Jason Pudlo
@jasonpudlo.bsky.social
Religion, environment, and disaster researcher. Public administration professor. Mountains, then prairie, now pirate coast.
(My posts most certainly do not represent the views of my employer)
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4123-8413
(My posts most certainly do not represent the views of my employer)
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4123-8413
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Via @charlotteobserver.com: Church members flee as federal agents arrive at east Charlotte place of worship
“Inside the church, women and children sobbed as they wondered whether their loved ones had been taken.” www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
“Inside the church, women and children sobbed as they wondered whether their loved ones had been taken.” www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
Church members flee as federal agents arrive at east Charlotte place of worship
Witnesses say one man was detained while doing yard work while his wife and child were inside.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Via @charlotteobserver.com: Church members flee as federal agents arrive at east Charlotte place of worship
“Inside the church, women and children sobbed as they wondered whether their loved ones had been taken.” www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
“Inside the church, women and children sobbed as they wondered whether their loved ones had been taken.” www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
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here's a nice distraction: today Boston is getting it's tree from Halifax, a tradition going back decades since Boston sent help after a deadly explosion there in 1917.
www.nbcboston.com/news/local/b...
www.nbcboston.com/news/local/b...
Boston mayor heads to Nova Scotia to personally pick up traditional Christmas Tree
Every year for decades, the Canadian province of Nova Scotia provides Boston Common’s Christmas Tree as a gift. This year, Mayor Michelle Wu will attend the tree-cutting in person.
www.nbcboston.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
here's a nice distraction: today Boston is getting it's tree from Halifax, a tradition going back decades since Boston sent help after a deadly explosion there in 1917.
www.nbcboston.com/news/local/b...
www.nbcboston.com/news/local/b...
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✓ Increasingly expensive disaster costs
✓ Higher reinsurance pricing (insurance for insurers)
✓ Insurers reassess their portfolio exposure / raise premiums
✓ Replacement costs rise
✓ More people move to high-risk areas
✓ Home values decline
...and more.
The link? Growing risks from climate change.
✓ Higher reinsurance pricing (insurance for insurers)
✓ Insurers reassess their portfolio exposure / raise premiums
✓ Replacement costs rise
✓ More people move to high-risk areas
✓ Home values decline
...and more.
The link? Growing risks from climate change.
Home insurance is getting less affordable, and less available, as insurers raise prices and pull back from areas with extreme weather. That's forcing families across the country to make tough choices. n.pr/47QGKwH
It's harder to get home insurance. That's changing communities across the U.S.
Home insurance is getting less affordable, and less available, as insurers raise prices and pull back from areas with extreme weather. That's forcing families across the country to make tough choices.
n.pr
November 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
✓ Increasingly expensive disaster costs
✓ Higher reinsurance pricing (insurance for insurers)
✓ Insurers reassess their portfolio exposure / raise premiums
✓ Replacement costs rise
✓ More people move to high-risk areas
✓ Home values decline
...and more.
The link? Growing risks from climate change.
✓ Higher reinsurance pricing (insurance for insurers)
✓ Insurers reassess their portfolio exposure / raise premiums
✓ Replacement costs rise
✓ More people move to high-risk areas
✓ Home values decline
...and more.
The link? Growing risks from climate change.
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Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
Early Career Rescue Fellowship
www.uni-konstanz.de
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
Protecting my sanity as votes happen by trying to make this cake.
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Protecting my sanity as votes happen by trying to make this cake.
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Are you connected with recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene? If so, a request...we are beginning a new study on household financial recovery after the hurricane and hoping to interview several dozen households across all of the affected states.
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Are you connected with recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene? If so, a request...we are beginning a new study on household financial recovery after the hurricane and hoping to interview several dozen households across all of the affected states.
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There's a growing problem of politicizing disaster relief and mitigation, and that's becoming very evident across the country in some recent news stories.
This week’s weather includes snow, cold, and a wet West. We take a first crack at the historical perspective of this hurricane season. And newsy bits today focuses on the federal government’s withdrawal from disaster mitigation and aid. More in the post! Below or at theeyewall.com.
A first look at hurricane season's historical perspective, plus Snowvember!
Lake effect returns, plus a look at the federal government withdrawing from disaster mitigation and assistance
theeyewall.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
There's a growing problem of politicizing disaster relief and mitigation, and that's becoming very evident across the country in some recent news stories.
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The best arguments in favor of Dems caving all assume we're in the status quo ante regime and not experiencing rapid autocratization and constitutional failure
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The best arguments in favor of Dems caving all assume we're in the status quo ante regime and not experiencing rapid autocratization and constitutional failure
I spent years dealing with asthma without consistent or affordable medical coverage in the pre-ACA years. The only thing that made it bearable was my short time on a union-provided health plan. I am pretty close to a single issue voter on healthcare.
November 10, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I spent years dealing with asthma without consistent or affordable medical coverage in the pre-ACA years. The only thing that made it bearable was my short time on a union-provided health plan. I am pretty close to a single issue voter on healthcare.
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So, the caving, what's the "real" core concern? I'd guess:
1. The hungry? ❌
2. The uninsured ❌
3. Societal air travel addiction ✅
We'll see I guess.
1. The hungry? ❌
2. The uninsured ❌
3. Societal air travel addiction ✅
We'll see I guess.
November 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
So, the caving, what's the "real" core concern? I'd guess:
1. The hungry? ❌
2. The uninsured ❌
3. Societal air travel addiction ✅
We'll see I guess.
1. The hungry? ❌
2. The uninsured ❌
3. Societal air travel addiction ✅
We'll see I guess.
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How do so many democrats still not understand that the ACA *was* the compromise.
November 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
How do so many democrats still not understand that the ACA *was* the compromise.
Watched Death by Lightening - for pedagogy, of course.
Not alot about the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act (sadly). But, episode 3 could be great in a PA classroom. Especially as part of a larger discussion about the return of patronage.
Now I need to read Candice Millard's book on Garfield.
Not alot about the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act (sadly). But, episode 3 could be great in a PA classroom. Especially as part of a larger discussion about the return of patronage.
Now I need to read Candice Millard's book on Garfield.
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Watched Death by Lightening - for pedagogy, of course.
Not alot about the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act (sadly). But, episode 3 could be great in a PA classroom. Especially as part of a larger discussion about the return of patronage.
Now I need to read Candice Millard's book on Garfield.
Not alot about the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act (sadly). But, episode 3 could be great in a PA classroom. Especially as part of a larger discussion about the return of patronage.
Now I need to read Candice Millard's book on Garfield.
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Why do Americans have so little trust in major institutions? Because we can't predictably rely on them to do what they were built to do.
If my upcoming travel gets disrupted, it will be inconvenient but not tragic. On the other hand, there are people who will undoubtedly have very important travel plans coming up. It breaks my heart that we live in a country where basic things are breaking down.
November 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Why do Americans have so little trust in major institutions? Because we can't predictably rely on them to do what they were built to do.
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This is how Pres. Obama responded when Karmel Allison fainted on stage.
He caught her and said: “You’re OK. I’m right here. I got you."
The idea that the president could -- as a natural impulse -- display genuine concern and empathy for another person feels completely unrecognizable today.
He caught her and said: “You’re OK. I’m right here. I got you."
The idea that the president could -- as a natural impulse -- display genuine concern and empathy for another person feels completely unrecognizable today.
November 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This is how Pres. Obama responded when Karmel Allison fainted on stage.
He caught her and said: “You’re OK. I’m right here. I got you."
The idea that the president could -- as a natural impulse -- display genuine concern and empathy for another person feels completely unrecognizable today.
He caught her and said: “You’re OK. I’m right here. I got you."
The idea that the president could -- as a natural impulse -- display genuine concern and empathy for another person feels completely unrecognizable today.
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Colleagues - Consider serving as an 'expert reviewer' for IPCC-Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. Registration for expert reviewers closes Nov 30.
Website Link: www.ipcc.ch/report/speci...
Call for Reviewers: www.ipcc.ch/2025/09/17/p...
Registration Page: apps.ipcc.ch/comments/src...
Website Link: www.ipcc.ch/report/speci...
Call for Reviewers: www.ipcc.ch/2025/09/17/p...
Registration Page: apps.ipcc.ch/comments/src...
Special Report on Climate Change and Cities — IPCC
www.ipcc.ch
November 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Colleagues - Consider serving as an 'expert reviewer' for IPCC-Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. Registration for expert reviewers closes Nov 30.
Website Link: www.ipcc.ch/report/speci...
Call for Reviewers: www.ipcc.ch/2025/09/17/p...
Registration Page: apps.ipcc.ch/comments/src...
Website Link: www.ipcc.ch/report/speci...
Call for Reviewers: www.ipcc.ch/2025/09/17/p...
Registration Page: apps.ipcc.ch/comments/src...
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North Carolina has joined eleven other states in a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, alleging that the agencies are withholding $17.5 million in grants over “unlawful terms.”
www.bpr.org/politics-gov...
www.bpr.org/politics-gov...
North Carolina files lawsuit against FEMA over $17.5 million in withheld grants
The FEMA money is crucial for many states, including North Carolina, in funding emergency equipment. It also supports the salaries of personnel who step in to assist with natural disasters and other e...
www.bpr.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
North Carolina has joined eleven other states in a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, alleging that the agencies are withholding $17.5 million in grants over “unlawful terms.”
www.bpr.org/politics-gov...
www.bpr.org/politics-gov...
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“When universities abandon faculty under attack, when they violate their own governance procedures, when they tell contradictory stories about their motivations, when they refuse basic transparency about their decision-making—they’re not protecting their institutions. They’re hollowing them out.”
My University Just Taught Extremists How to Eliminate Academic Programs They Don't Like
Texas Christian University handed its power to the people working hardest to dismantle learning itself.
www.texasobserver.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
“When universities abandon faculty under attack, when they violate their own governance procedures, when they tell contradictory stories about their motivations, when they refuse basic transparency about their decision-making—they’re not protecting their institutions. They’re hollowing them out.”
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Australia has so much clean energy they're literally giving it away. Meanwhile, GOP is in all-out war to stamp out solar
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Australian households to get free electricity three hours a day
Saying there is enough solar power for everyone in the daytime, the federal government will direct retailers to provide three hours of free power every day to consumers.
www.abc.net.au
November 4, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Australia has so much clean energy they're literally giving it away. Meanwhile, GOP is in all-out war to stamp out solar
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Covering half of parking lots with solar canopies in the USA would generate ~1.4 terawatts. ☀️🇺🇸 rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...
South Korea (hey how about it PM #MarkCarney?) #Solar #ClimateChange #EnergyTransition electrek.co/2025/11/02/n...
New national law will turn large parking lots into solar power farms
Starting this month, parking lots in South Korea with more than 80 spaces will be required to install solar canopies and carports.
electrek.co
November 4, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Covering half of parking lots with solar canopies in the USA would generate ~1.4 terawatts. ☀️🇺🇸 rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...
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Thanks to @atherton.bsky.social for poking me to write this badboy.
Big 🤙 to @schnufflerowner.bsky.social for their understanding of how this all works.
Big 🤙 to @schnufflerowner.bsky.social for their understanding of how this all works.
DOGE’s Gutting Of USAID Weakened Disaster Response - CIP
For over 30 years, USAID had a leading role is disaster response for the United States, a capacity shattered when it was shut down.
internationalpolicy.org
November 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Thanks to @atherton.bsky.social for poking me to write this badboy.
Big 🤙 to @schnufflerowner.bsky.social for their understanding of how this all works.
Big 🤙 to @schnufflerowner.bsky.social for their understanding of how this all works.
100% on point. I used to work in churches, so I heard this all time - the church should provide, not the state. But then working around NGOs, even religious ones, they fully realize they don't have same level of capacity as their state partners. Very similar dynamic with disaster groups too.
Faith leaders — as well as faith-based food banks — have long argued they absolutely cannot independently handle the raw number of people currently served by government food assistance programs.
They argued it again last week in Congress, calling the idea a "lie". religionnews.com/2025/10/30/f...
They argued it again last week in Congress, calling the idea a "lie". religionnews.com/2025/10/30/f...
November 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
100% on point. I used to work in churches, so I heard this all time - the church should provide, not the state. But then working around NGOs, even religious ones, they fully realize they don't have same level of capacity as their state partners. Very similar dynamic with disaster groups too.
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The US is the purple line bottoming out. Our economy may still roar, but we’re killing ourselves. Hoarding wealth, refusing to even ensure our kids have enough to eat. That line is an indictment. It reflects our warped values.
This graph never fails to be shocking: "The US has experienced the earliest and greatest slowdown in life expectancy improvements among higher-income countries, reported Eileen Crimmins. “We have horrible life expectancy—and it’s getting worse and worse”"
www.prb.org/resources/se...
www.prb.org/resources/se...
November 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The US is the purple line bottoming out. Our economy may still roar, but we’re killing ourselves. Hoarding wealth, refusing to even ensure our kids have enough to eat. That line is an indictment. It reflects our warped values.
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Right now the U.S. is amassing "the largest U.S. military deployment in Latin America since the Cold War" to provoke a war against Venezuela.
In some better alternate timeline, we'd be using all those resources to help our neighbors in Jamaica, Haiti, & Cuba recover from Hurricane Melissa.
In some better alternate timeline, we'd be using all those resources to help our neighbors in Jamaica, Haiti, & Cuba recover from Hurricane Melissa.
Here is what Maduro faces as the U.S. amasses a huge armada off Venezuela’s coast
From the flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford to the submarines prowling the depths of the Caribbean, the United States has assembled a military force unseen in the region for decades.
www.miamiherald.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Right now the U.S. is amassing "the largest U.S. military deployment in Latin America since the Cold War" to provoke a war against Venezuela.
In some better alternate timeline, we'd be using all those resources to help our neighbors in Jamaica, Haiti, & Cuba recover from Hurricane Melissa.
In some better alternate timeline, we'd be using all those resources to help our neighbors in Jamaica, Haiti, & Cuba recover from Hurricane Melissa.
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I will always think that feeding families who would otherwise be hungry is a way better use of my tax dollars than building a ballroom or bankrolling another war.
October 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I will always think that feeding families who would otherwise be hungry is a way better use of my tax dollars than building a ballroom or bankrolling another war.
I was told researching polarization in disaster aid was too political, not timely, and fails "neutrality" - but whatevs
www.cnn.com/2025/10/29/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/10/29/p...
An investigation into FEMA didn’t fit Trump’s narrative. His DHS ordered a new probe that did | CNN Politics
In the final month of the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump put his critique of FEMA’s response to Hurricane Helene front and center, making false claims that funding was stolen for illegal mig...
www.cnn.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I was told researching polarization in disaster aid was too political, not timely, and fails "neutrality" - but whatevs
www.cnn.com/2025/10/29/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/10/29/p...