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#climate #democracy #housing #transit #bikes #newWave #sacramento #cityOfTrees @cosmog@sfba.social in the fediverse Doing research and other stuff for prorepcoalition.org because all voters should be represented, whoever they are & wherever they live.
It's delightful to listen to Brad Lander talk about anything, but especially about democracy, and extra especially his thoughtful positive comments about #ProportionalRepresentation
Adam Gurri@adamgurri.liberalcurrents.com · 23h agoOne thing that surprised me is that @bradlander.bsky.social brought up proportional representation without any prompting from me. I take that as a very good sign of where things stand on that.
"However, e-bikes are not allowed to operate in bike lanes or bike and hiking trails." Uh... is that correct @sacbee.com ? I think Class 1 and 2 electric bikes can go anywhere acoustic bikes can. And while Class 3 #ebikes are more restricted, surely than can go in bike lanes on streets? (I hope!)
Is it legal for CA drivers to pass bikes on the road? Here’s what state law says
Here’s what California law says about cars and bikes sharing the road.
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How long do we have to do this? DSA represents people who deserve representation. Corporate weenie Dems represent people who deserve representation. Let's just agree on a system where everyone can be represented by representatives of their choice.
Christopher Webb@cwebbonline.com · 4d agoThere are 120K+ DSA members. There are millions of Democrats, so let’s keep this in perspective. The DSA isn’t taking over the party —most progressives aren’t DSA. Here’s the caution: Weak Dems left a vacuum with their post 2024 silence and the DSA is taking the opportunity to fill the void.
The men's Bundesliga starts in 3 weeks, have you had that awful conversation about what app to use with your local bar yet? Probably not but were here to help We have on official letterhead something you can bring to your bar in the US so you don't have to say anything Don't say we don't love you
You're not going to believe this but Gavin Newsom is taking the side of capital over workers. In this case it's tricky because he's backing the very MAGA allies his cosplaying X account claims he's fighting. www.wsj.com/business/med...
Exclusive | Newsom Expresses Concerns About State Antitrust Suit Against Paramount
The California governor has told people involved in the suit that blocking the $81 billion deal could harm Hollywood jobs.
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The United States inherited our winner-take-all electoral system directly from England. That may not be an excuse for much longer. Awesome piece by @protectdemocracy.org's Grant Tudor in @theunpopulist.net www.theunpopulist.net/p/britains-n...
Britain's New Prime Minister Sees Proportional Representation as a Cure to Polarization
America needs a leader to champion similar electoral reforms in this country
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Generating upfront cash to further deepen the connections between the FIFA teat and smaller feds so Gianni can maintain his grip on power. Corruption, out in the open, serving as a dare to anyone to stop him.
Eben Novy-Williams@ebennovywilliams.bsky.social · last wk.FIFA was criticized most during the World Cup for 1) emphasizing profit over all else, and 2) its cozy relationship with the Trump Administration. Now the org appears to be doubling down on both in a plan to raise $4.2 billion � www.sportico.com/business/fin...
"[Sr.] Pérez Paz had pleaded guilty to driving without a valid driver’s license [in 2024] after being pulled over... [The] traffic attorney listed... informed [by STLPR] that Pérez Paz had been shot and killed alongside his wife... said it 'doesn’t matter' before hanging up the phone."
Ordinary Notes@hystericalblkns.bsky.social · last wk.
I was pulling photos from Getty Images today and this one took my breath away for a second. "Plain clothed federal agents pursue a man through the lobby of the Hennepin County Government Center before tackling and arresting him Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minn."
Just recalling how one of the knocks on Steyer was that he is very old (69). I was today years old when I learned Becerra is 68 and was born 7 months after Steyer. Whew! Close call.
The most demoralizing shit I've ever seen as a state worker. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social now going around saying he wants state employees "working again" (as though none of us have been working during his administration) and that the new schedule includes "three-day weekends" (a straight up lie).
LIVE | Gov. Newsom on California fire prevention
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Which proportional representation system is best? Whichever one voters will support! From the little bit of modeling I have done with VoteKit and python/pandas, district magnitude is a much bigger determinant of who wins seats than STV vs list.
ProRep Coalition@prorepcoalition.bsky.social · 2w ago"In the wake of recent redistricting battles, #ProportionalRepresentation is having a moment. Ezra Klein devoted an entire episode to [it]. A flock of Substackers and influencers chimed in. Even Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg came out as PR curious." thefulcrum.us/electoral-re...
Is @sacrepublicfc.com getting enshittified? The Quail City folks stirred up all my worries about Sacramento's MLS-team-in-waiting: high prices, bland, corporate culture and diminishing community connection. All the worst parts of major league without the actual good soccer. Good episode though.
Quail City Soccer@quailcitysoccer.bsky.social · 2w agoA lot has happened on the field but this week’s conversation goes beyond the results. We dive into Republic FC’s recent performances, the disconnect between the club and its supporters, leadership, accountability, and what it all means in the final stretch. 🎙️ Listen now: podcast.quailcitysoccer.com
"What you want is to create a situation where, if people are pissed off at a President, the other option isn't just people who want to destroy democracy itself." #ProportionalRepresentation
Pope Pho V@cosmoq.bsky.social · 2w ago"We could have a better democracy than we have ever had in this country." Lots of good ideas in here from @benwikler.bsky.social Some will be familiar to lots of people. But also Proportional Representation! Glad to see more Democrats embracing this. cc @prorepcoalition.bsky.social
"We could have a better democracy than we have ever had in this country." Lots of good ideas in here from @benwikler.bsky.social Some will be familiar to lots of people. But also Proportional Representation! Glad to see more Democrats embracing this. cc @prorepcoalition.bsky.social
G Elliott Morris@gelliottmorris.com · 2w agoHere's my conversation with @benwikler.bsky.social about his new book, THIS IS THE PLAN, which you should all buy open.substack.com/pub/gelliott...
psssst. hi. me again. world cup is over. go support your local clubs!! 🤗
Katherine@krzonca.bsky.social · last mo.Support your local USL clubs! No matter the league, there’s probably a team near you! Go to games, join an SG, support the players, and local orgs trying to grow the sport across the country! It’s a ton of fun, I promise! www.uslsoccer.com/usl-teams
These guys are so annoying dawg. You're not allowed to like anything. Whatever you might be enjoying at the moment, it's actually woke or gay or anti-American. They're the new PC Police.
Alex Shephard@alexshephard.bsky.social · 2w agotake that shit back to 2010 bitch!!! www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Sacramento's latest zoning code updates are extraordinary: -3-4 story multifamily allowed everywhere in the city -Unlimited units w/ no bulk control -Neighborhood commercial in all zones -Dramatic simplification from 13 residential zones to just four www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...
Sacramento’s zoning overhaul would transform neighborhoods for the better | Opinion
“We regulated the charm out of our neighborhoods through land-use policies,” says Sacramento City Council member Caity Maple.
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Quite enjoying the guys' call on this one. sportsengineplay.com/USL/USL-Leag...
San Francisco City FC vs. FC Tucson Free Live Stream | SportsEngine Play
Live stream San Francisco City FC vs. FC Tucson at SportsEngine Play. Click here to watch now and support your loved ones at home online.
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San Francisco City FC@sfcityfc.com · 3w agoROSAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!!!!!!!! CITY LEAD!!!! ⚫🟡 1-0 ⚪ 50'
Mateo Bananas (alternately, Bill Bananas, Cal Bananas or Clarence 'Whitey' Bananas.)
kim@kimmymonte.bsky.social · 3w agoyour baseball pitcher name is your grandfather’s first name and the last thing you bought i’ll go first mine’s Dominic Sandals
“Run more buses” is almost always the first answer to making transit better in the US and Canada. Many don’t want to hear it because of the appeal of trains (and that buses aren’t capex projects), but it’s true. Ability to just show up, and transfers not breaking trips, does wonders.
august 🍂@auguststreet.ca · 4w agothing is, bus speeds between LA & toronto are comparable. not dismissing speed issues, but the biggest delta between TO & LA is frequency (+integration) of bus+rail. lowering bus wait times region-wide is still the best bang-for-your-buck transit investment out there with quick results. 1/
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Exactly. Before primaries, it was more logical for outsiders or minority factions to start new parties or join third parties and compete separately like they do in the UK, etc. Primaries make it much easier to take over established parties and prevent them from gatekeeping out extremists like Trump
