Matt Singer

Missoula City Council advances code amendment to allow for larger residential buildings An amendment to the code removed the maximum number of units in most residential buildings, which could lead to larger buildings in residential neighborhoods.

good

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compass meme in the 'everything is x except actual x which is fine' version, but with an additional centrist square reading 'everything is censorship except actual censorship, which is fine'

an update to a classic

@responsivegov.bsky.social is out with the Election Policy Progress Reports. MI received an A+ again. Thanks to @promotethevotemi.bsky.social for working their assess off.

Big thanks to @biggretchenwhitmer.bsky.social @jocelynbenson.bsky.social @votepenelope.bsky.social @jeremymoss.bsky.social

It's been really fun working with so many amazing Michiganders to expand access to the vote while ensuring the integrity of elections. Really glad to see Michigan's efforts recognized again by @responsivegov.bsky.social with an A+!

cc @promotethevotemi.bsky.social @acluofmichigan.bsky.social

A million times this

I don't think I deserve credit for the observation that this era of increased polarization is correlated with the weakening of political parties (and other mass membership organizations). Is there good social science research on this?

Am i on some list? Why are folks following me?

Also, hi hello!

Will you help @bolts.bsky.social reach 50K mark on here before week is out? We’re so close!

Here’s why you should: We’re a small but mighty team of journalists, determined to report and guide you thru the local officials & institutions that shape nation’s approach to democracy & criminal justice.

Really appreciate Wikipedia reminding me about some key details of Pam Bondi's time as AG of Florida.

trump is not invulnerable.

Opinion | Don’t Do Trump’s Work for Him on Mass Deportations How big will the Trump administration go, and how quickly?

Dara Lind is a treasure. In this piece, she breaks down what mass deportations require and the logistical difficulties. Highly recommended reading www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/o...

Trump allies eye overhauling Medicaid, food stamps in tax legislation As Republican leaders look for ways to offset the costs of a new set of tax cuts, social safety net programs are under discussion.

Cutting Medicaid means cutting health insurance for children. Here’s hoping the new Congress rejects this approach www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

I really think at its heart philosophy is one giant battle, taking place over many eras and nations, between people who are basically pleasant bureaucrats and people who are sexy murder poets, and it’s both super important and super boring that the pleasant bureaucrats must win.

Got a recipe you would recommend for the curious?

An ex-NY Times columnist and Ivy League grad interviewed a billionaire about how he, the world’s richest man, and several other billionaires helped another billionaire/Ivy League grad/real estate mogul world defeat an HBCU grad to reclaim the most powerful office in the world.

The headline:

Polls told us to expect vote-switching among Latinos. And indeed it seems key. But some of the persuasion effect comes out in turnout too. In most places, the drop in Dem votes was larger than the Trump hike, signs of both crossover & demoralized Ds. Voter files will help here.