Interested Groups
People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources
One of the most important methods of combating displacement is paying attention to how policies are marketed. The pedestrian bridge to rival the Armstrong bikeway was marketed as an “upgrade” for “neglected parkland.” Larry Ellison of Oracle explained that he wanted to be able to take his kayak out during lunch. The 2017 Austin ISD bond was marketed as a way to improve schools and pay teachers higher salaries. School closures would reduce staff and renovation costs.