Carol Ott 🏚️
@carolsott.bsky.social
@CarolSOtt on Instagram. Tenant Advocacy Director. I season my food! Also cats, anti-racism, family. These are my tweets, not my employer's. Work: http://econaction.org -- use our Tenant Advocacy Intake Form if you have any landlord-tenant issues!
Anyone know what happened to the 7-11 by the Waverly farmers market? I walked by there, and it’s boarded up.
I know the one in Remington is closed and they’re redeveloping the site — what’s the scoop with the one in Waverly?
I know the one in Remington is closed and they’re redeveloping the site — what’s the scoop with the one in Waverly?
December 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Anyone know what happened to the 7-11 by the Waverly farmers market? I walked by there, and it’s boarded up.
I know the one in Remington is closed and they’re redeveloping the site — what’s the scoop with the one in Waverly?
I know the one in Remington is closed and they’re redeveloping the site — what’s the scoop with the one in Waverly?
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My latest in @baltimorebrew.bsky.social: Consumer advocates say that earned wage access apps are a form of digital-age payday lending that trap vulnerable users in a cycle of debt. So why did Maryland lawmakers just make it easier for these apps to operate here?
While Baltimore sues a money-lending app for preying on the poor, Maryland makes it easier for such apps to do so | Baltimore Brew
baltimorebrew.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
My latest in @baltimorebrew.bsky.social: Consumer advocates say that earned wage access apps are a form of digital-age payday lending that trap vulnerable users in a cycle of debt. So why did Maryland lawmakers just make it easier for these apps to operate here?
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I taught composition and technical writing at OU for three years. This decision is a disgrace. If instructors are expected to treat personal beliefs as formal “evidence,” then why even bother offering courses?
OU has put the professor here on administrative leave:
December 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I taught composition and technical writing at OU for three years. This decision is a disgrace. If instructors are expected to treat personal beliefs as formal “evidence,” then why even bother offering courses?
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Whew! Happy Monday!
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Or the famous Madison Square Garden address he gave days before being reelected in a landslide
m.youtube.com/watch?v=IjST...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=IjST...
FDR: I Welcome Their Hatred
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November 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Or the famous Madison Square Garden address he gave days before being reelected in a landslide
m.youtube.com/watch?v=IjST...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=IjST...
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Senator Kelly is correct.
Plus a Public Service Announcement:
KEY section of Department of Defense's Law of War Manual is 18.3.2.1.
The VERY rule on the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders gives as its paradigmatic example of what is "clearly illegal:
"orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
Plus a Public Service Announcement:
KEY section of Department of Defense's Law of War Manual is 18.3.2.1.
The VERY rule on the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders gives as its paradigmatic example of what is "clearly illegal:
"orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
November 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Senator Kelly is correct.
Plus a Public Service Announcement:
KEY section of Department of Defense's Law of War Manual is 18.3.2.1.
The VERY rule on the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders gives as its paradigmatic example of what is "clearly illegal:
"orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
Plus a Public Service Announcement:
KEY section of Department of Defense's Law of War Manual is 18.3.2.1.
The VERY rule on the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders gives as its paradigmatic example of what is "clearly illegal:
"orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
Reposted by Carol Ott 🏚️
As a Black woman running a luxury small business, your support means everything. 🤎
Seventh Reign Lux Co. is having its BIGGEST SALE EVER — luxury bodycare & home fragrances, all handmade in small batches.
If you aren’t able to buy today, resharing helps just as much and truly makes a difference.
Seventh Reign Lux Co. is having its BIGGEST SALE EVER — luxury bodycare & home fragrances, all handmade in small batches.
If you aren’t able to buy today, resharing helps just as much and truly makes a difference.
November 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
As a Black woman running a luxury small business, your support means everything. 🤎
Seventh Reign Lux Co. is having its BIGGEST SALE EVER — luxury bodycare & home fragrances, all handmade in small batches.
If you aren’t able to buy today, resharing helps just as much and truly makes a difference.
Seventh Reign Lux Co. is having its BIGGEST SALE EVER — luxury bodycare & home fragrances, all handmade in small batches.
If you aren’t able to buy today, resharing helps just as much and truly makes a difference.
Reposted by Carol Ott 🏚️
Johns Hopkins study shows receipt of housing subsidies leads to more timely diagnosis & treatment of cancer in older adults.
‘And it’s not just cancer. Other research finds stable, quality and affordable housing contributes to better health & well-being & often means better access to health care.’
‘And it’s not just cancer. Other research finds stable, quality and affordable housing contributes to better health & well-being & often means better access to health care.’
Federal housing subsidies can save lives. They’re at risk of being cut anyway.
Federal housing subsidies can save lives. They’re at risk of being cut anyway.
A Bloomberg study found a new link between housing and health care.
buff.ly
November 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Johns Hopkins study shows receipt of housing subsidies leads to more timely diagnosis & treatment of cancer in older adults.
‘And it’s not just cancer. Other research finds stable, quality and affordable housing contributes to better health & well-being & often means better access to health care.’
‘And it’s not just cancer. Other research finds stable, quality and affordable housing contributes to better health & well-being & often means better access to health care.’
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“What is remigration, which the Department of Homeland Security is calling for?”
It’s this:
It’s this:
November 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
“What is remigration, which the Department of Homeland Security is calling for?”
It’s this:
It’s this:
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November 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Reflection: Thank you, Michael “D’Angelo” Archer baltimorebeat.com/reflection-t...
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Reflection: Thank you, Michael “D’Angelo” Archer baltimorebeat.com/reflection-t...
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November 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🦃🦃
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www.huffpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
From the Public Justice Center:
"Families shouldn't lose their belongings in an eviction. Tell the Baltimore City Council to act." secure.everyaction.com/IJr881F7W0iK...
"Families shouldn't lose their belongings in an eviction. Tell the Baltimore City Council to act." secure.everyaction.com/IJr881F7W0iK...
Families shouldn't lose their possessions in an eviction. Tell the Baltimore City Council to act.
secure.everyaction.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
From the Public Justice Center:
"Families shouldn't lose their belongings in an eviction. Tell the Baltimore City Council to act." secure.everyaction.com/IJr881F7W0iK...
"Families shouldn't lose their belongings in an eviction. Tell the Baltimore City Council to act." secure.everyaction.com/IJr881F7W0iK...
Since 2019, we've returned $6 million back to older adults through benefits checkups and assistance with the renter's and homeowner's tax credits and helped over 6,000 renters with landlord-tenant issues. Please support our work and make a donation! marylandconsumers.salsalabs.org/contributeto...
Support the Fight for Economic Justice
Join me in supporting Economic Action Maryland!
marylandconsumers.salsalabs.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Since 2019, we've returned $6 million back to older adults through benefits checkups and assistance with the renter's and homeowner's tax credits and helped over 6,000 renters with landlord-tenant issues. Please support our work and make a donation! marylandconsumers.salsalabs.org/contributeto...
Maryland tenant friends -- if you're facing eviction, you may be able to seek assistance through the Community Schools Rental Assistance Program. Go here for more information: econaction.org/tenant-advoc...
Maryland Announces Eviction Prevention Funds for Eight Jurisdictions | Economic Action MD Fund
To receive eviction prevention funds, a household must have a child in a Community School in a participating jurisdiction living in the home.
econaction.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Maryland tenant friends -- if you're facing eviction, you may be able to seek assistance through the Community Schools Rental Assistance Program. Go here for more information: econaction.org/tenant-advoc...
Excellent news! www.wboc.com/news/attorne...
Attorney General Brown announces $2.5 million judgement against Eastern Shore landlord in sexual harassment case
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $2.495 million judgement this week against an Eastern Shore landlord accused of sexually harassing and assaulting tenants, marking one of the sta...
www.wboc.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Excellent news! www.wboc.com/news/attorne...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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BREAKING: Missouri's AG has opened an immigration-related investigation into the signature drive aiming to overturn the GOP’s gerrymander.
She’s now demanding a list of employees and their identity documents just weeks before the signature deadline.
She’s now demanding a list of employees and their identity documents just weeks before the signature deadline.
Missouri AG Launches Last-Ditch Immigration Probe into Referendum that Threatens GOP Gerrymander
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
BREAKING: Missouri's AG has opened an immigration-related investigation into the signature drive aiming to overturn the GOP’s gerrymander.
She’s now demanding a list of employees and their identity documents just weeks before the signature deadline.
She’s now demanding a list of employees and their identity documents just weeks before the signature deadline.
Reposted by Carol Ott 🏚️
Albemarle County drives up development costs at every step along the home building process. It doesn’t take a genius to understand why developers stay away. The demand for housing is there. The process to provide it is an expensive quagmire. www.29news.com/2025/11/25/w...
Well starts to run dry on interested housing developers for Albemarle
High costs and lengthy approval processes are deterring builders as job growth brings more residents, housing observers say.
www.29news.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Albemarle County drives up development costs at every step along the home building process. It doesn’t take a genius to understand why developers stay away. The demand for housing is there. The process to provide it is an expensive quagmire. www.29news.com/2025/11/25/w...
When they start touting tulip bulbs as a food source, you know things went south. At least cabbage tastes good.
Chat, is it a good sign when the Atlantic's Thanksgiving take is "cabbage is affordable"?
Cabbage is affordable, delicious, and astoundingly versatile, @giladedelman.bsky.social writes. The underrated crucifer “is fit for a king”:
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
When they start touting tulip bulbs as a food source, you know things went south. At least cabbage tastes good.
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I think now would be a great time to make sure people across the country understand their unaffordable new health insurance premiums are 100% attributable to the President, and the Republicans in the House and Senate
November 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I think now would be a great time to make sure people across the country understand their unaffordable new health insurance premiums are 100% attributable to the President, and the Republicans in the House and Senate
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I grew up in York County and have now seen a couple of childhood friends post on FB about their insurance premiums going up by $2,000/month and they don't know why
I wish the Democrats would launch an ad campaign pegged to enrollment deadlines explaining why rates are about to skyrocket
I wish the Democrats would launch an ad campaign pegged to enrollment deadlines explaining why rates are about to skyrocket
November 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I grew up in York County and have now seen a couple of childhood friends post on FB about their insurance premiums going up by $2,000/month and they don't know why
I wish the Democrats would launch an ad campaign pegged to enrollment deadlines explaining why rates are about to skyrocket
I wish the Democrats would launch an ad campaign pegged to enrollment deadlines explaining why rates are about to skyrocket