cdsc-dialogues January 2023

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kratom.org - A Trustworthy Kratom Research Blog
by reynoldwells0626＠outlook.com 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Founded in 2014, it is a non-profit consumer advocacy group. It aims to protect the rights of consumers and to promote consumer education on kratom. In addition, It also works to promote legal reforms and increase consumer awareness. This organization is comprised of members from the scientific community, consumers, growers and law makers. It is focused on ensuring that consumers have access to safe kratom products and that manufacturers and sellers comply with quality standards. It also works to educate the general public on kratom and to fight misleading negative narratives. It has a mailing list and a website. Its website has an email newsletter, personalization options, and a form for contacting congresspersons. It is a non-profit organization that relies on donations for its operation, maintenance, and legal costs. It accepts donations via PayPal and wire transfer. It is dedicated to educating consumers, growers, sellers and regulators about the benefits of kratom. Its Kratom Science page is a resource for consumers to learn more about kratom and its benefits. It also promotes scientific research on kratom. This includes links to studies on pharmacology. It also educates lawmakers and regulators on the science of kratom. Its Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) program helps kratom producers and sellers meet quality standards. The program tests the quality of kratom to ensure that it is free from contaminants and that it meets its stringent standards. In addition, its Quality Standards include independent testing of every batch of kratom to ensure that it meets potency, purity, and other quality criteria. It also fights against coerced silence. Its newsletters and petitions call out WebMD C.E.O. and other leaders of the misinformation campaign. Petition responses show that consumers are responding positively to this campaign. The organization is also concerned with the fact that many political entities in the USA don't prioritize consumer needs. For this reason, it is working to reform the law to protect consumers. It also works to protect consumers by educating the public about the benefits of kratom and by supporting scientific research. It also has a code of conduct. This code ensures that its reputation is clean and professional. It also ensures that it is held to a standard of quality. It is run by a competent board of directors. It also includes scientific experts and advocates on its board. It is supported by individuals, companies, and government officials. Website: https://kratom.org/

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Dialogue on Accountable Governance Jan 20
by Molly de Blanc 12 Jan '23

12 Jan '23

Join the Community Data Science Collective<https://communitydata.science> (CDSC) for our 4th Science of Community Dialogue<https://forms.gle/WPJHszbbpt9H5Czj8>! This Community Dialogue will take place on January 20 at 10:00 PT (18:00 UTC) . This Dialogue focuses on community governance and data. Professor Amy X. Zhang<https://homes.cs.washington.edu/~axz/> (University of Washington) will join Dr. Nick Vincent<https://www.nickmvincent.com/> (Northwestern University, UC Davis) to cover topics including: * how communities can develop accountable governance * the distribution of power and decision making in communities * how collective action can impact systems * data leverage Full session descriptions<https://wiki.communitydata.science/Dialogues/Accountable_Community_Governan…> are up on our website. Register online<https://forms.gle/WPJHszbbpt9H5Czj8> What is a Dialogue? The Science of Community Dialogue Series<https://wiki.communitydata.science/Dialogues> is a series of conversations between researchers, experts, community organizers, and other people who are interested in how communities work, collaborate, and succeed. You can watch this short introduction video<https://northwestern.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=1bb154…> with Aaron Shaw. What is the CDSC? The Community Data Science Collective (CDSC)<https://communitydata.science> is an interdisciplinary research group made of up of faculty and students at the University of Washington Department of Communication, the Northwestern University Department of Communication Studies, the Carleton College Computer Science Department, and the Purdue University School of Communication.

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