Tyler Van Buren
@tylervb.bsky.social
Posting into the void. Former Comms Director and spokesperson for CT Comptroller & Treasurer’s Office. General mood dictated by UConn basketball scores.
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ICE activity in New Haven, Connecticut, today, reports the New Haven Independent.
www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/02/13/i...
www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/02/13/i...
ICE Agents Smash Car Window, Detain Fair Havener Before Court - New Haven Independent
Broken glass was scattered across Maltby Street Friday after masked federal agents reportedly surrounded a 33-year-old man's car, smashed his passenger-side window, and handcuffed him outside his home...
www.newhavenindependent.org
February 13, 2026 at 10:32 PM
ICE activity in New Haven, Connecticut, today, reports the New Haven Independent.
www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/02/13/i...
www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/02/13/i...
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Holy moly: Seattle’s millionaire tax, passed last year, is expected to bring in $115 million in its 1st year, way more than the $50 million anticipated.
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a huge success. Here is how grassroots groups beat big money and are now raising tons of money for mixed income, rent stabilized housing. (We call it “social housing.”)
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a wild success. #taxtherich @House Our Neighbors: Yes on 1A @Tech 4 Housing
TikTok video by Ron Davis
www.tiktok.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Holy moly: Seattle’s millionaire tax, passed last year, is expected to bring in $115 million in its 1st year, way more than the $50 million anticipated.
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
This is a far more appropriate reaction to modern horrors than most politicians have been able to muster.
Interesting story out of Ledyard from The Day of New London:
Ledyard town councilors silently - and with provocative posts - protest ICE
"F--- ICE, and f--- off if you support ICE. P.S. if your life sucks, it’s not because of immigrants. It’s because you suck.”
theday.com/news/847751/...
Ledyard town councilors silently - and with provocative posts - protest ICE
"F--- ICE, and f--- off if you support ICE. P.S. if your life sucks, it’s not because of immigrants. It’s because you suck.”
theday.com/news/847751/...
February 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM
This is a far more appropriate reaction to modern horrors than most politicians have been able to muster.
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"Fight against being ass" is a message that more people need to receive, tbh
February 11, 2026 at 12:36 PM
"Fight against being ass" is a message that more people need to receive, tbh
I respect the hustle, door-to-door salesman.
February 10, 2026 at 10:43 PM
I respect the hustle, door-to-door salesman.
Joe Lieberman donor, Leslie Wexner.
February 10, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Joe Lieberman donor, Leslie Wexner.
instead of giving Hakeem Jeffries $5k, why not give a candidate with courage $15?
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February 10, 2026 at 4:44 PM
instead of giving Hakeem Jeffries $5k, why not give a candidate with courage $15?
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Check out my oped!
$5,000— That’s the cost of admission to get in the room with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is coming to Connecticut to headline a fundraiser this week. Not to listen. Not to learn. Not to respond to what people here are enduring.
$5,000— That’s the cost of admission to get in the room with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is coming to Connecticut to headline a fundraiser this week. Not to listen. Not to learn. Not to respond to what people here are enduring.
Jillian Gilchrest: Your voice shouldn’t come with a price tag
If we want Congress to function again, to actually help people, restrain abuse of power, and meet moments of crisis, we have to change what it’s built around.
www.courant.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Check out my oped!
$5,000— That’s the cost of admission to get in the room with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is coming to Connecticut to headline a fundraiser this week. Not to listen. Not to learn. Not to respond to what people here are enduring.
$5,000— That’s the cost of admission to get in the room with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is coming to Connecticut to headline a fundraiser this week. Not to listen. Not to learn. Not to respond to what people here are enduring.
new CT bigot dropped
Westport RTM member opposes naming field after openly gay former Staples coach
Dan Woog, a former coach and teacher, is a member of several sports halls of fame, including the Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame.
www.ctpost.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:48 PM
new CT bigot dropped
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This type of walkable, mixed-use urbanism is illegal to build in almost all of Connecticut
February 9, 2026 at 1:52 AM
This type of walkable, mixed-use urbanism is illegal to build in almost all of Connecticut
the god
February 8, 2026 at 4:57 AM
the god
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kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
February 7, 2026 at 10:25 PM
kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
AND ANOTHER THING!
Need a UConn win to stave off my building crash out
“Renee Goodman [sic], Alex Pretti – there are no words,” DeLauro said.
“You said there were no words after the murder of those two individuals,” said Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson. “I think the words are ‘Abolish ICE.’”
www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-02...
“You said there were no words after the murder of those two individuals,” said Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson. “I think the words are ‘Abolish ICE.’”
www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-02...
February 7, 2026 at 3:27 AM
AND ANOTHER THING!
Need a UConn win to stave off my building crash out
“Renee Goodman [sic], Alex Pretti – there are no words,” DeLauro said.
“You said there were no words after the murder of those two individuals,” said Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson. “I think the words are ‘Abolish ICE.’”
www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-02...
“You said there were no words after the murder of those two individuals,” said Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson. “I think the words are ‘Abolish ICE.’”
www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-02...
DeLauro to pressing clergy: 'I will not vote to abolish ICE'
The Connecticut U.S. representative found herself at odds with faith leaders.
www.ctpublic.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Need a UConn win to stave off my building crash out
my whole personality in one shirt
We are mere hours away from me acquiring a perfect piece of clothing from @homefield.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
my whole personality in one shirt
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Good candidates - people with strong values, deep community roots, and enough self-knowledge & confidence to show up authentically - can make any race competitive. It’s (probably) not too late to run this year - sign up at runforwhat.net and @runforsomething.net can help you get started.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Good candidates - people with strong values, deep community roots, and enough self-knowledge & confidence to show up authentically - can make any race competitive. It’s (probably) not too late to run this year - sign up at runforwhat.net and @runforsomething.net can help you get started.
She gets amazing health insurance and a pension
Via @ctmirror.org:
“Pavalock-D’Amato was not in her seat when Ritter spoke, but she was unrepentant when speaking to reporters later. She said she had received a death threat via text Thursday.
‘I don’t have any regrets whatsoever,’ she said.”
ctmirror.org/2026/02/05/i...
“Pavalock-D’Amato was not in her seat when Ritter spoke, but she was unrepentant when speaking to reporters later. She said she had received a death threat via text Thursday.
‘I don’t have any regrets whatsoever,’ she said.”
ctmirror.org/2026/02/05/i...
CT Rep.'s 'ICE IN' message draws rebuke from House speaker
House Speaker Matt Ritter dressed down lawmakers Thursday after a Bristol representative wore a message supporting ICE on her blazer.
ctmirror.org
February 6, 2026 at 1:11 AM
She gets amazing health insurance and a pension
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A+ ad placement on ESPN’s trade tracker
February 4, 2026 at 9:50 PM
A+ ad placement on ESPN’s trade tracker
Isn't it interesting that Ryan Fazio's big idea to make electricity less expensive doesn't ask one penny less of Eversource? Putting global shareholders over every resident and business in the state.
He might as well campaign as Eversource for Governor.
He might as well campaign as Eversource for Governor.
CT Republican calls for 20% cut to electric rates: ‘Utility bills not a piggy bank for politicians’
Connecticut’s high electricity rates are expected to be front and center in 2026 governor’s race
www.courant.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Isn't it interesting that Ryan Fazio's big idea to make electricity less expensive doesn't ask one penny less of Eversource? Putting global shareholders over every resident and business in the state.
He might as well campaign as Eversource for Governor.
He might as well campaign as Eversource for Governor.
FIFA has another bust to add to its sex pest hall of fame
February 3, 2026 at 4:39 PM
FIFA has another bust to add to its sex pest hall of fame
you know it smell crazy in there
February 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
you know it smell crazy in there
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There is only one choice for our next congresswoman for the CT First District
It is @jilchrest.bsky.social. Full Stop.
It is @jilchrest.bsky.social. Full Stop.
“They’re arguing that they need to negotiate policy changes. You cannot negotiate with liars. You cannot negotiate with murderers. You cannot negotiate with fascists.”
— CT Rep Jillian Gilchrest, US Congress Candidate, on Dems funding ICE for 2 more weeks
This is the energy.
— CT Rep Jillian Gilchrest, US Congress Candidate, on Dems funding ICE for 2 more weeks
This is the energy.
February 2, 2026 at 1:39 PM
There is only one choice for our next congresswoman for the CT First District
It is @jilchrest.bsky.social. Full Stop.
It is @jilchrest.bsky.social. Full Stop.
it's always fun to see how far Republican candidates will go to debase themselves to win a primary that leaves them wholly unelectable to normal people in the general.
Erin's fatal mistake was not being independently wealthy. Historically, no one in that party cares what you think if you're rich.
Erin's fatal mistake was not being independently wealthy. Historically, no one in that party cares what you think if you're rich.
February 2, 2026 at 1:05 PM
it's always fun to see how far Republican candidates will go to debase themselves to win a primary that leaves them wholly unelectable to normal people in the general.
Erin's fatal mistake was not being independently wealthy. Historically, no one in that party cares what you think if you're rich.
Erin's fatal mistake was not being independently wealthy. Historically, no one in that party cares what you think if you're rich.