Alex Miller
@betterplanning.bsky.social
15-year New Orleanian, from Chicago area. Housing for All. Also energy/climate policy, repurposing public real estate, reading fiction.
Commissioner Mike Francis of the Louisiana Public Service Commission is trying to kill energy efficiency investment statewide TOMORROW. This would take money from customers’ pockets in favor of utility company profit. Email him & other LPSC members now! #nolasky
www.all4energy.org/take-action/...
www.all4energy.org/take-action/...
Another Backroom Deal for Big Utilities - AAE - Alliance for Affordable Energy
Call or email your Commissioner and urge them to reject this last-minute attempt to dismantle Louisiana’s energy efficiency program.
www.all4energy.org
April 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Commissioner Mike Francis of the Louisiana Public Service Commission is trying to kill energy efficiency investment statewide TOMORROW. This would take money from customers’ pockets in favor of utility company profit. Email him & other LPSC members now! #nolasky
www.all4energy.org/take-action/...
www.all4energy.org/take-action/...
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a maximalist strategy of opposition against every nominee as unqualified would have stood a better chance of creating the kind of public outrage that might have led to more republican defections, but i'm sure the imaginary family that chuck schumer relies on to guide his decisions disagreed
Schumer's strategy of allowing/encouraging Dems to vote for the "normal" nominees in order to try and peel off Republican defections to block Hegseth/RFK/Gabbard appears to have completely failed.
It appears there is little to no resistance from Senate Republicans to the nomination of RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
February 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
a maximalist strategy of opposition against every nominee as unqualified would have stood a better chance of creating the kind of public outrage that might have led to more republican defections, but i'm sure the imaginary family that chuck schumer relies on to guide his decisions disagreed
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💸🏠 LIHTC funds most U.S. affordable housing—but its current design prioritizes private profit over lasting affordability & tenant rights.
States don’t have to accept this. I helped write @aforhj.org & @prrac.bsky.social's guide lays out strategies to make LIHTC work for people, not profit. 👇
States don’t have to accept this. I helped write @aforhj.org & @prrac.bsky.social's guide lays out strategies to make LIHTC work for people, not profit. 👇
February 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
💸🏠 LIHTC funds most U.S. affordable housing—but its current design prioritizes private profit over lasting affordability & tenant rights.
States don’t have to accept this. I helped write @aforhj.org & @prrac.bsky.social's guide lays out strategies to make LIHTC work for people, not profit. 👇
States don’t have to accept this. I helped write @aforhj.org & @prrac.bsky.social's guide lays out strategies to make LIHTC work for people, not profit. 👇
The biggest problem we have today: why do the all-new Ruggable collabs look like the “before” pictures in those rug cleaning videos
February 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The biggest problem we have today: why do the all-new Ruggable collabs look like the “before” pictures in those rug cleaning videos
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Update for Federal career civil servants from former DOE Chief of Staff Tarak Shah: “Federal employee unions have filed a lawsuit to cancel the deferred resignation program entirely.” If you are a Federal employee considering resigning, please read Tarak’s post:
medium.com/@tarak.n.sha...
medium.com/@tarak.n.sha...
Feds: Elon’s Phony Deal is Too Good To Be True — Don’t Sign It
Deferred Resignation is the critical battle in the war Elon Musk is waging on the government, and the final hours are upon us. Unless a…
medium.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Update for Federal career civil servants from former DOE Chief of Staff Tarak Shah: “Federal employee unions have filed a lawsuit to cancel the deferred resignation program entirely.” If you are a Federal employee considering resigning, please read Tarak’s post:
medium.com/@tarak.n.sha...
medium.com/@tarak.n.sha...
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would love to see them, as a matter of fact
Feels like we could see protests at Tesla dealerships pretty soon.
February 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
would love to see them, as a matter of fact
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Once again, for La. voters:
- Sen. Cassidy may Lucy-the-football, but seems to be wavering on RFK
- Cassidy's DC office is at (202) 224-5824 - tell him to vote against (just say you're a voter, give name and ZIP, convey RFK is bad for the country)
www.politico.com/live-updates...
- Sen. Cassidy may Lucy-the-football, but seems to be wavering on RFK
- Cassidy's DC office is at (202) 224-5824 - tell him to vote against (just say you're a voter, give name and ZIP, convey RFK is bad for the country)
www.politico.com/live-updates...
RFK Jr. confirmation could hinge on one senator
The Senate health committee chair's opposition would complicate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as HHS secretary.
www.politico.com
January 30, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Once again, for La. voters:
- Sen. Cassidy may Lucy-the-football, but seems to be wavering on RFK
- Cassidy's DC office is at (202) 224-5824 - tell him to vote against (just say you're a voter, give name and ZIP, convey RFK is bad for the country)
www.politico.com/live-updates...
- Sen. Cassidy may Lucy-the-football, but seems to be wavering on RFK
- Cassidy's DC office is at (202) 224-5824 - tell him to vote against (just say you're a voter, give name and ZIP, convey RFK is bad for the country)
www.politico.com/live-updates...
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Vote is today at 9am in council chambers. This is a bad deal for New Orleanians and will absolutely increase costs once the freeze is lifted in two years. Come to meeting or write a comment!
Tomorrow the City Council Utilities Committee is scheduled to vote on advancing approval of Entergy's sale of its gas service to Jim Bernhard's private equity firm. Alliance for Energy is asking people to write in a comment if they can't attend in person www.all4energy.org/take-action/...
Big Vote That Could Impact Your Wallet at Monday's NOLA City Council Meeting - AAE - Alliance for Affordable Energy
The sale could mean higher costs and more complications for New Orleans residents.
www.all4energy.org
December 16, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Vote is today at 9am in council chambers. This is a bad deal for New Orleanians and will absolutely increase costs once the freeze is lifted in two years. Come to meeting or write a comment!
Dear #nolasky : the Council may be voting as soon as next week on whether to let Jim Bernhard’s new company buy our natural gas distribution system from Entergy. This is a bad idea that will increase costs and likely further deteriorate service. www.all4energy.org/take-action/...
Stop the Sale: It's Not Too Late to Protect Your Gas Bill! - AAE - Alliance for Affordable Energy
This sale could have serious consequences for you and our community!
www.all4energy.org
December 3, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Dear #nolasky : the Council may be voting as soon as next week on whether to let Jim Bernhard’s new company buy our natural gas distribution system from Entergy. This is a bad idea that will increase costs and likely further deteriorate service. www.all4energy.org/take-action/...
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My research on the effects of Houston's 2013 minimum lot size on land values is out now at Cityscape: www.mercatus.org/research/wor...
The Effects of Minimum-Lot-Size Reform on Houston Land Values
Policymakers across the country are liberalizing land-use restrictions in efforts to improve housing affordability. In Houston these efforts have involved cutting minimum-lot-size requirements for sub...
www.mercatus.org
December 3, 2024 at 2:00 AM
My research on the effects of Houston's 2013 minimum lot size on land values is out now at Cityscape: www.mercatus.org/research/wor...
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In 2023, ProPublica reported how Mayron Hollis faced a life-threatening pregnancy under Tennessee’s abortion ban. A photographer and reporter then continued to follow the family for a year.
This is their story.
(Published Feb. 2024)
This is their story.
(Published Feb. 2024)
She Was Denied an Abortion After Roe Fell. This Is a Year in Her Family’s Life.
Tennessee law prohibits women from having abortions in nearly all circumstances. But once the babies are here, the state provides little help. We followed one family as they struggled to make it.
propub.li
December 1, 2024 at 1:00 AM
In 2023, ProPublica reported how Mayron Hollis faced a life-threatening pregnancy under Tennessee’s abortion ban. A photographer and reporter then continued to follow the family for a year.
This is their story.
(Published Feb. 2024)
This is their story.
(Published Feb. 2024)
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The Louisiana Abortion Fund—the only one of its kind in the state—gives direct funding to people across the state who need to access abortion care. Right now, this Black-led org is trying to raise just $1,500 and any help is appreciated www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
Donate to Stand with Louisiana Abortion Fund, organized by Andrea Fullington
Help me raise $1500 for the Louisiana Abortion Fund! LAAF is a community fund tha… Andrea Fullington needs your support for Stand with Louisiana Abortion Fund
www.gofundme.com
November 30, 2024 at 1:24 PM
The Louisiana Abortion Fund—the only one of its kind in the state—gives direct funding to people across the state who need to access abortion care. Right now, this Black-led org is trying to raise just $1,500 and any help is appreciated www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
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Less pollution, more service, quieter trains. Everyone is happy! jalopnik.com/ridership-of...
Ridership Of Bay Area Caltrain Is Up Drastically Following A Transition To New Electric Trains
It’s not due to return-to-office mandates, either. Better trains and service are just more appealing
jalopnik.com
November 30, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Less pollution, more service, quieter trains. Everyone is happy! jalopnik.com/ridership-of...
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The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of *them* are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s
November 23, 2024 at 2:06 PM
The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of *them* are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s
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My latest labeler is finally working!
What it shows for each politician
- 3 labels for the top corp donators
- 3 labels for the top industries that donate to them
Subscribe to this labeler to be more aware of the interests our politicians represent 🚀
bsky.app/profile/us-g...
What it shows for each politician
- 3 labels for the top corp donators
- 3 labels for the top industries that donate to them
Subscribe to this labeler to be more aware of the interests our politicians represent 🚀
bsky.app/profile/us-g...
November 22, 2024 at 10:45 PM
My latest labeler is finally working!
What it shows for each politician
- 3 labels for the top corp donators
- 3 labels for the top industries that donate to them
Subscribe to this labeler to be more aware of the interests our politicians represent 🚀
bsky.app/profile/us-g...
What it shows for each politician
- 3 labels for the top corp donators
- 3 labels for the top industries that donate to them
Subscribe to this labeler to be more aware of the interests our politicians represent 🚀
bsky.app/profile/us-g...
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Read the full series here, featuring six stories on the insurance crisis: www.nola.com/news/busines...
Breaking Point: Louisiana homeowners reckon with skyrocketing insurance rates
Many south Louisiana homeowners are being pushed to a breaking point as insurance rates skyrocket and the intensity and frequency of hurricanes rise.
www.nola.com
November 21, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Read the full series here, featuring six stories on the insurance crisis: www.nola.com/news/busines...
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New Orleans people: In less than two weeks, we're having a meet-up and toy drive to benefit the New Orleans Women's and Children's Shelter!
Details: Dec. 8 at 3 pm at Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S Telemachus!! Come be merry!
The wishlist for easy gift donation is here: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Details: Dec. 8 at 3 pm at Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S Telemachus!! Come be merry!
The wishlist for easy gift donation is here: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
a cartoon of snoopy holding a candy cane standing next to a christmas tree
ALT: a cartoon of snoopy holding a candy cane standing next to a christmas tree
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2024 at 10:01 PM
New Orleans people: In less than two weeks, we're having a meet-up and toy drive to benefit the New Orleans Women's and Children's Shelter!
Details: Dec. 8 at 3 pm at Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S Telemachus!! Come be merry!
The wishlist for easy gift donation is here: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Details: Dec. 8 at 3 pm at Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S Telemachus!! Come be merry!
The wishlist for easy gift donation is here: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
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Los Angeles' inability to upzone single family neighborhoods even in the face of a state mandate and the threat of losing Congressional seats and an acute housing shortage goes to show: Housing is the issue where progressive values crumble.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/more-housi...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/more-housi...
More Housing In Your Neighborhood Is a Progressive Value
Liberal homeowners, wake up.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
November 18, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Los Angeles' inability to upzone single family neighborhoods even in the face of a state mandate and the threat of losing Congressional seats and an acute housing shortage goes to show: Housing is the issue where progressive values crumble.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/more-housi...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/more-housi...
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The housing crisis needs everything to happen at the same time!
Build market rate housing AND
Show up for tenant rights AND
Legislate for broad subsidy AND
Build cross-subsidized social housing!
It’s not hard do to support all of the above! (Unless you’re only looking out for profits from #1)
Build market rate housing AND
Show up for tenant rights AND
Legislate for broad subsidy AND
Build cross-subsidized social housing!
It’s not hard do to support all of the above! (Unless you’re only looking out for profits from #1)
The local yimby group in Seattle, maybe funded by national yimby funds, are self described “neoliberals” and are pretty quiet when it comes to tenant protections, progressive taxation and many other things. They are nice people but policy priorities are pretty much market rate build build build.
November 16, 2024 at 6:21 PM
The housing crisis needs everything to happen at the same time!
Build market rate housing AND
Show up for tenant rights AND
Legislate for broad subsidy AND
Build cross-subsidized social housing!
It’s not hard do to support all of the above! (Unless you’re only looking out for profits from #1)
Build market rate housing AND
Show up for tenant rights AND
Legislate for broad subsidy AND
Build cross-subsidized social housing!
It’s not hard do to support all of the above! (Unless you’re only looking out for profits from #1)
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“Where do you think I lost my legs? In a bar fight?” Tammy Duckworth on CNN is not having this “no women in combat” thing from Sec of Defense pick and war crimes enthusiast Pete Hegseth
November 14, 2024 at 2:26 AM
“Where do you think I lost my legs? In a bar fight?” Tammy Duckworth on CNN is not having this “no women in combat” thing from Sec of Defense pick and war crimes enthusiast Pete Hegseth
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once again thinking about the fact that this is all just OUT THERE and we can only see it through the eyes of telescopes
November 13, 2024 at 6:45 PM
once again thinking about the fact that this is all just OUT THERE and we can only see it through the eyes of telescopes