Julie in STL
@hyperhouse.bsky.social
Hyperfixates on hobbies and local things. Loyal but anxious. You can either find me inside making sourdough/reading/crafting or outside walking/biking and calling out infrastructure failures. Walking on IG as speedhumpme
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"The people are leading. This week, for the first time, a poll showed that abolishing ICE was more popular than funding it. But too many Democrats remain committed to protecting Trump’s Gestapo, while many, many more would rather just not talk about it at all."
"The people are leading. This week, for the first time, a poll showed that abolishing ICE was more popular than funding it. But too many Democrats remain committed to protecting Trump’s Gestapo, while many, many more would rather just not talk about it at all."
In this week’s newsletter, I discuss my own despair at the political fecklessness of the opposition party, but take solace in the fact that the people are leading.
In @thenation.com
In @thenation.com
It’s Official: The People, Not the Politicians, Are Leading
In this week’s Elie V. US, our justice correspondent explores the fecklessness of the Democratic Party, MAGA racism, and fighting despite unwinnable odds.
www.thenation.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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"The people are leading. This week, for the first time, a poll showed that abolishing ICE was more popular than funding it. But too many Democrats remain committed to protecting Trump’s Gestapo, while many, many more would rather just not talk about it at all."
"The people are leading. This week, for the first time, a poll showed that abolishing ICE was more popular than funding it. But too many Democrats remain committed to protecting Trump’s Gestapo, while many, many more would rather just not talk about it at all."
Bank of Washington wanted St. Louis to pay for their bad choices in partnering with McKee. And in the end, they’ll still get paid, but hopefully nowhere near this amount.
In scathing letter to Bank of Washington, St. Louis said the $116 million NorthSide wanted for its acres was "so extreme that no amount of negotiation would be realistic."
McKee lender wanted millions for NorthSide land. St. Louis called price 'so extreme'
In scathing letter to Bank of Washington, St. Louis said the $116 million NorthSide wanted for its acres was "so extreme that no amount of negotiation would be realistic."
www.stltoday.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Bank of Washington wanted St. Louis to pay for their bad choices in partnering with McKee. And in the end, they’ll still get paid, but hopefully nowhere near this amount.
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They can't credibly push back saying "it's not cancelled, it's just paused for 8-12 months," after they fire all the staff running the program, send letters to the kids saying they are "no longer needed", and refuse to speak on a vision for the future of the program. That is an absurd thing to say.
January 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
They can't credibly push back saying "it's not cancelled, it's just paused for 8-12 months," after they fire all the staff running the program, send letters to the kids saying they are "no longer needed", and refuse to speak on a vision for the future of the program. That is an absurd thing to say.
It’s bad enough that the Science Center just disappeared this program but they are essentially lying to the public about its status (a program isn’t paused if you fire all the staff and dismiss all the participants). The horrible communication and behavior here is unacceptable. Bleak AF.
January 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM
It’s bad enough that the Science Center just disappeared this program but they are essentially lying to the public about its status (a program isn’t paused if you fire all the staff and dismiss all the participants). The horrible communication and behavior here is unacceptable. Bleak AF.
Both of my meetings today got canceled the minute they started and oh how it brought me so much joy. I needed a win today.
January 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Both of my meetings today got canceled the minute they started and oh how it brought me so much joy. I needed a win today.
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Messenger: City works overtime trying to avoid accountability in Lamar Johnson case:
www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
Messenger: City works overtime trying to avoid accountability in Lamar Johnson case
Like other cases involving past police liability, city of St. Louis argues new local control bill shifts responsibility to the state.
www.stltoday.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Messenger: City works overtime trying to avoid accountability in Lamar Johnson case:
www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
One topic I struggle with is what happens to abandoned city blocks? This block had another demolition in December and the few remaining vacancies likely aren’t far behind. These three houses are likely in some level of occupancy, with the one in the foreground seeing notable improvements recently.
January 15, 2026 at 7:06 PM
One topic I struggle with is what happens to abandoned city blocks? This block had another demolition in December and the few remaining vacancies likely aren’t far behind. These three houses are likely in some level of occupancy, with the one in the foreground seeing notable improvements recently.
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After reading the news all week about the city, watching today’s press conference with no public comment about SLPS, and hearing that families impacted by the tornado are being evicted, this observation remains true.
I don’t think we’ll get a single ‘Wow’ moment in Saint Louis over the next few years, but rather a series of ‘Oh wow, what the F…’ moments. That’s my gut reaction today.
January 15, 2026 at 6:14 PM
After reading the news all week about the city, watching today’s press conference with no public comment about SLPS, and hearing that families impacted by the tornado are being evicted, this observation remains true.
In more positive news, he’s coming back! www.ksdk.com/article/news...
January 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM
In more positive news, he’s coming back! www.ksdk.com/article/news...
Asking for more money, still not using the money we have to help tornado victims. What is Cara Spencer up to? www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
St. Louis mayor pitches state officials on more tornado aid in visit to Capitol
Missouri officials are requesting bids from companies to remove debris from the tornado that struck St. Louis in May
www.stltoday.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Asking for more money, still not using the money we have to help tornado victims. What is Cara Spencer up to? www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
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I think people impacted by the tornado deserve a more thorough explanation as to the delay in spending the state funds.
January 14, 2026 at 10:42 PM
I think people impacted by the tornado deserve a more thorough explanation as to the delay in spending the state funds.
The Civil Service Commission and St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer's administration will not release the list of other candidates for the job, as the Personnel Department has done in the past per its own civil service rules
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
New St. Louis personnel director began Monday. City won't say who his competition was.
The St. Louis personnel department allows public inspection of hiring lists for most city jobs. It's reversing precedent and making an exception for director.
www.stltoday.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The Civil Service Commission and St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer's administration will not release the list of other candidates for the job, as the Personnel Department has done in the past per its own civil service rules
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
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Less than three years after emergency water rate hikes, city officials say St. Louis’ water system still lacks the money needed to keep up with repairs and looming capital costs.
St. Louis water costs are soaring, rates not keeping up, officials say
Less than three years after emergency water rate hikes, city officials say St. Louis’ water system still lacks the money needed to keep up with repairs and looming capital costs.
www.stltoday.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Less than three years after emergency water rate hikes, city officials say St. Louis’ water system still lacks the money needed to keep up with repairs and looming capital costs.
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Paul McKee's NorthSide Regeneration fell out of favor with City Hall a decade ago. The city is finally trying to dislodge his properties in an area it has targeted for redevelopment.
City moves to use eminent domain on NorthSide Regeneration land near NGA
Paul McKee's NorthSide Regeneration fell out of favor with City Hall a decade ago. The city is finally trying to dislodge his properties in an area it has targeted for
www.stltoday.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Paul McKee's NorthSide Regeneration fell out of favor with City Hall a decade ago. The city is finally trying to dislodge his properties in an area it has targeted for redevelopment.
Some kind of violence is escalating this winter in the NE corner of The Gate District, especially in the 2600 blocks by Jefferson. It’s been a less than welcoming area in the past but this is an escalation. If you walk the area, it might be best to just keep to a “minding your own business” vibe.
January 14, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Some kind of violence is escalating this winter in the NE corner of The Gate District, especially in the 2600 blocks by Jefferson. It’s been a less than welcoming area in the past but this is an escalation. If you walk the area, it might be best to just keep to a “minding your own business” vibe.
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Officials tweeting about national horrors as if they're passive cable news watchers instead of the people tasked with stopping them is a deliberate form of demoralization. A smug shrug of contempt for the citizenry.
A Senator makes a truthful statement, protected by First Amendment and Speech/Debate Clause, and gets investigated by DOJ.
An ICE agent shoots and kills an unarmed mom, and they won’t even cooperate with local law enforcement.
An ICE agent shoots and kills an unarmed mom, and they won’t even cooperate with local law enforcement.
Breaking News: Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan said that federal prosecutors are investigating her after she urged service members to resist illegal orders.
January 14, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Officials tweeting about national horrors as if they're passive cable news watchers instead of the people tasked with stopping them is a deliberate form of demoralization. A smug shrug of contempt for the citizenry.
You’ve gotta be kidding me. Triggered by sitting on the couch and thinking about the Eads Bridge
January 14, 2026 at 2:39 AM
You’ve gotta be kidding me. Triggered by sitting on the couch and thinking about the Eads Bridge
McKee hospital reopened as Archview
Anyone been noticing more vehicles at the closed fake-Paul McKee hospital lately? I drove by yesterday and saw 5 security vehicles (slightly up from last visit), the jersey barriers on Thomas were moved, and there was a dumpster being filled out back. 👀
January 13, 2026 at 5:13 PM
McKee hospital reopened as Archview
After being hooked up to all the monitors and having all my blood taken, it turns out I’m in sinus rhythm so no one will be inside or shocking my heart today. I’ve been sent home and told to eat and to put my daily monitor back on. Let’s see how many hours I can go before I afib again.
If you want to know how my mental state is ahead of cardioversion tomorrow, I have cut my own hair and read every probable cause statement for crimes charged in St. Louis City in 2026.
January 13, 2026 at 3:29 PM
After being hooked up to all the monitors and having all my blood taken, it turns out I’m in sinus rhythm so no one will be inside or shocking my heart today. I’ve been sent home and told to eat and to put my daily monitor back on. Let’s see how many hours I can go before I afib again.
If you want to know how my mental state is ahead of cardioversion tomorrow, I have cut my own hair and read every probable cause statement for crimes charged in St. Louis City in 2026.
January 13, 2026 at 1:43 AM
If you want to know how my mental state is ahead of cardioversion tomorrow, I have cut my own hair and read every probable cause statement for crimes charged in St. Louis City in 2026.
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The next Mayor of St. Louis who is willing to campaign on restructuring SLDC—or to say plainly that it is time to sunset the organization and replace it with a new development institution grounded in a different vision—will create a rare opportunity for transformational change in the city.
January 12, 2026 at 7:47 PM
The next Mayor of St. Louis who is willing to campaign on restructuring SLDC—or to say plainly that it is time to sunset the organization and replace it with a new development institution grounded in a different vision—will create a rare opportunity for transformational change in the city.
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It’s striking how closed off the government became after the tornado. I still have friends there, but access to information shouldn’t depend on personal connections. A city isn’t truly open for business if workers ignore emails or use Sunshine requests simply to delay responses with a “no.”
January 12, 2026 at 10:44 PM
It’s striking how closed off the government became after the tornado. I still have friends there, but access to information shouldn’t depend on personal connections. A city isn’t truly open for business if workers ignore emails or use Sunshine requests simply to delay responses with a “no.”
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St. Charles has never required me to file a Sunshine request. They provide data when asked. Under the new Spencer administration, many officials have not responded to my emails requesting information or data. I sent emails in September that has still received no response. I have given up.
January 12, 2026 at 10:28 PM
St. Charles has never required me to file a Sunshine request. They provide data when asked. Under the new Spencer administration, many officials have not responded to my emails requesting information or data. I sent emails in September that has still received no response. I have given up.
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This is fake, this is not happening. This originated from a parody account.
January 12, 2026 at 11:04 PM
This is fake, this is not happening. This originated from a parody account.