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American democracy might not survive another year – is Europe ready for that? | Alexander Hurst
American democracy might not survive another year – is Europe ready for that? | Alexander Hurst
Trapped between Putin and Trump, EU citizens understand the grave dangers facing the continent. Their leaders urgently need to face reality, too, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:47 AM
American democracy might not survive another year – is Europe ready for that? | Alexander Hurst
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A homeowner’s association in Texas banned Black people from using housing vouchers. The law says they can't, but the Trump administration says the law is "legally unsound."
Trump cut the staff of HUD's Office of Fair Housing by 65% and stopped enforcing civil rights laws on housing discrimination.
Trump cut the staff of HUD's Office of Fair Housing by 65% and stopped enforcing civil rights laws on housing discrimination.
Trump Appointees Roll Back Enforcement of Fair Housing Laws
www.nytimes.com
September 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A homeowner’s association in Texas banned Black people from using housing vouchers. The law says they can't, but the Trump administration says the law is "legally unsound."
Trump cut the staff of HUD's Office of Fair Housing by 65% and stopped enforcing civil rights laws on housing discrimination.
Trump cut the staff of HUD's Office of Fair Housing by 65% and stopped enforcing civil rights laws on housing discrimination.
August 29, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Definitely not a coincidence that in every #politico article they refer to Texas GOP's efforts as "Redistricting" and California's Democratic efforts as #gerrymandering.
If they were trying they couldn't be more transparent
www.politico.com/news/2025/08... no
If they were trying they couldn't be more transparent
www.politico.com/news/2025/08... no
Redistricting war between Texas and California is about to jolt the midterms
It all amounts to the opening salvo in what is likely to become a national showdown to grasp power through gerrymandering.
www.politico.com
August 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Definitely not a coincidence that in every #politico article they refer to Texas GOP's efforts as "Redistricting" and California's Democratic efforts as #gerrymandering.
If they were trying they couldn't be more transparent
www.politico.com/news/2025/08... no
If they were trying they couldn't be more transparent
www.politico.com/news/2025/08... no
Definitely not a coincidence that in every #politico article they refer to Texas GOP's efforts as #Redistricting and California's Democratic efforts as #gerrymandering.
If they were trying they couldn't be more transparent
www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
If they were trying they couldn't be more transparent
www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
The redistricting war between Texas and California is about to jolt the midterms
It all amounts to the opening salvo in what is likely to become a national showdown to grasp power through gerrymandering.
www.politico.com
August 24, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Definitely not a coincidence that in every #politico article they refer to Texas GOP's efforts as #Redistricting and California's Democratic efforts as #gerrymandering.
If they were trying they couldn't be more transparent
www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
If they were trying they couldn't be more transparent
www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
CBS claiming its cancelling #thelateshow for monetary reasons and not to kiss the ring so the #paramountskydance merger doesn’t get nixed by the administration is lazy gaslighting. Paramount might be the new #targetstores , it was already another #mcdonalds to cordcutters.
July 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
CBS claiming its cancelling #thelateshow for monetary reasons and not to kiss the ring so the #paramountskydance merger doesn’t get nixed by the administration is lazy gaslighting. Paramount might be the new #targetstores , it was already another #mcdonalds to cordcutters.
Imo - Eliminating parking minimums doesn't lead to cheaper housing, it just means people will clog street parking and nearby businesses.
#development #housing #bothel
#development #housing #bothel
This WA city hopes to become more walkable and affordable. Here’s how
Bothell is about to get "more Bothell," the city's mayor said. The city says updating its municipal code will make living there more affordable and welcoming.
www.seattletimes.com
July 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Imo - Eliminating parking minimums doesn't lead to cheaper housing, it just means people will clog street parking and nearby businesses.
#development #housing #bothel
#development #housing #bothel
Looking to places 10 years ahead of the Greater Seattle’s Abundance/Density driven growth planning. Van’s housing market is crashing after massive increases in density only resulted housing prices ratcheting up, not down. #seattlesky #housingsky www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
4 factors behind B.C.’s depressed condo market
The values of condos are dropping in Metro Vancouver as inventories rise and purchases lag. It has resulted in projects being cancelled or turned into rentals, and developers laying off staff. For mon...
www.cbc.ca
June 28, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Looking to places 10 years ahead of the Greater Seattle’s Abundance/Density driven growth planning. Van’s housing market is crashing after massive increases in density only resulted housing prices ratcheting up, not down. #seattlesky #housingsky www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Cut services for the poorest in order to give tax breaks to billionaires. Spend decades complaining about the deficit then vote to triple it to afford those tax cuts. I’m curious how this will get spun come election time #politicsky #politics
May 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Cut services for the poorest in order to give tax breaks to billionaires. Spend decades complaining about the deficit then vote to triple it to afford those tax cuts. I’m curious how this will get spun come election time #politicsky #politics
#andor season 2 is too on the mark. You start thinking its an analogy for fascism in the 30’s, as you keep watching you see its a modern reflection that hits too close to home.
May 19, 2025 at 2:42 AM
#andor season 2 is too on the mark. You start thinking its an analogy for fascism in the 30’s, as you keep watching you see its a modern reflection that hits too close to home.
Planes falling out if the sky, but you saved 0 dollars in taxes. Was it worth it? #politicssky
The Trump administration is facing pressure to modernise air traffic control systems and hire more staff.
US reports second air traffic control outage at New Jersey airport
The Trump administration is facing pressure to modernise air traffic control systems and hire more staff.
bit.ly
May 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Planes falling out if the sky, but you saved 0 dollars in taxes. Was it worth it? #politicssky
First Canada now Australia.
May 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
First Canada now Australia.
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O Canada 🍁 🇨🇦
Carney WINS!!
Carney WINS!!
April 29, 2025 at 2:26 AM
O Canada 🍁 🇨🇦
Carney WINS!!
Carney WINS!!
Arresting Judges for rightfully telling federal officers obstructing her lawful judicial process that they need a judicial warrant not an administrative warrant? Its testing the waters to see if the administration can outright arrest judges who rule against them.
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan charged with 2 felonies in ICE case
Brady McCarron, spokesman for U.S. Marshals Service in Washington, D.C., confirmed Dugan was arrested at about 8 a.m. at the Milwaukee County Courthouse and is in federal custody.
www.jsonline.com
April 26, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Arresting Judges for rightfully telling federal officers obstructing her lawful judicial process that they need a judicial warrant not an administrative warrant? Its testing the waters to see if the administration can outright arrest judges who rule against them.
Another article claiming the only thing driving up costs is lack of supply when price ratcheting caused by new denser devs has a bigger tie. If it were just supply we’d see costs in upzoned areas reduced/stabilized. The reverse is true. Vancvr & Trnto learned this 10 yrs ago. #housingsky #seattlesky
In pricey Seattle, $1M can buy just an ‘entry level’ single-family home
Single-family homes priced at or under the median price can be found in fewer pockets of the city, and they're drawing fierce competition.
www.seattletimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Another article claiming the only thing driving up costs is lack of supply when price ratcheting caused by new denser devs has a bigger tie. If it were just supply we’d see costs in upzoned areas reduced/stabilized. The reverse is true. Vancvr & Trnto learned this 10 yrs ago. #housingsky #seattlesky
It's a strange irony that the narrative from those who opposed the RFA went from "We're much wealthier than the poors in MLT and Lynnwood, why should we join them?" to "This is too expensive for us humble, poor Edmonds folks, we can’t afford it!"
#edmonds
myedmondsnews.com/2025/04/edmo...
#edmonds
myedmondsnews.com/2025/04/edmo...
Edmonds voters approving Regional Fire Authority annexation in early returns - My Edmonds News
Voters in Edmonds on Tuesday were approving a proposal for annexation into the South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority (RFA), according to first-day returns from the Snohomish...
myedmondsnews.com
April 24, 2025 at 2:36 AM
It's a strange irony that the narrative from those who opposed the RFA went from "We're much wealthier than the poors in MLT and Lynnwood, why should we join them?" to "This is too expensive for us humble, poor Edmonds folks, we can’t afford it!"
#edmonds
myedmondsnews.com/2025/04/edmo...
#edmonds
myedmondsnews.com/2025/04/edmo...
Happy to see this challenge to the remaining Black member Lynnwood city council by a well known ‘Make America Great Again’ advocate fell through
#blacksky #snohomishcounty #lynnwood
#blacksky #snohomishcounty #lynnwood
County auditor dismisses challenge to Lynnwood Council VP’s residency | HeraldNet.com
The auditor found a challenge to Josh Binda’s voter registration didn’t have enough evidence to prove he doesn’t live at his listed address.
www.heraldnet.com
April 24, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Happy to see this challenge to the remaining Black member Lynnwood city council by a well known ‘Make America Great Again’ advocate fell through
#blacksky #snohomishcounty #lynnwood
#blacksky #snohomishcounty #lynnwood
It was never about citizenship
U.S.-born man held for ICE under Florida’s new anti-immigration law minnesotareformer.com/2025/04/17/u...
U.S.-born man held for ICE under Florida’s new anti-immigration law • Minnesota Reformer
Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, a 20-year-old U.S. citizen, was being held in the Leon County Jail Thursday, charged with illegally entering Florida as an “unauthorized alien” — even as a supporter waved his...
minnesotareformer.com
April 18, 2025 at 2:39 AM
It was never about citizenship
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Eugenics isn't dead—it's thriving in tech
Eugenics isn't dead—it's thriving in tech
A new book takes on the throughline from the rise of 20th-century eugenics to Silicon Valley.
www.motherjones.com
April 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Eugenics isn't dead—it's thriving in tech
“America is an Anglo [meaning white in contemporary and historic American speech] country” - The Vice President of the United States of America to the PM of Britain yesterday. American media response: crickets. My god #politicssky #blacksky #newsky
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
JD Vance says US hopeful of ‘great’ trade deal with UK
Vice-president says Donald Trump ‘loves’ the UK and there is good chance of reaching mutually beneficial agreement
www.theguardian.com
April 16, 2025 at 7:34 AM
“America is an Anglo [meaning white in contemporary and historic American speech] country” - The Vice President of the United States of America to the PM of Britain yesterday. American media response: crickets. My god #politicssky #blacksky #newsky
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Canadians frequently stop by an American town for some staples that tend to be cheaper across the border.
But the trade and diplomatic fight President Trump has picked with America’s northern neighbor is causing more Canadians to stay home.
But the trade and diplomatic fight President Trump has picked with America’s northern neighbor is causing more Canadians to stay home.
This Washington border county is desperate for Canadians
“There’s just no one around,” said a gas station owner in Whatcom County, where the economy depends on residents of British Columbia remaining eager to buy American.
nbcnews.to
April 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Canadians frequently stop by an American town for some staples that tend to be cheaper across the border.
But the trade and diplomatic fight President Trump has picked with America’s northern neighbor is causing more Canadians to stay home.
But the trade and diplomatic fight President Trump has picked with America’s northern neighbor is causing more Canadians to stay home.
Being a #BIPOC #wsu grad, I absolutely agree you have to do what you can to protect students. I disagree with the idea it’ll avoid putting a target on #bipoc students backs by the admin. It’s already there. Eventually the demand will be dismiss minority & lgbtqia students/staff or lose federal $
Undocumented Student Center becoming the Multicultural Student Center
The Undocumented Student Center is being renamed to the Multicultural Student Center. All references to the Undocumented Student Center in the Compton Union Building and online have been wiped. The si...
dailyevergreen.com
April 15, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Happy that #harvard is standing upto the administration, but it’s still frustrating to see MSM outlets quote the admin’s version of whats racially discriminatory without so much as a one word rebuttal from actual Minority organizations. #blacksky #politicsky
April 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Happy that #harvard is standing upto the administration, but it’s still frustrating to see MSM outlets quote the admin’s version of whats racially discriminatory without so much as a one word rebuttal from actual Minority organizations. #blacksky #politicsky