Daniel Varghese
@drvarg01.bsky.social
🧑🏾💻 Menswear, gear, and urban design writer and editor
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Good gift alert! We've been getting The Mix from Yes Plz for a few years. The beans are always great, but never in the exact same way. And I love that each delivery comes with a little essay from @tonx.coffee or another member of the team
www.yesplz.coffee/product/beans
www.yesplz.coffee/product/beans
November 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Good gift alert! We've been getting The Mix from Yes Plz for a few years. The beans are always great, but never in the exact same way. And I love that each delivery comes with a little essay from @tonx.coffee or another member of the team
www.yesplz.coffee/product/beans
www.yesplz.coffee/product/beans
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10/10 no notes
November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
10/10 no notes
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these people were supposed to be the cream of the crop of the industry, btw
oh my god you have to read this until the end www.telos.news/p/part-1-how...
Part 1: How I Found Out
Olivia had just returned from a reporting trip—at least that’s what she told me it was—and her Herschel backpack, the one with the flap that never quite closed properly, was tossed beside our bed, its...
www.telos.news
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
these people were supposed to be the cream of the crop of the industry, btw
So enjoyed this intro to this interview about a designer of chill MTB clothes. Definitely feels like cyclists can get so into the physical sensation of the activity that we miss out on the beauty of our natural environment
open.substack.com/pub/togs/p/b...
open.substack.com/pub/togs/p/b...
Beneath your speed shades are eyeballs evolved over millions of years
TOGS meets millipedes and talks to Natasha Woodworth, founder of Curious Creatures
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
So enjoyed this intro to this interview about a designer of chill MTB clothes. Definitely feels like cyclists can get so into the physical sensation of the activity that we miss out on the beauty of our natural environment
open.substack.com/pub/togs/p/b...
open.substack.com/pub/togs/p/b...
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wild how independent journalists are like “I’m traveling on my own dime to report on this” and every institutional journalist is emailing the worst man on earth being like, “yes, sir. I will print what you tell me and ONLY what you tell me. xoxo."
November 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
wild how independent journalists are like “I’m traveling on my own dime to report on this” and every institutional journalist is emailing the worst man on earth being like, “yes, sir. I will print what you tell me and ONLY what you tell me. xoxo."
Tired: Running red lights on an e-bike
Wired: Running red lights in a CAR
- NYPD Enforcement Policies, apparently
great report from @sophlebo.bsky.social @nyc.streetsblog.org
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/11/d...
Wired: Running red lights in a CAR
- NYPD Enforcement Policies, apparently
great report from @sophlebo.bsky.social @nyc.streetsblog.org
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/11/d...
Drivers Run Red Light, But Cops Ticket Cyclists at Dangerous Delancey Intersection - Streetsblog New York City
Drivers are zooming onto and off the Williamsburg Bridge in Lower Manhattan by running red lights. But cops are targeting cyclists instead.
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Tired: Running red lights on an e-bike
Wired: Running red lights in a CAR
- NYPD Enforcement Policies, apparently
great report from @sophlebo.bsky.social @nyc.streetsblog.org
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/11/d...
Wired: Running red lights in a CAR
- NYPD Enforcement Policies, apparently
great report from @sophlebo.bsky.social @nyc.streetsblog.org
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/11/d...
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed 4 years ago. In new research @urbaninstitute.bsky.social we study its effects.
US transport spending increased by 30%, but:
—Funding for non-highway projects flatlined
—Construction cost increases resulted in no actual increase in infrastructure
US transport spending increased by 30%, but:
—Funding for non-highway projects flatlined
—Construction cost increases resulted in no actual increase in infrastructure
Federal Infrastructure Spending on Transportation, Four Years after the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is up for reauthorization in 2026. New analysis shows that the act increased spending on transportation infrastructure, but…
www.urban.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed 4 years ago. In new research @urbaninstitute.bsky.social we study its effects.
US transport spending increased by 30%, but:
—Funding for non-highway projects flatlined
—Construction cost increases resulted in no actual increase in infrastructure
US transport spending increased by 30%, but:
—Funding for non-highway projects flatlined
—Construction cost increases resulted in no actual increase in infrastructure
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Our editorial stance is kidnappings are bad. This is not Real Journalism because it's important to be neutral about atrocities
Got turned down on a piece about ICE in Chicago for an international news org because they believed I couldn’t be objective about my neighbors getting kidnapped. And well, guilty as charged I guess.
November 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Our editorial stance is kidnappings are bad. This is not Real Journalism because it's important to be neutral about atrocities
"We know that under the guise of economic growth, [the fossil fuel industry has] served instead greed and profits without red lines, violated rights with near-complete impunity and destroyed the atmosphere, biosphere and oceans."
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Fossil fuel infrastructure puts rights of 2 billion people at risk
520 million children live within 5km of fossil fuel infrastructure.
www.amnesty.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
"We know that under the guise of economic growth, [the fossil fuel industry has] served instead greed and profits without red lines, violated rights with near-complete impunity and destroyed the atmosphere, biosphere and oceans."
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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scenes from my sunday ride into new jersey with river road and back home through the empire state trail
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
scenes from my sunday ride into new jersey with river road and back home through the empire state trail
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Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
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if you can't handle journalists asking clarifying follow up questions you have no business managing reporters. go run a dick's sporting goods
Jake Lahut, a Wired reporter who from the Nancy Mace airport story last week, was among those fired.
During the incident, CN's HR chief asked staff not to congregate outside his office. Lahut asked "what's your definition of congregating?" and was let go later on Wednesday.
During the incident, CN's HR chief asked staff not to congregate outside his office. Lahut asked "what's your definition of congregating?" and was let go later on Wednesday.
November 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
if you can't handle journalists asking clarifying follow up questions you have no business managing reporters. go run a dick's sporting goods
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conde nast fired the vp of new york newsguild for asking HR questions
More important to me than my identity, I am also the Vice President of the NewsGuild of New York, and targeting me with a blatantly retaliatory termination like this feels like an egregious shot against our union and against media workers as a whole.
November 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
conde nast fired the vp of new york newsguild for asking HR questions
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Breaking News: Late last night Conde Nast illegally fired 4 union organizers who asked company execs to explain the downsizing of Teen Vogue and continued layoffs. We’ve filed a grievance.
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Breaking News: Late last night Conde Nast illegally fired 4 union organizers who asked company execs to explain the downsizing of Teen Vogue and continued layoffs. We’ve filed a grievance.
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"No wonder Transportation Alternatives Executive Director Ben Furnas called Mamdani's election 'a generational opportunity to create a city where everyone can get around quickly, safely, and affordably, and with dignity.'"
Zohran Mamdani wasn't just running as a "Socialist" — he was running, and winning, as an urbanist. And as the hard work of leading New York City begins, he has a "generational opportunity" to bring with him a new generation of changemakers at the Department of Transportation. buff.ly/U4G8Gdp
Cycle of Rage: Honeymoons Don't Need to End, Mr. Mayor-Elect - Streetsblog New York City
They drove that bus, so they'd better get their fast-and-free ride on Jan. 1. If not, the grace period will end quickly, our columnist says.
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
"No wonder Transportation Alternatives Executive Director Ben Furnas called Mamdani's election 'a generational opportunity to create a city where everyone can get around quickly, safely, and affordably, and with dignity.'"
Good riddance!!! nygroove.nyc/andrew-cuomo...
Andrew Cuomo was the worst of us
Andrew Cuomo has cemented his legacy as a man who will do anything, say anything, hurt anyone, just to keep a grip on power.
nygroove.nyc
November 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Good riddance!!! nygroove.nyc/andrew-cuomo...
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City Council candidate Ben Chou, who grew up biking in and around District 19, called out his opponent Vickie Paladino's anti-bike "fear-mongering."
Decision 2025: Ben Chou Hopes to Unseat Vickie Paladino on Street Safety - Streetsblog New York City
Ben Chou, who grew up biking in and around the district, is calling out his opponent Vickie Paladino's anti-bike "fear-mongering."
buff.ly
October 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
City Council candidate Ben Chou, who grew up biking in and around District 19, called out his opponent Vickie Paladino's anti-bike "fear-mongering."
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This was just posted by a CBS News producer on their Instagram stories.
October 29, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This was just posted by a CBS News producer on their Instagram stories.
honestly could have pressed @trufelman.bsky.social harder about why someone who just spent years researching the outdoor industry and its connection to the military doesn't wear raincoats... Please forgive me for my journalistic negligence www.fieldmag.com/articles/ave...
Podcast Host Avery Trufelman on Outdoor Gear and the Military
Hit podcast "Articles of Interest" is all about Gear this season, so we spoke with the 99% Invisible host about outerwear, Arc'teryx, Gorpcore & more
www.fieldmag.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
honestly could have pressed @trufelman.bsky.social harder about why someone who just spent years researching the outdoor industry and its connection to the military doesn't wear raincoats... Please forgive me for my journalistic negligence www.fieldmag.com/articles/ave...
For Leg Day, I linked with the patron saints of active transportation @sgoodyear.bsky.social and @brooklynspoke.bsky.social to hear why they call the pod @thewaroncars.bsky.social, how car dependence emboldens ICE, and what Sarah and David Byrne have in common
legday.substack.com/p/why-we-nee...
legday.substack.com/p/why-we-nee...
Why We Need a “War on Cars”
I spoke with the hosts of the popular active transportation podcast on their new book “Life After Cars”
legday.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
For Leg Day, I linked with the patron saints of active transportation @sgoodyear.bsky.social and @brooklynspoke.bsky.social to hear why they call the pod @thewaroncars.bsky.social, how car dependence emboldens ICE, and what Sarah and David Byrne have in common
legday.substack.com/p/why-we-nee...
legday.substack.com/p/why-we-nee...
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Finding out that the people in charge are often petulant hypocrites is one of the most valuable things you can learn in college and will undoubtedly make these student journalists even better at their jobs.
And here's a link to a letter from the IDS editors about the firing of the student newspaper director.
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
LETTER FROM THE EDITORS: IU fires student media director after he refused to censor the IDS
Indiana University directed the IDS to stop printing news.
www.idsnews.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Finding out that the people in charge are often petulant hypocrites is one of the most valuable things you can learn in college and will undoubtedly make these student journalists even better at their jobs.
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just going to speak this into the world: I would LOVE to be a fly on the wall for her first meeting with standards and practices. if you know anything, I'm very easy to reach xo
October 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
just going to speak this into the world: I would LOVE to be a fly on the wall for her first meeting with standards and practices. if you know anything, I'm very easy to reach xo
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Rode the new and still in-progress Court Street protected bike lane and it’s already a thing of beauty. Makes such a difference on what used to be a very dangerous street for cycling.
October 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Rode the new and still in-progress Court Street protected bike lane and it’s already a thing of beauty. Makes such a difference on what used to be a very dangerous street for cycling.
Inject this energy into my veins
October 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Inject this energy into my veins