Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #rentfreeze
Most recents (3)
Most of you know that wages in the United States have remained stagnant since 1980, when adjusted for inflation. Do you realize, however, that the US is a global #empire and that we are likely witnessing the fall of that empire?
That's right, the US has political or... 1/16
That's right, the US has political or... 1/16
#military control of much of the world. That comes from military support of dictatorships and right wing leaders throughout Central and South America, throughout #Africa and in parts of #Asia, such as India and the Philippines. But that also includes economic control, and... 2/16
economically, we also have a huge amount of control (although not total) over most of #Europe and some of the countries in Asia where we don't have political/military control.
Our "capitalist" system has been corrupted and subverted by the forces of greed. Our once... 3/16
Our "capitalist" system has been corrupted and subverted by the forces of greed. Our once... 3/16
Italians over 80 'will be left to die' as country overwhelmed by coronavirus news.yahoo.com/italians-over-…
Why the 🇨🇳Chinese Communist Party and its agricultural policies are to blame for coronavirus (and SARS).
🇨🇳China's wild animal farms began as a way for poor peasant households to make ends meet before becoming centers of mass industrial production.
1/ Quick thoughts on City's Housing Strategy, presented at Council this morning. (Only had 4 days to read report & 5 min to speak so could only cover the basics.) #vanpoli
2/ Delighted City picked up on our idea of a #MansionTax which you call “applying differential property tax rates on residential properties." This is a fabulous way to get money for housing! #vanpoli
3/ City report says to strengthen rent control by tying rent increases in SROs to the room, not the tenant. Why o why not call for that same protection for tenants in the West End, Grandview, Mt. Pleasant, Fairview, Hastings Sunrise, Marpole..the whole city?? #vanpoli
