The States 2: States Rights for Me But Not for Thee

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Eric Hauge (@erichauge.bsky.social)

Neighbors in Minneapolis are keeping neighbors housed in the midst of the federal occupation—thousands of dollars are being raised via mutual aid networks to help pay rent. Meanwhile, the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority filed 38 evictions yesterday against some of our most vulnerable neighbors

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Eric Hauge (@erichauge.bsky.social)

It looks like almost all of these eviction filings allege less than $1,000 in overdue rent. Some are for < $100. Let that sink in: MPHA is threatening tenants with homelessness in the midst of this federal invasion over less than $100. It costs them ~$300 just to file each case.

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I hate this planet.

 

[Jimjamesak]

Circling back to the discussion about alcohol laws, an Alaska judge (who plays in a soccer league I ref in) struck down Alaska’s restrictions on breweries and wineries hosting live music and entertainment.

Matt Buxton (@matt.akmemo.com)

Today, an Alaska Superior Court judge struck down the state's restrictions on breweries and wineries hosting live music and entertainment, a long-running fight over the legality of fun in non-bar alcohol-serving places, as a free speech violation. Ruling...

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[Jimjamesak]

Circling back to the discussion about alcohol laws, an Alaska judge (who plays in a soccer league I ref in) struck down Alaska’s restrictions on breweries and wineries hosting live music and entertainment.

Matt Buxton (@matt.akmemo.com)

Today, an Alaska Superior Court judge struck down the state's restrictions on breweries and wineries hosting live music and entertainment, a long-running fight over the legality of fun in non-bar alcohol-serving places, as a free speech violation. Ruling...

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Here’s an article with more of the details.

Kind of gives insight into the absurdity of Alaska’s alcohol laws and also the lobbying power of bar owners and alcohol distributors.

 

[Handyman]

Democracy Docket (@democracydocket.com)

🚨BREAKING: In a 21-18 vote, the Virginia Senate passes a Democratic-led constitutional amendment that would allow lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map to counter GOP gerrymanders. The measure now heads to voters in a statewide referendum...

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Matt Buxton (@matt.akmemo.com)

Today, an Alaska Superior Court judge struck down the state's restrictions on breweries and wineries hosting live music and entertainment, a long-running fight over the legality of fun in non-bar alcohol-serving places, as a free speech violation. Ruling...

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Here’s an article with more of the details.

Kind of gives insight into the absurdity of Alaska’s alcohol laws and also the lobbying power of bar owners and alcohol distributors.

The whole liquor industry is an utter fucking racket no matter where you live, but let's not pretend weed won't eventually end up the same way. Already we've got big corporate, multi-outlet brands like JARS suing for license access in cities like Detroit that tried to do the right thing and hold back a substantial percentage of dispensary licenses for minority residents previously convicted on MJ distribution charges. And since the profitability of the rec market has tanked due to volume, mergers & consolidations are inevitable.

 

[Handyman]

Weed is definitely the next thing normal people use that Rich White Corporate Dbags will exploit and ruin.

 

[Jimjamesak]

The whole liquor industry is an utter fucking racket no matter where you live, but let's not pretend weed won't eventually end up the same way. Already we've got big corporate, multi-outlet brands like JARS suing for license access in cities like Detroit that tried to do the right thing and hold back a substantial percentage of dispensary licenses for minority residents previously convicted on MJ distribution charges. And since the profitability of the rec market has tanked due to volume, mergers & consolidations are inevitable.

The one thing holding all of that up is the fact that it’s still a scheduled substance federally, so it’s incredibly difficult to have multi state operations. Until product can be reliably transported across state lines, it’ll be difficult to get the kind of massive operations that will inevitably ruin the industry.

 

[Jimjamesak]

Re: the alcohol industry in Alaska.

Alaska’s alcohol industry is an especially corrupt racket because it’s relatively small and insular. Like it’s incredibly difficult to obtain an alcohol license, there’s only one or two distributors and the industry has such a massive lobbying force they essentially write their own rules.

 

[Kepler]

Re: the alcohol industry in Alaska.

Alaska’s alcohol industry is an especially corrupt racket because it’s relatively small and insular. Like it’s incredibly difficult to obtain an alcohol license, there’s only one or two distributors and the industry has such a massive lobbying force they essentially write their own rules.

TBH this isn't just Alaska. Alcohol licensing is risibly corrupt everywhere. Getting a license for a bar on Long Island meant bribing three levels of city and regional bureaucrats and the mafia.

 

[Handyman]

brian nam-sonenstein (@bson.bsky.social)

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There have been confirmed reports from local organizers in Portland ME that ICE is knocking on doors claiming to be from MaineCare and “offering help“