Thomas Silverstein
@tsilverstein.bsky.social
Executive Director at @prrac.bsky.social; adjunct clinician; Wizards/Nats/LFC; crossword solver; early morning dog walker
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November 26, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Paul’s Boutique but I’m resigned to defeat.
The Best Album of 1989 Round 7 Match #127 - THIRD PLACE MATCH
#2 Beastie Boys, PAUL'S BOUTIQUE
vs.
#4 The Cure, DISINTEGRATION
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#2 Beastie Boys, PAUL'S BOUTIQUE
vs.
#4 The Cure, DISINTEGRATION
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The Best Album of 1989 Round 7 (Third Place Match) Match #127: Beastie Boys vs. The Cure
This is the Best Album of 1989 match for Tuesday, November 25th, 10am CST. It will be open for 24 hours, and the winner will be declared the Third Best Album of 1989, while the losing album will be na...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Paul’s Boutique but I’m resigned to defeat.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Reposted by Thomas Silverstein
Important piece by @tsilverstein.bsky.social
"Avoiding binary thinking will mean that we acknowledge that some cost-inducing policies reduce costs that would be borne elsewhere...It will mean that we look for ways of reducing costs that do not involve trade-offs with social justice implications"
"Avoiding binary thinking will mean that we acknowledge that some cost-inducing policies reduce costs that would be borne elsewhere...It will mean that we look for ways of reducing costs that do not involve trade-offs with social justice implications"
Poppy Seed Bagel Progressivism or What We Talk about When We Talk about Affordable Housing Development Costs (May-September, 2025 P&R Journal) - PRRAC — Connecting Research to Advocacy
Link to the full P&R issue
www.prrac.org
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Important piece by @tsilverstein.bsky.social
"Avoiding binary thinking will mean that we acknowledge that some cost-inducing policies reduce costs that would be borne elsewhere...It will mean that we look for ways of reducing costs that do not involve trade-offs with social justice implications"
"Avoiding binary thinking will mean that we acknowledge that some cost-inducing policies reduce costs that would be borne elsewhere...It will mean that we look for ways of reducing costs that do not involve trade-offs with social justice implications"
Two dense sonic masterpieces, produced by geniuses, that would become impossible to make shortly after they were made (not an accident) with the tiebreaker going to the album where the rapping (no offense, Beasties, and RIP MCA) was significantly better. De La it is.
The Best Album of 1989 Round 6 (Semifinal) Match #126
#2 Beastie Boys, PAUL'S BOUTIQUE
vs.
#3 De La Soul, 3 FEET HIGH AND RISING
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#2 Beastie Boys, PAUL'S BOUTIQUE
vs.
#3 De La Soul, 3 FEET HIGH AND RISING
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The Best Album of 1989 Round 6 (Semi-Final) Match #126: Beastie Boys vs. De La Soul
This is the Best Album of 1989 match for Monday, November 24th, 9am CST. It will be open for 24 hours, and the winner will move onto the finals to determine the Best Album of 1989. If you haven’t hear...
forms.gle
November 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Two dense sonic masterpieces, produced by geniuses, that would become impossible to make shortly after they were made (not an accident) with the tiebreaker going to the album where the rapping (no offense, Beasties, and RIP MCA) was significantly better. De La it is.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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November 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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When I graduated from college, I thought I wanted to be a public interest lawyer but wasn’t sure. I applied to all sorts of jobs. At an interview at DC PDS, my interviewer realized their job wouldn’t work for me (lack of benefits). She proceeded to find my first job @lawyerscomm.bsky.social for me.
The night before I supposed to take the LSAT, I realized I didn’t want to be a lawyer. I skipped the test the next morning, realized I loved reading blogs, so I applied for a job at the ur-blog - Andrew Sullivan’s Daily Dish.
And that was it.
And that was it.
What’s the lore behind choosing your career path ?
November 23, 2025 at 1:44 AM
When I graduated from college, I thought I wanted to be a public interest lawyer but wasn’t sure. I applied to all sorts of jobs. At an interview at DC PDS, my interviewer realized their job wouldn’t work for me (lack of benefits). She proceeded to find my first job @lawyerscomm.bsky.social for me.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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I voted for Doolittle. These are both great, but, if I ask myself which I'd rather listen to, 7 times out of 10 the answer will be Doolittle.
The Best Album of 1989 Round 6 (Semifinal) Match #125
#1 Pixies, DOOLITTLE
vs.
#4 The Cure, DISINTEGRATION
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#1 Pixies, DOOLITTLE
vs.
#4 The Cure, DISINTEGRATION
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The Best Album of 1989 Round 6 (Semi-Final) Match #125: Pixies vs. The Cure
This is the Best Album of 1989 match for Friday, November 21st, 9am CST. It will be open for 24 hours, and the winner will move onto the finals to determine the Best Album of 1989. If you haven’t hear...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I voted for Doolittle. These are both great, but, if I ask myself which I'd rather listen to, 7 times out of 10 the answer will be Doolittle.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Painful but I went with 3 Feet High. If it were The Argument vs. 3 Feet High, perhaps it would have been even harder.
The Best Album of 1989 Round 5 Match #124
#3 De La Soul, 3 FEET HIGH AND RISING
vs.
#11 Fugazi, 13 SONGS
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#3 De La Soul, 3 FEET HIGH AND RISING
vs.
#11 Fugazi, 13 SONGS
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The Best Album of 1989 Round 5 Match #124: De La Soul vs. Fugazi
This is the Best Album of 1989 match for Thursday, November 20th, 9am CST. It will be open for 24 hours, and the winner will move onto Round 6 (Semifinals) of the bracket. If you haven’t heard either ...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Painful but I went with 3 Feet High. If it were The Argument vs. 3 Feet High, perhaps it would have been even harder.
Annoying but I feel like one can't blame oneself for an outcome like this.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Annoying but I feel like one can't blame oneself for an outcome like this.
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Easy decision. If the B-52s take this, I'm going to be properly flummoxed.
The Best Album of 1989 Round 5 Match #123
#2 Beastie Boys, PAUL'S BOUTIQUE
vs.
#10 The B-52's, COSMIC THING
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#2 Beastie Boys, PAUL'S BOUTIQUE
vs.
#10 The B-52's, COSMIC THING
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The Best Album of 1989 Round 5 Match #123: Beastie Boys vs. The B-52’s
This is the Best Album of 1989 match for Wednesday, November 19th, 9am CST. It will be open for 24 hours, and the winner will move onto Round 6 (Semifinals) of the bracket. If you haven’t heard either...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Easy decision. If the B-52s take this, I'm going to be properly flummoxed.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Real talk: I don't think Nine Inch Nails are particularly good.
The Cure are, and Disintegration might be my favorite album of theirs. Easy decision.
The Cure are, and Disintegration might be my favorite album of theirs. Easy decision.
The Best Album of 1989 Round 5 Match #122
#4 The Cure, DISINTEGRATION
vs.
#5 Nine Inch Nails, PRETTY HATE MACHINE
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#4 The Cure, DISINTEGRATION
vs.
#5 Nine Inch Nails, PRETTY HATE MACHINE
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The Best Album of 1989 Round 5 Match #122: The Cure vs. Nine Inch Nails
This is the Best Album of 1989 match for Tuesday, November 18th, 9am CST. It will be open for 24 hours, and the winner will move onto Round 6 (Semifinals) of the bracket. If you haven’t heard either a...
forms.gle
November 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Real talk: I don't think Nine Inch Nails are particularly good.
The Cure are, and Disintegration might be my favorite album of theirs. Easy decision.
The Cure are, and Disintegration might be my favorite album of theirs. Easy decision.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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I love this so much it hurts.
Today, 158 orgs sent a letter to Gov.-Elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social urging her to prioritize housing justice.
Amid soaring costs & devastating federal cuts, we need bold policies to protect tenants & expand affordable homes.
Learn more & read the letter: www.fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
Amid soaring costs & devastating federal cuts, we need bold policies to protect tenants & expand affordable homes.
Learn more & read the letter: www.fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
November 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I love this so much it hurts.
Changed my mind & voted for N.W.A. These are both perfect albums, but Straight Outta Compton changed the game in ways that Doolittle couldn’t (in part because of the impact Surfer Rosa had already had, which is hard to consider as an argument against the Pixies but we’re splitting hairs here).
The Best Album of 1989 Round 5 Match #121
#1 Pixies, DOOLITTLE
vs.
#8 N.W.A, STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON
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#1 Pixies, DOOLITTLE
vs.
#8 N.W.A, STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON
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The Best Album of 1989 Round 5 Match #121: Pixies vs. N.W.A
This is the Best Album of 1989 match for Monday, November 17th, 9am CST. It will be open for 24 hours, and the winner will move onto Round 6 (Semifinals) of the bracket. If you haven’t heard either al...
forms.gle
November 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Changed my mind & voted for N.W.A. These are both perfect albums, but Straight Outta Compton changed the game in ways that Doolittle couldn’t (in part because of the impact Surfer Rosa had already had, which is hard to consider as an argument against the Pixies but we’re splitting hairs here).
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November 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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No one can match the seriousness of our resolve in fighting to keep our 2026 first round draft pick (sorry, Knicks fans) and to maximize our lottery odds (I say on the day we lost by 23 to a team that was also 1-11 entering the game).
November 17, 2025 at 3:32 AM
No one can match the seriousness of our resolve in fighting to keep our 2026 first round draft pick (sorry, Knicks fans) and to maximize our lottery odds (I say on the day we lost by 23 to a team that was also 1-11 entering the game).
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Painfully hard choices Monday & Thursday & very easy ones Tuesday & Wednesday. Currently leaning towards 3 Feet High & Rising over 13 Songs strongly enough that I think I won't change my mind. Smaller lean towards Doolittle over Straight Outta Compton but easy for me to imagine changing my mind.
NEXT WEEK’S MATCHES
Round 5!
MON Pixies vs N.W.A
TUE The Cure vs Nine Inch Nails
WED Beastie Boys vs The B-52’s
THUR De La Soul vs Fugazi
Round 6 (Semifinals)!
FRI Pixies OR N.W.A vs The Cure OR Nine Inch Nails
Round 5!
MON Pixies vs N.W.A
TUE The Cure vs Nine Inch Nails
WED Beastie Boys vs The B-52’s
THUR De La Soul vs Fugazi
Round 6 (Semifinals)!
FRI Pixies OR N.W.A vs The Cure OR Nine Inch Nails
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Painfully hard choices Monday & Thursday & very easy ones Tuesday & Wednesday. Currently leaning towards 3 Feet High & Rising over 13 Songs strongly enough that I think I won't change my mind. Smaller lean towards Doolittle over Straight Outta Compton but easy for me to imagine changing my mind.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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I, um, did not have to do any research to make an informed decision about this match-up. Bleach is a very good album from a great band that I like a lot. 13 Songs is a great album from a brilliant band that I love. You do the math.
The Best Album of 1989 Round 4 Match #120
#6 Nirvana, BLEACH
vs.
#11 Fugazi, 13 SONGS
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#6 Nirvana, BLEACH
vs.
#11 Fugazi, 13 SONGS
forms.gle/e5MnNgJYmsMb...
The Best Album of 1989 Round 4 Match #120: Nirvana vs. Fugazi
This is the Best Album of 1989 match for Friday, November 14th, 9am CST. It will be open for 24 hours, and the winner will move onto Round 5 (Top 8) of the bracket. If you haven’t heard either album, ...
forms.gle
November 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I, um, did not have to do any research to make an informed decision about this match-up. Bleach is a very good album from a great band that I like a lot. 13 Songs is a great album from a brilliant band that I love. You do the math.