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The surprising link between Covid-19 deaths and … internet access

The case for treating internet access as a health necessity.

New ‘digital equity’ data, mapping tools opened to state and local agencies

The “Digital Equity Intelligence Center,” is a library of data models and an interactive map-based application. The tools allow states and cities to skip much of the data modeling needed to understand the digital divide

Interesting commentary on remote vs. hybrid vs. in office companies and how this will impact their future.

I think we’ll see a lot of companies embrace a hybrid option whose in office frequency will probably vary by team, ranging from a few days a week to once a month. I think we’ll also see people start to gravitate towards companies that support their personality preference.

TODAY’S TED TALK – 3 things men can do to promote gender equity

“It is time for a gender reckoning, beginning with men authentically confronting our internal selves and each other,” says essayist and intersectional justice advocate Jimmie Briggs. In this call to action for gender equity, he unpacks how traditional notions of masculinity harm society and offers three ways men can help promote personal safety, dignity and empowerment for all.

Census Bureau survey reveals undercount of Native, Black and Hispanic populations

The U.S. Census Bureau Thursday said its 2020 headcount missed American Indian, Black and Hispanic residents at higher rates than a decade ago. The Census Bureau’s post-census survey measures whether certain populations were undercounted or…

What is a venture capital term sheet?

Mountside Ventures has produced a report demystifying the world of term sheets for founders. What is a term sheet? What’s the difference between types of shares? How long do VC deals take to close?

New Report: What Employees Have Said They Both Want and Need, Backed by Research

A new study uncovers how employers can best attract and retain workers as labor shortages continue into 2022.

How State Broadband Offices Are Spending Federal Funds

Unprecedented federal investment from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will soon land in state broadband offices. Maryland, Maine and Utah share their plans for putting those resources to use.

The US will now break out jobs data for Native Americans

Although the data for indigenous populations still won’t be part of the monthly jobs report (because it is not seasonally adjusted), having data highlighted and published more frequently online is a win for both visibility and real-world progress

Should in-office workers be paid more?

To pull reluctant workers back to the office, some employers are upping pay packets and offering perks just for stepping through the door. Is it the right approach?

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