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Alessandro Rigolon
@alerigolon.bsky.social
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Associate prof of urban planning. Research on green space equity, green gentrification, climate adaptation, and health equity. Love SLC, my family, and the great outdoors. Opinions (good or bad) are my own 🇮🇹🇺🇸 🌩️👀 rJgnW3igNgz7 .. more

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · Nov 18
My older daughter learned to ride a bike today. She was so happy. As she was riding, she said, “I feel free.” My heart is full.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2h
It doesn’t matter that Bad Bunny is factually an American citizen. MAGA chooses to believe he’s not American because he’s Latino and speaks Spanish

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2h
Of course, the words racism, homophobia, xenophobia, etc are easier explanations. But I think the cultural erasure and the imposition of their culture are key issues that must be highlighted to understand today

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2h
Why so much MAGA backlash against Bad Bunny? Because so much of MAGA’s project is to erase the many cultures within the U.S. that are not white, Christian, conservative, non-immigrant, and straight. And it’s particularly bothering them because football is seen as a conservative space

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2h
PS: my Spanish is very basic and my reggaeton dance is embarrassing but I’ll have lots of fun

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2h
You all have about 45 minutes (depending on the game’s pace and ads) to learn Spanish, learn how to dance reggaeton, or both. Prepare accordingly

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 7h
Day 11: snowboarding on Sunday, mountain biking on Saturday. Utah’s pretty good
Mountains w snow

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 10h
Happy Benito Bowl to all who celebrate!

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 12h
Conspiracy theories spread like viruses across Republican supermajorities

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 23h
Bad Bunny is AMERICAN. Stop spreading misinformation

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d
Just your average Saturday afternoon in February when @slsees.bsky.social runs laps around the Whale (dressed as the Whale) hoping for some snow

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d
It’s still in the process of playing out. Prop 4 repeal initiatives + more lawsuits. Not a done deal

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d
The GOP is entering the “finding out” phase of gerrymandering. By the same metric, Dems got almost 40% of the vote in Utah and currently hold zero congressional seats due to gerrymandering
Ted Cruz whining about VA gerrymandering

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d
Yep, but nothing to see! Climate change is definitely a Chinese hoax

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d
“For the second year in a row, a bill based on a conspiracy theory about “chemtrails” in Utah skies has failed to get to the finish line.” Glad the media is using the term conspiracy theory for this. A shame we keep using government resources to discuss this garbage
Utah lawmakers shoot down bill targeting ‘chemtrails’ - KSLTV.com
For the second year in a row, a bill based on a conspiracy theory about “chemtrails” in Utah skies has failed to get to the finish line.
ksltv.com

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d
First mountain bike ride in 12+ years. I’m happy to report I survived
Single track

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d
From a human perspective, I feel for these athletes. They worked their whole life to be at the Olympics, and now their country is very unpopular around the world. But their discomfort pales against the suffering this administration has caused within and outside the U.S.
thetnholler.bsky.social The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d
“It brings up mixed emotions to represent 🇺🇸 right now… there’s obviously a lot of things going on I’m not the biggest fan of.”

#Olympics2026 #TrumpsAmerica

Reposted by Alessandro Rigolon

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d
“It brings up mixed emotions to represent 🇺🇸 right now… there’s obviously a lot of things going on I’m not the biggest fan of.”

#Olympics2026 #TrumpsAmerica

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d
Not only that. He seems pretty good for business www.abc4.com/news/wasatch...
Bad Bunny concert breaks 33-year Utah record
Bad Bunny, a Grammy award-winning artist, will be the Delta Center’s highest-grossing single-night concert of all time after his Wednesday night performance.
www.abc4.com

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d
He’s just, you know, the biggest artist in the world. But you can keep crying and try to convince me he’s not American

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d
I didn’t say that, you did 🤣. I really hope they’re bots. For my mental heath

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d
lol apparently people on Twitter in Utah (are they real?) won’t be watching the halftime show. My ENTIRE family is so excited for Señor Benito
Utah is most likely to boycott Bad Bunny’s halftime show this Sunday: Analysis
After controversy surrounding the NFL’s choice of artist, Utah is the state most likely to boycott Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime show, according to an analysis of data on X.com.
www.abc4.com

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d
One of the best albums of the new millennium
Funeral by Arcade Fire

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2d
Italians Mad at Food, update: 6 of the 7 adults at tonight’s dinner had lasagna and salad on the same plate. Guess who was the only one who didn’t do that!?
alerigolon.bsky.social Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 5d
Italians mad at food, Feb 3 edition: I know it’s irrational, but I can’t stand it when Americans add salad to a plate that has pasta on it. The two simply don’t go together, and you can eat one after the other

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2d
Thanks. I almost pulled a hamstring to stop and avoid him. The joys of being iny your 40s

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2d
That would be nice

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2d
yep. Definitely voting no if it gets on the ballot

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2d
Spreading out the legislative session over three mini-sessions will increase my blood pressure three times a year (albeit for a shorter time) vs one (but longer). Not sure what's better for my health, but I assume one but longer
schotthappens.com Bryan Schott @schotthappens.com · 2d
Utah lawmakers weigh breaking up the current 45-day legislative session into three 15-day sessions.

🗓️ A "budget session" in February
🗓️ Two "policy sessions" in May and September

Needs 2/3 vote in both houses to go on the 2026 ballot.

Full story:

utahpolitics.news/utah-lawmake...
Utah HJR22 splits 45-day session into three 15-day sessions
Utah’s HJR22 would amend the Constitution to replace the 45‑day session with a February budget session and May/September policy sessions; needs a two‑thirds vote before the 2026 ballot.
utahpolitics.news

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2d
My colleagues and I wrote a report that finds that traffic calming saves lives and improves quality of life. You can read the summary and the report at the link below. If you're in Utah, please share it with your state legislator + Sen Harper and ask them to vote no on SB 242
New Report Shows that Traffic Calming Leads to Better Quality of Life - Cycling West - Cycling Utah
University of Utah review debunks ‘Roadblocks to Quality of Life’ paper used to hamper traffic calming in Salt Lake City  “Liveable Streets and the
www.cyclingwest.com

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Bryan Schott @schotthappens.com · 2d
Utah lawmakers weigh breaking up the current 45-day legislative session into three 15-day sessions.

🗓️ A "budget session" in February
🗓️ Two "policy sessions" in May and September

Needs 2/3 vote in both houses to go on the 2026 ballot.

Full story:

utahpolitics.news/utah-lawmake...
Utah HJR22 splits 45-day session into three 15-day sessions
Utah’s HJR22 would amend the Constitution to replace the 45‑day session with a February budget session and May/September policy sessions; needs a two‑thirds vote before the 2026 ballot.
utahpolitics.news

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2d
Because several red states (Utah, Idaho, Indiana, and maybe more) have restricted the ability of blue cities to make their streets safer