Carol Ott 🏚️
@carolsott.bsky.social
@CarolSOtt on Instagram. Tenant Advocacy Director. I season my food! Also cats, anti-racism, family. These are my tweets, not my employer's. Work: http://econaction.org -- use our Tenant Advocacy Intake Form if you have any landlord-tenant issues!
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The longest-running Black-owned family newspaper and the third-oldest Black-owned business in the U.S today, The Baltimore Afro American's beginnings in the aftermath of Reconstruction—and its staying power—are almost impossible to wrap one’s head around.
Since 1892, ‘The Afro’ Has Confronted Injustice and Celebrated Black Culture
This year, the longest-running Black-owned family newspaper in the U.S. moves its offices and rich archives into West Baltimore’s historic Upton Mansion.
www.baltimoremagazine.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:57 PM
The longest-running Black-owned family newspaper and the third-oldest Black-owned business in the U.S today, The Baltimore Afro American's beginnings in the aftermath of Reconstruction—and its staying power—are almost impossible to wrap one’s head around.
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Imagine if even a fraction of what this administration plans to spend on cages went toward housing people.
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion turning warehouses into detention centers
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion converting warehouses into detention centers, according to planning documents, more than the annual budgets of 22 states.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Imagine if even a fraction of what this administration plans to spend on cages went toward housing people.
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DHS calls whistleblowers a “threat to national security.”
But without leaks to the press, the public wouldn’t know ICE is entering homes without warrants, labeling protesters “domestic terrorists,” building surveillance tools, or pushing propaganda.
But without leaks to the press, the public wouldn’t know ICE is entering homes without warrants, labeling protesters “domestic terrorists,” building surveillance tools, or pushing propaganda.
DHS calls leaks a threat. Here’s what we wouldn’t know without them
Recent leaks have exposed DHS’s warrantless home invasions, targeting of protesters, surveillance overreach, and propaganda campaigns
freedom.press
February 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM
DHS calls whistleblowers a “threat to national security.”
But without leaks to the press, the public wouldn’t know ICE is entering homes without warrants, labeling protesters “domestic terrorists,” building surveillance tools, or pushing propaganda.
But without leaks to the press, the public wouldn’t know ICE is entering homes without warrants, labeling protesters “domestic terrorists,” building surveillance tools, or pushing propaganda.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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February 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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They're lying and not bothering to lie well.
So how does EPA come up with the (bogus, deceitful) figure of $1.3 trillion in purported savings?
By literally adding up just 2 of 5 rows in this chart (col. 3, rows 2 & 3):
Adding up ALL 5 rows (honest math), overall COSTS to the U.S. from the repeal are $180 BILLION: ($180B) in col.3, row 6. 3/
By literally adding up just 2 of 5 rows in this chart (col. 3, rows 2 & 3):
Adding up ALL 5 rows (honest math), overall COSTS to the U.S. from the repeal are $180 BILLION: ($180B) in col.3, row 6. 3/
February 13, 2026 at 5:27 PM
They're lying and not bothering to lie well.
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NEW: Minneapolis residents aren't buying that ICE is finally ending its campaign of terror in their communities, despite border czar Tom Homan declaring the surge is over.
“This is a good day for sure, but I don’t trust the fuckers." www.huffpost.com/entry/what-m...
“This is a good day for sure, but I don’t trust the fuckers." www.huffpost.com/entry/what-m...
Minnesota Says ICE Won’t Be Defeated Until This Thing Happens
The mood in Minneapolis may not be what you would expect.
www.huffpost.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
NEW: Minneapolis residents aren't buying that ICE is finally ending its campaign of terror in their communities, despite border czar Tom Homan declaring the surge is over.
“This is a good day for sure, but I don’t trust the fuckers." www.huffpost.com/entry/what-m...
“This is a good day for sure, but I don’t trust the fuckers." www.huffpost.com/entry/what-m...
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The cruelty of this regime in a nutshell.
February 13, 2026 at 4:58 PM
The cruelty of this regime in a nutshell.
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Want to support housing affordability in Maryland? Starter homes? Downsizing options for seniors? Tell your Delegates & Senator to support the Guv’s “ Starter & Silver Homes Act.” See below for more info.
Don’t believe me? Just ask @justupthepike.bsky.social who gave fantastic testimony on the bill today for @ggwash.org ggwash.org/view/102355/...
Our testimony on the Starter and Silver Homes Act
We’re supporting Governor Moore’s Starter and Silver Homes Act, which will make it easier to build more homes for more budgets in Maryland neighborhoods. Here’s what we’ll say at Thursday’s public hea...
ggwash.org
February 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Want to support housing affordability in Maryland? Starter homes? Downsizing options for seniors? Tell your Delegates & Senator to support the Guv’s “ Starter & Silver Homes Act.” See below for more info.
Help us protect Maryland tenants who use vouchers to pay their rent, and close the HOME Act loophole! econaction.org/legislative/...
Take Action to Protect Tenants! Close the HOME Act Loophole! | Economic Action MD Fund
Some landlords are exploiting a loophole to the HOME Act and use credit history or income information to refuse to rent to voucher holders.
econaction.org
February 13, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Help us protect Maryland tenants who use vouchers to pay their rent, and close the HOME Act loophole! econaction.org/legislative/...
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February 13, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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“Our comprehensive history cannot be told through government records alone,” says archivist Corey Lewis. “Without 'The Afro' to fill in the blanks, to tell these stories, to show the humanity that you cannot find in government records, where would we be?”
Since 1892, ‘The Afro’ Has Confronted Injustice and Celebrated Black Culture
This year, the longest-running Black-owned family newspaper in the U.S. moves its offices and rich archives into West Baltimore’s historic Upton Mansion.
www.baltimoremagazine.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
“Our comprehensive history cannot be told through government records alone,” says archivist Corey Lewis. “Without 'The Afro' to fill in the blanks, to tell these stories, to show the humanity that you cannot find in government records, where would we be?”
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Ban on ICE cooperation agreements heads to Gov. Moore’s desk
Ban on ICE cooperation agreements heads to Gov. Moore’s desk
If signed, the law would take effect immediately, forcing nine counties in Maryland to end their agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
buff.ly
February 12, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Ban on ICE cooperation agreements heads to Gov. Moore’s desk
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We’ll be screening the doc at The Real News Network on Feb. 25! www.eventbrite.com/e/new-docume...
NEW DOCUMENTARY SCREENING "The Beat Goes On: The Story of Baltimore Beat"
Join us for an in-person screening of "The Beat Goes On," diving into Baltimore Beat’s inspiring story!
www.eventbrite.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:38 PM
We’ll be screening the doc at The Real News Network on Feb. 25! www.eventbrite.com/e/new-docume...
They’re going to build a soccer stadium on the site currently occupied by the Carroll Park golf course?
Interesting…
Interesting…
February 12, 2026 at 7:40 PM
They’re going to build a soccer stadium on the site currently occupied by the Carroll Park golf course?
Interesting…
Interesting…
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"The problem with rent protections is, if you don’t know you have them, they might as well not exist for you.”
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#TenantRights #LocalHousingPolicy #HousingAdvocacy
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#TenantRights #LocalHousingPolicy #HousingAdvocacy
More Upstate Towns Opt in to—and Toughen—New York’s Good Cause Eviction Law
Several NY municipalities have adopted—and strengthened—a state law that protects tenants from high rent increases and unreasonable evictions.
bit.ly
February 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM
"The problem with rent protections is, if you don’t know you have them, they might as well not exist for you.”
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#TenantRights #LocalHousingPolicy #HousingAdvocacy
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#TenantRights #LocalHousingPolicy #HousingAdvocacy
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In January, Baltimore gathered not just to watch bands play, but to move, participate, and show up for one another, whether that meant moshing and two-stepping or filling the room shoulder-to-shoulder for new music. baltimorebeat.com/night-lights/
February 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM
In January, Baltimore gathered not just to watch bands play, but to move, participate, and show up for one another, whether that meant moshing and two-stepping or filling the room shoulder-to-shoulder for new music. baltimorebeat.com/night-lights/
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February 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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NEW: Roughly 5,000 North Carolina homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene are awaiting help from the state.
But records show problems like rigid rules and insufficient staffing, which occurred in a previous rebuilding program, are starting to surface.
But records show problems like rigid rules and insufficient staffing, which occurred in a previous rebuilding program, are starting to surface.
As Helene Survivors Wait for State Help, Some Victims of Earlier Hurricanes Are Still Out of Their Homes
North Carolina created a new housing recovery program to avoid the delays and cost overruns that plagued rebuilding efforts after hurricanes Florence and Matthew. The Assembly and ProPublica have found that similar problems are starting to surface.
www.propublica.org
February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Roughly 5,000 North Carolina homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene are awaiting help from the state.
But records show problems like rigid rules and insufficient staffing, which occurred in a previous rebuilding program, are starting to surface.
But records show problems like rigid rules and insufficient staffing, which occurred in a previous rebuilding program, are starting to surface.
Something weird happened and I need to know it’s not just me who finds this disconcerting.
I was purchasing Detroit Pistons tickets when I got a screen, allegedly from my bank, saying they needed to verify the purchase with a call or SMS. Okay, fine.
But the phone number wasn’t mine.
I was purchasing Detroit Pistons tickets when I got a screen, allegedly from my bank, saying they needed to verify the purchase with a call or SMS. Okay, fine.
But the phone number wasn’t mine.
February 11, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Something weird happened and I need to know it’s not just me who finds this disconcerting.
I was purchasing Detroit Pistons tickets when I got a screen, allegedly from my bank, saying they needed to verify the purchase with a call or SMS. Okay, fine.
But the phone number wasn’t mine.
I was purchasing Detroit Pistons tickets when I got a screen, allegedly from my bank, saying they needed to verify the purchase with a call or SMS. Okay, fine.
But the phone number wasn’t mine.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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Please tell your Maryland legislators to put utility customers ahead of company profits and exorbitant executive bonuses! econaction.org/maryland-uti...
Action Alert: Put Maryland Utility Customers Before Company Profits! | Economic Action MD Fund
HB1 and SB2 would help Maryland utility customers lower their energy bills -- even BGE has acknowledged this.
econaction.org
February 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Please tell your Maryland legislators to put utility customers ahead of company profits and exorbitant executive bonuses! econaction.org/maryland-uti...
Hey Baltimore friends! Does anyone know if trash will be picked up today from the alley?
I’m drowning in trash…
I’m drowning in trash…
February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Hey Baltimore friends! Does anyone know if trash will be picked up today from the alley?
I’m drowning in trash…
I’m drowning in trash…
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February 10, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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