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Elise Wang @elisewang.bsky.social · 15h

For those not fluent in Catholic: refusing the Monstrance is not denying prisoners the Eucharist, it is refusing Christ himself, since Christ is present in the Monstrance.

If Portland’s blow up animals are the right language for Portland, this is the right language for Chicago.

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 19h

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 18h

It’s pronounced cyclist.

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Carter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 1d

Today can be the day you get serious about winning that bike, street safety or transit improvement to your community that you've been wishing for.

Your dreams can come true if you fight for them.

This book is here to help you every step of the way.
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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 1d

Deep dive into the surge in US pedestrian deaths:

"It’s not that more pedestrians are getting hit by vehicles; it’s that the ones that are getting hit are more likely to die."

"[That] seems like fairly strong evidence for the theory that the rise in large SUVs is behind the uptick in ped deaths."

Why Are So Many Pedestrians Killed by Cars in the US?

It’s unfortunately not uncommon for pedestrians to be killed by cars in the US.

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Carter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 1d

The costs are staggering but each of us can organize & win the transportation changes we want to see in our community. Whether it's a speed bump, a bike lane, or something bigger -- you can win if you fight for it and this how-to book will help guide you in that fight islandpress.org/books/if-you...

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Carter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 2d

*pokes head out from vacation nature hike*

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Carter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 3d

www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...

Israel confirms signing phase one of Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Ceasefire to go into effect within 24 hours of Israel's cabinet ratifying the deal tonight, says Israeli government.

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Nathan Newman- ANTIFA Since Nazis Murdered Family in Death Camps @nathansnewman.bsky.social · 3d

Mamdani relentlessly focuses on socialism he can actually deliver as mayor like faster buses and safer streets.

100 years ago local socialists delivered safe drinking water, gaining label of "sewer socialists"

Mamdani may inaugurate era of Fast Bus Socialism

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Mamdani Vows To Defy DOT Insiders, Political Bosses To Pursue His Streets Agenda - Streetsblog New York City

Mamdani pledged stand up to bureaucrats and political power players who oppose his plans to make streets safer and buses faster.

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Jeffrey Tumlin 🏳️‍🌈 🌁 @jeffreytumlin.bsky.social · 5d

Book report: To address climate change and traffic violence, we desperately need more everyday citizens to work together for positive change. @carterlavin.bsky.social's book is the perfect how-to guide for anyone to translate their rage or hope into strategic action. Highly recommended

Jeffrey Tumlin 🏳️‍🌈 🌁 @jeffreytumlin.bsky.social · 8d

Sabbatical pleasure #27: Reading.
Sabbatical pleasure #28: When new books by @benschneider.bsky.social and @carterlavin.bsky.social arrive on the same day! @islandpress.bsky.social
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Carter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks!

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Jeffrey Tumlin 🏳️‍🌈 🌁 @jeffreytumlin.bsky.social · 5d

If you don't have both rage + hope in this moment, you're not paying attention

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Carter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 5d

Wow, I'm so honored and thrilled that you like it! Thank you. Looking forward to getting the book into the hands of lots and lots more people

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Carter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 5d

Got rage and/or hope you want to translate into strategic action? Find the "perfect how-to guide" here islandpress.org/books/if-you...

Thanks Jeff for that glowing review!

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Carter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 5d

Good times chatting with the Stop Requested podcast crew about #transit advocacy and my upcoming @islandpress.bsky.social book -- give it a listen here
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Fighting to Win Better Transit with Author & Advocate Carter Lavin

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Carter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 6d

Bus-only lanes are a tool for correcting our unjust streets

Maya🚂🚃🚄🚅🚆🚇🚈🚉🚊🚝🚞🚋🚌🚎 @trains.bsky.social · 6d

and now our THREE COMPLETELY FULL BUSSES are stuck behind individual vehicle traffic on 16th street

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Maya🚂🚃🚄🚅🚆🚇🚈🚉🚊🚝🚞🚋🚌🚎 @trains.bsky.social · 6d

and now our THREE COMPLETELY FULL BUSSES are stuck behind individual vehicle traffic on 16th street

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Carter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 7d

So glad you like it! Thanks for the organizing you do and for spreading the word. Let's get lots more bike & transit supporters to become more skilled organizers!

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mmautner @mmautner.bsky.social · 7d

It’s a banger 🔥

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mmautner @mmautner.bsky.social · 7d

Just picked up a new read from @carterlavin.bsky.social & @islandpress.bsky.social !

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Carter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Week Without Driving! Tens of millions of people cannot drive and countless people have few options to get around besides driving. But everyone can help win changes to their community to make it easier to get around without a car and this book is here to help
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