Michael J. Allen | Lightnews

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 2d

Thoughtful article by Jim Morrison.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 2d

Renee Nicole Good came to Minneapolis almost a year ago looking for a place that she, her wife and 6-year-old son could feel comfortable.

Now, her community on the south side of the city is grieving.

Renee Good, shot by ICE, came to Minneapolis for ‘community’

Renee Nicole Good was a devoted mother and artist before she was fatally shot, becoming the flash point of anger against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

wapo.st

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 2d

Renee Nicole Good came to Minneapolis almost a year ago looking for a place that she, her wife and 6-year-old son could feel comfortable.

Now, her community on the south side of the city is grieving.

Renee Good, shot by ICE, came to Minneapolis for ‘community’

Renee Nicole Good was a devoted mother and artist before she was fatally shot, becoming the flash point of anger against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

wapo.st

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 3d

The Party told you to reject the evidence of your own eyes and ears.
It was their final, most essential command.
George Orwell, 1984

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 3d

Billion-dollar weather and climate disasters 2025.
Tip of the iceberg.
Climate inaction is expensive.
Re: Charleston to NYC.

Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 3d

Just in - "According to @climatecentral.org, 2025 ranks as the third-highest year (after 2023 and 2024) for billion-dollar weather and climate disasters..."

+ Interactive graphics/data: www.climatecentral.org/climate-serv...
+ Climate Matters article: www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...

Map showing the U.S. 2025 Billion-Dollar Weather & Climate Disasters and highlights wildfires and severe weather through December 2025. Graphic is produced by Climate Central.

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 3d

A 2020 graduate of Old Dominion University, I roamed the halls with Renee.
Former colleagues had her in class.
We must do better. We must demand better.
www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-...

ODU mourns Renee Nicole Good, graduate fatally shot by ICE officer in Minneapolis

Old Dominion University is mourning the death of alumna Renee (Macklin) Good, who was fatally shot Wednesday in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs officer, the school confirmed.

www.wtkr.com

Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 3d

Just in - "According to @climatecentral.org, 2025 ranks as the third-highest year (after 2023 and 2024) for billion-dollar weather and climate disasters..."

+ Interactive graphics/data: www.climatecentral.org/climate-serv...
+ Climate Matters article: www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 3d

Yellow Journalism has nothing on this administration.

firstamendment.mtsu.edu/article/yell...

Yellow Journalism

Yellow journalism is a form of sensationalist journalism prominent in the late 1800s during the rivalry between New York publishers William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer.

firstamendment.mtsu.edu

Cameron Beccario @cambecc.nullschool.net · 4d

I'm excited to announce the official Nullschool app is here!

earth.nullschool.net on mobile browsers works fine, but the app is nicer. Full screen display, persistence across sessions, text size that matches device settings. Even landscape works well.

And, like the website: no ads!

Links below ⬇️

Screenshot of the Nullschool app in landscape orientation showing wind streams over the Northern Pacific Ocean with the action menu overlaid on top.

James Peacock @peacockreports.bsky.social · 4d

While the UK mainly has a rain/snow question to consider, the Channel Islands & north-western France are facing a potentially extreme wind event from storm Goretti.

E.g. the GFS 06z predicts almost hurricane force sustained winds for the Islands, with gusts nearing 90 mph.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 5d

A giant inflatable duck is coming to the Bay Bridge

Later this year, a gigantic yellow inflatable duck will be visible from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

buff.ly

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 5d

They’re after 1 person, and his name is Kevin….

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 5d

Baltimore Ravens firing John is…. Wow!

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 5d

Baltimore Ravens firing John is…. Wow!

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 5d

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have hit parts of Europe, causing chaos.

Snow and ice wreak havoc across Europe, causing deadly accidents and travel chaos

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have hit parts of Europe, causing chaos. Treacherous conditions left at least five people dead in France and forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights.

bit.ly

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 5d

I started two blogs:
Mike On the Map: mikeonthemap.blogspot.com
Reading with Mike: readingwithmike2.blogspot.com

Mike On The Map

The world fascinates me - the stories of people and communities, near and far. How the cultures and processes connect across space and help shape the future. Much to explore, but this chronicles som...

mikeonthemap.blogspot.com

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 6d

No voice but that was epic

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 8d

Next, they’re going to tell us May 4, 1970 was a celebration of college kids serving in Vietnam….

Healthcare over Weapons.

Alaina Wood @thegarbagequeen.bsky.social · 8d

IT ALL GOES BACK TO FOSSIL FUELS AND THE POWER THAT INDUSTRY HAS OVER LITERALLY EVERYTHING!!!

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 8d

Iraq 2.0
I’m old enough to remember….
Why does this country love war over healthcare, infrastructure, and education?

Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 8d

TRUMP on Venezuela: "We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition."

Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 8d

TRUMP on Venezuela: "We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition."

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 8d

I’d estimate 75% of Americans can’t identify Venezuela on a map, but these same people are about to become geopolitical experts. 🤡

www.denverpost.com/2017/08/09/a...

Nearly two-thirds of Americans can’t find North Korea on a map.

Only 36 percent of Americans were able to correctly identify North Korea on a map in a recent Morning Consult survey.

www.denverpost.com

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 11d

Cycled more than I drove in 2025.
Thanks for the rides.
Happy 2026!

Wyatt Gordon @yitgordon.bsky.social · 11d

“The auto-dominant paradigm rests on the idea that the problems cars create can be solved only with new and different cars. Electric cars, autonomous cars, cars that fly. Nothing could be further from the truth.” @thewaroncars.bsky.social

Welcome to Life After Cars

Podcast-Folge · The War on Cars · 21.10.2025 · 44 Min.

podcasts.apple.com

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 11d

Mummers Parade.
Suggestions welcome.
#2026

a woman in a white dress is dancing with the words let 's go it 's party time below her

ALT: a woman in a white dress is dancing with the words let 's go it 's party time below her

media.tenor.com

Full Story Baltimore @fullstorybaltimore.tours · 12d

Full (lol) tour title is "Full Story @ the Walters: An Independent Museum Tour Centering Black History & Histories of Empire"

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 13d

Last @pittsburghsteeler.bsky.social home game: December 2012.
Remember driving back to Kent (OH) after the game.
Sunday, I’m returning to 412, hoping for a similar, winning result, making the drive back with Baltimore Ravens fans pleasant (for me).

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 14d

Ravens will win division next Sunday night.

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 14d

If Steelers can’t clinch today, what game would be better suited for primetime week 18?
Playoff bid on the line in Pittsburgh (always Heinz).
Hopefully the Browns Brown though…

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 14d

If Steelers can’t clinch today, what game would be better suited for primetime week 18?
Playoff bid on the line in Pittsburgh (always Heinz).
Hopefully the Browns Brown though…

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 15d

Americans are hungry for community, but also:

www.cnn.com/2025/12/19/t...

a busy intersection with lots of cars and trucks and a billboard that says ' coca-cola ' on it

ALT: a busy intersection with lots of cars and trucks and a billboard that says ' coca-cola ' on it

media.tenor.com

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 15d

I show @frontlinepbs.bsky.social Business of Disaster and students are always fascinated and frustrated with insurance, flood hazards, and climate risk.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZtX...

Michael Allen @mjallen176.bsky.social · 15d

Terrible Towel turns 50.
Go Pack Go.
Here We Go.
@pittsburghsteeler.bsky.social
www.steelers.com/news/terribl...

Terrible Towel has been 'poised to strike' for 50 years

The Steelers are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Terrible Towel this season

www.steelers.com

Add to Home Screen

Light up
your news

Add to Home Screen

Light upyour news

Sign in to Lightnews

Sign up to start reading

Connect Bluesky

Connect with Bluesky

Light up
your news