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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · 1d

Rent control has existed since Roman times. Is there any time it could work? Context is key.

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The Chill of a Rent Freeze

Why We Need Nuanced Conversation

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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · 2d

In our fair city, we’re advocating for more Housers to sit on the planning commission, redevelopment authority and board of alderman. Here’s why:
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Why Housers Should Sit on Planning Commissions

And defining conflict of interest rules.

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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · 2d

Folks interested in learning more about our effort at @yankeenp.bsky.social find our story and our platform www.yankeenp.org/about.html

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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · 3d

And it’s shaped in no terms whatsoever, let alone as a high-risk decision nor anyone making the connection between the funding and our oligarchs participation earlier in investment in their precarious economic policy.

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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · 3d

Can we really stand to defund innovation domestically while we bail out Evita’s Nightmare?

Matt McManus @mattpolprof.bsky.social · 4d

Real Austrian economics has never been tried...

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Why Argentina’s Economic Crisis is Still Getting Worse

YouTube video by TLDR News Global

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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · 3d

For your Indigenous Peoples Day weekend some #poetry from MA Beat poet laureate and my 2021 essay on ‘Borders’ www.smgravesassociates.com/2024/10/11/e...

Episode 166 Are We Here Yet? - SM Graves Associates

We offer four unique segments of essays, interviews & poems for a thought-provoking look into our culture on this Indigenous Peoples Day.

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Green Mountain Bhoys @greenmountainbhoys.bsky.social · 14d

"I’m gonna tell you fascists / You may be surprised...."

Woody singing all you fascists bound to lose

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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · 3d

Hey Vermont! Join us 10.18.25. Details below www.yankeenp.org/vt.html
@danogenes.bsky.social @brotherjonathan.bsky.social @vermontgmg.bsky.social

SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · 3d

Why do we want to make radicals out of our youth? When families can’t house themselves. #housingcrisis
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How our Housing Policy Creates Chaos

We're Creating Next Gen. Radicals

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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · 3d

We recently discussed #artificialintelligence effects on society on the #innova802 #podcast dive in: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Our Debate and Report on the State of Artificial Intelligence

Podcast Episode · Are We Here Yet Podcast · 07/31/2025 · 58m

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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · 3d

Join me on #substack for discussion on #housing #economics #urbanism #culture open.substack.com/pub/smgtheho...

Are We Here Yet? | Scott M. Graves | Substack

Writing & #podcasting on #economics #urbanism #ruraldevelopment. Building neighborhoods through ‘scaled incrementalism’. Click to read "Are We Here Yet?", by Scott M. Graves, a Substack publication. L...

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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · 4d

Great job. We’ll be convening to discuss the YNP at 3pm Universalist church Montpelier Saturday the 18th. I hope you can join us for what for you I suspect may be the next logical step?

SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · 5d

Howdy all, here in Vermont we're developing our constituency for the #YankeeNationalParty & looking to engage all comers in conversation on what's possible when the northeast uses it's power to realize a new future. message me, let's hear from you, VT! #YNP #democracyisours #vermont #the802

SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · 6d

I’m pleased to be helping and attending the Vermont Committee for @yankeenp.bsky.social on #nokingsday in Montpelier. We’re recruiting, Vermont and we need you! 10.18.25

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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · Dec 22

Re-thinking Commerce & Art, how do you instigate a cultural shift with Gifting Grove's Veronica Mangio & Byron Garcia on this winter solstice. Now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts search 'Are We Here Yet?'

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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · Dec 4

We had a great discussion with Vermont #housing innovators New Frameworks #listennow. They are also an #employeeowned business
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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · Dec 4

Inspired? Yes. Sometimes the grandfather needs the example of the granddaughter to press forward. Tonight the US learns from Korea.

sarah jeong @sarahjeong.bsky.social · Dec 4

6 hours under martial law: a drunk scene report from Seoul www.theverge.com/24312920/mar...

6 hours under martial law in Seoul

On the ground from the protests outside the National Assembly building

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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · Nov 28

Too many good quotes can be had from this article. Expressed to my billionaire friends, if I had any, give us back our economy, you shitheads.
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The Democrats’ Billionaire Mistake

In a populist moment, the Democratic Party had the extremely rich and the very famous, some great music, and Mark Ruffalo. And they got shellacked.

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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · Nov 24

Looking to connect with like-minded on #communitydevelopment #ruraldevelopment #innovation #housingdevelopment #venturecapital

SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · Nov 24

My good buddy Noah Harper & I on #housing & small scale development. @strongtowns.bsky.social
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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · Nov 24

Looking for new #podcast guests building their own business accelerators & #venturecapital for their local markets. Want you for the ‘Are We Here Yet?’ Show. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Are We Here Yet Podcast

Entrepreneurship Podcast · 8 Seasons · Updated Weekly

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SM Graves @livinglocalsmg.bsky.social · Nov 18

Inaugural post
‘create the right, instead of avenging the wrong. Love one another’

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