Christine Schudde
@christineschudde.bsky.social
she/her. Writing about housing, neighborhoods and small cities here: www.neighboring.substack.com.
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But for the arbitrary nature of birth and circumstance, any of us could be living in poverty, dependent upon assistance to put food on the table, to take our children to the doctor, and to pull ourselves out of debt. The lack of empathy, the pure callousness on display in this bill, is infuriating.
July 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
But for the arbitrary nature of birth and circumstance, any of us could be living in poverty, dependent upon assistance to put food on the table, to take our children to the doctor, and to pull ourselves out of debt. The lack of empathy, the pure callousness on display in this bill, is infuriating.
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I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
July 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
I understand that the perception of safety doesn't always match the reality, but I sure haven't heard many people talk about the across-the-board decline in crime the past year. It's almost as if some folks prefer the narrative of a big scary city in decline...
www.timesunion.com/news/article...
www.timesunion.com/news/article...
Sheehan, Cox hail Albany crime decreases
Violent crime is down 14% and property crime down more than a quarter, according to statistics released by the city on Monday.
www.timesunion.com
June 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I understand that the perception of safety doesn't always match the reality, but I sure haven't heard many people talk about the across-the-board decline in crime the past year. It's almost as if some folks prefer the narrative of a big scary city in decline...
www.timesunion.com/news/article...
www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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-A living wage
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and
with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and
with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
May 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
-A living wage
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and
with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and
with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
During a tough week, it's amazing to see these @shelterforce.bsky.social photos from the National Day of Action on Housing 🎉
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Photos: In Over a Dozen Cities, Housing Activists Connect HUD Cuts and Local Issues
Tenants and housing advocates across the country took to the streets for a National Day of Action on Housing.
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May 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
During a tough week, it's amazing to see these @shelterforce.bsky.social photos from the National Day of Action on Housing 🎉
shelterforce.org/2025/05/22/p...
shelterforce.org/2025/05/22/p...
Looking through my drafts folder, it’s clear there is so much opportunity to create the housing and cities we want.
It’s also clear to me, this week in particular, how steep the hill in front of us is.
neighboring.substack.com/p/listen-thi...
It’s also clear to me, this week in particular, how steep the hill in front of us is.
neighboring.substack.com/p/listen-thi...
Listen, this uphill battle for housing is daunting
Reflecting on the tax reconciliation bill and other federal actions
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May 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Looking through my drafts folder, it’s clear there is so much opportunity to create the housing and cities we want.
It’s also clear to me, this week in particular, how steep the hill in front of us is.
neighboring.substack.com/p/listen-thi...
It’s also clear to me, this week in particular, how steep the hill in front of us is.
neighboring.substack.com/p/listen-thi...
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An estimated 1.2 million residents could see their health coverage slashed and New York’s economy could take an $11 billion hit if a federal spending measure wending through Congress advances, according to projections released this week by New York health officials.
1.2M New Yorkers could lose health coverage under federal cuts
State health officials, hospital groups released the projections as federal wrangling continues over a Congressional spending package.
www.timesunion.com
May 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
An estimated 1.2 million residents could see their health coverage slashed and New York’s economy could take an $11 billion hit if a federal spending measure wending through Congress advances, according to projections released this week by New York health officials.
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Ash-Lee Henderson: What you can do right now is you can text NOCUTS to 70303...[spread the word] like lives depend on it because they absolutely do.
@workingfamilies.org @ashdashlee.bsky.social
@workingfamilies.org @ashdashlee.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Ash-Lee Henderson: What you can do right now is you can text NOCUTS to 70303...[spread the word] like lives depend on it because they absolutely do.
@workingfamilies.org @ashdashlee.bsky.social
@workingfamilies.org @ashdashlee.bsky.social
Tonight:
TAKE ACTION.
Join the Mass Call happening TODAY for ACTIONS you can take to fight Medicaid cuts: wfpus.org/HandsOffHealthcare
Join the Mass Call happening TODAY for ACTIONS you can take to fight Medicaid cuts: wfpus.org/HandsOffHealthcare
May 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Tonight:
"If your household makes over $1 million, you'll get a $90,000 tax break.
If you're in the bottom 20% of income-earners, you'll get $90 and have your healthcare and food assistance cut."
If you're in the bottom 20% of income-earners, you'll get $90 and have your healthcare and food assistance cut."
May 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
"If your household makes over $1 million, you'll get a $90,000 tax break.
If you're in the bottom 20% of income-earners, you'll get $90 and have your healthcare and food assistance cut."
If you're in the bottom 20% of income-earners, you'll get $90 and have your healthcare and food assistance cut."
About half of Habitat’s newest neighbors over the past 10 years are immigrant families & we are so lucky to have them in our community. Protect immigrant families — pass #NY4All & #DignityNotDetention!
May 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
About half of Habitat’s newest neighbors over the past 10 years are immigrant families & we are so lucky to have them in our community. Protect immigrant families — pass #NY4All & #DignityNotDetention!
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Last week, Newark's mayor was arrested while visiting an ICE facility.
Trump is silencing those who hold him accountable.
At the same time, Congress is trying to pass a bill that increases ICE's capacity by $175 billion.
Hear what we can do to stop it: wfpus.org/fromnewark
Trump is silencing those who hold him accountable.
At the same time, Congress is trying to pass a bill that increases ICE's capacity by $175 billion.
Hear what we can do to stop it: wfpus.org/fromnewark
From Newark to All: We Stand Together · Working Families Power
On Friday, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested in handcuffs after attempting to visit a recently re-opened ICE detention facility. ICE shoved members of the Congressional delegation which included…
wfpus.org
May 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Last week, Newark's mayor was arrested while visiting an ICE facility.
Trump is silencing those who hold him accountable.
At the same time, Congress is trying to pass a bill that increases ICE's capacity by $175 billion.
Hear what we can do to stop it: wfpus.org/fromnewark
Trump is silencing those who hold him accountable.
At the same time, Congress is trying to pass a bill that increases ICE's capacity by $175 billion.
Hear what we can do to stop it: wfpus.org/fromnewark
Reposted by Christine Schudde
doodle. write poems you never show anyone. make banana bread. take pictures of birds. grow a plant. the goal isn’t to build job skills or “become a creative” it’s to just fool around and experience yourself and the world around you
May 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
doodle. write poems you never show anyone. make banana bread. take pictures of birds. grow a plant. the goal isn’t to build job skills or “become a creative” it’s to just fool around and experience yourself and the world around you
Signed up and really looking forward to this conversation about social housing.
Featured speaker: Rev. Rae Chen Huang
“Building a just housing system is a spiritual and moral imperative.”
Join us May 14 for this vital conversation.
Save your spot: buff.ly/hENDP2u
#HousingJustice
“Building a just housing system is a spiritual and moral imperative.”
Join us May 14 for this vital conversation.
Save your spot: buff.ly/hENDP2u
#HousingJustice
May 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Signed up and really looking forward to this conversation about social housing.
So grateful for the Jane Jacobs Walk Albany. Another beautiful walk with people who love our city and are curious about how to make it even better. Links, photos & such at janejacobswalkalbany.substack.com/p/thank-you-...
Thank you!
Grateful for our 2nd Jane Jacobs Walk Albany! Resources & photos...
janejacobswalkalbany.substack.com
May 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
So grateful for the Jane Jacobs Walk Albany. Another beautiful walk with people who love our city and are curious about how to make it even better. Links, photos & such at janejacobswalkalbany.substack.com/p/thank-you-...
A rainy, delightful #JaneJacobsWalk was had today in downtown Albany! We talked about I-787, Albany’s oldest Dutch building, the “parking lot district”, the Empire State Plaza & more. New friends! Old friends! Merriment all around. #JaneJacobsWalkAlbany #JanesWalk
May 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
A rainy, delightful #JaneJacobsWalk was had today in downtown Albany! We talked about I-787, Albany’s oldest Dutch building, the “parking lot district”, the Empire State Plaza & more. New friends! Old friends! Merriment all around. #JaneJacobsWalkAlbany #JanesWalk
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Try volunteering once a month (or once a quarter) at a library, Habitat for Humanity, or a local soup kitchen.
You deserve to feel good. Good about yourself, and good about the world around you.
What other advice would you give someone trying to fight isolation?
You deserve to feel good. Good about yourself, and good about the world around you.
What other advice would you give someone trying to fight isolation?
May 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Try volunteering once a month (or once a quarter) at a library, Habitat for Humanity, or a local soup kitchen.
You deserve to feel good. Good about yourself, and good about the world around you.
What other advice would you give someone trying to fight isolation?
You deserve to feel good. Good about yourself, and good about the world around you.
What other advice would you give someone trying to fight isolation?
The weather outlook is uncertain, but we’ll still be at Stacks Espresso at 1pm for the Jane Jacobs Walk in downtown Albany! Deets here: janejacobswalkalbany.substack.com/p/weather-up...
Weather update - see you at 1pm!
And Happy Birthday to Jane Jacobs!
janejacobswalkalbany.substack.com
May 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The weather outlook is uncertain, but we’ll still be at Stacks Espresso at 1pm for the Jane Jacobs Walk in downtown Albany! Deets here: janejacobswalkalbany.substack.com/p/weather-up...
Amazing impact from a fairly simple change to the zoning ordinance to allow for more density!
"In 2020, [Portland, OR] approved building [middle housing] on lots zoned for single family homes... A new report from the City says, it's working. 1,400 new units built in just a few years and each one is $300,000 less expensive than a typical single family home." @nbcnews.com
May 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Amazing impact from a fairly simple change to the zoning ordinance to allow for more density!
Joined 1k+ folk in Albany rallying to protect unions, public schools, affordable housing, immigrant and worker rights! #MayDayStrong #MayDay2025 #workingfamiliesparty @workingfamilies.org @nywfp.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Joined 1k+ folk in Albany rallying to protect unions, public schools, affordable housing, immigrant and worker rights! #MayDayStrong #MayDay2025 #workingfamiliesparty @workingfamilies.org @nywfp.bsky.social
Reading @jennitaur.bsky.social Jenny Odell and fighting back against nostalgia: neighboring.substack.com/p/imagine-th...
Imagine that you were born at the exact right time
Reading Jenny Odell and fighting back against nostalgia
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May 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Reading @jennitaur.bsky.social Jenny Odell and fighting back against nostalgia: neighboring.substack.com/p/imagine-th...
My org has hosted dozen of AmeriCorps & we have two alumni on staff. Our last NCCC team joined us in March 2020 & were soon demobilized due to Covid-19.
AmeriCorps is a vital program representing the highest virtues of service & community.
AmeriCorps is a vital program representing the highest virtues of service & community.
On April 14, 748 #AmeriCorpsNCCC members serving on projects across the nation were sent home.
#DOGE wants to erase their service - we will not let that happen.
Join us and recognize these young leaders for their accomplishments in service to our communities.
actionnetwork.org/events/recog...
#DOGE wants to erase their service - we will not let that happen.
Join us and recognize these young leaders for their accomplishments in service to our communities.
actionnetwork.org/events/recog...
Recognition of Service for AmeriCorps NCCC
On April 14, 748 AmeriCorps NCCC members serving on projects across the nation were demobilized and sent home. Their terms of service were cut short and they were denied a graduation and recognition o...
actionnetwork.org
May 2, 2025 at 1:06 AM
My org has hosted dozen of AmeriCorps & we have two alumni on staff. Our last NCCC team joined us in March 2020 & were soon demobilized due to Covid-19.
AmeriCorps is a vital program representing the highest virtues of service & community.
AmeriCorps is a vital program representing the highest virtues of service & community.
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Immigrant rights are workers’ rights. And workers’ rights are immigrant rights.
Let’s stand together. Let’s fight together. Let’s win together.
¡Sí se puede!
Let’s stand together. Let’s fight together. Let’s win together.
¡Sí se puede!
May 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Immigrant rights are workers’ rights. And workers’ rights are immigrant rights.
Let’s stand together. Let’s fight together. Let’s win together.
¡Sí se puede!
Let’s stand together. Let’s fight together. Let’s win together.
¡Sí se puede!
May 1 is a day of action. We're coming together in Albany to demand justice, equity, and dignity for all workers. Let's build a future where our families thrive over fortunes.
✊🏾✊🏼✊🏿✊🏻
ALBANY MAY DAY RALLY Thu 5/1 at 5pm by Albany Med: www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
#MayDay2025 #MayDayStrong
✊🏾✊🏼✊🏿✊🏻
ALBANY MAY DAY RALLY Thu 5/1 at 5pm by Albany Med: www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
#MayDay2025 #MayDayStrong
May 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
May 1 is a day of action. We're coming together in Albany to demand justice, equity, and dignity for all workers. Let's build a future where our families thrive over fortunes.
✊🏾✊🏼✊🏿✊🏻
ALBANY MAY DAY RALLY Thu 5/1 at 5pm by Albany Med: www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
#MayDay2025 #MayDayStrong
✊🏾✊🏼✊🏿✊🏻
ALBANY MAY DAY RALLY Thu 5/1 at 5pm by Albany Med: www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
#MayDay2025 #MayDayStrong
Windy but beautiful evening for a spring cleanup in the neighborhood!
May 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Windy but beautiful evening for a spring cleanup in the neighborhood!