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@solveigsp.bsky.social

City Council Representative - Athens Ward 1, former Ohio University Associate Professor of Social Welfare History and Policy, Criminal Justice researcher. Active Democratic Party member. Enjoys kayaking, hiking, reading historical fiction and non-fiction.

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Again, council has no control over schools. As a former teacher I care a lot about teachers. I’m sorry that you are not happy about new housing.

25.01.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve reviewed all the 5 calls for service in December. Only 1 for noise - none for trash. Very minor. I’ve checked actual UE neighborhood sales records and talked with a local realtor. The values of our homes have gone up - not down. No way would we allow Spire to underserve tenants. Not me!

25.01.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not true about city council. Crime rates have not increased. Since October, KG with 191 units has had 5 arrests. Also, Pomeroy Landing may have many ADA accessible units. Few trees exist on that land. See the plans. It can be lovely and add minimal traffic. Council has no influence on schools.

25.01.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m sorry that you feel this way. I’m what way will adding a 50 unit apartment complex adjacent to another one ruin the neighborhood? I live up the street from Kershaw Greene that has 191 units and I’m fine with it. No impact on my life or property values. Glad to add housing.

25.01.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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January 21, 2025 β€œI JUST GOT THE NEWS FROM MY LAWYER… I GOT A PARDON BABY!

HCR's latest letter has news about 47. Approval plummeting.
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

22.01.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œFrankly, I have difficulty understanding how a member of the Bar could state unequivocally that this is a constitutional order,” the judge said of Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order.

β€œIt just boggles my mind.”

www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

23.01.2025 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1274    πŸ” 231    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 10
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Flat earthers? Holocaust deniers? Jerry Cirino’s law says they deserve to be heard at Ohio colleges: Today in Ohio Editor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast, with editorial board member Lisa Garvin, impact editor Leila Atassi and content director Laura Johnston.

#Ohio SB 1 would ban departments, classes, curriculum, workers' rights, and tenure at public colleges/universities‼️
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/01...

It even creates a list of topics that couldn't be touched‼️

We have to stop this bill.

www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/...

23.01.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 4

As a former professor at a major Ohio University who taught social welfare history and policy, to maintain our accreditation I was required to teach about civil rights, worker rights, racial history and enslavement. I could needed to report the policy differences between Republicans and Democrats.

25.01.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Horrifying

25.01.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Insane to have this incompetent Trump bootlicker in such a powerful job.

25.01.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I plan to buy an electric vehicle as soon as there are enough charging stations and the prices come down some more. My Ford hybrid is now 13 years old and still running well. I hope to hang onto it for 2 more years.

27.12.2023 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Given that there is Zero Oversight of homeschoolers in many states, there are no data to support the assertion that kids are safer being homeschooled. Given the millions of children in public and private schools, it’s rare to read about abuse.

21.12.2023 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have no idea what this means

20.12.2023 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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EU launches β€˜illegal content’ investigation of Elon Musk’s X The formal inquiry is the first against a large social media platform under the Digital Services Act.

The European Union has opened a formal investigation of Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly Twitter, focused on the spread of illegal content.

18.12.2023 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 320    πŸ” 87    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 16

This is terrible.

20.12.2023 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good one!

03.12.2023 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The U.S. government gives billions to Musk’s companies. It can’t quit him. Some lawmakers say the government should reevaluate its relationship with Elon Musk and his firms, which agencies support with billions of dollars in contracts.

Lawmakers increasingly worry that Elon Musk is an unreliable partner, but it may not be easy to disentangle federal agencies from his sprawling tech empire.

02.12.2023 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 519    πŸ” 152    πŸ’¬ 108    πŸ“Œ 154

This is so terrifying. I had to quit midway through because it was so heartbreaking. I can never unsee this story. It is a cautionary tale that speaks to the urgent need to regulate and oversee homeschooling. One issue that might diminish homeschooling is universal childcare & after school care.

03.12.2023 11:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I quit Twitter/x as soon as Musk took over.

20.11.2023 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Go Biden! The first president in decades who actually cares more about our nation’s people than about corporate profits!

20.11.2023 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another example of why our nation - like every other modern nation - has Universal Health Care.

20.11.2023 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a wonderful human being in every way! She is a role model. The Carters had a fairytale marriage that everyone can respect and wish for.

20.11.2023 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pay workers more! Tipping is a way for employers to pay less. It’s wrong.

12.11.2023 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump is a wanna be dictator. How can voters not see how dangerous he is to our nation?

12.11.2023 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It time to change the law to allow direct sales. I’m hanging onto my 2012 Ford Fusion until I find an all electric vehicle that is the right price and capacity for me. I also need more electric outlets in my rural area. I will never buy a gas fueled engine car again. I’m watching closely.

12.11.2023 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s simple. My health decisions are between my doctor and me. The government should never have a say - unless I’m a danger to myself or others.

12.11.2023 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He has zero empathy for anyone. It’s all about his personal pleasure, power and profits. Lock him up. Lock him up!

12.11.2023 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s about time to rein is business tycoons who are among life worse purely for their own enrichment. Just stop. Let’s bring back ethics and some sense of community responsibility. Biden is working on real anti-trust actions. He’s the real deal.

03.11.2023 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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