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The U.S. House finally approved a stopgap spending bill Friday night that will keep the government open for a few more months, after a raucous 48 hours that served as a preview of what President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in office might look like. From @jennifershutt.bsky.social.
U.S. House at the last minute passes bill to avert government shutdown; Senate next • Tennessee Lookout
The U.S. House finally approved a stopgap spending bill Friday night that will keep the government open for a few more months.
tennesseelookout.com
December 21, 2024 at 12:57 AM
The U.S. House finally approved a stopgap spending bill Friday night that will keep the government open for a few more months, after a raucous 48 hours that served as a preview of what President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in office might look like. From @jennifershutt.bsky.social.
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Biden has now appointed more federal judges than trump did in his first term, and Joe's picks are WAY more diverse. www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-t...
Biden surpasses Trump on judicial confirmations with Senate's approval of his 235th nominee
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
www.cbsnews.com
December 21, 2024 at 1:19 AM
Biden has now appointed more federal judges than trump did in his first term, and Joe's picks are WAY more diverse. www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-t...
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Minnesota’s State DOT asked the public what they wanted for the future of an urban freeway. Of the multiple options suggested, public comment overwhelmingly preferred replacing the freeway with a boulevard with housing and transit. Guess which was the only proposal MNDOT dropped from further study:
🚨If you are excited about the Twin Cities Boulevard concept, please help stop MnDOT from eliminating it NOW!
Send a letter to decision makers and check the thread below for opportunities to get more involved: actionnetwork.org/letters/save...
Send a letter to decision makers and check the thread below for opportunities to get more involved: actionnetwork.org/letters/save...
December 21, 2024 at 1:35 AM
Minnesota’s State DOT asked the public what they wanted for the future of an urban freeway. Of the multiple options suggested, public comment overwhelmingly preferred replacing the freeway with a boulevard with housing and transit. Guess which was the only proposal MNDOT dropped from further study:
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Last night Vancouver City Council endorsed updates to the Broadway Plan, including aligning with Provincial legislation on transit-oriented development, introduced the area's public realm plan and a civic district master plan. Strong tenant protections remain in place as the area builds out.
December 13, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Last night Vancouver City Council endorsed updates to the Broadway Plan, including aligning with Provincial legislation on transit-oriented development, introduced the area's public realm plan and a civic district master plan. Strong tenant protections remain in place as the area builds out.
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Certain park lanes much better. On the left, Pinheiros River bikeway, built by the state along a train line, now maintained by a private concessionaire. Clean bathrooms, pop-up cafés. And... 2/
December 13, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Certain park lanes much better. On the left, Pinheiros River bikeway, built by the state along a train line, now maintained by a private concessionaire. Clean bathrooms, pop-up cafés. And... 2/
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São Paulo and its bike lanes. On the one hand, they exist. Can get all the way across town. On the other hand, they're narrow, overgrown, often raised with mini-cliffs right by traffic, or in uneven gutters, obstructed at head level, pot-holed. Here's 2000 feet of one of the better ones.
But... 1/
But... 1/
December 13, 2024 at 7:45 PM
São Paulo and its bike lanes. On the one hand, they exist. Can get all the way across town. On the other hand, they're narrow, overgrown, often raised with mini-cliffs right by traffic, or in uneven gutters, obstructed at head level, pot-holed. Here's 2000 feet of one of the better ones.
But... 1/
But... 1/
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Life at Culdesac means vibrant courtyards, friendly neighbors, and easy connections to public transit.
It's where community and convenience come together.
That's what happens when you build for people.
It's where community and convenience come together.
That's what happens when you build for people.
December 13, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Life at Culdesac means vibrant courtyards, friendly neighbors, and easy connections to public transit.
It's where community and convenience come together.
That's what happens when you build for people.
It's where community and convenience come together.
That's what happens when you build for people.
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Land use with gas cars vs. land use with EVs (artist’s rendering).
December 2, 2024 at 12:32 AM
Land use with gas cars vs. land use with EVs (artist’s rendering).
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JUST IN: Louisville signs consent decree with DOJ, starting lengthy police reform effort
Louisville signs consent decree, starting lengthy police reform effort
Mayor Craig Greenberg announced in a post that was quickly removed from his X profile that Louisville and federal officials have reached a “historic consent decree agreement” that will shape the path ...
www.lpm.org
December 12, 2024 at 4:22 PM
JUST IN: Louisville signs consent decree with DOJ, starting lengthy police reform effort
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Love to get YouTube comments from federal agencies
November 28, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Love to get YouTube comments from federal agencies
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USDOT just published a Climate Strategies that Work Playbook. Looks pretty good.
Topics covered include road pricing, parking reform, and transit system integration. For each one, USDOT summarizes research findings and suggests federal funding opportunities.
www.transportation.gov/climate-stra...
Topics covered include road pricing, parking reform, and transit system integration. For each one, USDOT summarizes research findings and suggests federal funding opportunities.
www.transportation.gov/climate-stra...
December 2, 2024 at 6:38 PM
USDOT just published a Climate Strategies that Work Playbook. Looks pretty good.
Topics covered include road pricing, parking reform, and transit system integration. For each one, USDOT summarizes research findings and suggests federal funding opportunities.
www.transportation.gov/climate-stra...
Topics covered include road pricing, parking reform, and transit system integration. For each one, USDOT summarizes research findings and suggests federal funding opportunities.
www.transportation.gov/climate-stra...
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This one should be up on YouTube today, a bit later than usual — just waiting on a final edit.
New on Nebula! The video I was going to make last week before Secretary Pete crashed the party
nebula.tv/videos/cityn...
nebula.tv/videos/cityn...
CityNerd — The Most Absurd Passenger Rail Gaps In the US
It's insane the city pairs in the US that aren't served by any passenger rail at all. Let's explore the worst and see if there are any plans afoot!
nebula.tv
December 4, 2024 at 4:38 PM
This one should be up on YouTube today, a bit later than usual — just waiting on a final edit.
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News for the record books: US installed 32GW of solar PV in 2024. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨🔋 electrek.co/2024/11/29/2...
2024 to be a record year for US solar with 32 GW of installations
The US is on track for another record-breaking year for solar, with over 32 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale installations expected in 2024.
electrek.co
November 29, 2024 at 10:53 PM
News for the record books: US installed 32GW of solar PV in 2024. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨🔋 electrek.co/2024/11/29/2...
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The notion that public school is for the poor and everyone else can go private is not progressive in any way. That’s an old neoliberal notion that has infected way too many people’s thinking (including some people who have some left leaning ideas).
Isn’t it ironic that in a column blaming Seattle progressives for the school closure debacle, the photo accompanying it features me, a prominent Seattle progressive, rallying opposition to closures? Closures weren’t pushed by progressives, they were pushed by extremists like Liza Rankin.
School closures were another swing and miss for Seattle progressivism
Our city failed at equity with defund the police, and now has done it again with the school closure plan. Will leaders learn from these repeated mistakes?
www.seattletimes.com
November 28, 2024 at 3:55 PM
The notion that public school is for the poor and everyone else can go private is not progressive in any way. That’s an old neoliberal notion that has infected way too many people’s thinking (including some people who have some left leaning ideas).
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Yesterday there were approximately 9,949 Bixi bikeshare trips
Most used station: des Pins / St-Laurent (169 trips)
Least used station: CHSLD Joseph-François-Perrault and 2 others (0 trips)
Active stations: 335
#velomtl
Most used station: des Pins / St-Laurent (169 trips)
Least used station: CHSLD Joseph-François-Perrault and 2 others (0 trips)
Active stations: 335
#velomtl
November 28, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Yesterday there were approximately 9,949 Bixi bikeshare trips
Most used station: des Pins / St-Laurent (169 trips)
Least used station: CHSLD Joseph-François-Perrault and 2 others (0 trips)
Active stations: 335
#velomtl
Most used station: des Pins / St-Laurent (169 trips)
Least used station: CHSLD Joseph-François-Perrault and 2 others (0 trips)
Active stations: 335
#velomtl
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Australian lawmakers have given the green light to one of the world’s strictest child-related social media regulations.
Australia Bans Social Media for Children Under 16
Corporations could face nearly $32 million in fines for “systemic” failures to implement age requirements.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 28, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Australian lawmakers have given the green light to one of the world’s strictest child-related social media regulations.
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Bellingham Mayor’s Executive Order Sparks Immediate Work To Boost Housing
Asks council to;
🚗eliminate parking requirements
🏡expand "infill housing toolkit" citywide streamlining permitting for a variety of housing types including cottage courts & duplexes
📍Bellingham, WA
Asks council to;
🚗eliminate parking requirements
🏡expand "infill housing toolkit" citywide streamlining permitting for a variety of housing types including cottage courts & duplexes
📍Bellingham, WA
November 25, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Bellingham Mayor’s Executive Order Sparks Immediate Work To Boost Housing
Asks council to;
🚗eliminate parking requirements
🏡expand "infill housing toolkit" citywide streamlining permitting for a variety of housing types including cottage courts & duplexes
📍Bellingham, WA
Asks council to;
🚗eliminate parking requirements
🏡expand "infill housing toolkit" citywide streamlining permitting for a variety of housing types including cottage courts & duplexes
📍Bellingham, WA
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NEW: Trump selects Russ Vought, architect of Project 2025, to lead White House budget office
Vought helped Trump craft plans to purge the Justice Department, deploy the military to quash civilian unrest, & massively expand presidential power over spending
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Vought helped Trump craft plans to purge the Justice Department, deploy the military to quash civilian unrest, & massively expand presidential power over spending
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Trump selects budget chief to 'dismantle the Deep State’
The president-elect selected the author of a chapter of Project 2025 for a senior administration posting.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 23, 2024 at 12:28 AM
NEW: Trump selects Russ Vought, architect of Project 2025, to lead White House budget office
Vought helped Trump craft plans to purge the Justice Department, deploy the military to quash civilian unrest, & massively expand presidential power over spending
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Vought helped Trump craft plans to purge the Justice Department, deploy the military to quash civilian unrest, & massively expand presidential power over spending
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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1/After Trump claimed he didn't know anything about Project 2025, I wrote several columns for my newsletter, Civil Discourse, documenting that wasn't true. Now that he's appointed Russ Vought to his cabinet, here's a little refresher b/c Project 2025 is coming joycevance.substack.com/p/more-lies-...
More Lies About Project 2025
Today, we learned that Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts will delay the publication of his book, “Dawn’s Early Light,” (foreword by GOP VP nominee J.D.
joycevance.substack.com
November 23, 2024 at 1:00 AM
1/After Trump claimed he didn't know anything about Project 2025, I wrote several columns for my newsletter, Civil Discourse, documenting that wasn't true. Now that he's appointed Russ Vought to his cabinet, here's a little refresher b/c Project 2025 is coming joycevance.substack.com/p/more-lies-...
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Just kinda seems like it shouldn’t be this hard to find people who don’t have baggage like this. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/u...
November 22, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Just kinda seems like it shouldn’t be this hard to find people who don’t have baggage like this. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/u...
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In response to ProPublica's investigation, the company overhauled its policies. Their franchises are now required to provide prospective home sellers with a disclosure that includes a three-day window to terminate a sales contract.
More on this series' impact: www.propublica.org/series/the-u...
More on this series' impact: www.propublica.org/series/the-u...
“We Buy Ugly Houses” Company Overhauls Policies in the Wake of ProPublica Investigation
HomeVestors franchises will be required to provide prospective home sellers with a disclosure that includes a three-day window to terminate a sales contract.
www.propublica.org
November 22, 2024 at 2:49 AM
In response to ProPublica's investigation, the company overhauled its policies. Their franchises are now required to provide prospective home sellers with a disclosure that includes a three-day window to terminate a sales contract.
More on this series' impact: www.propublica.org/series/the-u...
More on this series' impact: www.propublica.org/series/the-u...
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This hit-and-run happened right outside City Hall.
November 22, 2024 at 2:54 AM
This hit-and-run happened right outside City Hall.
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Linda McMahon, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for education secretary, has been accused in a lawsuit of failing to stop a ringside announcer for World Wrestling Entertainment from grooming and sexually abusing children in the 1980s and 1990s.
Linda McMahon, Trump’s Education Secretary Pick, Named in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Linda McMahon, who ran World Wrestling Entertainment for decades, was accused in the lawsuit of not preventing one of the organization’s employees from victimizing children who helped set up wrestling...
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Linda McMahon, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for education secretary, has been accused in a lawsuit of failing to stop a ringside announcer for World Wrestling Entertainment from grooming and sexually abusing children in the 1980s and 1990s.
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This is blatant life endangerment thru dangerous public policy I wouldn’t have thought possible until recently. In Ontario the Doug Ford Govt plans to BAN LAWSUITS against the Province WHEN people on bikes are hurt or killed after they rip out safe bike-lanes. “Stay off streets for your own safety.”
November 22, 2024 at 1:56 AM
This is blatant life endangerment thru dangerous public policy I wouldn’t have thought possible until recently. In Ontario the Doug Ford Govt plans to BAN LAWSUITS against the Province WHEN people on bikes are hurt or killed after they rip out safe bike-lanes. “Stay off streets for your own safety.”
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In introducing myself to BlueSky, I don't think I can do any better than to let @lastweektonight1.bsky.social do the honors! vimeo.com/994715523/70...
HBO's John Oliver Salutes Phil Williams
In the fall of 2023, on his HBO show "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver paid tribute to the work of Phil Williams
vimeo.com
November 9, 2024 at 4:47 PM
In introducing myself to BlueSky, I don't think I can do any better than to let @lastweektonight1.bsky.social do the honors! vimeo.com/994715523/70...