Jen B
@jenb.bsky.social
I get very shouty about vehicles blocking bike lanes. I get very excited about pockets. Charlottesville, VA. she/her
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In other news, the whole thing about Calibri v. TNR isn't about a font face, it's about the fact that Calibri is easier for people with some disabilities to read.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
December 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
In other news, the whole thing about Calibri v. TNR isn't about a font face, it's about the fact that Calibri is easier for people with some disabilities to read.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
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🗣️ Yasss! It’s resolved. Let’s all get back to teaching and learning.
virginiabusiness.com/youngkin-uni...
virginiabusiness.com/youngkin-uni...
University board fight ends; Spanberger to fill 22 seats - Virginia Business
The legal battle between Gov. Glenn Youngkin and state Senate Democrats over university boards of visitors ended quietly Monday, as both sides acknowledged the matter would be made moot by the upcomin...
virginiabusiness.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🗣️ Yasss! It’s resolved. Let’s all get back to teaching and learning.
virginiabusiness.com/youngkin-uni...
virginiabusiness.com/youngkin-uni...
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May we present your THURSDAY night plans? Join us!
People's Activist Series—December 11 — Indivisible Charlottesville
We Keep Us Safe: How to Protect Each Other from Surveillance How are surveillance technologies being used to escalate the authoritarian threats we currently face? What can we do to keep each other s...
www.indivisiblecharlottesville.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
May we present your THURSDAY night plans? Join us!
Every December, we are gifted a full 2-lb round of local monastery gouda. We always age the unopened cheese in the back of the fridge for a year or two because that extra time is totally worth the wait.
Anyway, we cut into the 2023 gouda tonight and it was *chef's kiss*.
Anyway, we cut into the 2023 gouda tonight and it was *chef's kiss*.
a woman is sitting at a table with her hands folded in front of her .
Alt: Actress Amy Poehler kissing the fingertips of one hand and then spreading the fingers with an outward motion. (AKA giving a chef's kiss.)
media.tenor.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Every December, we are gifted a full 2-lb round of local monastery gouda. We always age the unopened cheese in the back of the fridge for a year or two because that extra time is totally worth the wait.
Anyway, we cut into the 2023 gouda tonight and it was *chef's kiss*.
Anyway, we cut into the 2023 gouda tonight and it was *chef's kiss*.
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Holiday Mutual Aid:
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY! It’s time for YEAR 6!
With recent federal-level changes creating new challenges in our community, we’re prioritizing core necessities. We are still welcoming traditional gifts. More info below.
We take care of us.
To Give
C: $zyahnab
Venmo: Zbryant01
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY! It’s time for YEAR 6!
With recent federal-level changes creating new challenges in our community, we’re prioritizing core necessities. We are still welcoming traditional gifts. More info below.
We take care of us.
To Give
C: $zyahnab
Venmo: Zbryant01
December 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Holiday Mutual Aid:
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY! It’s time for YEAR 6!
With recent federal-level changes creating new challenges in our community, we’re prioritizing core necessities. We are still welcoming traditional gifts. More info below.
We take care of us.
To Give
C: $zyahnab
Venmo: Zbryant01
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY! It’s time for YEAR 6!
With recent federal-level changes creating new challenges in our community, we’re prioritizing core necessities. We are still welcoming traditional gifts. More info below.
We take care of us.
To Give
C: $zyahnab
Venmo: Zbryant01
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⚠️ BREAKING:
Europe Hit by Superflu Surge; UK Hospitals Overwhelmed, Schools Ordered Shut
The 'superflu' epidemic that has seen Britain's hospitals declare critical incidents, schools close and the return of face mask rules is now spreading to Europe.
Europe Hit by Superflu Surge; UK Hospitals Overwhelmed, Schools Ordered Shut
The 'superflu' epidemic that has seen Britain's hospitals declare critical incidents, schools close and the return of face mask rules is now spreading to Europe.
December 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
⚠️ BREAKING:
Europe Hit by Superflu Surge; UK Hospitals Overwhelmed, Schools Ordered Shut
The 'superflu' epidemic that has seen Britain's hospitals declare critical incidents, schools close and the return of face mask rules is now spreading to Europe.
Europe Hit by Superflu Surge; UK Hospitals Overwhelmed, Schools Ordered Shut
The 'superflu' epidemic that has seen Britain's hospitals declare critical incidents, schools close and the return of face mask rules is now spreading to Europe.
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Excellent letter on the proposed city Capital Budget from @yyahn.bsky.social!
Consider emailing [email protected] and [email protected] ahead of their joint hearing on this part of the budget this evening.
Consider emailing [email protected] and [email protected] ahead of their joint hearing on this part of the budget this evening.
@cvillecityhall.bsky.social is on track to miss its own comprehensive plan & climate goals while budgeting so little for bike infra due to failure to identify projects.
I wrote a letter urging Council to fund a connected, protected network—not another decade of failure
yyahn.com/wiki/article...
I wrote a letter urging Council to fund a connected, protected network—not another decade of failure
yyahn.com/wiki/article...
A letter to city council: Inability to execute is not a justification for inaction - YY Ahn
yyahn.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Excellent letter on the proposed city Capital Budget from @yyahn.bsky.social!
Consider emailing [email protected] and [email protected] ahead of their joint hearing on this part of the budget this evening.
Consider emailing [email protected] and [email protected] ahead of their joint hearing on this part of the budget this evening.
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@cvillecityhall.bsky.social is on track to miss its own comprehensive plan & climate goals while budgeting so little for bike infra due to failure to identify projects.
I wrote a letter urging Council to fund a connected, protected network—not another decade of failure
yyahn.com/wiki/article...
I wrote a letter urging Council to fund a connected, protected network—not another decade of failure
yyahn.com/wiki/article...
A letter to city council: Inability to execute is not a justification for inaction - YY Ahn
yyahn.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
@cvillecityhall.bsky.social is on track to miss its own comprehensive plan & climate goals while budgeting so little for bike infra due to failure to identify projects.
I wrote a letter urging Council to fund a connected, protected network—not another decade of failure
yyahn.com/wiki/article...
I wrote a letter urging Council to fund a connected, protected network—not another decade of failure
yyahn.com/wiki/article...
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Fifeville is another step closer to having a grocery store www.cvilletomorrow.org/fifeville-mo...
Fifeville moves one big step closer to having a community-owned grocery store, but it needs the city's help
Plans are moving ahead for a mixed-use development in Fifeville that will include a grocery co-op and low-cost housing, but residents need city funding to get the project to the finish line.
www.cvilletomorrow.org
December 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Fifeville is another step closer to having a grocery store www.cvilletomorrow.org/fifeville-mo...
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I’m running for Congress in Virginia’s 5th District because families and workers deserve a fair shot. Costs keep rising while salaries aren’t - and MAGA Republicans are cutting food & health care to fund corporate tax breaks instead of defending Virginia’s families.
youtu.be/C2AQX9_HMK0?...
youtu.be/C2AQX9_HMK0?...
Tom Perriello For Congress Launch Video
YouTube video by Tom Perriello
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I’m running for Congress in Virginia’s 5th District because families and workers deserve a fair shot. Costs keep rising while salaries aren’t - and MAGA Republicans are cutting food & health care to fund corporate tax breaks instead of defending Virginia’s families.
youtu.be/C2AQX9_HMK0?...
youtu.be/C2AQX9_HMK0?...
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John McGuire:
+1 (202) 225-4711.
+1 (202) 225-4711.
Every House Democrat has signed a discharge petition to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
We only need a few House Republicans to join us and save health care for millions of Americans.
We only need a few House Republicans to join us and save health care for millions of Americans.
Affordable Care Act subsidies that help millions of Americans pay for health insurance will expire in less than a month.
Households will probably face spiking insurance costs next year if a bipartisan deal can’t be reached.
Households will probably face spiking insurance costs next year if a bipartisan deal can’t be reached.
December 9, 2025 at 5:38 AM
John McGuire:
+1 (202) 225-4711.
+1 (202) 225-4711.
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Good snowy morning from Cville! Be careful out there
December 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Good snowy morning from Cville! Be careful out there
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yeah these roads are abysmal, for god’s sake just stay home
December 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
yeah these roads are abysmal, for god’s sake just stay home
Yesssssss 🙌
Former Rep. Tom Perriello, a Virginia Democrat who won his sole term in a huge 2008 upset, unexpectedly announces campaign against GOP Rep. John McGuire. Trump carried the current version of #VA05 56-43, but it could look a lot different if Democrats convince voters to approve a new map this spring.
Tom Perriello For Congress Launch Video
YouTube video by Tom Perriello
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Yesssssss 🙌
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As of 6:15pm Monday:
1) Our running snowfall totals list;
2) Weather alerts still in effect;
3) School delays and closings.
Temperatures in the teens tonight will lead to DANGEROUS travel through Tuesday morning. Use extreme caution if you have to travel!
1) Our running snowfall totals list;
2) Weather alerts still in effect;
3) School delays and closings.
Temperatures in the teens tonight will lead to DANGEROUS travel through Tuesday morning. Use extreme caution if you have to travel!
December 8, 2025 at 11:22 PM
As of 6:15pm Monday:
1) Our running snowfall totals list;
2) Weather alerts still in effect;
3) School delays and closings.
Temperatures in the teens tonight will lead to DANGEROUS travel through Tuesday morning. Use extreme caution if you have to travel!
1) Our running snowfall totals list;
2) Weather alerts still in effect;
3) School delays and closings.
Temperatures in the teens tonight will lead to DANGEROUS travel through Tuesday morning. Use extreme caution if you have to travel!
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friendly reminder that sometimes things are closed in Charlottesville because the staff who aren’t paid enough to live in town need to be able to make it safely in to work
December 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
friendly reminder that sometimes things are closed in Charlottesville because the staff who aren’t paid enough to live in town need to be able to make it safely in to work
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**Updated central Virginia snowfall totals as of 8pm Monday:
December 9, 2025 at 1:04 AM
**Updated central Virginia snowfall totals as of 8pm Monday:
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We strongly encourage you to bring feedback on the Three Notched Trail proposals. We regret to inform you that you’ll have to learn a new and somewhat…odd format in order to interact with the proposals.
I mean this in the kindest, most optimistic-about-public-engagement way possible: this is kind of a nutso way to present this information app.seekbeak.com/v/AQjQxwZ7zkD
076-Three Notched Trail
Create Virtual Tours, 360 Photos, and Interactive Images with SeekBeak's mobile friendly 360 image platform. Embed media, track users, and more.
app.seekbeak.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We strongly encourage you to bring feedback on the Three Notched Trail proposals. We regret to inform you that you’ll have to learn a new and somewhat…odd format in order to interact with the proposals.
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These are the same men who won't
-create private nursing or pumping spaces
-provide funding to support new mothers who struggle with nursing (not all bodies with breasts are capable of what most bodies with breasts are capable of)
-give men parental leave so they can support new mothers
-FUND SNAP
-create private nursing or pumping spaces
-provide funding to support new mothers who struggle with nursing (not all bodies with breasts are capable of what most bodies with breasts are capable of)
-give men parental leave so they can support new mothers
-FUND SNAP
RFK Jr: "All of the ingenuity of corporate America has not produced an infant formula that is superior in nutrition and all the qualities that we want to the infant formula that God made, which is the infant formula in a mother's breast."
December 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
These are the same men who won't
-create private nursing or pumping spaces
-provide funding to support new mothers who struggle with nursing (not all bodies with breasts are capable of what most bodies with breasts are capable of)
-give men parental leave so they can support new mothers
-FUND SNAP
-create private nursing or pumping spaces
-provide funding to support new mothers who struggle with nursing (not all bodies with breasts are capable of what most bodies with breasts are capable of)
-give men parental leave so they can support new mothers
-FUND SNAP
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Dear Congress,
Today would be an excellent day to #ScrapTheCap and make sure the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share of taxes on Social Security!
Sincerely,
Retirees Everywhere
Today would be an excellent day to #ScrapTheCap and make sure the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share of taxes on Social Security!
Sincerely,
Retirees Everywhere
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Dear Congress,
Today would be an excellent day to #ScrapTheCap and make sure the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share of taxes on Social Security!
Sincerely,
Retirees Everywhere
Today would be an excellent day to #ScrapTheCap and make sure the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share of taxes on Social Security!
Sincerely,
Retirees Everywhere
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This Saturday 12/13 3-5pm, skip the shipping fees+meet the humans who make the art! Come by VBA (600 E Water St Suite F, Cville) for our Holiday Art Sale, w/work by artists who print+bind right here at VBA. We’ll also be selling treasures from our archive of over 20 years of cards, prints & books
December 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
This Saturday 12/13 3-5pm, skip the shipping fees+meet the humans who make the art! Come by VBA (600 E Water St Suite F, Cville) for our Holiday Art Sale, w/work by artists who print+bind right here at VBA. We’ll also be selling treasures from our archive of over 20 years of cards, prints & books
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More than that, his crew threatened to open fire on the murderers. He rescued civilians, returned to base to refuel, flew back, and rescued more civilians. Then he denounced the crimes to his HQ.
For all this he received death-threats throughout his life.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Th....
For all this he received death-threats throughout his life.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Th....
December 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
More than that, his crew threatened to open fire on the murderers. He rescued civilians, returned to base to refuel, flew back, and rescued more civilians. Then he denounced the crimes to his HQ.
For all this he received death-threats throughout his life.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Th....
For all this he received death-threats throughout his life.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Th....
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TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
December 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
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If they hadn’t burned all the witches and midwives back in the day, we’d probably know more about perimenopause and menopause right now. We know fuck all about a condition that half the population goes through because men are a bunch of plonkers*
*not all men**
**but most of them
*not all men**
**but most of them
December 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
If they hadn’t burned all the witches and midwives back in the day, we’d probably know more about perimenopause and menopause right now. We know fuck all about a condition that half the population goes through because men are a bunch of plonkers*
*not all men**
**but most of them
*not all men**
**but most of them