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rebecajane.bsky.social
exploring public common partnerships, democratic economics, community land trusts, social housing, the printed word, & the living earth
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One week away, make sure to register today: bit.ly/43oi5O1

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Join us to explore new research at the intersection of the #PublicBanking and #GuaranteedIncome movements—with Rep. Rashida Tlaib, @terrifriedline.bsky.social, @amycastro.bsky.social, @trinitytran.bsky.social, @grahamsteele.bsky.social & @darrickhamilton.bsky.social. RSVP: bit.ly/PublicBankingandGI

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When women lead housing policy: Mexico City's bold vision includes regulating Airbnb, building one million homes, and creating 100 community "utopias." @SilviMex breaks it down in our latest episode. Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1189295/epis...

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Calling all Housers! Thurston County Land Trust's monthly Incubator Gathering is this coming week. Join us at 3Magnets in downtown Olympia from 6-8PM for a casual hang out to talk all things housing. Let's scheme!

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What is a public bank & how could it offer solutions to our affordable housing crisis? Thurston Housing Land Trust is hosting a conversation with @waforpublicbanking.bsky.social on Thursday 4/10, 6-8PM at Lacey Timberland Library (500 College SE, Lacey WA).

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April 5, 2025 Olympia, Washington

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Only 14 Dems voted with Sen Sanders resolution blocking $8.8 billion in arms sales to Israel. They were Sens Durbin IL, Heinrich NM, Hirono HI, Luján NM, Kaine VA, Kim NJ, Markey MA, Merkley OR, Murphy CT, Schatz HI, Smith MN, Van Hollen MD, Warren MA & Welch VT

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Yesterday in Skagit County

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The community land trust model is being used to preserve farmland in the South Puget Sound region of Washington State and make it affordable to farmers. Join us this week at the annual meeting —no cost to attend, best potluck in Thurston County, children welcome.

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WA State — Sign in PRO — SB 5711 creates a B&O tax on storage units to support shared equity models like co-ops & community land trusts. Projected revenue: $57M in 25-27, $90M in 27-29, & $101M in 29-31. The private equity lobby has flooded the legislative record with CONs. Hearing 3/13, 4PM.

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"Impeachment is a Remedy for a Runaway President": Rep. Al Green on Why He Disrupted Trump's Address

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Susanne Schindler & Samuel Stein's musings about the merits of different rent setting models.

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