"The #EU is ready to agree that immediate #OpenAccess to papers reporting publicly funded research should become the norm, w/o authors having to pay fees & that the bloc should support #nonprofit scholarly publishing models.
I'm about to retire (again...) in a few weeks. I'm looking out for opportunities to give back. I'm interested in either speaking/teaching/workshops (very willing to travel) or any #OpenSource or #NonProfit groups that would like some UX help. I'd appreciate a boost!
Back in March, when the #fediverse came together to help save us, we changed our name to “Texas Observer Lives!”
Today, we changed it back to just "Texas Observer" because we need YOUR HELP to survive into 2024! It's up to our readers to preserve the voice of progressive #Texas by joining our fall membership drive.
If you have #SocialMedia and #marketting experience and are looking for #remote work, the #nonprofit I work for is looking for someone, contract to start. Preference given to someone #disabled in some way. I'd love to have someone take this that's familiar with Mastodon.
This is a long shot, but my spouse is looking for someone who can donate a 3D printer or a laser cutter to a group of artists and #makers who used to experience chronic homelessness. It is an actual #nonprofit so you can get the tax write off. Please boost in case someone in the #fediverse can help.
(Edit to add: in #Texas!)
(edit 2: It needs to be able to print ceramics.)
We love the conversations and friendships we make here on the fediverse. The engagement we get here is truly unlike any other social media.
Now it's that time again, when we ask our community to support us. We still need your help to ensure we can continue our vital mission of telling vital, untold stories of #Texas life that matter far beyond our borders.
#Stract is a new, #opensource, #nonprofit#search engine. It has a lot of interesting functions. For example, users can exclude known copycat sites from search queries, focus on indie blogs, or do fediverse search only.
How the Ultrawealthy Use Private Foundations to Bank Huge Tax Breaks While Giving the Public Little in Return
It’s a simple bargain: The rich get huge #tax breaks by donating #art, property and company shares to benefit the public. But some donors collect millions while offering little or no public access.
So here's the deal: We currently have 2,522 (and counting) followers on Twitter, and we want to exceed that on Mastodon before our Editor-in-Chief @alexip718 heads to Colorado for ScienceWriters23 conference in one month. Can you help us get there?
The July/August issue is reaching mailboxes and select newsstands now!
Digital subscribers: Watch your email for your copy, coming later today. Enjoy, and share it with a friend who needs to discover why #TexasNeedsAnObserver!
As someone who has mailed books to an incarcerated friend who was caught up in the USA prison system, I'm happy to be able to welcome @DCBookstoPrisons a #WashingtonDC based #501c3#nonprofit to the Fediverse!
If you would like to help make their presence more visible or to simply show some ❤️❤️ follow @DCBookstoPrisons and boost a post to share with your networks
Trio of Texas Churches Donated to Political Candidate Despite Clear IRS Prohibition
The law prohibits churches from endorsing political candidates, but in a City Council race already beset by claims of church electioneering, one candidate in #Abilene said three #churches made an honest mistake by donating to his campaign and that he is returning the money.
Do you enjoy having the Texas Observer in the fediverse? Then, please consider joining!
We're kicking off our fall membership drive and asking you to be a part of our journalism. With your support, TXO will keep tooting into our 70th year and beyond.
Our fall membership drive is coming to an end and we still need your help. We've reached over 200 new members since the season began ... can you help us make it to 250?
Membership starts at just $3/month, and you get access to the (new & improved) digital edition of our magazine, six times per year. A little more and we'll send you the print edition, too!
Hey all, please help keep these important feline reporters telling the stories that count (like yelling for supper). Oh, and also you'll be helping to keep me employed, too.
We're pleased to announce that Francesca @dannunzio is joining us this year as our Roy W. Howard Investigative Reporting Fellow.
Francesca has reported on topics ranging from deportations in the Dominican Republic, Christian nationalism, US-Mexico border colonias, right-wing sheriffs, to zoning and housing policy in #Texas. Her work has been published or syndicated in The Guardian US, The Dallas Morning News, Religion News Service ... (1/2)
Thanks to F-, you can search & download their database. Search by name, state, or sector. DOZENS of sectors--for profit, nonprofit, government, etc. Gives the lobbyist's name or company name & who they've worked for.
As our Editor-in-Chief @gabrielarana recently wrote, "There’s so much work left to do in Texas, and we’re nowhere near done challenging extremists and the money threatening democracy."
In order to survive into our 70th year, we need to raise over $300k by the end of December. You can be a part of that by joining, or renewing your membership with the Texas Observer today: https://hype.co/@texasobserver/zdmn6ya7
FDA approves nonprofit's over-the-counter opioid overdose nasal spray used to reverse opioid overdose
RiVive, made by Harm Reduction Therapeutics, is the second #nonprescription#naloxone product the FDA has approved.
But unlike other opioid overdose products, the 3 milligram treatment will be available for free or low cost, and its sales will bring no profit to its manufacturer
Back in 2010 I founded the #NonProfit@freetechproject which I still work for and thankfully enables me to #WFH#CovidCautious while caring for my partner who has #LongCovid -- facilitating #OnlineLearning via relaxed, fun and friendly video meetups with predominantly older people that have remained our only method of delivery since 2020. The organisation is seeking to add to its board of directors and it'd be great to have interest from UK folks passionate about increasing online engagement and tackling social isolation, as well as #EthicalTechnology#FOSS#fundraising#PublicHealth and, yes, the fact #CovidIsNotOver. Please spread the word, and/or get in touch if you're interested! Thanks! @onepict@privacydingus@kathimmel@crowgirl
The @TexasObserver staff just issued a more detailed story about yesterday's firing and #layoffs (the latter of which included me).
I can completely cosign this quote by Gayle Reaves, who was also laid off: ”I’ve never had colleagues who were more dedicated to covering the people and the issues who usually don’t get enough attention from the news media.”