Between the LEAP Manifesto outlined in Naomi Klein’s No Is Not Enough and Progressive Democrats of America’s People’s Platform, a progressive platform around which we can rally is emerging to hold the Democrats accountable and to galvanize our nation. Seattle has passed a city income tax on incomes over $250K generating $175M a year. Details.
We can’t continue to grow indefinitely. The planet has said no. Growth creates too much waste and too much pollution. For capitalism to succeed, it requires growth and profit. If that is not sustainable, what then? This post begins a journey, a deep exploration into the need for a no-growth, sustainable economy and what might…
Two reader views on addressing gentrification in Santa Fe and in other urban communities and an encouragement to continue contacting City Councilors about Ranked Choice Voting.
An interesting perspective on an overlooked factor in gentrification: zoning. Interesting article from Market Urbanism finds that gentrification is caused more by affluent communities with political clout maintaining tight zoning to prevent development in their neighborhoods, forcing development in less affluent communities and….and an interesting conversation with our Mayor.
The post includes an informative video from Sunday’s kick-off. Chainbreaker’s Tomás Rivera describes very clearly our Tale of Two Cities. Also info on today’s City Council action item regarding Ranked Choice Voting and what you can do. And an invitation to the Wall of Love unveiling at the Railyard with music, chocolate & speakers.
This post unveils our Equity Summer strategy, describes roles you can play and the degree to which Santa Fe is not quite the home of justice and equity you may think. Also, a curious report from the New Mexican. The same Congress that wants Trump to reveal his tax returns, won’t reveal theirs, including all…
Not an easy post to work through, but capitalist greed has very human consequences. This post makes that cost very clear, in very human terms. Money was available to improve the facade, but only one fire escape, no sprinklers. Truly a shameful story. Brief report on plan to create a huge wind farm in Portales…
This is a nice combo post: excerpts from an excellent Truthout article highlighting the greediest elements of Trump’s budget, coupled with commentary on the scope and impact of Trump’s greedy tax avoidance scheme. Then an excerpt from a Rebecca Solnit piece that is extraordinarily insightful into the Trump psyche.
Analysis of NM in terms of child welfare, poverty, housing affordability, health, and education, with a separate analysis of the City Not-So Different.
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