xander-in-madtown.bsky.social
@xander-in-madtown.bsky.social
Election stats. Urban planning stuff.
Murder is never the answer and all that, but I guarantee you the CEO of UnitedHealthcare is responsible for killing WAY more people than the person who shot him was
December 5, 2024 at 1:47 AM
If I have to face the greatest threat to American democracy to date in my life, I was hoping it’d at least be something cool like an Alien Invasion, and not the guy from Home Alone 2 descending into dementia.
December 3, 2024 at 1:11 AM
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YIMBY MOMENT: Led by California Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia, the YIMBY Caucus is set to launch today with 25 members who agree on one key concept: that the solution to America’s affordable housing problem is to accelerate production. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Scoop: The YIMBYs are coming — to Congress
www.politico.com
November 21, 2024 at 2:09 PM
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Well, now I know we made the right decisions
November 22, 2024 at 10:38 PM
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I am finding it quite unbearable to watch Sarah McBride bear the grotesque attack of her colleagues with so much grace. I know it is what we have been taught to expect of trailblazers, but I am increasingly struggling to accept this.
November 19, 2024 at 2:55 PM
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On Friday, USDOT announced more than 250 new grants under the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. www.transportation.gov/grants/ss4a/...

Here in #MadisonWI, the MPO was awarded $1M to support local governments in developing safety action plans.
www.transportation.gov
November 18, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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Fascism requires you to be frightened in order for it to be successful.

Stick together.
Stand up, even when you are afraid.
The only way out is through.
✊️
November 18, 2024 at 1:54 AM
This is my dog. I refuse to elaborate.
November 17, 2024 at 6:57 PM
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It’s been a rough week, but this helps.
November 15, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Trump: *repeatedly says he’ll put RFK jr in charge of whatever he wants*

Trump: *puts RFK jr in charge of whatever he wants*

Washington lobbyists: no one could have seen this coming!
Washington’s lobbyists are stunned Trump chose RFK Jr.
They’re holding their fire and hoping Senate allies will block his confirmation as HHS secretary.
www.politico.com
November 16, 2024 at 6:37 PM