DAGR Weekly Reader W4-OCT
[T]he antidote to anxiety is action! The more nervous you are, the more active you should be! ~ Robert Hubbell
Musk Could Reap Huge Tax Gift From Trump Win
Trump’s promise to appoint Musk could make the billionaire CEO eligible for a special tax benefit available only to government officials. That water is a bit muddied, but the intent shines through: scratching each other’s backs for power and profit. The Lever, Oct 22
How One State Could Stop Elites From Controlling Our Elections, More Perfect Union tells how money-money-money got into US politics in a BIG way, 2010. Citizens United is the monaker, but the DC circuit decision that followed sealed the deal. Secret donors, unlimited amounts as long as they ‘don’t coordinate with candidate campaigns.’ Yeah, right! 14-min video.
A Novel Approach for Affordable Housing
Employees of an assisted-living provider in New Hampshire faced high rents vs long commutes. The answer? A ‘village’ of 44 tiny homes on land originally zoned for 9 McMansions. A bit of tweaking by a progressive city council plus some pragmatic design and … voila! Problem looks pretty well solved. We imagine Harris may have this one on her radar. 31-min video.
This North Carolina Hamlet Faced Hurricane Helene With Intent
Could intentional communities like Celo offer a blueprint for new climate harbors? Sierra Club’s long read shows one idea, born of Antioch College educator and Tennessee Valley Authority's founding head, Arthur Morgan. It’s one of many ideas to consider. By Cynthia Barnett, Oct 21.
Where there is no vision, the people perish. ~ Proverbs 29:18, as quoted, open to interpretation.
The flood-protection rule that Trump repealed
Helene and Milton revisited. Homeowners in disaster-prone areas are facing rising insurance costs, if not the withdrawal of insurance companies altogether. Folks that own mobile homes and rent spaces to park them may be even more at risk. This is how Donald Trump takes care of everyone else.
NC Downside: House Freedom Caucus Leader Wants NC to Give Votes to Trump, No Election
Huh? Rep. Andy Harris thinks, since voting may be difficult, they should just give NC electoral college to Trump. Nevermind NC state officials are making sure all NCarolinians can vote next week. Do these autocrats never quit?