Ned Resnikoff
@resnikoff.bsky.social
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Roosevelt Institute Fellow
Working on a book about cities for Island Press.
ned at resnikoffconsulting dot com
Urban policy consultant: http://resnikoffconsulting.com/
Roosevelt Institute Fellow
Working on a book about cities for Island Press.
ned at resnikoffconsulting dot com
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Ned Resnikoff
@resnikoff.bsky.social
· Dec 11
I can't tell you how excited I am to work with Heather Boyer and the Island Press team, which really gets what I'm trying to do with this projects and has published more than a few of my favorite books on urbanism.
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The case against Graeberism and for Mamdanism dissentmagazine.org/article/the-...
January 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The case against Graeberism and for Mamdanism dissentmagazine.org/article/the-...
Oren Cass calling himself “chief economist” of anything is wild. And not in a no true Scotsman way. He’s literally not an economist! It’s like me dubbing myself the attending physician at Resnikoff Consulting LLC.
“We noticed some anger from doctors last week. That’s why we invited RFK Jr. to talk about vaccines”
February 11, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Oren Cass calling himself “chief economist” of anything is wild. And not in a no true Scotsman way. He’s literally not an economist! It’s like me dubbing myself the attending physician at Resnikoff Consulting LLC.
My kid has a Charlie Brown-themed sweatshirt and matching sweat pants, and whenever I put them on her in the morning I hear Patti Harrison saying "I HATE little bald boys."
February 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
My kid has a Charlie Brown-themed sweatshirt and matching sweat pants, and whenever I put them on her in the morning I hear Patti Harrison saying "I HATE little bald boys."
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okay but like the burden is literally on us
February 10, 2026 at 4:42 PM
okay but like the burden is literally on us
Can't find a single reference in this article to the real reason for Santa Barbara's housing crisis, but see if you can figure it out from the photo at the top www.sfgate.com/centralcoast...
California city freezes rent for all of 2026. It could be permanent.
"Status quo is sacrificing families right now."
www.sfgate.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Can't find a single reference in this article to the real reason for Santa Barbara's housing crisis, but see if you can figure it out from the photo at the top www.sfgate.com/centralcoast...
The burden is always on all of us to preserve a republican form of government, and I think a lot of our current issues are downstream from the fact that so many people have forgotten this.
I really don’t know what to do with folks who don’t understand what a democracy is.
February 10, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The burden is always on all of us to preserve a republican form of government, and I think a lot of our current issues are downstream from the fact that so many people have forgotten this.
Watched Eddington over the weekend. The first half was better than I was led to expect based on reviews, but the antifa climax was much worse. I wish Aster had stuck with the movie promised by act 1.
February 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Watched Eddington over the weekend. The first half was better than I was led to expect based on reviews, but the antifa climax was much worse. I wish Aster had stuck with the movie promised by act 1.
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I feel like I'm losing my goddamnned mind.
This op-ed was written by Kathrine Mangu-Ward. Katherine is editor-in-chief of Reason magazine.
Reason fired @shikhadalmia.bsky.social for being too anti-Trump.
This op-ed was written by Kathrine Mangu-Ward. Katherine is editor-in-chief of Reason magazine.
Reason fired @shikhadalmia.bsky.social for being too anti-Trump.
Opinion | Libertarians Tried to Warn You About Trump
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:09 PM
I feel like I'm losing my goddamnned mind.
This op-ed was written by Kathrine Mangu-Ward. Katherine is editor-in-chief of Reason magazine.
Reason fired @shikhadalmia.bsky.social for being too anti-Trump.
This op-ed was written by Kathrine Mangu-Ward. Katherine is editor-in-chief of Reason magazine.
Reason fired @shikhadalmia.bsky.social for being too anti-Trump.
I don't know what her chances are, but the possibility of Nithya Raman becoming a pro-housing Los Angeles mayor feels too good to be true. www.latimes.com/california/s...
Councilmember Nithya Raman to run for L.A. mayor, challenging onetime ally Karen Bass
Raman would immediately pose a formidable challenge to Bass. She was the first council member to be elected with support from the Democratic Socialists of America.
www.latimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM
I don't know what her chances are, but the possibility of Nithya Raman becoming a pro-housing Los Angeles mayor feels too good to be true. www.latimes.com/california/s...
Open thread for recommending niche musical acts, in particular ones who are getting done dirty by the algorithmic playlist era. I'll start with mei ehara. www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0_i...
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YouTube video by mei ehara - Topic
www.youtube.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Open thread for recommending niche musical acts, in particular ones who are getting done dirty by the algorithmic playlist era. I'll start with mei ehara. www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0_i...
That's because the administration is staffed with Nazis, a fact that everyone knows but goes consistently underreported.
After huffily defending Trump for posting the racist apes video, the White House is now blaming it on an unnamed staffer.
“A White House staffer erroneously made the post. It has been taken down,” a White House official told Zeteo.
“A White House staffer erroneously made the post. It has been taken down,” a White House official told Zeteo.
BREAKING: Madman President Promotes Racist Video of the Obamas as Apes
Trump’s policies and actions are fueled by explicit racism and election denial. The Obama-ape video encompasses both, writes @swin24.bsky.social.
Read now: zeteo.com/p/trump-obam...
Trump’s policies and actions are fueled by explicit racism and election denial. The Obama-ape video encompasses both, writes @swin24.bsky.social.
Read now: zeteo.com/p/trump-obam...
February 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM
That's because the administration is staffed with Nazis, a fact that everyone knows but goes consistently underreported.
Just saw a screenshot of That Video. I guess the Lee Atwater quote about Republicans avoiding the N-word after 1968 needs some updating.
February 6, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Just saw a screenshot of That Video. I guess the Lee Atwater quote about Republicans avoiding the N-word after 1968 needs some updating.
Local Berkeley politicians should take note of this when they get yelled at in public meetings by people who would rather have their curbside parking than bike lanes. The city's parking lobby is a relatively small, privileged class.
A useful tidbit in the Berkeley war on cars -- only 30% of Berkeley workers drive to work. Berkeley is the fourth lowest city in the country for share of car commuters.
February 6, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Local Berkeley politicians should take note of this when they get yelled at in public meetings by people who would rather have their curbside parking than bike lanes. The city's parking lobby is a relatively small, privileged class.
I have a lot of respect for DeLauro, but she's represented the district I grew up in since I was 2 years old and IMO is no longer in step with what this moment requires.
“Renee Goodman [sic], Alex Pretti – there are no words,” DeLauro said.
“You said there were no words after the murder of those two individuals,” said Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson. “I think the words are ‘Abolish ICE.’”
www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-02...
“You said there were no words after the murder of those two individuals,” said Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson. “I think the words are ‘Abolish ICE.’”
www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-02...
DeLauro to pressing clergy: 'I will not vote to abolish ICE'
The Connecticut U.S. representative found herself at odds with faith leaders.
www.ctpublic.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:53 PM
I have a lot of respect for DeLauro, but she's represented the district I grew up in since I was 2 years old and IMO is no longer in step with what this moment requires.
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New York is facing a dire housing shortage that’s making our city+state unaffordable for all but the wealthiest. We’re going to solve that, and we need the best in the biz to do it. Come join our team:
@opennewyork.org is hiring a policy director! With Mamdani as mayor and ballot questions 2-5 written into law, there's never been a better time to get involved with pro-housing policy in New York. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/po...
Open New York hiring Policy Director in New York, NY | LinkedIn
Posted 4:00:03 PM. About Open New YorkOpen New York (ONY) is a grassroots, non-profit organization advocating for…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
www.linkedin.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:22 PM
New York is facing a dire housing shortage that’s making our city+state unaffordable for all but the wealthiest. We’re going to solve that, and we need the best in the biz to do it. Come join our team:
@opennewyork.org is hiring a policy director! With Mamdani as mayor and ballot questions 2-5 written into law, there's never been a better time to get involved with pro-housing policy in New York. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/po...
Open New York hiring Policy Director in New York, NY | LinkedIn
Posted 4:00:03 PM. About Open New YorkOpen New York (ONY) is a grassroots, non-profit organization advocating for…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
www.linkedin.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM
@opennewyork.org is hiring a policy director! With Mamdani as mayor and ballot questions 2-5 written into law, there's never been a better time to get involved with pro-housing policy in New York. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/po...
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I was initially skeptical of self driving cars, which I thought were vaporware intended to undermine public and active transit.
Now that I have lived with them for a couple years, I can confidently say that the Waymo cars are Good: they drive safely and courteously while actually following the law.
Now that I have lived with them for a couple years, I can confidently say that the Waymo cars are Good: they drive safely and courteously while actually following the law.
the fact that early-stage automated vehicles that still occasionally require remote operation assistance are like several orders of magnitude safer than the average American driver should be the real wakeup call here, not the idea that these vehicles still sometimes need remote operation assistance
February 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
I was initially skeptical of self driving cars, which I thought were vaporware intended to undermine public and active transit.
Now that I have lived with them for a couple years, I can confidently say that the Waymo cars are Good: they drive safely and courteously while actually following the law.
Now that I have lived with them for a couple years, I can confidently say that the Waymo cars are Good: they drive safely and courteously while actually following the law.
Yeah she seems really concerned about ICE abuses
February 6, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Yeah she seems really concerned about ICE abuses
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my most right-wing take is loving my spouse, playing with my kids, and letting my favorite sportsball team make me suffer every weekend is a good life bsky.app/profile/nota...
excerpt from the keynote speech at the annual Rape Traffickers Convention
February 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
my most right-wing take is loving my spouse, playing with my kids, and letting my favorite sportsball team make me suffer every weekend is a good life bsky.app/profile/nota...
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in real terms, #7 would give states leverage to put an end to surges, #8 would give states the ability to outright stop construction of new detention facilities, #1 and #6 would slow the rate at which DHS could train and deploy officers, #2 and #10 would likely shrink the pool of recruits
Schumer & Jeffries lay out the Democratic demands for a DHS funding deal in a letter to the top Republican leaders
February 5, 2026 at 3:18 AM
in real terms, #7 would give states leverage to put an end to surges, #8 would give states the ability to outright stop construction of new detention facilities, #1 and #6 would slow the rate at which DHS could train and deploy officers, #2 and #10 would likely shrink the pool of recruits
A lot of people on this site need a more sophisticated mental model of politics than "loudly demanding something and/or announcing your intention to do it makes it happen."
February 5, 2026 at 3:56 PM
A lot of people on this site need a more sophisticated mental model of politics than "loudly demanding something and/or announcing your intention to do it makes it happen."
It's honestly a little unsettling to see a New York mayor and New York governor not at each other's throats.
I'm endorsing Gov. @KathyHochul because she's someone willing to engage in honest dialogue that delivers results.
Along with the movement that powered our campaign, it's how we secured a historic agreement on childcare. And we're just getting started.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Along with the movement that powered our campaign, it's how we secured a historic agreement on childcare. And we're just getting started.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Zohran Mamdani: Why I'm Endorsing Kathy Hochul
Exclusive: New York City's mayor explains why he's backing New York's governor in the 2026 election.
www.thenation.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM
It's honestly a little unsettling to see a New York mayor and New York governor not at each other's throats.
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Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event
February 5, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event
This is a good list IMO because it strikes the right balance between meaningfully reining ICE in and appearing so commonsensical that blanket Republican opposition is going to look terrible.
Schumer & Jeffries lay out the Democratic demands for a DHS funding deal in a letter to the top Republican leaders
February 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM
This is a good list IMO because it strikes the right balance between meaningfully reining ICE in and appearing so commonsensical that blanket Republican opposition is going to look terrible.
The correct answer is every track on the André 3000 flute record
Deleted a post about “what’s your least favorite song” because the vibes are bad enough already.
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
February 5, 2026 at 12:15 AM
The correct answer is every track on the André 3000 flute record