Joe F Spaulding 🦉
@joespaulding.bsky.social
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In 1975, Ann Arbor was the 1st city in the US to use Ranked Choice Voting to elect a mayor. Dr. Wheeler was the 1st Black tenured professor at the University of Michigan and only Black #A2Council mayor to date. But just months later, opponents moved to repeal RCV and silence the will of the voters:
Stephen King's 'It' is anti-Red Wings propaganda told from the perspective of an Avalanche fan.
The antagonist is a giant red and white clown that can only be stopped once every 27 years, and the protagonists are kids backed by a giant turtle.
The antagonist is a giant red and white clown that can only be stopped once every 27 years, and the protagonists are kids backed by a giant turtle.
November 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Stephen King's 'It' is anti-Red Wings propaganda told from the perspective of an Avalanche fan.
The antagonist is a giant red and white clown that can only be stopped once every 27 years, and the protagonists are kids backed by a giant turtle.
The antagonist is a giant red and white clown that can only be stopped once every 27 years, and the protagonists are kids backed by a giant turtle.
If it's good for the party in the primary, it's good for the general public in the general election
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#RankedChoiceVoting
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#RankedChoiceVoting
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Scoop: Democrats eye ranked-choice voting for 2028 primaries
It's a tool that drew national attention when it propelled New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to a decisive primary win.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
If it's good for the party in the primary, it's good for the general public in the general election
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#RankedChoiceVoting
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#RankedChoiceVoting
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In 1975, Ann Arbor was the 1st city in the US to use Ranked Choice Voting to elect a mayor. Dr. Wheeler was the 1st Black tenured professor at the University of Michigan and only Black #A2Council mayor to date. But just months later, opponents moved to repeal RCV and silence the will of the voters:
November 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In 1975, Ann Arbor was the 1st city in the US to use Ranked Choice Voting to elect a mayor. Dr. Wheeler was the 1st Black tenured professor at the University of Michigan and only Black #A2Council mayor to date. But just months later, opponents moved to repeal RCV and silence the will of the voters:
If you're looking for a motive for any behavior, always check self-interest first. You know it's always trying.
November 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
If you're looking for a motive for any behavior, always check self-interest first. You know it's always trying.
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Hart is a special place for Michigan latinos. Many of us have family from there.
I'm a proud son of Oceana County, born in Shelby.
It's currently a one-party county for most offices, but it wasn't always like that.
With Ranked Choice Voting we can bring back choices for voters in rural Michigan.
I'm a proud son of Oceana County, born in Shelby.
It's currently a one-party county for most offices, but it wasn't always like that.
With Ranked Choice Voting we can bring back choices for voters in rural Michigan.
Voters in Hart, MI learned about #RankedChoiceVoting with @rankmivote.bsky.social!
As @joespaulding.bsky.social said, RCV “rewards candidates and campaigns that speak to the issues that matter to voters.”
As @joespaulding.bsky.social said, RCV “rewards candidates and campaigns that speak to the issues that matter to voters.”
Rank MI Vote speaker promotes ranked choice voting in Hart
Ranked choice voting discussion draws interest in Hart
www.shorelinemedia.net
November 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Hart is a special place for Michigan latinos. Many of us have family from there.
I'm a proud son of Oceana County, born in Shelby.
It's currently a one-party county for most offices, but it wasn't always like that.
With Ranked Choice Voting we can bring back choices for voters in rural Michigan.
I'm a proud son of Oceana County, born in Shelby.
It's currently a one-party county for most offices, but it wasn't always like that.
With Ranked Choice Voting we can bring back choices for voters in rural Michigan.
Hart is a special place for Michigan latinos. Many of us have family from there.
I'm a proud son of Oceana County, born in Shelby.
It's currently a one-party county for most offices, but it wasn't always like that.
With Ranked Choice Voting we can bring back choices for voters in rural Michigan.
I'm a proud son of Oceana County, born in Shelby.
It's currently a one-party county for most offices, but it wasn't always like that.
With Ranked Choice Voting we can bring back choices for voters in rural Michigan.
Voters in Hart, MI learned about #RankedChoiceVoting with @rankmivote.bsky.social!
As @joespaulding.bsky.social said, RCV “rewards candidates and campaigns that speak to the issues that matter to voters.”
As @joespaulding.bsky.social said, RCV “rewards candidates and campaigns that speak to the issues that matter to voters.”
Rank MI Vote speaker promotes ranked choice voting in Hart
Ranked choice voting discussion draws interest in Hart
www.shorelinemedia.net
November 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Hart is a special place for Michigan latinos. Many of us have family from there.
I'm a proud son of Oceana County, born in Shelby.
It's currently a one-party county for most offices, but it wasn't always like that.
With Ranked Choice Voting we can bring back choices for voters in rural Michigan.
I'm a proud son of Oceana County, born in Shelby.
It's currently a one-party county for most offices, but it wasn't always like that.
With Ranked Choice Voting we can bring back choices for voters in rural Michigan.
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Thank you to all who joined yesterday's town hall, and to Rep. Rheingans for sharing her public health expertise. We discussed how skyrocketing premiums threaten us all and what we can do about it. As costs rise we need leaders ready to protect access to quality, affordable care.
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Thank you to all who joined yesterday's town hall, and to Rep. Rheingans for sharing her public health expertise. We discussed how skyrocketing premiums threaten us all and what we can do about it. As costs rise we need leaders ready to protect access to quality, affordable care.
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
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The Bridge the Divide Tour is in full swing, all over Michigan this week.
Join an event near you, bring a friend, and discover how Ranked Choice Voting reduces attack ads, increases turnout, and keeps campaigns focused on the issues that matter.
🌐 More info & events: rankmivote.org/events
Join an event near you, bring a friend, and discover how Ranked Choice Voting reduces attack ads, increases turnout, and keeps campaigns focused on the issues that matter.
🌐 More info & events: rankmivote.org/events
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Bridge the Divide Tour is in full swing, all over Michigan this week.
Join an event near you, bring a friend, and discover how Ranked Choice Voting reduces attack ads, increases turnout, and keeps campaigns focused on the issues that matter.
🌐 More info & events: rankmivote.org/events
Join an event near you, bring a friend, and discover how Ranked Choice Voting reduces attack ads, increases turnout, and keeps campaigns focused on the issues that matter.
🌐 More info & events: rankmivote.org/events
"F*ck The Onion"
-Reality
-Reality
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM
"F*ck The Onion"
-Reality
-Reality
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I once read a really good paper that talked about the history of zoning and has this graph with timelines including Berkeleys single family ordinance. Anyone have a link to this?
November 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I once read a really good paper that talked about the history of zoning and has this graph with timelines including Berkeleys single family ordinance. Anyone have a link to this?
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Today was meaningful. Witnessing this history allows us to trace the origins of injustice and oppression. Honoring the past can equip us with the moral clarity and necessary knowledge to advocate for social justice today. We must do better. #A2Council
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Today was meaningful. Witnessing this history allows us to trace the origins of injustice and oppression. Honoring the past can equip us with the moral clarity and necessary knowledge to advocate for social justice today. We must do better. #A2Council
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With just one race left to call (ballots are still being cured), of 222 races up on 11/4, @runforsomething.net had 142 winners, 10 candidates moving to run offs, and 42 (!!!) red to blue flips.
November 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
With just one race left to call (ballots are still being cured), of 222 races up on 11/4, @runforsomething.net had 142 winners, 10 candidates moving to run offs, and 42 (!!!) red to blue flips.
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1/ Children are suffering impacts from dangerous immigration enforcement tactics. SB 508-510 would support our families, improve public safety & protect privacy rights. #MILeg #momsky🧵
news247plus.com/news/world/michigan-legislators-and-community-leaders-criticize-harms-to-immigrant-children-43087
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Michigan legislators and community leaders criticize the harm to immigrant children
Community leaders and legislators denounced how Trump's immigration policy is causing fear in immigrant families with children ...Read more at News247Plus.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
1/ Children are suffering impacts from dangerous immigration enforcement tactics. SB 508-510 would support our families, improve public safety & protect privacy rights. #MILeg #momsky🧵
news247plus.com/news/world/michigan-legislators-and-community-leaders-criticize-harms-to-immigrant-children-43087
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Ask me anything about Ranked Choice Voting in person at any of these glorious events or at the nearest Yooper bar afterward!
Join us in the UP! 🗳️
Bridge the Divide Tour shows how RCV can reduce polarization, cut attack ads, and boost voter turnout. More info: rankmivote.org/events
#RankMIVote #RCV #BridgeTheDivideTour
Bridge the Divide Tour shows how RCV can reduce polarization, cut attack ads, and boost voter turnout. More info: rankmivote.org/events
#RankMIVote #RCV #BridgeTheDivideTour
November 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Ask me anything about Ranked Choice Voting in person at any of these glorious events or at the nearest Yooper bar afterward!
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Establishment parties don't like Ranked Choice Voting because they both benefit from a polarized system, which only gives the illusion of choice.
Ranked Choice Voting empowers each vote, and gives us better choices!
Ranked Choice Voting empowers each vote, and gives us better choices!
In 1975, Ann Arbor was the 1st city in the US to use Ranked Choice Voting to elect a mayor. Dr. Wheeler was the 1st Black tenured professor at the University of Michigan and only Black #A2Council mayor to date. But just months later, opponents moved to repeal RCV and silence the will of the voters:
November 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Establishment parties don't like Ranked Choice Voting because they both benefit from a polarized system, which only gives the illusion of choice.
Ranked Choice Voting empowers each vote, and gives us better choices!
Ranked Choice Voting empowers each vote, and gives us better choices!
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Ranked choice voting in the Presidential election would've resulted in Trump's defeat. Ranked choice voting makes everyone's vote count & would allow people not in swing states to have a meaningful stake in elections.
In 1975, Ann Arbor was the 1st city in the US to use Ranked Choice Voting to elect a mayor. Dr. Wheeler was the 1st Black tenured professor at the University of Michigan and only Black #A2Council mayor to date. But just months later, opponents moved to repeal RCV and silence the will of the voters:
November 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Ranked choice voting in the Presidential election would've resulted in Trump's defeat. Ranked choice voting makes everyone's vote count & would allow people not in swing states to have a meaningful stake in elections.
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I hope we can get ranked choice voting here in Virginia
In 1975, Ann Arbor was the 1st city in the US to use Ranked Choice Voting to elect a mayor. Dr. Wheeler was the 1st Black tenured professor at the University of Michigan and only Black #A2Council mayor to date. But just months later, opponents moved to repeal RCV and silence the will of the voters:
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I hope we can get ranked choice voting here in Virginia
In 1975, Ann Arbor was the 1st city in the US to use Ranked Choice Voting to elect a mayor. Dr. Wheeler was the 1st Black tenured professor at the University of Michigan and only Black #A2Council mayor to date. But just months later, opponents moved to repeal RCV and silence the will of the voters:
November 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In 1975, Ann Arbor was the 1st city in the US to use Ranked Choice Voting to elect a mayor. Dr. Wheeler was the 1st Black tenured professor at the University of Michigan and only Black #A2Council mayor to date. But just months later, opponents moved to repeal RCV and silence the will of the voters:
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I'm dropping a video about Ranked Choice Voting and the history of Ann Arbor's 1st Black mayor Albert Wheeler tomorrow morning on all platforms.
Helping me get the word out next week would be a tremendous favor!
Election deniers are wrongly using his story to bash Ranked Choice Voting!
#A2Council
Helping me get the word out next week would be a tremendous favor!
Election deniers are wrongly using his story to bash Ranked Choice Voting!
#A2Council
November 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I'm dropping a video about Ranked Choice Voting and the history of Ann Arbor's 1st Black mayor Albert Wheeler tomorrow morning on all platforms.
Helping me get the word out next week would be a tremendous favor!
Election deniers are wrongly using his story to bash Ranked Choice Voting!
#A2Council
Helping me get the word out next week would be a tremendous favor!
Election deniers are wrongly using his story to bash Ranked Choice Voting!
#A2Council
I'm dropping a video about Ranked Choice Voting and the history of Ann Arbor's 1st Black mayor Albert Wheeler tomorrow morning on all platforms.
Helping me get the word out next week would be a tremendous favor!
Election deniers are wrongly using his story to bash Ranked Choice Voting!
#A2Council
Helping me get the word out next week would be a tremendous favor!
Election deniers are wrongly using his story to bash Ranked Choice Voting!
#A2Council
November 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I'm dropping a video about Ranked Choice Voting and the history of Ann Arbor's 1st Black mayor Albert Wheeler tomorrow morning on all platforms.
Helping me get the word out next week would be a tremendous favor!
Election deniers are wrongly using his story to bash Ranked Choice Voting!
#A2Council
Helping me get the word out next week would be a tremendous favor!
Election deniers are wrongly using his story to bash Ranked Choice Voting!
#A2Council
The entire intent of this department was built around two other departments (CIA and FBI) not talking well enough with each other, and then 9/11 happened. So, the "solution" was to create a new department that also happened to justify a surveillance state within our borders.
November 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The entire intent of this department was built around two other departments (CIA and FBI) not talking well enough with each other, and then 9/11 happened. So, the "solution" was to create a new department that also happened to justify a surveillance state within our borders.
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🌉 We’re hitting the road for the Bridge the Divide Tour!
Join us to learn how Ranked Choice Voting can turn down the temperature and give voters more voice and more choice.
📍 See where we’ll be: rankmivote.org/events
#RankMIVote #RCV #BridgeTheDivide
Join us to learn how Ranked Choice Voting can turn down the temperature and give voters more voice and more choice.
📍 See where we’ll be: rankmivote.org/events
#RankMIVote #RCV #BridgeTheDivide
November 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🌉 We’re hitting the road for the Bridge the Divide Tour!
Join us to learn how Ranked Choice Voting can turn down the temperature and give voters more voice and more choice.
📍 See where we’ll be: rankmivote.org/events
#RankMIVote #RCV #BridgeTheDivide
Join us to learn how Ranked Choice Voting can turn down the temperature and give voters more voice and more choice.
📍 See where we’ll be: rankmivote.org/events
#RankMIVote #RCV #BridgeTheDivide
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To recap: Jeffrey Epstein offered a NY Times reporter photos taken in Epstein's kitchen of Donald Trump and girls in bikinis *and* implored the NYT reporter to put this information in the public discourse in 2015
What did the NY Times editors know about this offer?
What did the NY Times editors know about this offer?
“would you like photos of donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen?” -Jeffrey Epstein
November 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
To recap: Jeffrey Epstein offered a NY Times reporter photos taken in Epstein's kitchen of Donald Trump and girls in bikinis *and* implored the NYT reporter to put this information in the public discourse in 2015
What did the NY Times editors know about this offer?
What did the NY Times editors know about this offer?