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For the US state where you live, what's the best source of news coverage on what's going on in state government? Ideally I'd like journalism rather than government publications but if all your state has is the website of your state legislature, and people find it to be useful and informative, I will accept that too.
posted by potrzebie at 11:42 PM - 23 answers

I received a notice in the snail mail of "disobeying the steady red indication of a traffic control signal" via the Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS) ... [more inside]
posted by falsedmitri at 2:02 PM - 13 answers

USPolitics: Who is working effectively on lobbying persuadable (R) and wavering (D) senators to block RFK’s appointment to heading HHS? How can individual voters help? Background as of 4 Jan, 6 Jan
posted by lalochezia at 8:54 AM - 2 answers

I'm fed up of the rightward drift of much of modern politics, and I'm also fed up of soundbite politics where we all share around memes and snark. Does anyone know where I can find coherent, well-informed, scientifically rigorous left wing discussion these days? [more inside]
posted by quacks like a duck at 4:51 AM - 11 answers

I am looking for concrete, simple, and effective ways I can fight back against whatever hell Donald Trump plans on inflicting starting in three weeks. But how? [more inside]
posted by Amy93 at 7:01 PM - 20 answers

Inspired by this question I'd like to pick a small org to donate to as a non-American. I'm wondering where my small regular donation (50 to $100 monthly) can make a difference to an org helping immigrants at risk of deportation by the Trump administration. I imagine small donations can be more impactful for smaller orgs (similar to election races?). [more inside]
posted by M. at 6:45 AM - 8 answers

Where do they get people to participate in police lineups?
posted by Lemkin at 2:46 PM - 6 answers

As a side hustle, I want to offer paid consultations. Think US, Australia, EU, those kinds of places. I want to know what (if anything) I will need to handle in terms of sales tax or VAT in the countries where my customers are located. Also, I want to get recommendations for payment services that will make this easier, or take care of it for me. Also, I'm looking for a payment service that's friendlier for clients than using something like paypal. [more inside]
posted by Juso No Thankyou at 11:36 PM - 4 answers

Let's say I die alone and am found by the authorities. Let's also say I have a will - either with lawyer X or online - and I have no living relatives. How do the authorities determine that this deceased person with no living relatives (i.e. who might know where my will is) has a will with lawyer X or online? Or what steps can I take now to ensure lawyer X or my online will is located when required?
posted by 4th Matryoshka Doll at 11:37 AM - 16 answers

While I've been largely avoiding the news since November 5th, I can't bury my head in the sand indefinitely. What are your strategies for digesting news without being constantly nauseated by the latest Trump awfulness? [more inside]
posted by brookeb at 10:13 AM - 34 answers

I am a manager at one of the three letter US civilian government agencies that has been targeted by the incoming administration. My staff (career civil servants who have very competently served the interests of the American people and a variety of administrations with a variety of priorities) are very concerned. I'd like to put together a (sourced) guide on reductions in force (RIFs) for the civilian federal government that addresses questions. I'm looking for something that is very straightforward and avoids speculation and is based on law, regulation and policy rather than 'norms'.
posted by anonymous at 6:02 PM - 8 answers

On Saturday night/Sunday morning, my Uber driver went crazy during the ride and locked me in against my will for a few minutes, then chased me once I left. I'm still processing this and figuring out how to navigate this. [more inside]
posted by dubious_dude at 11:11 AM - 57 answers

"After a 2-year investigation, The Republican-led Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic (a House of Representatives committee investigating the COVID-19 pandemic) has released a wide-ranging final report criticizing the actions of several U.S. science agencies and concluding that SARS-CoV-2 did not originate naturally, as many scientists think, but likely leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China." - from www.science.org 12/3/2024 - [more inside]
posted by SageTrail at 6:46 AM - 10 answers

Twice police have shown up at my house looking for previous tenants. Is there anything I can do to get them to stop? [more inside]
posted by Mouse Army at 1:10 AM - 12 answers

A modern version of that fox, chicken, and corn riddle. This one involves a nonbinary 22yo, lost identification, a legal name change, and other straggling details. [more inside]
posted by dancinglamb at 3:51 PM - 5 answers

Last year my sibling and I inherited our parents' estate: a house, car + financial assets. We are both executors, the estate should be split 50:50, my sibling already lives in the house/ has the car, and has been dodging my questions about reaching a deal. The lawyers say they can't advise us as individuals because we're both their client, so where do I go from here? If my sibling won't come to the table, do I need my own lawyer, and if so, what kind? This is all in Scotland, but I'm in the US. [more inside]
posted by my log does not judge at 10:05 PM - 3 answers

I'd like to donate to a legal aid charity for immigrants that works specifically in California. A group like RAICES, but in California instead of Texas. [more inside]
posted by Nelson at 9:50 AM - 8 answers

I am trying to answer some tough questions for the young people in my life, and myself, and guide them to where the information can be found. [more inside]
posted by racersix6 at 12:27 PM - 21 answers

Apologies for the bitterness. I was just inspired to ask this by seeing yet another email begging for donations, and I don't understand why? [more inside]
posted by Alensin at 5:20 PM - 14 answers

YANML/CPA; I figured my question would be simple and straightforward. I moved to another state around mid-year, earned interest (savings account) and had some miscellaneous income earned while living in one state. [more inside]
posted by thoughtful_analyst at 9:36 AM - 4 answers