meganL, to cycling
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Calbike has another call to action for CA residents (if you aren't a CA resident, please boost it to reach someone who is):

https://www.calbike.org/our_initiatives/streets_for_everyone/complete_streets/ #CApol #USpol #Cycling #Urbanism @bikenite

andybrwn, to random
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deewani,
@deewani@mastodon.social avatar

@andybrwn Saw a giant billboard they have now on 680 near Benicia - something about millions in down payments 🙄

chargrille, to random
@chargrille@progressives.social avatar

Golly maybe Schiff shouldn't have spent $11 million in Dem donations, to boost a pro-Trump Republican, Garvey, "who will now turn out Trump voters in key House races that could determine control of Congress."

All so Schiff didn't have to run against a female Democrat who might win the general.

& now he wants to collect & waste even MORE Dem voter donations, in order to counter the harm he did by boosting the GOP candidate.

Do folks understand the fundamental problem with this, yet?

#capol

chargrille,
@chargrille@progressives.social avatar

Schiff & Pelosi think they own this seat & that's how they've acted about it for a couple years now.

Total trash manipulation of the electorate that hurts Democrats as a whole, all in service of Schiff's personal power. It's gross.

"Rep. Adam Schiff & his allies are spending $11 million in the all-party primary to try to elevate a GOP candidate & box out Rep. Katie Porter from the general election."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/02/29/adam-schiff-katie-porter-steve-garvey-california-senate-race/

chargrille,
@chargrille@progressives.social avatar

By the time of the primary, reporting indicated Garvey had spent only about $1.2 million IN TOTAL on his whole campaign.

Adam Schiff spent 10 times that boosting Garvey in ads, delivering Democratic funds directly to FOX & other GOP propaganda outlets.

Now, instead of having 2 Dems running in the Senate race, which would lower GOP turnout, Garvey's name at the top of the Senate ticket, will juice turnout in key House races, & offer a debate megaphone for GOP propaganda.

Great work, Adam.

chargrille, to SF
@chargrille@progressives.social avatar

With friends like these, who needs Republicans.

"The Democratic mayor of San Francisco is pushing...proposals on the March 5 ballot, including one that would require single adults on welfare be screened and treated for illegal drug addiction or else lose cash assistance."

"Mayor London Breed also supports a ballot measure that would grant police more crime-fighting powers, such as the use of drones and surveillance cameras."


https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/san-francisco/measure-screen-welfare-recipients-addiction/3443540/

glightly, to random
@glightly@mastodon.social avatar

"California Is Embarking on a Billion-Dollar Overhaul to Unemployment (& More) "

$1.2B to overhaul EDD, which doesn't just preside over unemployment insurance, but also over state disability insurance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJjEu_Gx7Pw

glightly, to cycling
@glightly@mastodon.social avatar

The moment I found out that they put a 20mph limit on e-bikes, I asked why they didn't put a physical limit on car speeds. #BikeTooter #CApol

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/car-speed-governors-bill-18624126.php

jbqueru,
@jbqueru@fosstodon.org avatar

@Laplantgenetics @glightly In a different direction, while those are considered light motorized quadricycles (which is a category higher than bicycle but smaller than car), the Renault Twizy 45 and the Citroen Ami are also interesting. 28 mph limit (45 kph). I'm not sure I'd want one of those in the US, but they seem to feel right at home in the tiny streets of old European towns.

jbqueru,
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@daihard @glightly My car in Europe has a speed limiter, combined with automatic sign recognition. Of course, there are some small manual steps involved, and it can be overridden, but it's there. I think I like it more than adaptive cruise control when driving in town, and it pairs well with a stick shift since it remains active when shifting.

(my car is a 7-year old mid-range subcompact from a low-end brand, we're not talking about high-end exotic stuff here).

HumToTable, to random
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drahardja, to random
@drahardja@sfba.social avatar

Yes please. Fuck Prop 22. #sfba #CAPol https://mstdn.social/

br00t4c, to random
@br00t4c@mastodon.social avatar

Hey #canadians

"Fiscal conservatism" without balanced approach: #Poilievre's focus on fiscal conservatism may not resonate well with voters if it is not accompanied by a balanced approach to economic policy, including investments in social programs and infrastructure. #peepee #capol #elections

br00t4c, to random
@br00t4c@mastodon.social avatar

Hey

Partisanship and divisiveness: has been known for his strong partisan views and tendency to divide Canadians along ideological lines. This approach may alienate voters who value unity and bipartisanship, making them less likely to support him or the Conservative Party.

br00t4c, to random
@br00t4c@mastodon.social avatar

Hey Canadians:

Conspiracy theories and misinformation: #Poilievre's embrace of debunked conspiracy theories, such as those surrounding the #WorldEconomicForum, could make him appear out of touch with reality and unfit for high office. His opponents can use this to discredit him and cast doubt on his ability to lead the country effectively. #peepee #capol

lauerhahn, to workersrights
@lauerhahn@sfba.social avatar

New laws in CA: More paid sick days to keep us healthy, protections against workplace violence, labor trafficking, and child labor, defense against retaliation, and $20/hr minimum wage for fast food workers.
When we fight together, we win!
#WorkersRights #labor #solidarity #CApol https://sanjosespotlight.com/silver-taube-california-workers-are-gaining-new-rights-next-year/

scott, to random
@scott@carfree.city avatar

Looks like Caltrans demoted Jeanie Ward-Waller, who was its top planning director for pedestrian/bike infra, for blowing the whistle about Caltrans bypassing environmental laws in widening highways. #CAPol https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/03/caltrans-official-demoted-whistleblower-complaint-00119767

scott, to random
@scott@carfree.city avatar

Yet again Newsom fucks over labor and makes Joe Biden look like Bernie Sanders.

This passed both Assembly and Senate with veto-proof majorities: 73.8% and 67.5%. But, absurdly, it's a political norm in California never to override a veto. How do we change that? Can SAG-AFTRA and WGA weigh in and force legislators to have a spine? #CAPol

https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/newsom-unemployment-strikes-18390221.php

andybrwn, to Energy
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