“The idea of nationalizing the rails—that strikes fear into the [tenth of 1%] of billionaires who own most of the wealth in this country,” says Marilee Taylor, a retired BNSF locomotive engineer from Chicago. inthesetimes.com/article/nati...

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A New Bedford City Council committee unanimously advanced a proposal that would make it possible to fill in empty lots with #housing, possibly unlocking more than 500 lots for new development. It's aimed at promoting “infill” development, making use of empty space around the city.

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As a wheelchair user, this should solely be the city's responsibility. Please hire more snow removal workers and stop leaving the accessibility of your city up to chance.

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I'm reposting this because it's the reality in which we live but TBH cities should be clearing curb ramps, especially since its DPW plows that fill them with intractable ice berms. PS: Cities should also clear sidewalks. Relying on property owners is a bad plan.

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Learn more about the cost advantages of #MedicareForAll in #Massachusetts! actionnetwork.org/events/payin...

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