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Residents are rallying to protect 47 mature ficus trees in Uptown from a water-main project they say could spell disaster for their beloved canopy.

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Residents press council to save Uptown ficus canopy as water-main bid moves forward
Multiple residents and the Save Our Trees coalition urged the council to require meter-relocation cost bids and to remove a 2-inch root-diameter prohibition from the Greenleaf Avenue water-main replacement specs, warning the current language could lead to removal of up to 47 mature ficus trees.
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November 3, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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Community leaders and residents unite in outrage after a racist voicemail threatens Councilwoman Williams, demanding accountability and action from local officials.

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Residents condemn racist voicemail targeting mayoral candidate; officials say police investigating
A public-comment period centered on a racist, threatening voicemail sent to Councilwoman/ mayoral candidate Tammy Williams; multiple residents, clergy and community leaders denounced the message and urged stronger condemnation and action; the administration said law enforcement has the voicemail and is investigating.
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October 29, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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Residents are raising alarms after capturing photos of visible emissions near Route 291, warning that a new biomass facility could severely impact local health.

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Residents show photos and urge council to act after seeing visible emissions near Route 291
A Springfield resident showed photos of visible emissions and warned the committee that adding another large emitter near Route 291 would worsen local respiratory health; committee members clarified the images likely showed an existing asphalt operation, not the unbuilt biomass plant.
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October 29, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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Residents are crying out for action as the persistent odors from the Essentia facility threaten their health and disrupt life in Whitfield County.

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Residents press Whitfield County to act on Essentia facility odors; county says EPD found no violations
Multiple residents told commissioners that odors from the Essentia facility in Carbondale are making people sick and affecting a nearby elementary school. The board said enforcement of environmental rules is handled by the Georgia EPD, which inspected the facility multiple times and reported no violations.
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October 14, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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Residents in Rutherford County are demanding action after shocking state findings reveal contamination and damage linked to a sediment disposal site.

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Residents press Rutherford County over Long Branch sediment, state DEQ cites violations
Residents described heavy truck traffic, dust and water contamination from a sediment disposal site off Long Branch Road; a state DEQ inspection and a July 17 notice of violation to Unlimited Product Sourcing Corp. were presented to the board during public comment.
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October 8, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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‘If You’re Angered, Let’s Turn That Rage Into Action’: Jasmine Burton Calls for Action After FBI Declines to Investigate Nolan Wells’ Death: Lawyer Jasmine Burton is urging people who are angry over the death of… #JusticeForNolan #TakeAction #PoliticalEngagement #RageIntoAction #CommunityActivism
‘If You’re Angered, Let’s Turn That Rage Into Action’: Jasmine Burton Calls for Action After FBI Declines to Investigate Nolan Wells’ Death
Lawyer Jasmine Burton is urging people who are angry over the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells to channel that frustration into political… The post ‘If You’re Angered, Let’s Turn That Rage Into Action’: Jasmine Burton Calls for Action After FBI Declines to Investigate Nolan Wells’ Death appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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October 8, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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Butler County residents are rallying against ICE contracts, demanding justice and humane treatment for local detainees amid powerful testimonies of personal impact.

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Residents urge Butler County to end ICE contract during public comment
Multiple public commenters urged the commissioners to terminate Butler County's contract with ICE, citing individual cases, concerns about due process and disparate treatment; speakers asked the board to engage Sheriff Jones and to suspend the contract until federal reform.
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October 6, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Local activist Alec Johnson is urging the commission to adopt a groundbreaking 'Dayton Civil Liberties' package aimed at protecting residents from political repression and federal overreach.

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Local activist urges commission to adopt 'Dayton Civil Liberties' package limiting use of city resources for ideological investigations
Alec Johnson asked the commission to advance a pair of measures — a resolution condemning political repression and an ordinance restricting discretionary use of city personnel, records, surveillance and grants when speech or ideology is a basis for investigation; he said the measures would protect residents from federal overreach described in NSPM-7 reporting.
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October 3, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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Parents in Pickerington are mobilizing against drastic school cuts and urging support for a crucial levy—your voice can make a difference!

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Pickerington organizers and district officials spar over levy size as cuts loom
At a community forum in Pickerington, parent organizers urged activism around state funding while district staff detailed cuts and a smaller 0.75 levy proposal meant to limit long-term reductions; speakers warned delays could 'institutionalize' program losses.
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October 2, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Local campaigns are proving to be a powerful tool in rolling back invasive surveillance programs, as shown by Oakland's successful pushback against a broad surveillance initiative.

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Organizers point to local campaigns and oversight bodies as best routes to curb surveillance
Panelists said local organizing, public pressure and local privacy commissions (citing Oakland's rollback) have proven effective in rolling back surveillance projects and recommended coordination, procurement scrutiny and state/federal litigation as complementary strategies.
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October 2, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Residents of Tonganoxy are rising up against a proposed data center and gas plant, fearing for their children's health and demanding transparency from local officials.

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Tonganoxy residents urge Leavenworth County to reject Cloverleaf data center and gas power plant
Hundreds of residents urged Leavenworth County commissioners to block Cloverleaf's proposed hyperscale data center and an associated natural-gas power plant, citing health, environmental and transparency concerns; no final land-use decision was taken.
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September 26, 2026 at 6:07 AM
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Philadelphia City Council is taking a stand against automatic license-plate readers, urging the state to impose strict regulations after a powerful public outcry over privacy concerns.

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Philadelphia Council urges state to ban automatic license-plate readers after public outcry
City Council on Sept. 23 adopted a resolution asking the Pennsylvania General Assembly to ban automatic license-plate reader (ALPR) systems such as Flock and to require statutory guardrails. The decision followed an extended public-comment period in which dozens of residents and advocacy groups described misuse and privacy risks.
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September 26, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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Buffalo advocates are pushing for a local moratorium on data centers to safeguard their community as a statewide law awaits the governor's approval.

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State policy context: advocates cite Responsible Data Center Act and differing megawatt thresholds
Advocates told the committee a statewide moratorium bill is awaiting the governor's signature and contrasted a city-level 20‑megawatt threshold with a reported state-level 50‑megawatt threshold.
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September 25, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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Residents of Southport are fighting for clean air as they expose the hazardous dust from nearby industrial activities—will their voices be heard?

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Saint Paul committee hears dust-mitigation ordinance proposal for Southport neighborhood
Advocates urged a city ordinance requiring industrial fugitive-dust plans after residents showed videos and sensor data; councilmembers expressed support and asked staff and the city attorney to draft enforceable language.
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September 23, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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‘We Were Pretty Much Left Behind’: Gary Storm Survivor Aja Bridges Recounts How Nearby Communities Got Power Back Sooner But Gary Waited For Two Weeks: Aja Bridges, a Gary, Indiana, resident and community activist, who… #StormSurvivor #PowerOutage #CommunityActivism #GaryIndiana #NaturalDisaster
‘We Were Pretty Much Left Behind’: Gary Storm Survivor Aja Bridges Recounts How Nearby Communities Got Power Back Sooner But Gary Waited For Two Weeks
Aja Bridges, a Gary, Indiana, resident and community activist, who lived through a devastating storm and prolonged power outage, says the experience… The post ‘We Were Pretty Much Left Behind’: Gary Storm Survivor Aja Bridges Recounts How Nearby Communities Got Power Back Sooner But Gary Waited For Two Weeks appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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September 19, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Residents are rallying to stop ICE from moving into a local building that serves vital community services, fearing it could chill access for those in need.

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Residents urge Greenbelt to back county action to rescind ICE permit at Belcrest campus
Speakers during public comment asked Greenbelt to add a strong letter asking County Executive Ayesha Braveboy to rescind a permit that could place ICE operations at 6505 Belcrest Road, arguing the presence chills access to social services and schooling.
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September 17, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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Residents are raising alarms over toxic contamination at Bailey Park, urging the council to reconsider any development until safety is guaranteed.

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Residents warn of contamination at Bailey Park and former Hercules/DuPont sites; borough orders environmental assessment
Multiple residents urged caution about Bailey Park and former Hercules/DuPont properties, describing decades of contamination; the borough said an environmental assessment is under way and no construction will occur until results confirm safety.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Residents are rallying against a massive warehouse project that could jeopardize their health and safety, demanding a thorough environmental review before any approval.

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Residents urge full EIR before approving Rexford's proposed warehouse at 2411 North Glassell
Neighbors told the Planning Commission the proposed 300,000 sq. ft. Rexford warehouse and its 362 truck bays would harm homes and a nearby elementary school and urged the commission to require a full environmental impact report rather than a mitigated negative declaration.
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September 14, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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We’re working in Dumfries schools, using women’s histories to combat misogyny: https://f.mtr.cool/u3l3vrlma9 

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Excit­ing oppor­tun­it­ies for com­munity groups across Dum­fries thanks to cash boost from uni­versity fund | Dumfries & Galloway Standard
The inaug­ural Uni­versity of Glas­gow Dum­fries Civic Fund will see £25,000 shared between seven projects, as part of a pro­gramme of sup­port for com­munit­ies around the Uni­versity’s south of Scot­land cam­pus at The Crichton. Douglas Shand,...
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September 11, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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Dozens of concerned residents packed the Prince George's County Council chambers, urging leaders to rescind a permit that could expand ICE offices and increase community fear.

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Residents urge Prince George's County to rescind ICE permit for 6505 Belcrest Road
Dozens of residents urged the county council and county executive to revoke a recently issued permit allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to expand offices at 6505 Belcrest Road in Hyattsville, saying the presence has chilled school attendance and local commerce.
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September 11, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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Volunteers are rallying for justice as they urge the council to support AB 2,700, a crucial bill that aims to secure full compensation for wildfire victims.

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Council backs letter urging governor to sign AB 2,700 to seek further wildfire victim compensation
Volunteers from the Utility Wildfire Survivors Coalition urged the council to support AB 2,700, which would require the CPUC to verify restitution shortfalls and recommend funding mechanisms; the council voted to send a letter asking the governor to sign the bill.
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September 10, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Residents are demanding Durham County tighten its data-center moratorium to prevent environmental hazards and pollution, urging commissioners to take action against industry loopholes.

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Residents urge Durham County to close data-center moratorium loopholes
Multiple residents and advocacy groups told commissioners the county's moratorium is too weak and allows large "hyperscale" data centers with heavy energy, water and pollution impacts; speakers urged deleting carve-outs and protecting neighboring counties from cross-jurisdictional harms.
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September 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Residents of Butler County are demanding an end to the controversial ICE contract, linking it to the tragic death of a local man and the urgent call for justice.

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Residents urge Butler County to end ICE contract after local student's death
Dozens of residents used the public-comment period to demand the county cancel its contract with ICE, linking the agreement to the death of Pierre Domus Bell and describing harms from ankle shackling and deportation; commenters asked commissioners to act despite anticipated political cost.
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September 10, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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100 Volunteers Spark Grassroots Mobilization Explosion

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August 29, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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‘What State Was Our Infrastructure In Before the Storm?’: Young Gary Activist Demands Answers After Nearly Two Weeks Without Power: A young Gary, Indiana, resident and activist is raising questions about the condition… #Infrastructure #StormRecovery #GaryIndiana #CommunityActivism #PowerRestoration
‘What State Was Our Infrastructure In Before the Storm?’: Young Gary Activist Demands Answers After Nearly Two Weeks Without Power
A young Gary, Indiana, resident and activist is raising questions about the condition of the city’s infrastructure after a devastating storm left… The post ‘What State Was Our Infrastructure In Before the Storm?’: Young Gary Activist Demands Answers After Nearly Two Weeks Without Power appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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August 28, 2026 at 12:36 PM