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“When I speak about making our city more affordable, my vision is not limited to the homes that we live in or the child care that we’re making universal — it’s also a vision where we make it possible for working people to afford lives of joy, of art, of rest, of expression.”
Handing Out Free Tickets, Mamdani Says Theater Should Not Be ‘a Luxury’
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:22 AM
“When I speak about making our city more affordable, my vision is not limited to the homes that we live in or the child care that we’re making universal — it’s also a vision where we make it possible for working people to afford lives of joy, of art, of rest, of expression.”
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the real doom loop is service cuts to our transit system. if you cut frequency on an already infrequent system, it’s going to hurt ridership, which will lead to more cuts and fare hikes, which further hurt ridership. all of that of course adds future liabilities to the rest of the transport system
Proposed 2026 Transit Service Changes
Weigh in on proposed service efficiencies and cuts for Aug. 23, 2026, as TriMet reduces spending.
trimet.org
January 6, 2026 at 5:34 AM
the real doom loop is service cuts to our transit system. if you cut frequency on an already infrequent system, it’s going to hurt ridership, which will lead to more cuts and fare hikes, which further hurt ridership. all of that of course adds future liabilities to the rest of the transport system
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A message for you all to carry through the year
January 1, 2026 at 6:32 AM
A message for you all to carry through the year
I’m sick this NYE and heading to bed so wishing all y’all a happy new year and may 2026 improve on 2025.
January 1, 2026 at 5:59 AM
I’m sick this NYE and heading to bed so wishing all y’all a happy new year and may 2026 improve on 2025.
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The California DMV is in deep need of reform. Enraging stuff, uncovered by a team of reporters at @calmatters.org
calmatters.org/investigatio...
calmatters.org/investigatio...
December 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The California DMV is in deep need of reform. Enraging stuff, uncovered by a team of reporters at @calmatters.org
calmatters.org/investigatio...
calmatters.org/investigatio...
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This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
August 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
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I am annoyed by the persistence of 'resist libs are tired of resisting Trump' line.
No Kings put record-breaking numbers of people into the streets, specials/off-years are at D+10 or more.
I don't think the resist libs are tired. I think some writers are tired of writing about resist libs.
No Kings put record-breaking numbers of people into the streets, specials/off-years are at D+10 or more.
I don't think the resist libs are tired. I think some writers are tired of writing about resist libs.
December 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I am annoyed by the persistence of 'resist libs are tired of resisting Trump' line.
No Kings put record-breaking numbers of people into the streets, specials/off-years are at D+10 or more.
I don't think the resist libs are tired. I think some writers are tired of writing about resist libs.
No Kings put record-breaking numbers of people into the streets, specials/off-years are at D+10 or more.
I don't think the resist libs are tired. I think some writers are tired of writing about resist libs.
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American planning will micromanage the facade materials of infill five-over-one developments—something that is trivial and easy to change—and then sign off on junk like this—poor street and public space plans that will undermine the quality of life of residents for generations.
December 13, 2025 at 3:45 AM
American planning will micromanage the facade materials of infill five-over-one developments—something that is trivial and easy to change—and then sign off on junk like this—poor street and public space plans that will undermine the quality of life of residents for generations.
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Some people have asked what I mean when I talk about the need for anti-corruption reforms. Here are some ideas.
December 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Some people have asked what I mean when I talk about the need for anti-corruption reforms. Here are some ideas.
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Exactly. It's disingenuous to call it a purity test to say "You shouldn't be beholden to right-wing billionaires pushing right-wing policies and right-wing candidates."
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
No, Progressives Don’t Want “Purity.” They Just Want Some Courage.
When left-leaning Democrats complain about corporate influence, it’s not a “purity test.” It’s a demand for a better politics.
newrepublic.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Exactly. It's disingenuous to call it a purity test to say "You shouldn't be beholden to right-wing billionaires pushing right-wing policies and right-wing candidates."
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Portland's FX2 dares to ask the question: what if a bus rapid transit line came infrequently, had very little dedicated right-of-way, and had to stop for at-grade train crossings.
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Portland's FX2 dares to ask the question: what if a bus rapid transit line came infrequently, had very little dedicated right-of-way, and had to stop for at-grade train crossings.
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Dems backed Trump into a corner where he’s advocating for starving Americans and hemorrhaging support. If they vote to let him off the hook in exchange for nothing it’s a cataclysmic failure. I know people are in pain but insulating Republicans from political consequences is not the answer.
November 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Dems backed Trump into a corner where he’s advocating for starving Americans and hemorrhaging support. If they vote to let him off the hook in exchange for nothing it’s a cataclysmic failure. I know people are in pain but insulating Republicans from political consequences is not the answer.
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not enough chatter about how frequently members fly and how attacking airport capacity directly affects them in a way that cutting SNAP does not
November 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
not enough chatter about how frequently members fly and how attacking airport capacity directly affects them in a way that cutting SNAP does not
To everyone complaining that they don’t see enough trick or treat-ers in Portland, consider that we don’t make Portland affordable for families and we have a questionably-run school district so families flee for the suburbs
November 1, 2025 at 12:59 AM
To everyone complaining that they don’t see enough trick or treat-ers in Portland, consider that we don’t make Portland affordable for families and we have a questionably-run school district so families flee for the suburbs
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This, to me, is the signal feature of the DC-based Dem consultant class: the caricature of the Dem Party sketched by right-wing media is more real to them than the actual people & organizations that compose the party. They have more frequent & direct interaction with the caricature!
even the democratic consultants are evaluating the democratic party according to the caricatures put out by republican-aligned media
Incredible to claim that “abolish the police” is in any way a Democratic policy
October 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
This, to me, is the signal feature of the DC-based Dem consultant class: the caricature of the Dem Party sketched by right-wing media is more real to them than the actual people & organizations that compose the party. They have more frequent & direct interaction with the caricature!
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you will note that the latest report, like all the reports, spend no time dealing with with the media environment or attention economy. (it also weirdly treats political choices as untethered from events)
October 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
you will note that the latest report, like all the reports, spend no time dealing with with the media environment or attention economy. (it also weirdly treats political choices as untethered from events)
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the democratic party’s basic problem is it has almost no control over how its message reaches the ears of voters, especially outside of presidential election years. but rather than devote serious time, attention and cash to that problem its consultants and pundits want to fight factional battles
October 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
the democratic party’s basic problem is it has almost no control over how its message reaches the ears of voters, especially outside of presidential election years. but rather than devote serious time, attention and cash to that problem its consultants and pundits want to fight factional battles
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I actually don’t know how you solve the problem of people just refusing to believe sources that tell them the truth instead of ones that lie to them
October 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I actually don’t know how you solve the problem of people just refusing to believe sources that tell them the truth instead of ones that lie to them
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cannot express the levels of rage and sadness this brings me
Portland Fire & Rescue officials say they responded to reports of the fire in Southeast Portland at around 2:40 a.m Sunday.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/portland-city-councilor-candace-avalos-car-home-damaged-in-fire-investigation-underway/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/portland-city-councilor-candace-avalos-car-home-damaged-in-fire-investigation-underway/?cid=bluesky_
October 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
cannot express the levels of rage and sadness this brings me
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Updating my LEGO White House
October 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Updating my LEGO White House
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getting this wrapped up in politicians really is freak shit. not healthy at all. they're eminently replaceable people you should be willing to dump the moment they're no longer useful. elected office isn't something owed to them
October 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
getting this wrapped up in politicians really is freak shit. not healthy at all. they're eminently replaceable people you should be willing to dump the moment they're no longer useful. elected office isn't something owed to them
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Doesn’t “I’m not paying income tax to a government that posts videos shitting on me” seem like a movement waiting to happen?
October 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Doesn’t “I’m not paying income tax to a government that posts videos shitting on me” seem like a movement waiting to happen?