Jamal Raad
@jamalraad.bsky.social
Merkley, Inslee and Evergreen Action alum fighting for housing abundance and a clean energy future. Was also Mission Commander of a mock Space Shuttle mission at Space Camp. Seattle based.
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Jamal Raad
@jamalraad.bsky.social
· Dec 10
a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag
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Live look at all the Democrats who think DOGE will do any of their shit
Not one person who will be losing their health care will give one shit about a the existence of a vote.
People care about outcomes, not process.
People care about outcomes, not process.
November 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Not one person who will be losing their health care will give one shit about a the existence of a vote.
People care about outcomes, not process.
People care about outcomes, not process.
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An incomplete list of cities where housing abundance was a major campaign issue & pro-housing candidates held or expanded majorities:
- Bozeman, MT
- Cambridge, MA
- Durham, NC
- Kalispell, MT
- Littleton, CO
- Manchester, NH
- Missoula, MT
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Seattle, WA
- Wilmington, NC
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- Bozeman, MT
- Cambridge, MA
- Durham, NC
- Kalispell, MT
- Littleton, CO
- Manchester, NH
- Missoula, MT
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Seattle, WA
- Wilmington, NC
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We'll post a list sometime soon but in addition to all the D vs. R stories tonight, in basically every nonpartisan election in the country today, the more pro-housing candidate won.
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
An incomplete list of cities where housing abundance was a major campaign issue & pro-housing candidates held or expanded majorities:
- Bozeman, MT
- Cambridge, MA
- Durham, NC
- Kalispell, MT
- Littleton, CO
- Manchester, NH
- Missoula, MT
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Seattle, WA
- Wilmington, NC
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- Bozeman, MT
- Cambridge, MA
- Durham, NC
- Kalispell, MT
- Littleton, CO
- Manchester, NH
- Missoula, MT
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Seattle, WA
- Wilmington, NC
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The focus on demolishing the Rose Garden and the East Wing of the White House *may* have been a mistake.
November 5, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The focus on demolishing the Rose Garden and the East Wing of the White House *may* have been a mistake.
Abigail Spanberger, Mikie Sherrill, Zohran Mamdani all ran on making homes more affordable.
Pittsburgh, Durham, Charlotte Mayoral races too.
Addressing the housing shortage is key to electoral success.
Pittsburgh, Durham, Charlotte Mayoral races too.
Addressing the housing shortage is key to electoral success.
November 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Abigail Spanberger, Mikie Sherrill, Zohran Mamdani all ran on making homes more affordable.
Pittsburgh, Durham, Charlotte Mayoral races too.
Addressing the housing shortage is key to electoral success.
Pittsburgh, Durham, Charlotte Mayoral races too.
Addressing the housing shortage is key to electoral success.
Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, Georgia, Pittsburgh.
LFG
LFG
November 5, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, Georgia, Pittsburgh.
LFG
LFG
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Trump is raising American’s electrical costs by his corrupt war on clean energy, but we can fight back with state action. Here’s how; www.theargumentmag.com/p/trump-is-r...
Trump is raising Americans’ energy bills, but states can fight back
State leadership on clean energy can address rising electricity costs
www.theargumentmag.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Trump is raising American’s electrical costs by his corrupt war on clean energy, but we can fight back with state action. Here’s how; www.theargumentmag.com/p/trump-is-r...
Gavin Newsom signs SB 79, a landmark law to build more homes near public transit!
October 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Gavin Newsom signs SB 79, a landmark law to build more homes near public transit!
Trump is raising Americans’ energy bills, but states can fight back. @govjayinslee.bsky.social and @samtricketts.bsky.social in @theargumentmag.bsky.social @jerusalem.bsky.social www.theargumentmag.com/p/trump-is-r...
Trump is raising Americans’ energy bills, but states can fight back
State leadership on clean energy can address rising electricity costs
www.theargumentmag.com
September 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Trump is raising Americans’ energy bills, but states can fight back. @govjayinslee.bsky.social and @samtricketts.bsky.social in @theargumentmag.bsky.social @jerusalem.bsky.social www.theargumentmag.com/p/trump-is-r...
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YIMBY is progressive, populist and antitrust. Not centrist. Not Reaganite.
The Atlantic published my piece and I’ve included a gift link.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Atlantic published my piece and I’ve included a gift link.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Biggest Myth About the YIMBY Movement
There’s nothing centrist or conservative about the push to lower housing costs.
www.theatlantic.com
July 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
YIMBY is progressive, populist and antitrust. Not centrist. Not Reaganite.
The Atlantic published my piece and I’ve included a gift link.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Atlantic published my piece and I’ve included a gift link.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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This is an excellent article that extensively and approvingly quotes former WA Governor Jay Inslee - who won three consecutive elections as governor, a feat no other WA Dem has achieved. People ought to listen to him!
How Strategist Brain Took Over the Democratic Party slate.com/news-and-pol...
The Expensive, Seductive Strategy That Doomed the Democratic Party
During the Reagan revolution, Democrats settled on a new way to win—and it’s destroying them now.
slate.com
July 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This is an excellent article that extensively and approvingly quotes former WA Governor Jay Inslee - who won three consecutive elections as governor, a feat no other WA Dem has achieved. People ought to listen to him!
We are all better off that my former boss @jeff-merkley.bsky.social is running to serve another term in the United States Senate. A champion for working people, our environment, and our democracy.
We're in a critical moment for our rights, our democracy, and a future where every American can thrive. I've been thinking about how I can best keep fighting with you for a country that's fair, free, and built for all of us. Watch below to find out!
July 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We are all better off that my former boss @jeff-merkley.bsky.social is running to serve another term in the United States Senate. A champion for working people, our environment, and our democracy.
“Think about it: If you had subsidy changes that only affect Alaska, but don’t do anything with regards to the impact of Medicaid cuts, I don’t see how that can help the balance here.” - Lisa Murkowski in JULY 2017 www.yahoo.com/news/polar-p...
‘Polar Payoff’ in GOP health care bill would give Alaska a sweet deal
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and other lawmakers head to the Senate on July 13 for a meeting on the revised Republican health care bill, which has been under attack from within the party, including ...
www.yahoo.com
July 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
“Think about it: If you had subsidy changes that only affect Alaska, but don’t do anything with regards to the impact of Medicaid cuts, I don’t see how that can help the balance here.” - Lisa Murkowski in JULY 2017 www.yahoo.com/news/polar-p...
My dad just asked me via WhatsApp if I’ve seen any of these @ZohranKMamdani videos. Hell yes.
June 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
My dad just asked me via WhatsApp if I’ve seen any of these @ZohranKMamdani videos. Hell yes.
Mabrouk @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. You ran an incredible campaign my habibi
June 25, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Mabrouk @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. You ran an incredible campaign my habibi
AIPAC is running twitter ads for Trump
June 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
AIPAC is running twitter ads for Trump
I agree
Merkley on impeachment: "Quite frankly, do I want to see Vance become the president of the United States? I do not."
June 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I agree
Love the latest Olive Garden promotion
June 24, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Love the latest Olive Garden promotion
Talking about process and institutions instead of values is why we are losing.
June 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Talking about process and institutions instead of values is why we are losing.
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One if by land
Two if by sea
We’re coming by ferry
For democracy
Two if by sea
We’re coming by ferry
For democracy
June 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
One if by land
Two if by sea
We’re coming by ferry
For democracy
Two if by sea
We’re coming by ferry
For democracy
“Inslee called the unusual demonstration inspiring, saying “the only king” he recognizes is “Neptune, king of the sea.”
'No Kings' day in Seattle begins with protest on the Bainbridge island ferry
Hundreds boarded the 10:25 a.m. ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattle on Saturday morning to demonstrate — one of many "No Kings" protests held Saturday.
www.seattletimes.com
June 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
“Inslee called the unusual demonstration inspiring, saying “the only king” he recognizes is “Neptune, king of the sea.”
Netanyahu knows Trump will do *nothing* to stop him. And many will die and suffer because of it.
June 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Netanyahu knows Trump will do *nothing* to stop him. And many will die and suffer because of it.
It’s important to remember the Oklahoma (city?) Thunder is not a team that should exist and nothing good should ever happen to them.
June 12, 2025 at 3:03 AM
It’s important to remember the Oklahoma (city?) Thunder is not a team that should exist and nothing good should ever happen to them.
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Leah is exactly right. Every time Trump rips up some environmental protection, he finds
another way to force dirty, expensive energy down our throats, this time keeping obsolete coal plants open nobody wants.
another way to force dirty, expensive energy down our throats, this time keeping obsolete coal plants open nobody wants.
Just another way Trump is jacking up energy bills for everyday Americans: he's keeping expensive, dirty coal plants open that no one wants or needs. Not even the utilities who own the plants!
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/c...
Coal and Gas Plants Were Closing. Then Trump Ordered Them to Keep Running.
www.nytimes.com
June 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Leah is exactly right. Every time Trump rips up some environmental protection, he finds
another way to force dirty, expensive energy down our throats, this time keeping obsolete coal plants open nobody wants.
another way to force dirty, expensive energy down our throats, this time keeping obsolete coal plants open nobody wants.
Love to see folks across the progressive coalition talking about reforming housing and parking laws. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/n...
June 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Love to see folks across the progressive coalition talking about reforming housing and parking laws. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/n...