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Philip Garboden @philipgarboden.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

I'm finding it a bit annoying that the chatter on Keith Pettigrew is all about how Johnson didn't get what he wanted and not... like... how he might run CHA.

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City & Community @cicojournal.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Over the next few days, we'll introduce our four new Associate Editors. First up: @philipgarboden.bsky.social, who studies supply-side housing market actors and policy. His work on landlords has shaped how we understand their role in housing markets and communities. We're lucky to have him!

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Philip Garboden @philipgarboden.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Without getting into the issue of whether or not blocking corporate ownership of single family rentals is desirable, this seems like a poor way to restrict it. Can someone explain why this is preferable to other disincentives... a pigouvian tax perhaps?

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Philip Garboden @philipgarboden.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Find him, bind him Tie him to a pole and break His fingers to splinters Drag him to a hole Until he wakes up naked Clawing at the ceiling of his grave

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Philip Garboden @philipgarboden.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Putting reddleman on my vision board to begin 2026.

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Philip Garboden @philipgarboden.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

I would not have thought I could dislike this man any more than I already did. And yet here we are.

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Marcel Dirsus @marceldirsus.com · 07/11/2025

AI could end scarcity, end humanity - or boost trend growth by 0.2 percentage points

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Philip Garboden @philipgarboden.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Every AI talk: "I am not myself a programmer..." Can the computer scientists not speak?

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Steve Mullis @stevemullis.net · 29/08/2025

Them: “Cities are all rotting hellscapes!” Cities:

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Philip Garboden @philipgarboden.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Based on my social media feeds over the last 48 hours, I'd say we finally found something on which "the academy" lacks intellectual diversity. "If it's not love, then it's the BLS, BLS, BLS that will bring us together."

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Daniel Kay Hertz @danielkayhertz.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Also, just…it is the summer of 2025, and the crisis that a bunch of self-described progressives in an immigrant-heavy blue city neighborhood are volunteering 100s or even 1000s of hours collectively to fight is…preventing seven story buildings with affordable housing

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Nvidie @dervine7.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Some of y’all can’t handle two high agency males going at it and it really shows

On 25 October 1946, Karl Popper (at the London School of Economics), was invited to present a paper entitled "Are There Philosophical Problems?" at a meeting of the Cambridge University Moral Sciences Club, which was chaired by Ludwig Wittgenstein. The two started arguing vehemently over whether there existed substantial problems in philosophy, or merely linguistic puzzles—the position taken by Wittgenstein. In Popper's, and the popular, account, Wittgenstein used a fireplace poker to emphasize his points, gesturing with it as the argument grew more heated. Eventually, Wittgenstein claimed that philosophical problems were non-existent, in response, Popper claimed there were many issues in philosophy, such as setting a basis for moral guidelines. Wittgenstein then thrust the poker at Popper, challenging him to give any example of a moral rule, Popper (later) claimed to have said:

Not to threaten visiting lecturers with pokers

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Philip Garboden @philipgarboden.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

I appreciate the transparency, but would it not have been simpler to have AI write the books that AI made up in the AI generated review?

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Janel Comeau 🍁 @verybadllama.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I have tariffed the penguins that are on Heard Island and which you were probably assuming did not export goods forgive me they were taking advantage of us so cunning and so cold

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Jay Hulme @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Storming a Quaker Meeting House with weapons drawn is something that is so abhorrent and unacceptable that I am still struggling to comprehend it tbh.

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Chris Bennett @chrisbennettedu.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Heartbreaking to see announcements of major layoffs at most research organizations that have played a vital role in supporting federal statistics for education and developing high-quality evidence about what policies/practices actually work. Below are just a few examples from my LinkedIn feed.

Mathematica
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To our clients, partners, and peers:
We want to let you know that we are reducing our workforce to align with the needs of our clients and ensure the continued, exceptional support we've offered for decades to the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. The staff we are letting go are skilled, experienced, and passionate about their work. Any organization would be fortunate to have them. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance.

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President and CEO, NORC
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Like many of our peer organizations, this week NORC had to reduce our staff to ensure we are operating effectively and have the right mix of skills to align with client needs. The people departing NORC are highly talented and capable professionals, and they have made important contributions to our mission of delivering trustworthy and reliable data and analysis to inform society's most important decisions. They will be valuable employees and colleagues wherever their careers take them next.
To each of you who are leaving, and on behalf of everyone at NORC, I offer our deepest thanks and appreciation for your dedicated service and the lasting impact you've made on our organization.

marc
MDRC
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To our collaborators: Like many of our peer organizations, MDRC has had to reduce our staff in recent days, letting go of many talented and highly skilled professionals. Each of these colleagues would be an asset to another organization, and we encourage you to consider them for any career opportunities you may have.
MDRC remains committed to our mission of learning what works to improve policy, practice, and people's well-being.

// Westat
Westat
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In light of recent industry changes, Westat is making strategic reductions to our workforce to better align with our clients' needs. The talented professionals who are leaving Westat have made significant contributions to our mission and embody our values of uncompromising excellence, client commitment, and innovation. They are current and future leaders in their fields and will undoubtedly be an asset to any organization they join.
We remain committed to our mission to improve lives by delivering exceptional data-driven research and technical assistance, fostering insights and solutions to advance health, education, and social and economic opportunity.

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Philip Garboden @philipgarboden.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

This is quite a way to end an essay (fr Peter Coviello): www.nplusonemag.com/online-only/...

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Colleen Kennedy-Karpat @cbkenkar.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Dear manager, This week I’ve 1. Let the days go by 2. Let the water hold me down 3. Water flowing underground 4. Into the blue again, into the silent water 5. Once in a lifetime Same as it ever was,

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Philip Garboden @philipgarboden.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

I'm no expert, but Jeremy Frey makes impossible things.

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Philip Garboden @philipgarboden.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

So much fun thinking through this with these amazing folks!

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Philip Garboden @philipgarboden.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

It's like I'm waiting anxiously for the HUD pick, but also glad that it doesn't seem to be a top priority.

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Eva Rosen @evarosen.bsky.social · 08/04/2024

For all housing policy scholars! Please make your submissions for the Cityscape symposium that @philipgarboden.bsky.social and I are editing on landlords and HUD assisted populations. All methods, disciplines, and housing programs welcome! www.huduser.gov/portal/perio...

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