I don’t remember the last time I saw a (good) survey report 0% support for something, even among a small subgroup like that. Neat!

I think this is the exact example that was used to teach me the ecological fallacy in class

Huge news; those barriers were hideous!

I believe, as amended, the law requires a joint resolution to terminate emergency control of the MPD. See
code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/counci...

One could argue this is the intention of Housing Choice Vouchers—although not often realized—and state/local SOI laws aim to promote that goal further. AFFH also comes to mind, although its history of implementation is uneven.

Reading through the NYtimes Top 100 has encouraged me to put more thought into this (although I stand by the original)

I’m glad to see information and persuasion highlighted as important pathways of influence; this was a focus of my dissertation research!

2) Persuasion: Lobbyists do better when they have an informational advantage over legislators, and we talk about the different types of information that matters (e.g. business is advantaged) and who it works on (usually ideological allies)

But of course Best Picture is really CHALLENGERS! The score, the performance, the script, the score, the cinematography, the score; it’s all pitch-perfect and thrilling and funny and exhilarating. What a fun time at the movies.

1: The Brutalist

I was lucky enough to see a 70mm screening of this and it is a gorgeous film. Brody is captivating, but Pearce is essential as his shallow, insecure antagonist. It’s an instant-classic immigrant story about the tension between art and capitalism, and it’s my favorite of these

2: Dune: Part Two

Dune is marvelous. It’s an all-star cast playing out a grand, epic story, and it doesn’t shies away from the darkness of the source material. Villeneuve’s direction is one of the biggest awards snubs of the year; this is his baby and he deserves his flowers.

3: I’m Still Here

I don’t have a clear favorite among my top 3. Torres gives a deeply affecting performance. Her anger and grief and powerlessness are keenly felt without needing a Big Awards Monologue. It hits even harder in the current political climate. It literally moved me to tears twice.

4: The Substance

Moore and Qualley are fantastic, and director Coralie Fargeat is fully in control of the movie’s throwback visual style. And it does deliver thoughtful and relevant social commentary. I wish the ending was a little more clever and a little less drawn out.

5: Wicked

Wicked is infectiously fun and wonderfully cast. The soundtrack has stayed in my rotation since I saw the movie. Where it’s lacking is mostly in the visuals; it’s oddly gloomy and visually bland throughout and the colors rarely pop. It also suffers a from being a first-parter.