Kerry
@kerrybrowne.bsky.social
Public Policy mostly. Former Educator. MA-raised. Dual citizen🇮🇪🇺🇸. Posts are my own. (he/him).
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the thing which ryan grim, matt stoller and donald trump have in common is a genuine appreciation for and attraction to obvious sex offenders
November 22, 2025 at 3:38 AM
the thing which ryan grim, matt stoller and donald trump have in common is a genuine appreciation for and attraction to obvious sex offenders
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does mamdani smell really good in person or something. like he seems very charming yes but what the fuck lol
November 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
does mamdani smell really good in person or something. like he seems very charming yes but what the fuck lol
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
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Part of the untold story here is that the middle + upper management ranks of LA city agencies are staffed by a commuter class of people who don’t know & actively disdain Los Angeles.
So much money is wasted by our city government because our government doesn’t understand our city & its needs.
So much money is wasted by our city government because our government doesn’t understand our city & its needs.
This is all pretty bad but…hopefully just early growing pains for composting in LA? www.latimes.com/california/s... via @davidzahniser.bsky.social
Green bins clog L.A. curbs as city’s organic waste program goes into overdrive
L.A. residents are seeing a glut of green bins invading their neighborhoods. The city says they're vital to keep up with laws on diverting organic waste.
www.latimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Part of the untold story here is that the middle + upper management ranks of LA city agencies are staffed by a commuter class of people who don’t know & actively disdain Los Angeles.
So much money is wasted by our city government because our government doesn’t understand our city & its needs.
So much money is wasted by our city government because our government doesn’t understand our city & its needs.
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once again I'm begging and pleading with someone in the press to draw this obvious connection between trump/epstein and trump's precision defunding of programs that assist women who are the victims of domestic and sexual abuse
November 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
once again I'm begging and pleading with someone in the press to draw this obvious connection between trump/epstein and trump's precision defunding of programs that assist women who are the victims of domestic and sexual abuse
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If it's true that RealClearPolitics removed their polling average of the VA Attorney General race because it was wrong, that should really be the nail in the coffin for them. It's GOP polling propaganda that hasn't been rigorous or transparent in a long time (www.gelliottmorris.com/p/the-pollin...)
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
If it's true that RealClearPolitics removed their polling average of the VA Attorney General race because it was wrong, that should really be the nail in the coffin for them. It's GOP polling propaganda that hasn't been rigorous or transparent in a long time (www.gelliottmorris.com/p/the-pollin...)
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Nice of @nytimes.com to make clear that, whenever its dull conservative columnists complain about the evils of "feminism" or "liberal feminism," they of course mean "women."
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Nice of @nytimes.com to make clear that, whenever its dull conservative columnists complain about the evils of "feminism" or "liberal feminism," they of course mean "women."
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Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
What is the opposite of doomscrolling?
November 5, 2025 at 4:19 AM
What is the opposite of doomscrolling?
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The last month of the anti-Mamdani campaign was an absolutely shameful undertaking, an attempt to rip the city and Democratic coalition apart and I'm very happy to see it failed.
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The last month of the anti-Mamdani campaign was an absolutely shameful undertaking, an attempt to rip the city and Democratic coalition apart and I'm very happy to see it failed.
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Shitload of videos left to upload, the crowd at this juncture seems to be thinned out
A local bus drops off its passengers directly into the remaining cloud of tear gas—eyes are fucking stinging rn
A local bus drops off its passengers directly into the remaining cloud of tear gas—eyes are fucking stinging rn
November 2, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Shitload of videos left to upload, the crowd at this juncture seems to be thinned out
A local bus drops off its passengers directly into the remaining cloud of tear gas—eyes are fucking stinging rn
A local bus drops off its passengers directly into the remaining cloud of tear gas—eyes are fucking stinging rn
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EXCLUSIVE: Capitol Police are investigating a swastika found in GOP Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.
“The content of that image does not reflect the values or standards of this office, my staff, or myself, and I condemn it in the strongest terms," Taylor said in a statement.
“The content of that image does not reflect the values or standards of this office, my staff, or myself, and I condemn it in the strongest terms," Taylor said in a statement.
Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office
An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.
www.politico.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Capitol Police are investigating a swastika found in GOP Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.
“The content of that image does not reflect the values or standards of this office, my staff, or myself, and I condemn it in the strongest terms," Taylor said in a statement.
“The content of that image does not reflect the values or standards of this office, my staff, or myself, and I condemn it in the strongest terms," Taylor said in a statement.
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BREAKING: The number of jobs created in August has been revised from 54,000 down to -3,000.
October 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
BREAKING: The number of jobs created in August has been revised from 54,000 down to -3,000.
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My good friend Barbara has been disappeared by ICE. Looking for any contacts or resources to help find her.
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September 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
My good friend Barbara has been disappeared by ICE. Looking for any contacts or resources to help find her.
@laist.com @latimes.com @lataco.bsky.social @aclusocal.bsky.social
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one day, everyone will have always been against this
September 23, 2025 at 1:13 AM
one day, everyone will have always been against this
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lot of people immediately able to grasp why this is bad still making excuses for posting on twitter
The United States will have control over TikTok’s algorithm in the acquisition of the social media platform’s US operations, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
US will complete TikTok deal ‘in coming days’ and control its algorithm, White House says | CNN Business
The United States will have control over TikTok’s algorithm in the acquisition of the social media platform’s US operations, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Saturday.
www.cnn.com
September 21, 2025 at 4:36 AM
lot of people immediately able to grasp why this is bad still making excuses for posting on twitter
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I know it's frustrating when lawyers point out when something the administration is doing is not legal. But responding with "the law doesn't matter anymore" is really unhelpful and defeatist. Clarifying the law is important because it reminds us not to comply in advance and to resist and take action
September 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I know it's frustrating when lawyers point out when something the administration is doing is not legal. But responding with "the law doesn't matter anymore" is really unhelpful and defeatist. Clarifying the law is important because it reminds us not to comply in advance and to resist and take action
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I warned last October that if Donald Trump returned to the White House, the fate of the free press would depend on the willingness of corporate media executives to fight for it.
It's not going well. www.mediamatters.org/donald-trump...
It's not going well. www.mediamatters.org/donald-trump...
September 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I warned last October that if Donald Trump returned to the White House, the fate of the free press would depend on the willingness of corporate media executives to fight for it.
It's not going well. www.mediamatters.org/donald-trump...
It's not going well. www.mediamatters.org/donald-trump...
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No real reason to do this unless you want to drive Black soldiers out of the armed forces.
Pentagon says troops can only be exempt from shaving their facial hair for a year
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered that troops who need an exemption from shaving their facial hair for longer than a year should now be kicked out of the service.
apnews.com
September 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
No real reason to do this unless you want to drive Black soldiers out of the armed forces.
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Hey look severe drought even in places like Vermont is raising wildfire risk concerns and curtailing the use of water supply for basic firefighting drills.
As well as forcing private well owners to rely on water hauling for the first time.
www.mynbc5.com/article/verm...
As well as forcing private well owners to rely on water hauling for the first time.
www.mynbc5.com/article/verm...
Vermont firefighters conserve water as drought worsens
Hinesburg fire officials say this is one of the driest stretches in years, with 60% of Vermont now facing severe drought.
www.mynbc5.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Hey look severe drought even in places like Vermont is raising wildfire risk concerns and curtailing the use of water supply for basic firefighting drills.
As well as forcing private well owners to rely on water hauling for the first time.
www.mynbc5.com/article/verm...
As well as forcing private well owners to rely on water hauling for the first time.
www.mynbc5.com/article/verm...
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People missing an important point about folks getting fired for whatever they said about Charlie Kirk: Americans are being conditioned to be snitches on their fellow citizens who don’t toe a party line on what is “allowed” to be expressed. And employers are going along. It’s the new secret police
September 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM
People missing an important point about folks getting fired for whatever they said about Charlie Kirk: Americans are being conditioned to be snitches on their fellow citizens who don’t toe a party line on what is “allowed” to be expressed. And employers are going along. It’s the new secret police
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A friend of mine was on Charlie Kirk's "watch list" of Black professors. She received so many death and rape threats that her university offered her a security detail for the walk to class.
This is Kirk's legacy.
You would never know it from reading all of these legacy newspaper op-eds about him.
This is Kirk's legacy.
You would never know it from reading all of these legacy newspaper op-eds about him.
September 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
A friend of mine was on Charlie Kirk's "watch list" of Black professors. She received so many death and rape threats that her university offered her a security detail for the walk to class.
This is Kirk's legacy.
You would never know it from reading all of these legacy newspaper op-eds about him.
This is Kirk's legacy.
You would never know it from reading all of these legacy newspaper op-eds about him.
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This is an archived government report that found that “Since 1990, far-right extremists have committed far more ideologically motivated homicides than far-left or radical Islamist extremists.”
It existed yesterday and is gone today.
It existed yesterday and is gone today.
What NIJ Research Tells Us About Domestic Terrorism
Militant, nationalistic, white supremacist violent extremism has increased in the United States. In fact, the number of far-right attacks continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic...
web.archive.org
September 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This is an archived government report that found that “Since 1990, far-right extremists have committed far more ideologically motivated homicides than far-left or radical Islamist extremists.”
It existed yesterday and is gone today.
It existed yesterday and is gone today.
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My main observation from the last few hours of monitoring US social media is that Democrats are universally denouncing political violence and calling for calm while MAGA are escalating language and openly lusting for retribution against broad categories of people they identity as their enemies.
September 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
My main observation from the last few hours of monitoring US social media is that Democrats are universally denouncing political violence and calling for calm while MAGA are escalating language and openly lusting for retribution against broad categories of people they identity as their enemies.