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Kate Stewart (she, her) @cmkatestewart.bsky.social · 6h

Today, we recognize World Mental Health Day! We stand together to promote understanding, compassion, and open conversations about mental well-being. Let's continue to support one another and break the stigma.

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Max Dubler 🏳️‍🌈 @maxdubler.com · 4h

While he's less of a prominent Poaster than other members of the @cayimby.bsky.social team, @aceckhouse.bsky.social put in WORK managing the policy development of SB 79 and he deserves more public recognition than he'll get.

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Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 4h

Love it

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 6h

Good news for transgender people at MIT.

Unlike some prestigious universities, MIT has defied the Trump administration and refused its attempt to pressure the university into banning transgender people from bathrooms.

The latest from reporter S. Baum.

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MIT Rejects Trump’s Bid to Institute Trans Bathroom, Athletics Ban

“A government that can reward colleges and universities for speech it favors today can punish them for speech it dislikes tomorrow.”

www.erininthemorning.com

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 6h

Good news for transgender people at MIT.

Unlike some prestigious universities, MIT has defied the Trump administration and refused its attempt to pressure the university into banning transgender people from bathrooms.

The latest from reporter S. Baum.

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MIT Rejects Trump’s Bid to Institute Trans Bathroom, Athletics Ban

“A government that can reward colleges and universities for speech it favors today can punish them for speech it dislikes tomorrow.”

www.erininthemorning.com

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Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 13h

I wore a windbreaker this morning cause it was chilly but then I walked through a sunny spot and now I’m dying

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Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 13h

A disenchanted looking man in a hard hat giving a thumbs up from the Futurama “Ya gotta do what ya gotta do” poster

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Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 13h

It’s exhausting

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Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 13h

Yuuuuuup

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Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 13h

Somewhat relatedly ggwash.org/view/89882/w...

While some on the left demonize developers, the housing shortage continues

Focusing on developers as the only problem with (or the only solution to) our housing market obscures other issues and makes it hard to make sure everyone can afford a place to live.

ggwash.org

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Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 13h

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, NIMBYism is a fundamentally conservative mindset, no matter what self serving hoops people jump through to convince themselves it is somehow progressive.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h

Ciattarelli: "We've got a severe overdevelopment crisis in our suburban communities because of the Democrats' idea of social engineering."

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Next door in Silicon Valley @nextdoorsv.bsky.social · 3d

Reality check: if you posted this first photo with the caption “Check out who came to oppose more homes in San Francisco!!” - people on here would immediately get it and be outraged. GREEDY CAPITALISTS!!

But do you think you’d get the same reaction for the second (real) photo?

AI modified photo of people attending a public hearing on making it easier to add more housing in San Francisco

Original photo of people attending a public hearing on making it easier to add more housing in San Francisco

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Next door in Silicon Valley @nextdoorsv.bsky.social · 1d

Something that’s hard to swallow: if you’re a homeowner and you count on your home value to go up, you’re part of the real estate industry

Next door in Silicon Valley @nextdoorsv.bsky.social · 3d

Reality check: if you posted this first photo with the caption “Check out who came to oppose more homes in San Francisco!!” - people on here would immediately get it and be outraged. GREEDY CAPITALISTS!!

But do you think you’d get the same reaction for the second (real) photo?

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 1d

1. Anti-trans outrage is losing its bite.

Last week, Elon Musk led a mass boycott campaign to get trans characters removed from shows on the platform.

Major conservatives joined in.

Now, we have the result: the boycott was a fizzle, and Netflix stock is up.

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Netflix Stock Up As Elon Musk's Anti-Trans Boycott Fails To Materialize

Last week, conservatives tried to cancel Netflix to force the carrier to remove transgender characters.

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Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 1d

Yes and yes

Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 1d

Hell yeah

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Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 1d

He’s a chirpy boy

Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 1d

Also a kitty (sound)

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Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 1d

Also a kitty (sound)

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Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 1d

As an introverted YIMBY advocate I hate how accurate this is

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 1d

I wrote a piece on one of the underrated keys to YIMBYism's success and what other political organizations, including the Democratic Party, could stand to learn from YIMBY. (In short: host more happy hours.) www.firesidestacks.com/p/yimbytown-...

The Place Where Civic Life Still Feels Fun—And What It Teaches Us About YIMBYtowning Our Politics

A visit to YIMBYtown tells you why the movement has been so successful. The lessons it offers may even point the way to a broader democratic renewal. Progressive groups and policymakers should study Y...

www.firesidestacks.com

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Stephen Nuñez @socio-steve.bsky.social · 1d

This new piece for @rooseveltforward.org by @resnikoff.bsky.social combines two of my favorite things: building housing and building community. Come for the scaffolding; stay for the Skocpol.

www.firesidestacks.com/p/yimbytown-...

The Place Where Civic Life Still Feels Fun—And What It Teaches Us About YIMBYtowning Our Politics

A visit to YIMBYtown tells you why the movement has been so successful. The lessons it offers may even point the way to a broader democratic renewal. Progressive groups and policymakers should study Y...

www.firesidestacks.com

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Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 1d

Yup!

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Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 1d

I will have to defer to my friend here just checking in on their cat, but I can ask and report back!

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Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 1d

Silver Spring, it’s good!

View of DTSS from the place I’m cat sitting, aquatic center in foreground

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Mike English @mocomikee.bsky.social · 1d

FYI

Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 7d

🚨New Release!

📖 Federal Shutdown Quick Resource Guide
🚔 Public Safety Town Halls
⚠️ Tools for Safer Roads
🏠 Expanding Outreach to Address Homelessness

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Resources for Federal Workers & Families

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 7d

🚨New Release!

📖 Federal Shutdown Quick Resource Guide
🚔 Public Safety Town Halls
⚠️ Tools for Safer Roads
🏠 Expanding Outreach to Address Homelessness

🔗 content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDM...

Resources for Federal Workers & Families

content.govdelivery.com

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