal investment can lay groundwork to bring the benefits of train service to many more people. WisARP thanks ELPC for its work for more train service in our state. Let's continue working to connect more communities throughout the Midwest with this comfortable, safe, and more sustainable travel option."
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Original text here: https://elpc.org/news/rail-advocates-congratulate-wisconsin-on-new-amtrak-service/
[Category: Environment]
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Elder Gong Calls for Moral Compass in Age of AI at G20 Interfaith Forum
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 18 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release:
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Elder Gong Calls for Moral Compass in Age of AI at G20 Interfaith Forum
'AI will not fulfill its full potential until we make it as morally good as we make it powerful,' the Apostle says
18 October 2026
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said Saturday that faith communities can help ensure artificial intelligence promotes human flourishing and serves the common good.
Speaking at the G20 Interfaith Forum in Salt Lake City, the leader in The Church
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 18 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release:
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Elder Gong Calls for Moral Compass in Age of AI at G20 Interfaith Forum
'AI will not fulfill its full potential until we make it as morally good as we make it powerful,' the Apostle says
18 October 2026
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said Saturday that faith communities can help ensure artificial intelligence promotes human flourishing and serves the common good.
Speaking at the G20 Interfaith Forum in Salt Lake City, the leader in The Churchof Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints described faith, moral compass and human flourishing as essential guideposts in an age of rapidly advancing technology.
"AI will not fulfill its full potential until we make it as morally good as we make it powerful," Elder Gong said. "And we will not fulfill our responsibility until we understand that we -- and not any technology -- must shape our best future."
The forum, being held in the United States for the first time, brought together religious leaders, scholars, humanitarian practitioners and public officials from around the world under the theme, "Resilient Hope, Shared Future."
Addressing this distinguished gathering, Elder Gong said AI should be guided not only by technological capability but also by enduring moral values and concern for human dignity.
The Apostle highlighted efforts to help ensure artificial intelligence reflects faith and ethical values. He referenced the Consortium for Evaluating Faith and Ethics in AI (CEFE-AI), a collaboration involving six universities and faith leaders that seeks to assess how AI systems respond to questions involving faith, religion and human values. He said such efforts can help encourage AI that is accurate, respectful and grounded in principles that promote human dignity and human flourishing.
Elder Gong also referenced principles The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has adopted for its own use of artificial intelligence, including spiritual connection, transparency, privacy and security, and accountability.
Technology, he said, should ultimately help people develop their God-given potential. Elder Gong recounted a recent visit he and his wife, Susan, made to Nevis, the small Caribbean island where American founding father Alexander Hamilton was born.
Despite humble beginnings on that "dot in the middle of the ocean," Hamilton's influence reached far beyond his circumstances, Elder Gong noted. In much the same way, he added, the greatest promise of artificial intelligence is its potential to help people learn, contribute and bless others.
"With AI, we can preserve and promote human agency and enlarge human capacity to do good," the Apostle said. "It will take our best efforts, such as those this G20 Interfaith Forum is committed to. But if as wise as serpents and as gentle as doves [see Matthew 10:16] we do all we can, I believe we can offer humanity the gift of possibility."
"There's so much we can each do, individually and collectively, so that anyone, anywhere -- everyone, everywhere -- can contribute to faith, moral compass, and human flourishing: AI for the common good," he said.
From Human Flourishing to Humanitarian Service
A recurring theme throughout the forum was the importance of placing people at the center of efforts to address society's challenges.
Speaking during a Friday session on human flourishing, Elissa Gifford, director of Humanitarian Services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said lasting change occurs when communities work together to strengthen those in need.
"When we put people at the center of our efforts and work together, we can do more than meet immediate needs. We can help individuals, families and communities become stronger and more self-reliant, creating lasting change for generations to come," Gifford said. "As members of the Church, we strive to love our neighbor and follow the example of Jesus Christ to serve. When people of faith work together with governments, communities, and humanitarian organizations, we can turn that love into meaningful action that strengthens individuals, families and communities for generations."
Forum participants had an opportunity to put those principles into practice Friday afternoon during a service project benefiting people experiencing homelessness. Participants assembled insulated Turtle Shelter Vests designed to help people experiencing homelessness stay warm during cold weather.
The project was founded by Jen Spencer, who said her own experiences with homelessness inspired her to create a practical way to help others stay warm during winter.
"Service helps people focus on what they have in common," she said. "When people work side by side to help others, they build understanding and meaningful relationships."
Jen said seeing volunteers from different countries, cultures and faith traditions working together reflected the goals of the forum.
"It's inspiring to see people from different backgrounds, cultures and faiths come together to help others," she said. "Service has a unique way of bringing people together."
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Original text here: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-gong-artificial-intelligence-g20-interfaith-forum
[Category: Religion]
Better Wisconsin Together: Tiffany & Co - Congressman Tom Tiffany Expands His Circle of Extremist Allies
MONONA, Wisconsin, Oct. 18 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release:
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Tiffany & Co: Congressman Tom Tiffany Expands His Circle of Extremist Allies
Tiffany is proudly choosing to appear alongside far-right MAGA Representative Brandon Gill
October 16, 2026
MADISON, Wis. - On Saturday, October 17 GOP Congressman and candidate for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany is proudly choosing to appear at 3 different events alongside far-right MAGA Representative Brandon Gill of Texas, who in addition to being an
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MONONA, Wisconsin, Oct. 18 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release:
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Tiffany & Co: Congressman Tom Tiffany Expands His Circle of Extremist Allies
Tiffany is proudly choosing to appear alongside far-right MAGA Representative Brandon Gill
October 16, 2026
MADISON, Wis. - On Saturday, October 17 GOP Congressman and candidate for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany is proudly choosing to appear at 3 different events alongside far-right MAGA Representative Brandon Gill of Texas, who in addition to being anelection denier has made numerous false, racist, and white supremacist comments during his years in public life.
Gill has gained notoriety for, among other things, marketing an election conspiracy theory "documentary," circulating a petition to deport his own colleague, claiming the United States has not benefited in any way from immigrants from Somalia, and cutting his Indian American wife out of a fundraising ad for his re-election campaign. A memo detailing Gill's extremism can be found HERE.
Saturday's event is far from the first time Congressman Tiffany has aligned himself with election deniers and conspiracy theorists. Last year, Congressman Tiffany attended an event with infamous election denier Michael Flynn, and, more recently, has hit the campaign trail with election denier and MAGA candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State Jay Schroeder.
Notably, Schroeder's agenda for Wisconsin includes changing state law to give the Secretary of State power to run elections and eliminating the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission. You can read more about Schroeder's extremism HERE.
"Appearing with extremists, election deniers, and racists is right on brand for Congressman Tiffany, and consistent with his record over his many years in politics. But that doesn't make it any less disappointing," A Better Wisconsin Together Deputy Director Mike Browne said in a statement.
In the aftermath of the 2020 Presidential election, Congressman Tiffany voted not to certify the election results and supported efforts to use the courts to try to overturn Trump's loss. Years later, Tiffany still refused to admit Trump lost in 2020. Tiffany also endorsed a taxpayer-funded payout for January 6 insurrectionists.
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A Better Wisconsin Together is a state-based research and communications hub for progressives and is an affiliate of ProgressNow.
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Original text here: https://abetterwisconsin.org/tiffany-co-congressman-tom-tiffany-expands-his-circle-of-extremist-allies/
[Category: Economics]
