@hvenegaards.bsky.social
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One aspect of US political history that I think is underplayed is that on several measures—health care, housing, transportation, basic assistance—by the late 60s/early 70s, the nation was headed in a similar direction as European social democracies. Domestic policy was ambitious & liberal.
And if that blew your mind, read up on the Family Assistance Plan, the proposal from Milton Friedman (!) that Nixon embraced -- would've been essentially a negative income tax for the poor in which they'd get cash payments.
The bizarre tale of President Nixon and his basic income bill
In 1969 President Richard Nixon was on the verge of implementing a basic income for poor families in America. It promised to be a revolutionary step – had the President not changed his mind at t...
thecorrespondent.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:05 AM
One aspect of US political history that I think is underplayed is that on several measures—health care, housing, transportation, basic assistance—by the late 60s/early 70s, the nation was headed in a similar direction as European social democracies. Domestic policy was ambitious & liberal.
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@desmog.com reviewed US tax records which show Bill Gates’ charity has donated more than $3.5 million to a think tank run by Danish academic and climate crisis denier Bjørn Lomborg www.desmog.com/2025/11/05/b...
Bill Gates Gave $3.5M to Think Tank Run by Climate Crisis Denier Bjorn Lomborg
Tax records reveal that the billionaire’s foundation has donated for years to Lomborg’s Copenhagen Consensus Center.
www.desmog.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:08 AM
@desmog.com reviewed US tax records which show Bill Gates’ charity has donated more than $3.5 million to a think tank run by Danish academic and climate crisis denier Bjørn Lomborg www.desmog.com/2025/11/05/b...
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1. In the wake on Mamdani’s win, we’ll see a lot more far right anti-urban sentiment. Here’s a thread on its roots and evolution.
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM
1. In the wake on Mamdani’s win, we’ll see a lot more far right anti-urban sentiment. Here’s a thread on its roots and evolution.
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
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Here's another bit of conventional wisdom Zohran completely blew away: His speech was at well above a 10th-grade level. It was complex, erudite, punctuated by deep and fluent references. You don't have to condescend to voters with baby talk! Part of re-establishing norms is speaking like an adult.
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Here's another bit of conventional wisdom Zohran completely blew away: His speech was at well above a 10th-grade level. It was complex, erudite, punctuated by deep and fluent references. You don't have to condescend to voters with baby talk! Part of re-establishing norms is speaking like an adult.
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It’s honestly wild how few townhomes exist that aren’t right near a highway. We force every bit of density right next to noise and pollution, and keep the quiet areas reserved for the rich who can afford detached houses.
I can’t emphasize enough how ridiculously inequitable & regressive this is
I can’t emphasize enough how ridiculously inequitable & regressive this is
October 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
It’s honestly wild how few townhomes exist that aren’t right near a highway. We force every bit of density right next to noise and pollution, and keep the quiet areas reserved for the rich who can afford detached houses.
I can’t emphasize enough how ridiculously inequitable & regressive this is
I can’t emphasize enough how ridiculously inequitable & regressive this is
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journalists could also ask people without housing if they have any concerns about the proposed location rather than repeating the bigotry-based fear-mongering of unrepentant dickheads
‘The location is not appropriate’: Proposed housing project near Abbotsford school sparks community concern
‘The location is not appropriate’: Proposed housing project near Abbotsford school sparks community concern
The B.C. government is proposing a new supportive housing project in Abbotsford to address the city’s growing homelessness crisis. But the location—directly across from a school—has sparked confusion, concern and calls for change from parents and nearby business owners.
bit.ly
October 31, 2025 at 5:47 AM
journalists could also ask people without housing if they have any concerns about the proposed location rather than repeating the bigotry-based fear-mongering of unrepentant dickheads
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The difference in the time it takes a streetcar in Amsterdam vs. Toronto to clear an intersection after servicing a nearside stop.
October 30, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The difference in the time it takes a streetcar in Amsterdam vs. Toronto to clear an intersection after servicing a nearside stop.
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i cannot believe that “mamdani calls a close adult relative an ‘aunt’ even if they are not literally their parent’s sister” is what counts as a “scandal” these days
October 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
i cannot believe that “mamdani calls a close adult relative an ‘aunt’ even if they are not literally their parent’s sister” is what counts as a “scandal” these days
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If I had explain American history in one sentence, I could do worse than "John Brown was hung for treason, but Robert E. Lee was not."
October 16, 2025 at 11:29 PM
If I had explain American history in one sentence, I could do worse than "John Brown was hung for treason, but Robert E. Lee was not."
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if you already didn’t have enough reasons to cancel spotify:
Spotify is now running recruitment ads for ICE.
It’s time to cancel your account.
It’s time to cancel your account.
October 14, 2025 at 4:24 AM
if you already didn’t have enough reasons to cancel spotify:
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canadian media would never have this courage
Front page of Scottish newspaper The National today.
October 14, 2025 at 1:17 AM
canadian media would never have this courage
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What we say vs what we do
Say
🌎 Climate crisis: we need to rapidly decarbonize
🏘️ Housing crisis: we need more and cheaper housing
Do
🌎 Climate crisis: let’s put 154% tariff on cheap solar and 100% on cheap EVs
🏘️ Housing crisis: Let’s heavily restrict multifamily housing and tax it like it’s a sin
Say
🌎 Climate crisis: we need to rapidly decarbonize
🏘️ Housing crisis: we need more and cheaper housing
Do
🌎 Climate crisis: let’s put 154% tariff on cheap solar and 100% on cheap EVs
🏘️ Housing crisis: Let’s heavily restrict multifamily housing and tax it like it’s a sin
I first read that as 15.4%. Holy moly, we really don’t want solar in Canada.
October 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What we say vs what we do
Say
🌎 Climate crisis: we need to rapidly decarbonize
🏘️ Housing crisis: we need more and cheaper housing
Do
🌎 Climate crisis: let’s put 154% tariff on cheap solar and 100% on cheap EVs
🏘️ Housing crisis: Let’s heavily restrict multifamily housing and tax it like it’s a sin
Say
🌎 Climate crisis: we need to rapidly decarbonize
🏘️ Housing crisis: we need more and cheaper housing
Do
🌎 Climate crisis: let’s put 154% tariff on cheap solar and 100% on cheap EVs
🏘️ Housing crisis: Let’s heavily restrict multifamily housing and tax it like it’s a sin
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The #1 piece of advice that TransLink's CEO offers other North American transit agencies:
Provide frequent service
Provide frequent service
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The #1 piece of advice that TransLink's CEO offers other North American transit agencies:
Provide frequent service
Provide frequent service
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Canadians: “We the north! I love hockey, skiing, and taking my kids sledding. Did you hear about a light dusting of snow shutting down some southern US city?”
Canadians, when you suggest
it’s possible to bike past September: “but what if I get… cold?”
Canadians, when you suggest
it’s possible to bike past September: “but what if I get… cold?”
October 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Canadians: “We the north! I love hockey, skiing, and taking my kids sledding. Did you hear about a light dusting of snow shutting down some southern US city?”
Canadians, when you suggest
it’s possible to bike past September: “but what if I get… cold?”
Canadians, when you suggest
it’s possible to bike past September: “but what if I get… cold?”
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Not one government has told Israel to stop kidnapping their citizens in international waters and let them bring baby formula to starving babies. What a shameful time to be alive
Israel intercepts another Gaza aid flotilla amid criticism over treatment of activists
Israel intercepts another Gaza aid flotilla amid criticism over treatment of activists
Israeli foreign ministry confirms interception and says those on board will be deported
A new Gaza-bound aid flotilla has been intercepted by the Israeli army, days after the detention of activists on board vessels bound for the war-torn territory caused international outrage and widespread protests.
The Israeli military was jamming signals with at least two boats being boarded, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition said on Instagram. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Not one government has told Israel to stop kidnapping their citizens in international waters and let them bring baby formula to starving babies. What a shameful time to be alive
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I know this is literally not true, but it feels like 50% of Ontario provincial politics is about alcohol.
October 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I know this is literally not true, but it feels like 50% of Ontario provincial politics is about alcohol.
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If you live in California, today is an excellent day to call @gavinnewsom.bsky.social at (916) 445-2841 and ask him to sign SB 79. publiccomment.blog/p/newsom-s-f...
Newsom's Fateful Choice
Why the governor needs to sign SB 79
publiccomment.blog
October 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
If you live in California, today is an excellent day to call @gavinnewsom.bsky.social at (916) 445-2841 and ask him to sign SB 79. publiccomment.blog/p/newsom-s-f...
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Solar power substituting for diesel ... in the Arctic.
How a solar energy company is trying to lower Arctic communities' diesel dependency | CBC News
A solar energy company in Canada’s southernmost city says it is reducing carbon emissions in Canada's north by nearly 1.3 million kilograms per year.
www.cbc.ca
August 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Solar power substituting for diesel ... in the Arctic.
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Eby repealed a carbon tax that had been working in BC for almost 2 decades in order to make gas a bit cheaper, and handed out $410 million to drivers for basically no reason. And now there's no money for active transport grants. 300 people a year are killed in BC in motor vehicle crashes.
September 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Eby repealed a carbon tax that had been working in BC for almost 2 decades in order to make gas a bit cheaper, and handed out $410 million to drivers for basically no reason. And now there's no money for active transport grants. 300 people a year are killed in BC in motor vehicle crashes.
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At Issue is a great example of the range of views allowed in Canadian discourse.
Coyne effectively calls for privatization. Hebert says backlash is expected when union not consulted, while Raj criticizes the union. None question whether a public service should need to turn a profit.
Coyne effectively calls for privatization. Hebert says backlash is expected when union not consulted, while Raj criticizes the union. None question whether a public service should need to turn a profit.
At Issue | Liberal plan to save Canada Post sparks backlash
YouTube video by CBC News: The National
www.youtube.com
September 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
At Issue is a great example of the range of views allowed in Canadian discourse.
Coyne effectively calls for privatization. Hebert says backlash is expected when union not consulted, while Raj criticizes the union. None question whether a public service should need to turn a profit.
Coyne effectively calls for privatization. Hebert says backlash is expected when union not consulted, while Raj criticizes the union. None question whether a public service should need to turn a profit.
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1/ A longtime Wired editor just wrote a mush-brained essay about how he totally missed the political rot of Silicon Valley (& still doesn't get it).
But in the late 1990s, a Wired journalist warned of a toxic ideology bubbling up from tech. Paulina Borsook has largely been erased. Let's change that
But in the late 1990s, a Wired journalist warned of a toxic ideology bubbling up from tech. Paulina Borsook has largely been erased. Let's change that
September 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
1/ A longtime Wired editor just wrote a mush-brained essay about how he totally missed the political rot of Silicon Valley (& still doesn't get it).
But in the late 1990s, a Wired journalist warned of a toxic ideology bubbling up from tech. Paulina Borsook has largely been erased. Let's change that
But in the late 1990s, a Wired journalist warned of a toxic ideology bubbling up from tech. Paulina Borsook has largely been erased. Let's change that
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sometimes i watch classic hollywood films — this happened recently with HIGH NOON — and i think, “yeah i get it, this whips.” i’m having a similar experience with music right now and specifically the work of duke ellington. i’m listening to the man’s work and i’m like, “yeah, this stuff is sick”
September 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
sometimes i watch classic hollywood films — this happened recently with HIGH NOON — and i think, “yeah i get it, this whips.” i’m having a similar experience with music right now and specifically the work of duke ellington. i’m listening to the man’s work and i’m like, “yeah, this stuff is sick”