#opportunity—strengthening
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foodethicscouncil.bsky.social
We're pleased to have advised the National Lottery Community Fund on this new funding opportunity about strengthening food systems and reducing food insecurity for people and communities, as part of its Climate Action Fund.

For more info, see: www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/fund...
Image is of an open hand holding potatoes below text that reads 'Apply to the Climate Action Fund! Help deliver good food, for everyone, forever'
January 15, 2026 at 9:41 AM
phoenixida.bsky.social
Congratulations to Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington on being selected Vice Mayor of the City of Phoenix. We appreciate your leadership and your commitment to expanding housing options, strengthening economic opportunity, and advancing access to resources. We look forward to continued collaboration!
January 13, 2026 at 1:56 AM
scottgottliebmd.bsky.social
It appears that the new dietary guidelines stopped short of strengthening the recommendation to reduce alcohol consumption and may have weakened it — a missed public health opportunity that should be revisited as these guidelines are refined and updated.

www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
January 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM
cecmembership.bsky.social
Lead IDEA’s Communities of Practice bring together state, local, and school-level leaders committed to working together to build and sustain high-quality special education and early intervention programming.

Learn more and register: https://lead-idea.org/idea-leadership-communities-practice
Image of a female teacher smiling; The text reads, "IDEA Leadership Communities of Practice; What: A no-cost professional learning opportunity for local and school-level leaders who are committed to strengthening IDEA implementation and supporting the success of students with disabilities; When: Tuesdays from 4:30-5:45 PM ET on January 20, January 27, February 3, and February 10; Who: Teams of at least 2 (special education director + principal/assistant principals from the same district)"
January 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
njassemblydems.bsky.social
Today, A4382 passed committee, strengthening NJ’s film and digital media tax credit by requiring original music and scores to be produced and recorded in the U.S. That means more opportunity for American musicians, composers, sound engineers, and studios.
January 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
davidljjenkins.bsky.social
Data centers are breaking our cities.
I built an alternative using Xbox and PS5 gaming consoles. It’s like Airbnb, but with no guests. Stealth Mode Project Alpha is a decentralized hot-and-cold storage network powered by my U.S. patented modules using our members home infrastructure.
Stealth Mode Project Alpha (SMPA), is a decentralized hot-and-cold storage network powered by my U.S.-patented modules that run off the electricity of the console our members already use, their home’s Wi-Fi, and the natural security of their homes. Together, these create a safe, community-powered hot-and-cold storage system. It’s like Airbnb, but with no guests. Families open their homes to online hot and cold data storage instead, earning extra monthly income while strengthening a new kind of global infrastructure that we all own together. Instead of billion-dollar data-center campuses that suck up our land, our water, our energy, and our resources, SMPA builds distributed micro-data nodes in real homes, owned by real people. This model fights environmental damage while creating long-term economic opportunity for our communities everywhere. This is the counter-model to centralized monopolies run by the world’s richest corporations who take and take. SMPA puts infrastructure ownership back in our members’ hands. It lets everyday people earn extra monthly income and participate in the digital economy — finally giving them a slice of the pie. Because it’s our data and information being stored in the first place.
December 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
mossanimation.bsky.social
people forget that almost NOBODY likes the clintons. Bill had every opportunity in his run to completely reverse the damage done by Reagan. He also shouldve codified Gun Control into federal law instead of letting it get overturned by Bush. Not to mention strengthening the private prison system.
December 24, 2025 at 5:17 AM
bluevirginia.bsky.social
Spanberger Launches “United for Virginia’s Future PAC” to Recruit and Support “Commonsense Candidates” (Spanberger: “We Are Laying the Groundwork for a Stronger, Safer, and More Affordable Virginia”) bluevirginia.us/2025/12/gov-...
"NEW: Spanberger Launches “United for Virginia’s Future PAC” to Recruit and Support “Commonsense Candidates” Spanberger: “We Are Laying the Groundwork for a Stronger, Safer, and More Affordable Virginia” RICHMOND, Va. — Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger today launched a new Virginia political action committee (PAC) to recruit, support, and defend candidates in future elections. Spanberger’s “United for Virginia’s Future PAC” will champion leaders across the Commonwealth who demonstrate a commitment to lowering costs, strengthening opportunity for the next generation, and putting the people they serve first. “In November, Virginians sent a resounding message: they chose pragmatism over partisanship and public service over political games. And already, we are laying the groundwork for a stronger, safer, and more affordable Virginia,” said Spanberger. “United for Virginia’s Future PAC will make sure our Commonwealth continues this progress long into the future. In 2026 and beyond, I look forward to having the backs of commonsense candidates who listen, lead, and want to actually get things done — not grandstand.” Spanberger’s new Virginia PAC reflects her continued commitment to bringing people together around both the values that unite Virginians and the priorities that matter most to the Commonwealth’s families, businesses, and communities."
December 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social
Great to join friends and partners at the One Thousand Trades Group festive social. It was a wonderful opportunity to catch up and connect.

Looking forward to strengthening these relationships further in 2026!
December 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
nemox2001.bsky.social
Here's some more exciting news coming from the world of #indiewrestling

PrideStyle Wrestling out of Las Vegas is joining the evergrowing network of independent wrestling companies around West Coast Pro
West Coast Pro Wrestling continues to build relationships with promotions that share our vision for strengthening independent wrestling through collaboration and opportunity. In the coming days, we'll announce more details surrounding the future of this initiative. For now, we take the next step by extending that vision to another promotion. We're proud to recognize PrideStyle Wrestling, representing Las Vegas, and officially acknowledge their champions as part of this new initiative. PrideStyle is home to standout talent, including PrideStyle New Wave World Champion Taniya, PrideStyle World Champion Chris Nastyy, and PrideStyle Tag Team Champions Tyler Bateman and Bryn Thorne, while also showcasing talent familiar to West Coast Pro such as Los Suavecitos, Amira, West Coast Pro Women's World Champion Johnnie Robbie, and more.. We look forward to continuing to feature PrideStyle talent as we strengthen connections across territories and move independent wrestling forward together. Please keep an eye out for a major announcement coming later this week regarding this new initiative.
December 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
repbonamici.bsky.social
Strengthening education is the best way to improve lives and sustain the economy. Technology is evolving rapidly and there are many ways it can help students learn and close opportunity gaps. 🧵
Bonamici, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Accelerate Education Research
Strengthening education is the best way to improve lives and sustain the economy.
bonamici.house.gov
December 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
joeyjabroni.bsky.social
I always say “oh you mean when the democrats ran everything” when liberals ask “Ok you can’t blame democrats for not codifying Roe, strengthening voter protections, etc. When would they have the opportunity to do that?!”
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
gaudipern.bsky.social
ALT VERSION:
County of Los Angeles Office of Inspector General letterhead December 9, 2025 I am retiring as Inspector General this week. It has been a privilege to spend my career serving the public, both as a prosecutor investigating and convicting public officials who violate the law, and as an inspector general reporting on public officials violating the law. Thank you for the honor. When I was first hired in 2013, in the wake of the sheriff's department's efforts to discredit an FBI investigation of their misconduct, I insisted on building the legal framework for establishing an inspector general's office to fulfill the county's duty under state law to supervise law enforcement. Previously, sheriff's department oversight had been characterized as attorneys for the sheriff, which kept much of the work secret. Under our new model, the Office of Inspector General has no attorney-client relationship with the sheriff's department and reports publicly. Ironically, our most significant work began in 2019 when the sheriff's department put together a team to misuse its criminal enforcement powers to discredit critics. This included claims that Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and Chief Executive Officer Sachi Hamal illegally received money for government decisions, with no evidence at all that they'd received any money; claims that Diana Teran and I unlawfully viewed public records which the law specifically authorized us to view; and claims that reporters Maya Lau and Alene Tchekmedyian violated the law when they reported on matters the sheriff sought to keep secret. The team produced only failed criminal filings (all rejected by prosecutors except for one thrown out by the appellate court). When voters removed the former sheriff who began this process, in part due to the Office of Inspector General's reporting, the sheriff's department had an opportunity to document its own misconduct and elected not to do so. My requests for investigation were rejected. Even after receiving an official subpoena, the sheriff's department has failed to turn over records regarding the improper surveillance. Sometimes members of the public wonder if frightening new surveillance techniques will be used for improper purposes under the guise of criminal investigation. Sadly, the answer is, yes. In 2020, George Floyd's murder galvanized nationwide protests over law enforcement conduct, and California legislators took a closer look at police conduct than they had in the past. Seeing how local law enforcement often targets critics, the state passed a series of laws strengthening oversight. The state codified the inspector general's authoring in supervising sheriffs; provided authority to enforce subpoenas; authorized external investigation of police misconduct, specifically including gang conduct; and established personal loss of status for peace officers. who do not cooperate. Los Angeles County may not follow those laws, but it will not be able to avoid them forever. While the county has been unwilling or unable to address its own conduct when the Office of Inspector General has reported it, lawsuits have been filed, and court action may make a difference. Although the county refuses to require the photographing of suspected gang tattoos in secretive groups that the undersheriff has identified as violating state law, news reports more that a court settlement has been reached regarding the abuse of fellow deputies by one such group, the Banditos. The California department of Justice conducted an extensive investigation into civil rights abuses in Los Angeles. After over a year of backroom negotiations, the state has filed an action to improve conditions in our overcrowded jails. A similar state action seeks to take over control of juvenile hall after years of abuses, including openly conducted gladiatorial fights. Private citizens have also turned to the courts to vindicate their rights. One suit challenges the county's failure to provide shower privacy for prisoners in violation of the Prisoner Rape Elimination Act. In another, Maya Lau filed a lawsuit for the county's investigation of her. Despite a vigorous defense, an appellate court recently denied the county's motion to dismiss. All of these abuses were reported by the Office of Inspector General and recommendations were ignored. It is perhaps not surprising then, that the county has driven out two successive chairs of the Civilian Oversight Commission, permitted the sheriff's department to block oversight and has now defended the Office of Inspector General by removing a third of its staff. Government always claims to value transparency and accountability, but shooting the messenger is still the most common response to criticism. In my twelve years at this work, I have longed for the day that the county would address the conditions in or reports without a court fight. When we first blew the whistle on the tortuous chaining of mentally ill prisoners to benches for thirty-six hours at a time, it was only a court order that ended the practice. Time and time again, this pattern repeated itself. Some things never change. But some things do change. It has been my honor to work with a talented, brave and tireless group of public servants to ensure that the public knows what its government is doing. Our reports, all fact-checked, are now permanently public. When government abuses occur, they are sometimes kept secret, but that is no longer the case for much of what is happening in Los Angeles County. What you do about it is up to you. Max Huntsman Inspector General
December 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social
I also took the opportunity to announce $235million in support of Ukraine through NATO’s CAP and PURL programs. Together, we are strengthening multilateralism and shaping a safer future for all.
December 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
colorado.gov
Colorado is a national model for connecting Coloradans to the skills needed to get good-paying jobs that allow their families to thrive.This investment is about strengthening Colorado’s workforce and ensuring that opportunity is within reach for everyone who calls CO home.

https://ow.ly/CXFK50Xx2NY
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
hollyanderson.bsky.social
that's my QB @thinglythings.substack.com, way to run the goddamn BALL
Tonight, the Hamilton County Schools Board of Directors approved Centerstone to continue providing school-based mental health services as part of its recent RFP process. We are honored to be chosen and grateful for the opportunity to continue this work, a role we have been proud to fulfill in the district for more than 10 years. More than 30 dedicated Centerstone team members will support students and families across Hamilton County, delivering accessible, high-quality behavioral health care directly in school settings. Our team remains deeply committed to partnering with parents, teachers and district leaders to ensure young people have the resources they need to learn, grow and thrive. We appreciate the trust placed in us by the Hamilton County community and look forward to strengthening our long-standing partnership with the district and the community we proudly serve. To learn more about our school-based services, visit https://centerstone.org/programs/school-based/
November 21, 2025 at 12:42 AM
girmayzahilay.bsky.social
Thank you to @mlklabor and the 220,000 workers you represent for honoring me as Elected Official of the Year. I’m proud of the track record we’ve built together on affordability and opportunity, and as I step into the Executive role next week, I’ll continue strengthening that work for every worker.
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 AM
spagritty.bsky.social
This is correct. Her campaign ran on standard neoliberal economics which are based on providing equal opportunity, not guaranteed outcomes. I would've rather she ran on medicare for all, cancelling student debt, strengthening unions, taxing the wealthy, and cutting the military.

She did not.
November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
housedemocrats.wa.gov
Black leadership is about protecting democracy and ensuring every voice is heard. 🌿 Rep. Hill is doing just that with HB 1750, strengthening the WA Voting Rights Act to prevent voter suppression and vote dilution.
Graphic with Rep. Hill surrounded by rhododendron, and the quote “I am committed to being a strong voice in Olympia, working to foster a community rooted in fairness, opportunity, and shared prosperity.”
February 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
kingsghp.bsky.social
📣 Fellowship opportunity 📣

Are you a senior NHS Nurse, Medic, Midwife, Paramedic or Allied Health Professional looking to develop your skills and experience in #globalhealth systems strengthening?

Check out our Fellowships starting in May/June 2025⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/kghp/volunte...
March 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
bsacandjac.bsky.social
We're in Birmingham for BSAC’s Academic Publishing Workshop. Early career researchers & healthcare practitioners are gaining key insights into publishing, strengthening their manuscripts, and honing critical research skills. A fantastic opportunity to learn, connect, & shape the future of research.
March 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
femwriter.bsky.social
Good opportunity to discuss strengthening local economies in the face of tariff threats with Canadian Urban Institute & panel of experts today at Noon. Registration is free

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February 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
kenjenkinsny.bsky.social
Over the years, we’ve made real progress — keeping property taxes under control, investing in affordable housing, strengthening social services, and making sure every family has the opportunity to thrive.
Westchester County Polling Places
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February 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
itzu.bsky.social
it'll be hard. but I've been working on strengthening myself and improving my living conditions and am hoping to use my newfound strength and stability to help people. I'm lucky to have had the opportunity to improve my life and i want to share that with others.
November 6, 2024 at 9:21 PM
teeveeben.bsky.social
Total agreement. I ain’t saying “off the ballot, out of mind”.

But our time / energy is zero sum and we need to spend it in an election year strengthening the coalition where there is unification and opportunity for power to affect policy.

And hey, I appreciate the respectful exchange.
January 18, 2024 at 7:48 PM