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It is honestly hard to convey what an unmitigated success the free buses have been in Iowa City, but the New York Times has done its best: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c....
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It is honestly hard to convey what an unmitigated success the free buses have been in Iowa City, but the New York Times has done its best: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c....
I'm spending my Mother's Day making stickers to advertise an upcoming No Kings rally, honoring my mom's memory by doing two of her favorite things: crafting and telling Donald Trump to fuck himself.
May 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I'm spending my Mother's Day making stickers to advertise an upcoming No Kings rally, honoring my mom's memory by doing two of her favorite things: crafting and telling Donald Trump to fuck himself.
Someone needs to tell users of Iowa City transit that we have reached the level of ridership where you are no longer entitled to your own row, and they need to take their bags off the seat next to them.
April 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Someone needs to tell users of Iowa City transit that we have reached the level of ridership where you are no longer entitled to your own row, and they need to take their bags off the seat next to them.
Updating a 2016 list of media contacts for a local political group, and it's a fascinating lesson in media consolidation, especially in radio. So many local talkshow hosts/ producers are out of the industry, and the stations now have national shows instead.
April 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Updating a 2016 list of media contacts for a local political group, and it's a fascinating lesson in media consolidation, especially in radio. So many local talkshow hosts/ producers are out of the industry, and the stations now have national shows instead.
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April 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I'm as paranoid as the next pretty paranoid American Jew, but I actually haven't seen any evidence that the Pennsylvania arsonist was motivated by antisemitism. Is there any reason to think that the timing wasn't just a really unfortunate coincidence?
Almost certainly an anti-Semitic hate crime. And the President who is trying to tear up the American university system on the pretext of fighting anti-Semitism hasn't said a word.
It is horrifying no matter what — and there is still a lot to learn — but it’s particularly concerning that the Jewish PA Governor’s home was set on fire on the first night of Passover. apnews.com/article/josh...
April 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I'm as paranoid as the next pretty paranoid American Jew, but I actually haven't seen any evidence that the Pennsylvania arsonist was motivated by antisemitism. Is there any reason to think that the timing wasn't just a really unfortunate coincidence?
A fun thing to contemplate about the people who are currently causing global economic collapse is that they also have access to the nuclear codes.
April 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A fun thing to contemplate about the people who are currently causing global economic collapse is that they also have access to the nuclear codes.
I used my new Costco membership for the first time yesterday! Stocked up on toothpaste, contact lens solution, oatmeal, and various other non-perishable items that are probably going to cost a zillion dollars post-tariffs.
💥 Costco’s board of directors requested shareholders vote against a proposal to dismantle its DEI programs. Shareholders voted 98-2 percent to uphold DEI.
19 state AG’s demanded Costco repeal DEI.
Costco hasn’t caved.
13 straight weeks increased foot traffic.
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19 state AG’s demanded Costco repeal DEI.
Costco hasn’t caved.
13 straight weeks increased foot traffic.
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Costco's Foot Traffic Increases For 13th Week After Reaffirming DEI
Costco records 13 straight weeks of increased foot traffic while standing by its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies—despite growing political backlash. Learn why civil rights leaders are callin...
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April 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I used my new Costco membership for the first time yesterday! Stocked up on toothpaste, contact lens solution, oatmeal, and various other non-perishable items that are probably going to cost a zillion dollars post-tariffs.
I think I disagree, tbh, and I say that as a frequent library user. I enjoy vibrant libraries more than quiet ones, and I'm more comfortable when I'm not stressed out about accidentally violating the sanctity of the space.
March 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I think I disagree, tbh, and I say that as a frequent library user. I enjoy vibrant libraries more than quiet ones, and I'm more comfortable when I'm not stressed out about accidentally violating the sanctity of the space.
It's really wild that this is basically the first overtly political thing that anyone has said, given everything that's going on.
March 3, 2025 at 2:18 AM
It's really wild that this is basically the first overtly political thing that anyone has said, given everything that's going on.
I'm seeing this poster all over social media, so it's nice to be able to credit the person who made it.
I made this the other night while procrastinating, mainly because I thought all the posts about the blackout were boring. It feels like there is momentum bringing people together!
February 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I'm seeing this poster all over social media, so it's nice to be able to credit the person who made it.
Everything is terrible, but I'm heartened by pictures of the state capitol packed with Iowans who support trans people's rights.
Word is "Earliest debate will start on House side would be 1pm. But could be later. Set for time certain vote so can’t go past 11pm...On Senate side no idea."
Chanting for 20 minutes solid past the end of the hearing.
Chanting for 20 minutes solid past the end of the hearing.
February 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Everything is terrible, but I'm heartened by pictures of the state capitol packed with Iowans who support trans people's rights.
So I think I'm going to try to put my dumb Business Analytics masters to use by making some sort of data visualization of what the NIH funding in my state does: how many dollars go to rural healthcare, cancer research, research on Alzheimers and other forms of dementia, etc.
February 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
So I think I'm going to try to put my dumb Business Analytics masters to use by making some sort of data visualization of what the NIH funding in my state does: how many dollars go to rural healthcare, cancer research, research on Alzheimers and other forms of dementia, etc.
Taking a break from doom scrolling to reflect that free public transit has genuinely improved the quality of life in Iowa City.
February 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Taking a break from doom scrolling to reflect that free public transit has genuinely improved the quality of life in Iowa City.
I'm pretty appalled at the Dems right now, but I'm going to do this thing, because Jamie Raskin is one of the very few of them who doesn't seem completely useless.
Some Democrats have expressed frustration that Democratic Party officials and electeds aren’t doing enough to pushback against the Trump administration.
Congressman Jamie Raskin is hosting a moderated zoom call about this tomorrow.
Anyone can join.
Congressman Jamie Raskin is hosting a moderated zoom call about this tomorrow.
Anyone can join.
Rising to the Challenges: A Conversation on Democracy with Representative Jamie Raskin
Register Now
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January 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I'm pretty appalled at the Dems right now, but I'm going to do this thing, because Jamie Raskin is one of the very few of them who doesn't seem completely useless.
Over the weekend I applied online to renew my passport, and I just got an email that it has shipped. They say to give it six to eight weeks, and it took four business days. In case you want to know how hard the people in the passport office are working this week.
January 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Over the weekend I applied online to renew my passport, and I just got an email that it has shipped. They say to give it six to eight weeks, and it took four business days. In case you want to know how hard the people in the passport office are working this week.
Just took my mandatory free speech training, the purpose of which seems to be to inform me that as a University staff member, I don't have the right to free speech.
December 30, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Just took my mandatory free speech training, the purpose of which seems to be to inform me that as a University staff member, I don't have the right to free speech.
I have visited a library in the past week and checked out a book from Libby last night. My public library is the best, but I also have a soft spot for the New York Public Libraries, which were an oasis when I was a broke young adult.
Destroy this myth. Please share if you have visited and researched in a library this past year! RT And give a shout out to your favorite library you have ever visited.
December 21, 2024 at 1:18 PM
I have visited a library in the past week and checked out a book from Libby last night. My public library is the best, but I also have a soft spot for the New York Public Libraries, which were an oasis when I was a broke young adult.
I was running late for work and had to drive rather than take the bus, and I found a miraculous parking space. I have decreed that this is an omen and today is going to be a good day. I am going to will today to be a good day, because we could all really use one.
November 15, 2024 at 3:29 PM
I was running late for work and had to drive rather than take the bus, and I found a miraculous parking space. I have decreed that this is an omen and today is going to be a good day. I am going to will today to be a good day, because we could all really use one.
Yesterday I was glad that I had the final exam in my class tonight from 6-8, because I thought it would distract me from election stress. Tonight I'm computing points to see if I'd still pass the class if I skipped it and took the 0.
November 5, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Yesterday I was glad that I had the final exam in my class tonight from 6-8, because I thought it would distract me from election stress. Tonight I'm computing points to see if I'd still pass the class if I skipped it and took the 0.
Me: Ok, I finished my day-long GOTV shift. I'm going to try to tune out the election and distract myself by doing the exercises to study for my programming exam.
Prof: Great! Today we're going to learn about choropleth maps by mapping county by county returns in the 2016 presidential election!
Prof: Great! Today we're going to learn about choropleth maps by mapping county by county returns in the 2016 presidential election!
November 4, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Me: Ok, I finished my day-long GOTV shift. I'm going to try to tune out the election and distract myself by doing the exercises to study for my programming exam.
Prof: Great! Today we're going to learn about choropleth maps by mapping county by county returns in the 2016 presidential election!
Prof: Great! Today we're going to learn about choropleth maps by mapping county by county returns in the 2016 presidential election!
If my fellow Iowans are looking at the Selzer poll and feeling inspired, there's lots of door-knocking going on tomorrow. I knocked today and everyone I talked to was voting Dem. I convinced one lady to vote early & helped a guy who had the wrong polling location. Great antidote to election anxiety.
November 3, 2024 at 12:07 AM
If my fellow Iowans are looking at the Selzer poll and feeling inspired, there's lots of door-knocking going on tomorrow. I knocked today and everyone I talked to was voting Dem. I convinced one lady to vote early & helped a guy who had the wrong polling location. Great antidote to election anxiety.
I have discovered the secret to being productive in the morning, and it is having shingles. Nothing like excruciating back pain to propel you out of bed and into a hot shower
October 10, 2024 at 1:44 PM
I have discovered the secret to being productive in the morning, and it is having shingles. Nothing like excruciating back pain to propel you out of bed and into a hot shower
I couldn't understand why four people being killed in a mass shooting on the Chicago El wasn't a huge story, and then I realized that the victims must have been homeless, and holy fuck do I hate this country sometimes. www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/u...
Chicago Man Charged in Fatal Shootings of Four Sleeping Train Passengers
“This was a random act of violence,” an official said. The man, 30, faces four counts of murder.
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September 4, 2024 at 2:04 AM
I couldn't understand why four people being killed in a mass shooting on the Chicago El wasn't a huge story, and then I realized that the victims must have been homeless, and holy fuck do I hate this country sometimes. www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/u...
Reskeet with a favorite book from your childhood.
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August 24, 2024 at 3:34 AM
Reskeet with a favorite book from your childhood.
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