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Nationally Acclaimed Passport DC Returns with Around the World Embassy Tour on May 6, 2023

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Washington, DC, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This May, Passport DC returns to Washington, DC with one of its favorite programs—Around the World Embassy Tour.

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  • Washington, DC, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This May, Passport DC returns to Washington, DC with one of its favorite programs—Around the World Embassy Tour.
  • “Events DC’s Around the World Embassy Tour and Passport DC attract nearly 27,000 attendees each year and allow the diplomatic community to highlight the very best of their home countries,” said Events DC President and CEO Angie M. Gates.
  • Events DC is proud to encourage people to explore and learn about the diverse diplomatic communities in Washington, DC.
  • With more than 175 embassies, Washington, DC has the second highest number of embassies in any city in the world.

Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP Files Landmark Lawsuit on Behalf of The San Mateo County Board of Education and the San Mateo Superintendent of Schools Against Social Media Companies

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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The national tragedy of youth mental health is captured in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) most recent bi-annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey Report.

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  • The national tragedy of youth mental health is captured in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) most recent bi-annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey Report.
  • That report observes a steady and then accelerated increase in nearly all categories of risk between 2011 and 2021.
  • For the youth targeted by social media companies and for the adults charged with their care, the results have been disastrous.
  • The action seeks to recover San Mateo County schools’ costs to address the youth mental health crisis caused by the YouTube, TikTok and Snap companies’ conduct.

Women Breaking New Ground in Homebuilding

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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MARINA, Calif., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When J.F. Shea Company began a small plumbing company 142 years ago, there were virtually no women in the construction workforce. Today women in the homebuilding industry have a strong representation in sales, marketing, legal, and finance, but there are still relatively few women in the field of construction. 

Key Points: 
  • Shea Homes and Teichert Construction are changing the face of the homebuilding industry by supporting women in construction.
  • Shea Company began a small plumbing company 142 years ago, there were virtually no women in the construction workforce.
  • Today women in the homebuilding industry have a strong representation in sales, marketing, legal, and finance, but there are still relatively few women in the field of construction.
  • Women represent a huge untapped pool of talent: with women only holding 6% of US construction jobs, there are a lot of women who do not yet see this industry for the amazing job opportunity it is.

Powerful Carpenter's Union Sued For Discriminating Against Transgender Employee

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  A former employee of the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters has filed suit in Los Angeles alleging that she was harassed, discriminated against, and wrongfully terminated simply because she is a transgender woman.

Key Points: 
  • Transgender woman alleges she was a victim of harassment and discrimination by the powerful union that unlawfully fired her.
  • According to the lawsuit, the former employee thought she had obtained her dream job in housing policy for the powerful, politically connected Los Angeles union.
  • "My client was an outstanding employee who was fired simply because she chose to live authentically as a transgender woman," says attorney Sam S. Yebri of Merino Yebri LLP.
  • But the Carpenter's Union has a history of discriminating against non- gender conforming employees and must be held accountable."

UCC Board Nominates Rev. Dr. Thompson, a Black Woman, to Lead Denomination

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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After a year-long process , the UCC Board voted March 4 to nominate Associate General Minister, the Rev.

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  • After a year-long process , the UCC Board voted March 4 to nominate Associate General Minister, the Rev.
  • If elected by the General Synod this summer , Thompson would be the first woman ­— and the first woman of African descent — to lead the denomination.
  • Cameron Barr, UCC Board chair.
  • This passion for international, interreligious collaboration and thirst for justice, especially for people of African descent, grew out of Thompson’s roots.

Concord Coalition Statement on President Biden's Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Budget

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Concord Coalition executive director Robert L. Bixby stated:

Key Points: 
  • Concord Coalition executive director Robert L. Bixby stated:
    "President Biden's budget is the opening move in what will likely be a contentious and protracted process.
  • A deficit reduction plan at least twice as large as the President has proposed would be needed to stabilize the debt-to-GDP ratio.
  • The Concord Coalition is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to fiscal responsibility.
  • For more fiscal news and analysis, visit concordcoalition.org and follow us on Facebook @ConcordCoalition and on Twitter: @ConcordC

Language Rights of Federal Public Servants Unacceptably Violated While Negotiating for Fair Working Conditions

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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The federal government justifies this by the need to use external translators in order to provide the service.

Key Points: 
  • The federal government justifies this by the need to use external translators in order to provide the service.
  • Jeff Wilkins, UCCO-SACC-CSN National President, denounces the government's disregard for correctional officers as not only worrisome but dangerous:
    "In negotiations, words matter.
  • If all parties at the table cannot understand the content or context of the discussions, we cannot represent our members properly.
  • Regardless of the official language they choose to use, they must be able to be understood in the language of their choice and understand what is being said at the negotiating table.

Experience the Timeless Charm of Vietnam at the 9th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2023

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Saturday, March 4, 2023
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2023) - On 03 March 2023, Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Tourism and Ho Chi Minh City Women's Union officially commenced the 9th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival.

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  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2023) - On 03 March 2023, Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Tourism and Ho Chi Minh City Women's Union officially commenced the 9th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival.
  • The opening ceremony of Ao Dai Festival 2023 took place on March 3, 2023 at Nguyen Hue Walking Street, where visitors can admire 21 outstanding collections from famous designers with over 500 Ao Dai models.
  • At the ceremony, Mr. Duc Anh Duong, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, stated that Ao Dai is becoming an increasingly recognizable symbol of Vietnam on the global stage.
  • The Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2023 is a spectacular display of Vietnam's rich cultural heritage and an opportunity to celebrate the timeless elegance of the Vietnamese Ao Dai.

Solectrac Electric Tractors Join Farmers for Climate Action, Urging Policymakers to Pay Attention

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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"Electric tractors are an essential part of addressing the climate crisis and forging a sustainable future for farmers.

Key Points: 
  • "Electric tractors are an essential part of addressing the climate crisis and forging a sustainable future for farmers.
  • These tractors can be charged from renewable energy and not only eliminate on-site emissions, but also provide a healthier work environment," said Mani Iyer, CEO of Solectrac, a subsidiary of Ideanomics.
  • This time, a Solectrac electric tractor will be on display to show that the future of agriculture is here.
  • Farmers, ranchers, and advocates want legislators to address the severe challenges facing the farming community due to the climate crisis.

Thompson Thrift Acquires Additional 62 Acres as Part of $550 Million Fishers District Expansion Outside Indianapolis

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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FISHERS, Ind., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and the master developer of Fishers District, announced today the successful closing of an additional 62 acres of land that will be utilized as part of the $550 million expansion to Fishers District in the Indianapolis suburb of Fishers.

Key Points: 
  • "The master plan for Fisher's District reflects the ingenuity of Thompson Thrift's three business units to work proactively with the city of Fishers to create a true 'live, work, play' environment that will be a generational asset for the Fishers community," said Ashlee Boyd, managing partner, Thompson Thrift Commercial.
  • Located east of I-69 between 106th and 116th Streets, the overall expansion of Fishers District includes Slate, a previously announced multifamily and garden home community with direct access to Fishers District; The Union, an expansion on the lifestyle, multifamily, and entertainment options at Fishers District, the new Fishers event center and additional new-to-market restaurant, retail, and entertainment destinations.
  • Thompson Thrift first began work on the Fishers District development in 2015 and received a Monumental Award from the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce in 2020 for the first phase.
  • Indianapolis has seen continuous growth over the last decade with Hamilton County, where Fishers resides, being the fastest growing county in Indiana.