May 8, 2025 • 16 mins
In this empowering episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen highlights a series of victories that exemplify the resilience of progressive movements across the nation. We begin with a significant ruling from a federal appeals court that has instructed the Trump administration to return Tufts University doctoral student Rumesa Ozturk to Vermont, ensuring she can challenge her detention in a fair legal venue. This decision underscores the importance of due process and civil liberties in the face of government overreach.Next, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel takes a stand against Roku, filing a lawsuit for violating children's online privacy rights. The lawsuit emphasizes the urgent need for corporate accountability in protecting vulnerable populations from invasive data collection practices.Meanwhile, in Colorado, union workers at Lockheed Martin have initiated a strike in pursuit of fair wages and better working conditions, shedding light on the ongoing struggles within the aerospace and defense industry. With Lockheed Martin's substantial profits, workers are demanding recognition and equitable treatment.San Jose, California, has made strides in addressing homelessness with the opening of the Via del Oro temporary housing site, which provides essential shelter and support services to those in need. This initiative exemplifies innovative community-based solutions aimed at combating the homelessness crisis.In a heartwarming conservation success, the Maryland Zoo celebrates the birth of a corkrel's sifaka, contributing to vital efforts in preserving endangered species. Additionally, we explore the historic establishment of the Three Affiliated Tribes National Park in North Dakota, which showcases indigenous-led conservation and cultural preservation.Finally, we spotlight the Boyceville Cottages in New York, a unique community designed to foster connection and affordable living, challenging conventional housing norms. This episode is filled with stories of hope and determination, reminding us that positive change is possible when we come together to advocate for justice, equity, and community!
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https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/04/25/fox45-maryland-zoo-endangered-lemur/
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https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/04/25/fox45-maryland-zoo-endangered-lemur/
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Speaker 1 (00:06):
Good News for Lefties and America. Hello, I want to
welcome to Good News for Lefties, the podcast dedicated to
chronicling the victories large and small of progressive movements across America.
I'm your host, Baowulf Rockland. If you're weary of the
relentless negativity in today's political discourse, this is your sanctuary,
(00:29):
a reminder that the fight for justice, equity, and democracy
is far from lost. Before we begin, I want to
encourage you to share this podcast with others could use
some uplifting news. Follow us on Facebook, Blue Sky, and
Instagram at Good News for Lefties, and if you appreciate
what we're doing, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts
(00:50):
or whatever platform you listen on. Now, let's get into
the stories that prove progress is possible. A federal appeals
court has rebuked a Trumpet administration's attempt to manipulate judicial
venue by rapidly transferring Rumesa Ostk, a Tufts University doctoral
student in Turkish national across state lines. The court up
(01:12):
held a lower court's decision demanding the administration returned Osterk
to Vermont, where her legal challenge against her detention will
proceed the administration's tactic of swiftly relocating foreign born detainees
to Louisiana, a jurisdiction perceived as more favorable to their policies,
was explicitly called out by the Second US Circuit Court
(01:33):
of Appeals. Ozdric, who co authored a pro Palestinian op
ed in her student newspaper, was apprehended by plain clothes
officers near her Somerville, Massachusetts home, on March twenty fifth,
and within hours was moved first to Vermont and then
to Louisiana. US District Judge William K. Sessions the Third
(01:56):
ruled on April eighteenth that Ostrek's case belonged in his
Vermont court, as that was her location when attorneys filed
the petition. He ordered her physical return to the state.
The Appeals Court, in a unanimous decision, reinforced disorder, setting
a May fourteenth deadline for the administration to comply. This
ruling is a significant victory for civil liberties advocates who
(02:17):
argue that government's actions constitute a blatant attempt to deny
auster her due process rights.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
This court's decision underscores the principle that individuals have the
right to challenge their detention in a fair, accessible legal venue.
The court's decision does not address the merits of Austerrix
claim that her detention is unconstitutional and a retaliation under
the First Amendment, but it does ensure her right to
have those claims heard. Bail hearing is scheduled for Friday.
(02:47):
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against Roku,
accusing the streaming platform of violating federal and state laws
designed to protect children's online privacy. The lawsuit alleges that Roku,
used in nearly half of American households and millions in Michigan,
fails to provide parents with the mechanism to create child
(03:08):
specific profiles. This omission, the lawsuit argues, subjects children to
the same data collection practices as adults, including the collection
of sensitive information such as location data, voice recordings, IP addresses,
and persistent identifiers used to track browsing history. The Attorney
General contends that these practices violate the Children's Online Privacy
(03:32):
Protection Act and the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. Filed on
April twenty ninth, the suit further asserts that Roku enables
third party channels to collect children's personal information, a practice
allegedly aimed at attracting content providers and boosting revenue. Roku
has blatantly violated children's privacy laws, illegally exposing kids across
(03:55):
Michigan to invasive data collection practices. Stated Attorney Gis General Nestle,
we cannot allow companies to jeopardize the security of our
children's personal information. My office remains committed to holding accountable
companies that violate the rights of Michigan families and seek
to profit at the expense of children's safety and privacy.
(04:17):
Attorney General Nestle is seeking the following in her lawsuit,
an end to Roku's alleged illegal data collection and disclosure policies,
Roku's full compliance with federal and state law, and the
recovery of damages, restitution, and civil penalties for Roku's alleged misconduct.
This lawsuit highlights the growing concern over the collection of
(04:38):
children's data in the digital age. Strong legal protections and
vigorous enforcement like this are necessary to safeguard children's privacy
and hold corporations accountable for their data collection practices. Approximately
three hundred and twenty union employees at Lockheed Martin's Waterton
Campus in Jefferson County, Colorado, began striking hundreds of their
(05:01):
colleagues in Orlando, Florida, in a coordinated action against the
defense and aerospace giant. The workers, represented by the United Automobile,
Aerospace and Agricultural implement Workers of America UAW Local seven
sixty six, are protesting what they deem to be an
unfair contract offer. Bill Shaffar, president of the UAW seven
(05:22):
sixty six, reported that workers held a rally and established
picket lines, signaling their commitment to a sustained strike. The
strike action follows a rejection of a proposed contract by
sixty eight percent of union members in a vote held
this last weekend. A key point of contention is the
wage rate, which workers feel is inadequate given the high
(05:42):
cost of living in the Denver area and the company's
substantial profits. Shaffar highlighted the economic hardship faced by many
Lockheed Martin workers, stating Denver is an expensive place to live,
and we have folks out here who struggle on the wages.
They're making, some work two or three jobs, and we
feel that is not right for a company that makes
(06:03):
a whole lot of profit. The UAW has pointed out
that Lockheed Martin's profits reached twenty four billion dollars and
its CEO received sixty six million dollars in compensation over
the past three years. Meanwhile, starting wages for some employees
are as low as fifteen dollars an hour, with workers
facing a lengthy weight before reaching higher pay levels. The
(06:24):
strike underscores ongoing struggles for fair wages and equitable treatment
in the aerospace and defense industry. Even at companies with
huge profits and executive compensation packages, workers are demanding that
their contributions be recognized with a living wage and a
contract that reflects their value. San Jose, California, has opened
(06:46):
its newest temporary housing site via del Oro, representing a
significant step in the city's efforts to address the homelessness
crisis through innovative partnerships and community based solutions. The project
will serve as a crucial test case for utilizing private
land to shelter and support those in need. Via del Oro,
located on land leased from philanthropist John A. Sobratoho for
(07:10):
one dollar annually over the next decade, can accommodate up
to one hundred and fifty individuals and welcomes pets. Dignity Moves,
a San Francisco based nonprofit, constructed the one hundred and
thirty five individual rooms, each equipped with essential furnishings, with
eight rooms meeting eighty eight standards. The village also includes
(07:30):
shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Home First and other nonprofit
organization will provide comprehensive case management services and three daily
meals to residents. The site is already at half capacity.
The project seventeen point two million dollar construction cost and
two point seven million dollar annual operating budget underscore the
(07:51):
significant investment required to address homelessness. However, advocates emphasize that
these costs are far outweighed by the human and societal
benefit of providing safe, stable housing and support services. The
personal stories of those finding refuge at fiadal Oro highlight
the urgency of the homelessness crisis and the transformative power
(08:11):
of providing stable housing. Zachary Pluma, a formerly homeless resident,
shared his experience of how drug addiction led to four
years of homelessness and living in his truck. With a
support and stability offered by Via del Oro, Plumo has
been able to address his addiction and is now working
towards reinstating his electrical training and returning to work. San
(08:33):
Jose has set an ambitious goal to reach functional zero
of unsheltered homelessness by prioritizing the development of temporary housing solutions.
The city aims to add fourteen hundred beds or spaces
this year, recognizing that there are approximately fifty five hundred
unsheltered individuals living on the streets. Via del Oro is
(08:53):
the fourth temporary housing site to open in San Jose,
the heart of the Silicon Valley, in the pastast eight months,
bringing the total number of new beds or spaces to
five hundred twenty four. Additional spaces are planned, including a
safe sleeping site, a tiny home site, and several hotel
conversions into shelters. The Maryland Zoo has announced the birth
(09:17):
of a Corcoral's sifaka, an endangered lemur species. This birth
is a significant event, marking the first arrival of this
species at the zoos since their return in twenty twenty
three and contributing to vital conservation efforts. The newborn, whose
name is yet to be announced, is the offspring of
the first time father, Terrence, and the fourteen year old
(09:38):
mother Arcadia. Arcadia was paired with Terrence as part of
the Association of Zoos and Aquarium's Sifaka Species Survival Plan.
This plan plays a crucial role in growing the population
of these endangered animals and maintaining their genetic diversity. Zoo
officials have announced that the Sifaka family can be viewed
(09:58):
in the zoo's Chimpanzee Forest. The primate keepers will be
naming the baby in the coming days. Corcorls Sifakas are
unique lemurs, recognized by their distinctive alarm call and striking
brown and white coloration. They stand upright and possess an
extraordinary ability to leap over twenty feet in a single bound.
When on the ground, they move by springing sideways off
(10:21):
their hind feet, using their forelimbs for balance. These remarkable
creatures are native exclusively to Madagascar, where they spend the
majority of their lives in the tree canopy of the
island's dwindling, dry deciduous forests. Next, a listener suggested story
back in a minute, and now A listener suggested story
(10:42):
from Nancy in North Dakota. In min not the three
affiliated tribes, the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation are taking
a historic step in land stewardship and cultural preservation with
the establishment of the Three Affiliated Tribes National Park on
the Fort Berthold Reservation in western North Dakota. This initiative
(11:04):
seeks to protect a rugged and scenic landscape while also
reclaiming and celebrating the rich heritage of these indigenous peoples.
The park encompasses a region of significant cultural and historic
importance to the tribes, featuring the breathtaking bad lands and
other natural wonders. By designating this land as a national
park under their own sovereignty, the tribes are asserting their
(11:26):
right to manage and protect their ancestral lands in a
way that aligns with their traditional values and ecological knowledge.
Tribal Chairman Mark Fox has emphasized the importance of this
park and preserving not only the land, but also the
cultural identity and history of the Three Affiliated Tribes. The
park will serve as a place for education, cultural revitalization,
(11:47):
and spiritual connection, allowing tribal members and visitors alike to
learn about the tribe's deep relationship with this land. This
move marks a growing trend in indigenous led conservation efforts
across the country, where tribes are increasingly asserting their sovereignty
to protect culturally significant landscapes. The establishment of the Three
Affiliated Tribes National Park represents a powerful step towards environmental
(12:12):
justice and self determination, ensuring that this land is preserved
for future generations while honoring the legacy of its original inhabitants. Nancy,
thank you so much for that story and for listening
to the show. If you have good news to share
with us, or a comment or question, please send it
to Beowulf at two squared Media Productions dot com, or
(12:34):
you can call or message us at two zero two
six five six six two seven to one. In a
time when affordable housing is increasingly scarce and social isolation
is a growing concern, the Boyceville Cottages in Caroline, New
York offer a compelling vision for a different kind of
community living. Developer Bruno Schickel has created a forty acre
(12:58):
development of one hundred and forty two charming, colorful tiny
home cottages designed to foster connection and a strong sense
of community. The Boyceville Cottages range from five hundred forty
to eleven hundred square feet, offering a variety of studio apartments,
tiny homes, one bedroom lofts, and two bedroom homes, with
(13:18):
rent starting at one thousand, five hundred and forty five
dollars a month. The design, inspired by the illustrations in
the children's book Miss Rumphius, prioritizes both esthetics and social interaction. Schickel,
a longtime general contractor, began building cottages in this style
nearly three decades ago. Over time, he observed that residents
were drawn not only to the fairy tale charm of
(13:40):
the cottages, but also to the strong sense of community
that naturally developed among neighbors. The cottages are strategically placed
in clusters of three, providing residents with both privacy and
opportunities for daily interaction. The community is flourished, with residents
organizing book clubs, yoga classes, and art markets through the
Boyceville Cottage Facebook group. The community also has a flexible
(14:02):
pet policy and a dog park, further contributing to its
social fabric. The Boyceville Cottages challenge conventional notions of housing
and community. They show that the potential for small scale,
thoughtfully designed developments to address the need for affordable housing,
foster social connection, and support local economies is truly there.
(14:22):
The community's high occupancy rate ninety eight to one hundred
percent year round and positive resident testimonials highlight the strong
demand for this type of living. This model suggests a
path forward for creating more inclusive and sustainable communities where
residents can thrive socially and economically. As we close, I
(14:43):
want to leave you with Corey Booker's words from his
historic speech. Moments like this require us to be more creative,
more imaginative, or just more persistent and dogged it and determined.
These stories show exactly what that determination can achieve. So
share these stories, talk about them at dinner tables and
(15:03):
in community meetings. Let them remind you and others that
another world is possible and we're building it, one battle
at a time. I'm Bayo Wulf, Rockland, weird name good
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Good News for Lefties and America. Hello, I want to
welcome to Good News for Lefties, the podcast dedicated to
chronicling the victories large and small of progressive movements across America.
I'm your host, Baowulf Rockland. If you're weary of the
relentless negativity in today's political discourse, this is your sanctuary,
(00:29):
a reminder that the fight for justice, equity, and democracy
is far from lost. Before we begin, I want to
encourage you to share this podcast with others could use
some uplifting news. Follow us on Facebook, Blue Sky, and
Instagram at Good News for Lefties, and if you appreciate
what we're doing, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts
(00:50):
or whatever platform you listen on. Now, let's get into
the stories that prove progress is possible. A federal appeals
court has rebuked a Trumpet administration's attempt to manipulate judicial
venue by rapidly transferring Rumesa Ostk, a Tufts University doctoral
student in Turkish national across state lines. The court up
(01:12):
held a lower court's decision demanding the administration returned Osterk
to Vermont, where her legal challenge against her detention will
proceed the administration's tactic of swiftly relocating foreign born detainees
to Louisiana, a jurisdiction perceived as more favorable to their policies,
was explicitly called out by the Second US Circuit Court
(01:33):
of Appeals. Ozdric, who co authored a pro Palestinian op
ed in her student newspaper, was apprehended by plain clothes
officers near her Somerville, Massachusetts home, on March twenty fifth,
and within hours was moved first to Vermont and then
to Louisiana. US District Judge William K. Sessions the Third
(01:56):
ruled on April eighteenth that Ostrek's case belonged in his
Vermont court, as that was her location when attorneys filed
the petition. He ordered her physical return to the state.
The Appeals Court, in a unanimous decision, reinforced disorder, setting
a May fourteenth deadline for the administration to comply. This
ruling is a significant victory for civil liberties advocates who
(02:17):
argue that government's actions constitute a blatant attempt to deny
auster her due process rights.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
This court's decision underscores the principle that individuals have the
right to challenge their detention in a fair, accessible legal venue.
The court's decision does not address the merits of Austerrix
claim that her detention is unconstitutional and a retaliation under
the First Amendment, but it does ensure her right to
have those claims heard. Bail hearing is scheduled for Friday.
(02:47):
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against Roku,
accusing the streaming platform of violating federal and state laws
designed to protect children's online privacy. The lawsuit alleges that Roku,
used in nearly half of American households and millions in Michigan,
fails to provide parents with the mechanism to create child
(03:08):
specific profiles. This omission, the lawsuit argues, subjects children to
the same data collection practices as adults, including the collection
of sensitive information such as location data, voice recordings, IP addresses,
and persistent identifiers used to track browsing history. The Attorney
General contends that these practices violate the Children's Online Privacy
(03:32):
Protection Act and the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. Filed on
April twenty ninth, the suit further asserts that Roku enables
third party channels to collect children's personal information, a practice
allegedly aimed at attracting content providers and boosting revenue. Roku
has blatantly violated children's privacy laws, illegally exposing kids across
(03:55):
Michigan to invasive data collection practices. Stated Attorney Gis General Nestle,
we cannot allow companies to jeopardize the security of our
children's personal information. My office remains committed to holding accountable
companies that violate the rights of Michigan families and seek
to profit at the expense of children's safety and privacy.
(04:17):
Attorney General Nestle is seeking the following in her lawsuit,
an end to Roku's alleged illegal data collection and disclosure policies,
Roku's full compliance with federal and state law, and the
recovery of damages, restitution, and civil penalties for Roku's alleged misconduct.
This lawsuit highlights the growing concern over the collection of
(04:38):
children's data in the digital age. Strong legal protections and
vigorous enforcement like this are necessary to safeguard children's privacy
and hold corporations accountable for their data collection practices. Approximately
three hundred and twenty union employees at Lockheed Martin's Waterton
Campus in Jefferson County, Colorado, began striking hundreds of their
(05:01):
colleagues in Orlando, Florida, in a coordinated action against the
defense and aerospace giant. The workers, represented by the United Automobile,
Aerospace and Agricultural implement Workers of America UAW Local seven
sixty six, are protesting what they deem to be an
unfair contract offer. Bill Shaffar, president of the UAW seven
(05:22):
sixty six, reported that workers held a rally and established
picket lines, signaling their commitment to a sustained strike. The
strike action follows a rejection of a proposed contract by
sixty eight percent of union members in a vote held
this last weekend. A key point of contention is the
wage rate, which workers feel is inadequate given the high
(05:42):
cost of living in the Denver area and the company's
substantial profits. Shaffar highlighted the economic hardship faced by many
Lockheed Martin workers, stating Denver is an expensive place to live,
and we have folks out here who struggle on the wages.
They're making, some work two or three jobs, and we
feel that is not right for a company that makes
(06:03):
a whole lot of profit. The UAW has pointed out
that Lockheed Martin's profits reached twenty four billion dollars and
its CEO received sixty six million dollars in compensation over
the past three years. Meanwhile, starting wages for some employees
are as low as fifteen dollars an hour, with workers
facing a lengthy weight before reaching higher pay levels. The
(06:24):
strike underscores ongoing struggles for fair wages and equitable treatment
in the aerospace and defense industry. Even at companies with
huge profits and executive compensation packages, workers are demanding that
their contributions be recognized with a living wage and a
contract that reflects their value. San Jose, California, has opened
(06:46):
its newest temporary housing site via del Oro, representing a
significant step in the city's efforts to address the homelessness
crisis through innovative partnerships and community based solutions. The project
will serve as a crucial test case for utilizing private
land to shelter and support those in need. Via del Oro,
located on land leased from philanthropist John A. Sobratoho for
(07:10):
one dollar annually over the next decade, can accommodate up
to one hundred and fifty individuals and welcomes pets. Dignity Moves,
a San Francisco based nonprofit, constructed the one hundred and
thirty five individual rooms, each equipped with essential furnishings, with
eight rooms meeting eighty eight standards. The village also includes
(07:30):
shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Home First and other nonprofit
organization will provide comprehensive case management services and three daily
meals to residents. The site is already at half capacity.
The project seventeen point two million dollar construction cost and
two point seven million dollar annual operating budget underscore the
(07:51):
significant investment required to address homelessness. However, advocates emphasize that
these costs are far outweighed by the human and societal
benefit of providing safe, stable housing and support services. The
personal stories of those finding refuge at fiadal Oro highlight
the urgency of the homelessness crisis and the transformative power
(08:11):
of providing stable housing. Zachary Pluma, a formerly homeless resident,
shared his experience of how drug addiction led to four
years of homelessness and living in his truck. With a
support and stability offered by Via del Oro, Plumo has
been able to address his addiction and is now working
towards reinstating his electrical training and returning to work. San
(08:33):
Jose has set an ambitious goal to reach functional zero
of unsheltered homelessness by prioritizing the development of temporary housing solutions.
The city aims to add fourteen hundred beds or spaces
this year, recognizing that there are approximately fifty five hundred
unsheltered individuals living on the streets. Via del Oro is
(08:53):
the fourth temporary housing site to open in San Jose,
the heart of the Silicon Valley, in the pastast eight months,
bringing the total number of new beds or spaces to
five hundred twenty four. Additional spaces are planned, including a
safe sleeping site, a tiny home site, and several hotel
conversions into shelters. The Maryland Zoo has announced the birth
(09:17):
of a Corcoral's sifaka, an endangered lemur species. This birth
is a significant event, marking the first arrival of this
species at the zoos since their return in twenty twenty
three and contributing to vital conservation efforts. The newborn, whose
name is yet to be announced, is the offspring of
the first time father, Terrence, and the fourteen year old
(09:38):
mother Arcadia. Arcadia was paired with Terrence as part of
the Association of Zoos and Aquarium's Sifaka Species Survival Plan.
This plan plays a crucial role in growing the population
of these endangered animals and maintaining their genetic diversity. Zoo
officials have announced that the Sifaka family can be viewed
(09:58):
in the zoo's Chimpanzee Forest. The primate keepers will be
naming the baby in the coming days. Corcorls Sifakas are
unique lemurs, recognized by their distinctive alarm call and striking
brown and white coloration. They stand upright and possess an
extraordinary ability to leap over twenty feet in a single bound.
When on the ground, they move by springing sideways off
(10:21):
their hind feet, using their forelimbs for balance. These remarkable
creatures are native exclusively to Madagascar, where they spend the
majority of their lives in the tree canopy of the
island's dwindling, dry deciduous forests. Next, a listener suggested story
back in a minute, and now A listener suggested story
(10:42):
from Nancy in North Dakota. In min not the three
affiliated tribes, the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation are taking
a historic step in land stewardship and cultural preservation with
the establishment of the Three Affiliated Tribes National Park on
the Fort Berthold Reservation in western North Dakota. This initiative
(11:04):
seeks to protect a rugged and scenic landscape while also
reclaiming and celebrating the rich heritage of these indigenous peoples.
The park encompasses a region of significant cultural and historic
importance to the tribes, featuring the breathtaking bad lands and
other natural wonders. By designating this land as a national
park under their own sovereignty, the tribes are asserting their
(11:26):
right to manage and protect their ancestral lands in a
way that aligns with their traditional values and ecological knowledge.
Tribal Chairman Mark Fox has emphasized the importance of this
park and preserving not only the land, but also the
cultural identity and history of the Three Affiliated Tribes. The
park will serve as a place for education, cultural revitalization,
(11:47):
and spiritual connection, allowing tribal members and visitors alike to
learn about the tribe's deep relationship with this land. This
move marks a growing trend in indigenous led conservation efforts
across the country, where tribes are increasingly asserting their sovereignty
to protect culturally significant landscapes. The establishment of the Three
Affiliated Tribes National Park represents a powerful step towards environmental
(12:12):
justice and self determination, ensuring that this land is preserved
for future generations while honoring the legacy of its original inhabitants. Nancy,
thank you so much for that story and for listening
to the show. If you have good news to share
with us, or a comment or question, please send it
to Beowulf at two squared Media Productions dot com, or
(12:34):
you can call or message us at two zero two
six five six six two seven to one. In a
time when affordable housing is increasingly scarce and social isolation
is a growing concern, the Boyceville Cottages in Caroline, New
York offer a compelling vision for a different kind of
community living. Developer Bruno Schickel has created a forty acre
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development of one hundred and forty two charming, colorful tiny
home cottages designed to foster connection and a strong sense
of community. The Boyceville Cottages range from five hundred forty
to eleven hundred square feet, offering a variety of studio apartments,
tiny homes, one bedroom lofts, and two bedroom homes, with
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rent starting at one thousand, five hundred and forty five
dollars a month. The design, inspired by the illustrations in
the children's book Miss Rumphius, prioritizes both esthetics and social interaction. Schickel,
a longtime general contractor, began building cottages in this style
nearly three decades ago. Over time, he observed that residents
were drawn not only to the fairy tale charm of
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the cottages, but also to the strong sense of community
that naturally developed among neighbors. The cottages are strategically placed
in clusters of three, providing residents with both privacy and
opportunities for daily interaction. The community is flourished, with residents
organizing book clubs, yoga classes, and art markets through the
Boyceville Cottage Facebook group. The community also has a flexible
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pet policy and a dog park, further contributing to its
social fabric. The Boyceville Cottages challenge conventional notions of housing
and community. They show that the potential for small scale,
thoughtfully designed developments to address the need for affordable housing,
foster social connection, and support local economies is truly there.
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The community's high occupancy rate ninety eight to one hundred
percent year round and positive resident testimonials highlight the strong
demand for this type of living. This model suggests a
path forward for creating more inclusive and sustainable communities where
residents can thrive socially and economically. As we close, I
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want to leave you with Corey Booker's words from his
historic speech. Moments like this require us to be more creative,
more imaginative, or just more persistent and dogged it and determined.
These stories show exactly what that determination can achieve. So
share these stories, talk about them at dinner tables and
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in community meetings. Let them remind you and others that
another world is possible and we're building it, one battle
at a time. I'm Bayo Wulf, Rockland, weird name good
news for Lefties and America. The John Peeple Saying Podcast
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