Gallup, New Mexico, a city plagued by a high pedestrian death rate, is struggling to access federal funds intended to improve road safety. Despite being in a disadvantaged area, the city has not received much-needed financial assistance from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The lack of resources and capacity … Read more
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) recently organized a peaceful protest in Nairobi, demanding the release of funds earmarked for interns’ deployment and the payment of post-graduate fees crucial for Kenya’s healthcare system. Unfortunately, the protest took a violent turn when Kenyan authorities confronted the health workers, resulting in … Read more
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – After a violent attack at work, a Nova Scotia constituency assistant is calling for government funding of a second employee at legislators’ offices to counter the aggression front-line workers face at politicians’ workplaces. Kelly Gomes, who was attacked in her constituency office on December 14, highlighted the need for additional support … Read more