Writer and teacher about poverty and inequality, local government law, housing, and environmental justice. Sad. Angry. Hopeful.
San Francisco + Stanford Law
Joined September 2011
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"The extraordinary people we meet in 'The Fight to Save the Town' score some wins but also suffer many losses...They regroup and get on with it... Their lives and communities are enriched. Here. On earth." nytimes.com/2022/06/21/books…
Students, activists, readers--would love to see you tonight to share the great work of @CoCoSouthLA @LCWorksOrg @littlemanila and other orgs *showing up* for American poverty! Live in LA or online.
Friends! The incredible Alberto Retana @CoCoSouthLA + I will discuss inequality among US cities, the stories we tell about poverty + the power of ppl to do something about both! Register/join us for this free event (live or online) Thurs. 7pm @thepublicsquare 1111 S Broadway, LA.
400 ppl are registered, I'm getting nervous! Now I really promise to be prepared. Hope to see you there online or in person TOMORROW.
Friends! The incredible Alberto Retana @CoCoSouthLA + I will discuss inequality among US cities, the stories we tell about poverty + the power of ppl to do something about both! Register/join us for this free event (live or online) Thurs. 7pm @thepublicsquare 1111 S Broadway, LA.
Friends! The incredible Alberto Retana @CoCoSouthLA + I will discuss inequality among US cities, the stories we tell about poverty + the power of ppl to do something about both! Register/join us for this free event (live or online) Thurs. 7pm @thepublicsquare 1111 S Broadway, LA.
Zócalo's annual Book Prize event is on June 15! Join prize winner Michelle Wilde Anderson (@MWildeAnderson) and Alberto Retana, president & CEO of @CoCoSouthLA, to discuss "How Does a Community Save Itself?"
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I am so moved to imagine my book--and the amazing ppl I wrote about in it--added to this shelf beside #TheSumofUsBook too. THANK YOU @ThePublicSquare for all you do for democracy, discourse, and community! @STurkle @hmcghee @jialynnyang @william_sturkey @bartov_omer @M_Ignatieff
.@StanfordLaw's Michelle Wilde Anderson is the winner of the 2023 Zócalo Book Prize for her book "The Fight to Save the Town." Congratulations, @MWildeAnderson and @AvidReaderPress!
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As technologists weave ever more elaborate fantasies of leaving for space and the metaverse — there is another way to think about our future: build the cities and civic relationships that will nurture us. @MWildeAnderson nytimes.com/2022/06/21/books…
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This @RobBonta letter targeting Huntington's Beach's proposed "ban" on Builder's Remedy is so good!
It explains the law very nicely. It also subtly points the way toward streamlined CEQA review of Builder's Remedy & other HAA-protected projects.
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We’re putting Huntington Beach on notice that its proposed zoning ordinance violates California’s Housing Accountability Act.
Cities must do their part to increase access to affordable housing.
If they don't, they will be held accountable.
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ALT Local Governments: Follow state housing laws
Terrific piece about California politics! Asks how the state can go beyond “progressive policies and ambitious goals” to “make major improvements in the lives of its people.” Time for structural reforms to our govt?
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It would be the best dinner convo ever to have this crew to my house. Come to SF pls! So proud to be in your virtual company, at least, for this shortlist. My students will know your names and your words for years to come.
Congratulations to the nonfiction authors who made the 2023 Zócalo Book Prize shortlist: @OUPAcademic's @dinambar, @AvidReaderPress's @MWildeAnderson, @AAKnopf's @AnandWrites, and @Flatironbooks's @WanderingGaia and Stephanie Cacioppo.
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The curves of delightfulness and brilliance intersect at their respective maxima. Happy birthday, Guido!
I absolutely loved this conversation. @RyanCoonerty + I (+ you?) are part of the same club: people who care abt local govts + know our democracy can't work unless local govts work too! Thank you for your leadership @RyanCoonerty and seeding a new gen behind you @NewDEALLeaders!
This is an important conversation for anyone who wants to understand how we can save our communities and the country in the process. Please listen and then buy @MWildeAnderson's fantastic book "The Fight to Save the Town"
Michelle W. Anderson retweeted
This is an important conversation for anyone who wants to understand how we can save our communities and the country in the process. Please listen and then buy @MWildeAnderson's fantastic book "The Fight to Save the Town"
.@MWildeAnderson joins host @RyanCoonerty on #AnHonorableProfession this week to talk about her book "The Fight to Save the Town" and share insight on how state and local leaders can tackle poverty and disenfranchisement - listen now: link.chtbl.com/AHPcast
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Very excited about this livestream conversation with Pam Karlan @cwclub on MONDAY. We'll talk about rebuilding and safeguarding democracy from above and below, in spite of inequality. Never fear, I am not as mean as I look in this picture. I will be smiling 😄 if you join us.
On Monday, September 19th at 5:30pm(PST) via livestream, Professor @MWildeAnderson be speaking with Professor Pam Karlan at San Francisco's Commonwealth Club. They will discuss Anderson's new book, Bay Area inequality, and local democracy. stanford.io/3BSKuPT
Very excited about this livestream conversation with Pam Karlan @cwclub on MONDAY. We'll talk about rebuilding and safeguarding democracy from above and below, in spite of inequality. Never fear, I am not as mean as I look in this picture. I will be smiling 😄 if you join us.
On Monday, September 19th at 5:30pm(PST) via livestream, Professor @MWildeAnderson be speaking with Professor Pam Karlan at San Francisco's Commonwealth Club. They will discuss Anderson's new book, Bay Area inequality, and local democracy. stanford.io/3BSKuPT
Brilliant explainer on global climate politics through mitigation/adaptation/loss & damage framework applied to the Pakistan Flood Crisis @marknevitt @lawfareblog lawfareblog.com/climate-just… #ClimateJustice
ICYMI: careful explainer/example for how to reinvest in a poor, segregated neighborhood but minimize gentrification risks. Land trusts, homeownership support for longterm residents, systematic public engagement. May Ward 8 rez in #WashingtonDC really get to enjoy 11th St Bridge!
Public investments in infrastructure often displace existing residents and benefit wealthier, whiter communities. So when plans were made for a park along Washington, D.C.'s Anacostia River, the city's historically Black Ward 8 came up with a bigger idea. nyti.ms/3daWC4y
Loved this conversation about #thefighttosavethetown in Detroit with @SHDetroit!
As low-budget cities face challenges with taxation, declining population and home ownership, author @MWildeAnderson says municipalities need to establish a cycle of progress where people want to be part of the solution. Hear her thoughts on #DetroitToday:
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