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one of the stranger phenomena in American life is that hate is supposed to flow in one direction (rural people get to hate urban people, Republicans get to hate Democrats) and if the hate goes the other way people pretend as if this is very upsetting.
The media made a HUGE deal out of "basket of deplorables" and "cling to their guns or religion."
But, of course, it will totally ignore Trump saying he hates Democrats: "I hate them. I believe they hate their country."
But, of course, it will totally ignore Trump saying he hates Democrats: "I hate them. I believe they hate their country."
in addition to his "shylocks" comment, i can't imagine the media backlash if Biden said anything like from this screenshot - that he "hates Republicans" - and i'm also tired of having this "IMAGINE IF BIDEN!" thought experiment but it's just a constant reminder of the double standards
July 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
one of the stranger phenomena in American life is that hate is supposed to flow in one direction (rural people get to hate urban people, Republicans get to hate Democrats) and if the hate goes the other way people pretend as if this is very upsetting.
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Just to be crystal clear: bombing Iran is completely illegal.
June 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Just to be crystal clear: bombing Iran is completely illegal.
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The JCPOA was one of the greatest diplomatic achievements of the 21st century. Multiple nations, several powerful blocks, a ton of oversight and the entire time diplomats were working it out domestic American media & politicians were demonizing it, lying about it, and trying to sabotage it. They won
Reminder that none of this would've been possible if not for the neocons manipulating Trump's hatred of Obama to kill the JCPOA. From there, safeguards became unconstrained enrichment and all the scary things they're trotting out became possible.
Be careful buying what these guys are still selling.
Be careful buying what these guys are still selling.
June 22, 2025 at 5:38 AM
The JCPOA was one of the greatest diplomatic achievements of the 21st century. Multiple nations, several powerful blocks, a ton of oversight and the entire time diplomats were working it out domestic American media & politicians were demonizing it, lying about it, and trying to sabotage it. They won
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She talks not only about the trans rights but more broadly about the reality of social discourse today. She is insightful, pragmatic and inspiring. Highly recommended.
Today’s episode of The Ezra Klein Show.
Representative Sarah McBride reckons with the trans rights movement’s shortcomings, and how to win hearts and minds through a politics of grace.
open.spotify.com/episode/1Ryl...
youtu.be/KlbNFsAGFRc?...
Representative Sarah McBride reckons with the trans rights movement’s shortcomings, and how to win hearts and minds through a politics of grace.
open.spotify.com/episode/1Ryl...
youtu.be/KlbNFsAGFRc?...
How to Beat Trump Back on Trans Rights — and Much Else | The Ezra Klein Show
YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show
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June 19, 2025 at 2:55 AM
She talks not only about the trans rights but more broadly about the reality of social discourse today. She is insightful, pragmatic and inspiring. Highly recommended.
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To add to Jamelle's point, this housing also needs to be located in both high-income and lower-income neighborhoods. Right now places like San Francisco overwhelmingly concentrate shelters and supportive housing in impoverished neighborhoods like the Tenderloin.
as someone who lives nextdoor to both supportive housing and public housing, i need people to understand that the best locations for both are going to be the central neighborhoods in a metropolitan area, where there is easy and reliable access to services and jobs.
May 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
To add to Jamelle's point, this housing also needs to be located in both high-income and lower-income neighborhoods. Right now places like San Francisco overwhelmingly concentrate shelters and supportive housing in impoverished neighborhoods like the Tenderloin.
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"The average market-rate apartment in California is roughly 2.5 times the cost of a similar apartment constructed in Texas on a square-foot basis ... costs in the San Francisco Bay area are roughly 50% higher than costs in San Diego." www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
The High Cost of Producing Multifamily Housing in California
California is the most expensive state for multifamily housing production and costs vary substantially across metropolitan regions. Policy reforms are needed to reduce production costs and improve hou...
www.rand.org
April 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
"The average market-rate apartment in California is roughly 2.5 times the cost of a similar apartment constructed in Texas on a square-foot basis ... costs in the San Francisco Bay area are roughly 50% higher than costs in San Diego." www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
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Appalling cruelty beyond comprehension. Trump is ordering an immediate, unlawful shutdown of PEPFAR, potentially denying life-saving HIV medication to millions of people. This guarantees a lethal, global resurgence of the HIV epidemic. Just unfathomable sadism. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
Trump Administration Halts H.I.V. Drug Distribution in Poor Countries
PEPFAR’s computer systems also are being taken offline, a sign that the program may not return, as Republican critics had hoped.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Appalling cruelty beyond comprehension. Trump is ordering an immediate, unlawful shutdown of PEPFAR, potentially denying life-saving HIV medication to millions of people. This guarantees a lethal, global resurgence of the HIV epidemic. Just unfathomable sadism. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
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Anyone who puts the word "gentrification" in writing should have to define their terms. Are we talking about residents getting displaced by high housing costs? More homebuilding helps with that. Are we talking about freezing the built environment in place? Congrats, you're helping fuel displacement.
Pausing housing construction "to stem the tide of gentrification" is like taking up smoking to improve respiratory health. www.governing.com/urban/despit...
Despite Housing Shortage, Denver Puts Brakes on Dense Development
The city’s planning office won’t approve conversion of single-family properties into multiple units in six neighborhoods. The desire to protect Latino neighborhoods from gentrification runs counter to...
www.governing.com
January 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Anyone who puts the word "gentrification" in writing should have to define their terms. Are we talking about residents getting displaced by high housing costs? More homebuilding helps with that. Are we talking about freezing the built environment in place? Congrats, you're helping fuel displacement.