Evan Maag
@etmaag.bsky.social
Affordable housing professional. New dad. Atlantan. Georgia State grad. Lover of architecture, native plants, (the real) football (/soccer), woodworking, music, and cocktails.
Let’s talk housing/land use/transit!
Let’s talk housing/land use/transit!
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Watch the @kelseabondatl.bsky.social video on the TAD scam. She lays it out clearly and, dare one say, entertainingly? Refreshing to have a council member (elect) telling it like it is.
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undefined on Instagram: "kelseabondatl🚨 SAY NO TO A SNAP VOTE ON THE TADS!🚨I may not be sworn in yet, but I work for YOU GUYS! Soon, Atlanta City Council …"
kelseabondatl🚨 SAY NO TO A SNAP VOTE ON THE TADS!🚨I may not be sworn in yet, but I work for YOU GUYS! Soon, Atlanta City Council will have to vote on whether to extend Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) until 2055. This is a huge decision on how to spend a LOT of money that would otherwise go towards our public schools and other services. The proposal to continue diverting funds towards accelerated development is strongly backed by developers and corporate interests, and the TAD’s proposed “oversight” commission is stacked with lobbyists for the top 1% — The Atlanta Committee for Progress, The Chamber of Commerce, and the Arthur M. Blank Foundation. Are these really the entities we believe will fight for working family’s best interests? Corporations and billionaires shouldn’t shape Atlanta’s policy priorities — people should. Tell your City Council Member to vote NO on the TAD extension!Council President Doug Shipmandshipman@atlantaga.gov (404)330-6052District 1Jason Winston jwinston@atlantaga.gov (404) 330-6039District 2 Carden WyckoffCWyckoff@atlantaga.gov(404) 330-6038District 3Byron Amos bdamos@atlantaga.gov (404) 330-6046District 4Jason Dozier jdozier@atlantaga.gov (404) 330-6047District 5Liliana Bakhtiari lbakhtiari@atlantaga.gov(404) 330-6048District 6Alex Wan awan@atlantaga.gov(404) 330-6049District 7Howard Shook hshook@atlantaga.gov (404) 330-6050District 8Mary Norwoodmnorwood@atlantaga.gov (404) 330-6051District 9Dustin Hillis drhillis@atlantaga.gov (404) 330-6044District 10Andrea L. Boone aboone@atlantaga.gov (404) 330-6055District 11Marci Collier Overstreet mcoverstreet@atlantaga.gov(404) 330-6054District 12Antonio Lewis anlewis@atlantaga.gov (404) 330-6053Post 1 at LargeMichael Julian Bond mbond@atlantaga.gov(404) 330-6770Post 2 at LargeMatt Westmorelandmswestmoreland@atlantaga.gov (404) 330-6302Post 3 at LargeEshé Collins ESCollins@atlantaga.gov(404) 330-6041
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November 25, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Watch the @kelseabondatl.bsky.social video on the TAD scam. She lays it out clearly and, dare one say, entertainingly? Refreshing to have a council member (elect) telling it like it is.
#GApol
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The Trump effect:
November 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The Trump effect:
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NEW: Sean Duffy frequently calls safety his “top priority” as transportation secretary. But I spent months wading through regulatory notices and found something far different: that USDOT has been delaying, weakening and killing dozens of safety rules, many opposed by the transportation industry.🧵
November 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
NEW: Sean Duffy frequently calls safety his “top priority” as transportation secretary. But I spent months wading through regulatory notices and found something far different: that USDOT has been delaying, weakening and killing dozens of safety rules, many opposed by the transportation industry.🧵
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Donald Trump was practicing child rape the right way.
by Ezra Klein
by Ezra Klein
November 13, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Donald Trump was practicing child rape the right way.
by Ezra Klein
by Ezra Klein
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A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
Terrible news on the council president election. Overstreet doesn’t deserve the promotion, and Dickens needed a counterweight. Happy about Kelsea Bond winning D2 and the statewide PSC election falling the right way.
Atlanta establishment prevails in city races, despite strong progressive challenges
Democratic Socialist Kelsea Bond scored an outright victory in crowded District 2 city council race, as five council and school board races head to runoffs
Democratic Socialist Kelsea Bond scored an outright victory in crowded District 2 city council race, as five council and school board races head to runoffs
Atlanta establishment prevails in city races, despite strong progressive challenges
Democratic Socialist Kelsea Bond scored an outright victory in crowded District 2 city council race, as five council and school board races head to runoffs
atlantaciviccircle.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Terrible news on the council president election. Overstreet doesn’t deserve the promotion, and Dickens needed a counterweight. Happy about Kelsea Bond winning D2 and the statewide PSC election falling the right way.
Eagerly awaiting any news about @rohitforatlanta.bsky.social becoming our next City Council President! Anyone seen news of that race?
Around 900,000 voters cast their ballots today to select Atlanta’s mayor, City Council President and in several other local and state races. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/election-202...
Election 2025 Results: The Winners in Key Georgia Races - Capital B News - Atlanta
Voters cast their ballots in the mayor's race, PSC contest and city council president battle.
atlanta.capitalbnews.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Eagerly awaiting any news about @rohitforatlanta.bsky.social becoming our next City Council President! Anyone seen news of that race?
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i hate that AI has now caused me to question the authenticity of cute animal videos online, which is my primary use of social media. i don't even know if this baby penguin actually wore a beret to go buy a tiny baguette in paris
November 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
i hate that AI has now caused me to question the authenticity of cute animal videos online, which is my primary use of social media. i don't even know if this baby penguin actually wore a beret to go buy a tiny baguette in paris
Hey #atlanta, can a campaign put yard signs in front of the vehicular entrance to a polling place? Because that’s where Overstreet’s campaign is putting there’s at Grant Park Rec Center.
October 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Hey #atlanta, can a campaign put yard signs in front of the vehicular entrance to a polling place? Because that’s where Overstreet’s campaign is putting there’s at Grant Park Rec Center.
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Fun fact. Trump destruction of soybean exports (rightfully) gets lots of attention. But you know what we sell even more of to China? Education.
2024 soybean exports to China: $13B.
Higher Ed: $14B.
Yes, all those internat’l students count as *exports.* Trump is STILL actively destroying that market.
2024 soybean exports to China: $13B.
Higher Ed: $14B.
Yes, all those internat’l students count as *exports.* Trump is STILL actively destroying that market.
Bessent says China to delay rare earths rules by a year, buy U.S. soybeans reut.rs/42YJMO9
Bessent says China to delay rare earths rules by a year, buy U.S. soybeans
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that he anticipates that China will revive substantial purchases of U.S. soybeans for several years and will delay its expanded licensing regime for rare earths by a year and re-examine it after two days of trade talks in Malaysia.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Fun fact. Trump destruction of soybean exports (rightfully) gets lots of attention. But you know what we sell even more of to China? Education.
2024 soybean exports to China: $13B.
Higher Ed: $14B.
Yes, all those internat’l students count as *exports.* Trump is STILL actively destroying that market.
2024 soybean exports to China: $13B.
Higher Ed: $14B.
Yes, all those internat’l students count as *exports.* Trump is STILL actively destroying that market.
Does any ATL resident have insight to any of the judges in the ballot? (Specifically any NOT to retain)
October 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Does any ATL resident have insight to any of the judges in the ballot? (Specifically any NOT to retain)
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People somewhat reasonably assume that the rules governing our built environments are built on careful assessment of the best available science and rigorous analysis of tradeoffs but in reality it's like 85% vibes.
October 23, 2025 at 2:12 AM
People somewhat reasonably assume that the rules governing our built environments are built on careful assessment of the best available science and rigorous analysis of tradeoffs but in reality it's like 85% vibes.
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“Now Scientific American has updated and re-released what it calls the “classic graphic” that shows that a human on a bicycle—able to coast, or freewheel, without pedaling—remains the world’s most energy effecient traveler.” @carltonreid.com on the re-release of the iconic graph in @forbes.com.
October 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
“Now Scientific American has updated and re-released what it calls the “classic graphic” that shows that a human on a bicycle—able to coast, or freewheel, without pedaling—remains the world’s most energy effecient traveler.” @carltonreid.com on the re-release of the iconic graph in @forbes.com.
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I hope that other world democracies are noting very closely how ours is failing with increasing rapidity, and in doing so are fortifying their own to ensure it does not fall prey to the same tactics, like an entire political party being party to treason.
October 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I hope that other world democracies are noting very closely how ours is failing with increasing rapidity, and in doing so are fortifying their own to ensure it does not fall prey to the same tactics, like an entire political party being party to treason.
Atlanta, Marci Overstreet (and “Georgia On The Move” too apparently) is scared. Who do you want, someone who’s out to run a smear campaign because she can’t run on her own record and platform? Or someone who’s telling you all the things he’ll get done with the office? @rohitforatlanta.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Atlanta, Marci Overstreet (and “Georgia On The Move” too apparently) is scared. Who do you want, someone who’s out to run a smear campaign because she can’t run on her own record and platform? Or someone who’s telling you all the things he’ll get done with the office? @rohitforatlanta.bsky.social
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All I want in life is to persuade everyone, when encountering politics & culture, to ask, "why are we talking about this?" I mean that very literally: anything you encounter on your screens reflects a choice. Someone covered that, talked about that, rather than the many other things out there. Why?
October 10, 2025 at 10:18 AM
All I want in life is to persuade everyone, when encountering politics & culture, to ask, "why are we talking about this?" I mean that very literally: anything you encounter on your screens reflects a choice. Someone covered that, talked about that, rather than the many other things out there. Why?
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The president ordering the murder of 3 more human beings on a boat didn’t even make the list
September 21, 2025 at 5:07 AM
The president ordering the murder of 3 more human beings on a boat didn’t even make the list
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Even if you aren’t masking anywhere else it still makes sense to wear a mask in medical settings & pharmacies because there’s a greater chance of being close to someone contagious & there are more people who are at higher risk in these places. Masking in these settings both protects you & others.
I really think there should be a continued public health push to have people wear a mask in pharmacies and medical settings since that is where sick people and people who are higher risk can be found frequently. It has never made any public health sense to loosen those precautions.
September 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Even if you aren’t masking anywhere else it still makes sense to wear a mask in medical settings & pharmacies because there’s a greater chance of being close to someone contagious & there are more people who are at higher risk in these places. Masking in these settings both protects you & others.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
thank you for downloading oracle tiktok. please purchase a tiktok enterprise edition license before opening the app and have your license key ready
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korean reporting is nightmarish on the conditions Korean workers were contained in
September 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
korean reporting is nightmarish on the conditions Korean workers were contained in
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RFK Jr. Warns Mistress That Condoms Cause Autism
RFK Jr. Warns Mistress That Condoms Cause Autism
WASHINGTON—Claiming that 100% of users experienced dangerous side effects as a result of wearing the contraceptive device, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly paused an amorous moment Thursday to issue a...
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September 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
RFK Jr. Warns Mistress That Condoms Cause Autism
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💉🧵PSA 🚨 We don’t know for sure but are very worried RFKJ’s ACIP is about to restrict access to RSV monoclonal immunization for babies (nirsevimab and clesrovimab). If your baby is eligible, get them vaccinated asap. RSV season starts late Oct-early Nov. See below for immunization recommendation info
September 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM
💉🧵PSA 🚨 We don’t know for sure but are very worried RFKJ’s ACIP is about to restrict access to RSV monoclonal immunization for babies (nirsevimab and clesrovimab). If your baby is eligible, get them vaccinated asap. RSV season starts late Oct-early Nov. See below for immunization recommendation info