Mike English
@mocomikee.bsky.social
Downtown Silver Spring Maryland resident and housing advocate. Trans Rights. Liberal. YIMBY. Supply, Stability, Subsidy. Autistic and it’s fine, views my own. he/him
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Mike English
@mocomikee.bsky.social
· Nov 16
1/3 There will always be some tension between advocates that primarily focus on the need for more housing and those that focus on tenant protections. Still, as someone in both spaces, we could all benefit from remembering we’re all fighting for tenants to have more leverage
Accurate
January 25, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Accurate
Thinking about this again.
The MCCF should do a little less worrying about how they are “perceived” and a little more worrying about their stance that zoning changes should be tried first with the “low hanging fruit” of less wealthy, less white communities.
The perception of them is accurate
The perception of them is accurate
January 22, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Thinking about this again.
Something something builds character , something something low expectations key to happiness.
Yeah, raising me a Mets, Jets, Knicks, and Whalers (RIP) fan is easily the cruelest thing my father has ever done to me, which when you think about it is a testament to his overall solid parenting but also… yeesh, thanks dad.
January 21, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Something something builds character , something something low expectations key to happiness.
Since this is exhaustingly freshly relevant, no “Wall Street” is not the reason homes are expensive and while reasonable limits are fine and good (no entity owning a high enough plurality to have pricing power etc.) those problems are rare and outright bans will do more to exclude renters than help
Like even the source for his “Wall Street did it” claim undercuts the claim that Wall Street did it, showing that most “investors” are small landlords (taking advantage of a housing shortage making it a good investment) investor-pulse.batchdata.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Since this is exhaustingly freshly relevant, no “Wall Street” is not the reason homes are expensive and while reasonable limits are fine and good (no entity owning a high enough plurality to have pricing power etc.) those problems are rare and outright bans will do more to exclude renters than help
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Median Voters: Why won't those LAZY POLITICIANS get the homeless off our streets and into housing!? Do something!!
Also Median Voters: Why are those CROOKED POLITICIANS putting homeless in housing near me without years of community input?! Stop doing that!!
Also Median Voters: Why are those CROOKED POLITICIANS putting homeless in housing near me without years of community input?! Stop doing that!!
January 19, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Median Voters: Why won't those LAZY POLITICIANS get the homeless off our streets and into housing!? Do something!!
Also Median Voters: Why are those CROOKED POLITICIANS putting homeless in housing near me without years of community input?! Stop doing that!!
Also Median Voters: Why are those CROOKED POLITICIANS putting homeless in housing near me without years of community input?! Stop doing that!!
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Good evening & welcome to the first #NotableMarylandBills of #MDGA26. New Year, new Speaker, new committees, new committee chairs, same old wonkery!
January 20, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Good evening & welcome to the first #NotableMarylandBills of #MDGA26. New Year, new Speaker, new committees, new committee chairs, same old wonkery!
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Alex’s bill roundups are one of my favorite parts of the Maryland General Assembly session ⬇️
Good evening & welcome to the first #NotableMarylandBills of #MDGA26. New Year, new Speaker, new committees, new committee chairs, same old wonkery!
January 20, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Alex’s bill roundups are one of my favorite parts of the Maryland General Assembly session ⬇️
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I’m the one in the brown hat.
What you might not see is the victim in the car. His feet are pointing out the open car door. An agent is sitting on one of his legs. He’s only wearing crocs.
Bystanders found his legal work visa in his abandoned car.
#AbolishICE
What you might not see is the victim in the car. His feet are pointing out the open car door. An agent is sitting on one of his legs. He’s only wearing crocs.
Bystanders found his legal work visa in his abandoned car.
#AbolishICE
This is what happened in our neighborhood yesterday. ICE snatched a human being off of our streets, roughed them up badly, and then pepper sprayed legal observers as they documented it all. This is a daily occurrence happening all throughout Minnesota right now.
January 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I’m the one in the brown hat.
What you might not see is the victim in the car. His feet are pointing out the open car door. An agent is sitting on one of his legs. He’s only wearing crocs.
Bystanders found his legal work visa in his abandoned car.
#AbolishICE
What you might not see is the victim in the car. His feet are pointing out the open car door. An agent is sitting on one of his legs. He’s only wearing crocs.
Bystanders found his legal work visa in his abandoned car.
#AbolishICE
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Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with passionate performances, remarks and love!
Dr. King’s vision of dignity, justice, and unity continues to inspire Montgomery County to continue building a more inclusive and compassionate community.
Dr. King’s vision of dignity, justice, and unity continues to inspire Montgomery County to continue building a more inclusive and compassionate community.
January 18, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with passionate performances, remarks and love!
Dr. King’s vision of dignity, justice, and unity continues to inspire Montgomery County to continue building a more inclusive and compassionate community.
Dr. King’s vision of dignity, justice, and unity continues to inspire Montgomery County to continue building a more inclusive and compassionate community.
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I’ve always thought it was pretty clear that Stancil was one of the good guys, and I say that even though I’ve had petty disagreements with him regarding the framing of housing policy.
his tangible resistance to ICE is both laudatory and not particularly surprising given everything he’s said
his tangible resistance to ICE is both laudatory and not particularly surprising given everything he’s said
man the clout chasers on here are really panicking about stancil lol
January 18, 2026 at 8:47 PM
I’ve always thought it was pretty clear that Stancil was one of the good guys, and I say that even though I’ve had petty disagreements with him regarding the framing of housing policy.
his tangible resistance to ICE is both laudatory and not particularly surprising given everything he’s said
his tangible resistance to ICE is both laudatory and not particularly surprising given everything he’s said
Once again I did not miss my calling in marketing
In addition to being broadly awesome Silver Branch was very accommodating in giving a social justice group I volunteer with a space for a meeting with a legislator at the last minute when I sheepishly approached them for such and anyway they are awesome and please give them money for beer and food
January 18, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Once again I did not miss my calling in marketing
In addition to being broadly awesome Silver Branch was very accommodating in giving a social justice group I volunteer with a space for a meeting with a legislator at the last minute when I sheepishly approached them for such and anyway they are awesome and please give them money for beer and food
January 18, 2026 at 6:44 PM
In addition to being broadly awesome Silver Branch was very accommodating in giving a social justice group I volunteer with a space for a meeting with a legislator at the last minute when I sheepishly approached them for such and anyway they are awesome and please give them money for beer and food
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Fight and help win a world war.
Establish a global order that cements your national power for 80 years.
Blow it all up.
What am I missing?
Establish a global order that cements your national power for 80 years.
Blow it all up.
What am I missing?
January 18, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Fight and help win a world war.
Establish a global order that cements your national power for 80 years.
Blow it all up.
What am I missing?
Establish a global order that cements your national power for 80 years.
Blow it all up.
What am I missing?
Christ
Lewiston, Maine: “One property manager whose tenants are almost exclusively African immigrants showed a reporter a form being passed around so undocumented parents could designate temporary guardians for their children in the event of their arrest.”
Immigrants prepare for their arrests and leave Lewiston ahead of ICE action
One property manager showed a reporter a form being passed around so undocumented parents could designate temporary guardians for their children in the event of their arrest.
www.bangordailynews.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Christ
Weeeekend dooooooog!
January 17, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Weeeekend dooooooog!
Polite but firm counterpoint, it is the best place I have ever lived, though yes proximity to DC plays a large role, as does proximity to Silver Spring for the many NW DC neighborhoods more suburban than DTSS.
And a teeny tiny ice skating rink in the winter. I lived in SS for 10 years. Really, the only thing going for it is its proximity to DC. Now I’m in Rockville and have to pass by my old street to get to work, lol
January 16, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Polite but firm counterpoint, it is the best place I have ever lived, though yes proximity to DC plays a large role, as does proximity to Silver Spring for the many NW DC neighborhoods more suburban than DTSS.
You’ll also note that it is singular, contrary to the claims of one Stevies Nick
I'mma tell you right now, you're going to be disappointed if you come to Silver Spring, Maryland to see the titular Silver Spring
January 16, 2026 at 11:09 PM
You’ll also note that it is singular, contrary to the claims of one Stevies Nick
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One year later this once again applies
Happy 90 days of screaming internally everyone
Maryland General Assembly begins session facing $2.7B deficit
Maryland lawmakers face an historic budget deficit when the next session of the General Assembly begins Wednesday, and it could impact taxes and services. The deficit is projected to be $2.7 billion. ...
www.nbcwashington.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:14 PM
One year later this once again applies
Same
This was my big concern with RFK Jr.'s fearmongering about autism: That it would lead to the rationalization of draconian quack "treatments" for autism. arstechnica.com/health/2026/...
FDA deletes warning on bogus autism therapies touted by RFK Jr.‘s allies
The agency used to warn of chelation, used by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine ally David Geier.
arstechnica.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Same
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This was my big concern with RFK Jr.'s fearmongering about autism: That it would lead to the rationalization of draconian quack "treatments" for autism. arstechnica.com/health/2026/...
FDA deletes warning on bogus autism therapies touted by RFK Jr.‘s allies
The agency used to warn of chelation, used by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine ally David Geier.
arstechnica.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:33 PM
This was my big concern with RFK Jr.'s fearmongering about autism: That it would lead to the rationalization of draconian quack "treatments" for autism. arstechnica.com/health/2026/...
For personal reasons stemming from stories that aren’t mine to tell, trans rights are very important to me, and Trans Maryland has been a key player in getting crucial state level protections passed. With state session starting, meetings, starting tonight, will help you help. bit.ly/tmdpolicy
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January 14, 2026 at 11:51 AM
For personal reasons stemming from stories that aren’t mine to tell, trans rights are very important to me, and Trans Maryland has been a key player in getting crucial state level protections passed. With state session starting, meetings, starting tonight, will help you help. bit.ly/tmdpolicy
Friendly reminder that process complaints are never satisfied by more process
This should already be giving new residents homes in North Bridgeport, but…
“Some neighbors, activists and elected officials caught off guard by the project questioned its scale and the process that allowed it to move forward.”
www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
“Some neighbors, activists and elected officials caught off guard by the project questioned its scale and the process that allowed it to move forward.”
www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
What's up with the former Testo's in Bridgeport? Developer promises to turn 'eyesore' into housing
A year after his legal battle with Bridgeport ended, Amit Lakhotia said he is focusing on residential developments in New Britain.
www.ctinsider.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Friendly reminder that process complaints are never satisfied by more process
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oh wow. you're trying to cancel jamelle bouie. do you feel proud? do you feel brave? is this Praxis?
January 12, 2026 at 10:08 PM
oh wow. you're trying to cancel jamelle bouie. do you feel proud? do you feel brave? is this Praxis?
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swing voters are real, here to stay, and gigantic morons
New Gallup figures in these charts. Well, so much for that emerging Republican majority people were writing about in November 2024. Was evidently a mass overreaction to Trump's win and failure to acknowledge softness of support, and thermostatic politics www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trumps-win...
January 12, 2026 at 9:06 PM
swing voters are real, here to stay, and gigantic morons