OK I reposted this earlier (too early, the 6AM flight out of Knoxville is punishing) but to reiterate: using good UX to create informed consent interfaces is now shown to be at least non-inferior to traditional informed consent done in conversation. And maybe superior.

I did this last year and it was so useful, so heartwarming, and such an incredible boon to my writing process and community!

the latest on discord id checks

[email protected] just dropped her plan for universal childcare in the city. In short, she wants to beef up the childcare subsidy (but stops short of wanting it free for all) and expand the pay equity fund. Details here: janeesefordc.com/wp-content/u...

USDS/DOGE’s tools will never dismantle USDS/DOGE’s house. DOGE could *only exist* via the unaccountable pathways forged by USDS. Those gaps need to be filled & corrected. We don’t need a different Project 2025 (tech edition), we need a functioning democracy.

The rulemaking can be found here: www.dcboe.org/about-us/off...

SOME RCV NEWS: The D.C. Board of Elections has issued emergency rules spelling out how ranked-choice voting will work when it's first used for the June 16 election. There's details on what happens if there's an overvote, an undervote, if a voter skips a ranking, and more.

Solid turnout and energy at @janeese4dc.bsky.social’s official mayoral campaign launch at the Howard Theatre tonight.

It’s important to point out this is a global phenomena where getting food is now a surveillance hot spot. Also, I’ll go out on the limb here and say the impact assessment won’t stop this and it should be stopped.

NEWS: In a report detailing an October public hearing on MPD's cooperation with ICE, @brianneknadeau.bsky.social says that @mayorbowser.dc.gov should rescind the mayoral order that allows local police to work with federal agencies and the D.C. Council should strengthen the sanctuary-city law.

Our moment is now! Come celebrate our campaign launch and party with us for a DC that works for everyone. janeesefordc.eventbrite.com

DC has the fastest-growing rat population among 15 major cities, according to recent research. Rodents are more than a nuisance—they carry diseases that can spread to humans and pose serious public health risks to our residents. I’m introducing the RAT Amendment Act to fight back. 🧵

Our flash fiction contest is BACK, and our Patrons have selected the perfect theme to start the year! 🎆🥂 January's theme is INTERRUPTED RITES. 🌬️🕯️ Time to break cycles, blow out candles, sweep up salt circles and reclaim traditions. You have until the 31st to submit! www.patreon.com/posts/januar...

Kipling apparently wrote a poem about #undersea #telegraph cables. He's the actual worst, but this is pretty good and super weird! www.poetryverse.com/rudyard-kipl...

And me!