Jim Aloisi
@jimaloisi.bsky.social
Former Massachusetts Transportation Secretary; board member TransitMatters; MIT DUSP & Mobility Initiative. I write, teach & advocate for a sustainable & justice based transportation system.
I canceled my subscription to @washingtonpost.com months ago
very odd that the Post would write up someone’s speciation as if it’s news. What are we doing here
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I canceled my subscription to @washingtonpost.com months ago
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Outstanding. Frankly inexcusable that it took so much time and consternation. Hopefully this is evidence that Labour MPs can make their voices felt in pushing the government to use its extraordinary majority for just ends.
Gordon Brown: The two-child benefit cap was a scar on the country’s soul
By abolishing the cap, Rachel Reeves will lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty
By abolishing the cap, Rachel Reeves will lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty
The two-child benefit cap was a scar on the country's soul
By abolishing the cap, Rachel Reeves will lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty
www.newstatesman.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Outstanding. Frankly inexcusable that it took so much time and consternation. Hopefully this is evidence that Labour MPs can make their voices felt in pushing the government to use its extraordinary majority for just ends.
Former Boston parking lot magnate fancies himself an urban transportation planner. www.latimes.com/sports/dodge...
Does the Metro board need to debate the Dodger Stadium gondola? No, says Metro
A heavily debated plan to build a gondola to Dodger stadium may move forward without leaders on the Metro board speaking about the issue.
www.latimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Former Boston parking lot magnate fancies himself an urban transportation planner. www.latimes.com/sports/dodge...
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also they mostly aren't "peace talks," they are talks about how to re-open US/Russia business deals
November 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
also they mostly aren't "peace talks," they are talks about how to re-open US/Russia business deals
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OF COURSE the leaked transcript was an attempt to disrupt damaging US-Russian peace talks, which are extremely dangerous for Europe and Ukraine
www.nbcnews.com/world/russia...
www.nbcnews.com/world/russia...
Kremlin says leaked U.S. call is an attempt to disrupt Ukraine peace talks
President Donald Trump, whose envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow next week, said he had no deadline for a deal after earlier pressuring Kyiv to endorse a proposal by Thanksgiving.
www.nbcnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
OF COURSE the leaked transcript was an attempt to disrupt damaging US-Russian peace talks, which are extremely dangerous for Europe and Ukraine
www.nbcnews.com/world/russia...
www.nbcnews.com/world/russia...
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On June 21, 1970, a seven-man court-martial in Da Nang sentenced Michael Schwartz to imprisonment for life.
Private Schwartz, from Weirton, West Virginia, was 21 and married, with a three-year-old son.
Schwartz was convicted of killing 12 civilians. He was acting under orders. ...
Private Schwartz, from Weirton, West Virginia, was 21 and married, with a three-year-old son.
Schwartz was convicted of killing 12 civilians. He was acting under orders. ...
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
On June 21, 1970, a seven-man court-martial in Da Nang sentenced Michael Schwartz to imprisonment for life.
Private Schwartz, from Weirton, West Virginia, was 21 and married, with a three-year-old son.
Schwartz was convicted of killing 12 civilians. He was acting under orders. ...
Private Schwartz, from Weirton, West Virginia, was 21 and married, with a three-year-old son.
Schwartz was convicted of killing 12 civilians. He was acting under orders. ...
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can’t fucking catch a breath
make it stop
make it stop
November 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Life of pie.
The line outside of Petsi Pies this morning is amazing!
It’s also the busiest I’ve ever seen the Star lot (compare with last night when it was a ghost town even when market basket was packed).
@universalhub.com
It’s also the busiest I’ve ever seen the Star lot (compare with last night when it was a ghost town even when market basket was packed).
@universalhub.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Life of pie.
There’s an urban romance, a sense of nostalgia, and a yearning for the possibilities of the city that fill your mind & your heart when you’re taking transit the morning before a holiday.
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
There’s an urban romance, a sense of nostalgia, and a yearning for the possibilities of the city that fill your mind & your heart when you’re taking transit the morning before a holiday.
Thank you for your leadership @wutrain.bsky.social Boston is stronger and more united than at any time in recent memory. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/n...
After Trump Meeting, One Progressive Mayor Questions Mamdani’s Approach
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Thank you for your leadership @wutrain.bsky.social Boston is stronger and more united than at any time in recent memory. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/n...
Out of Kash
Yet Hegseth goes on and on. www.ms.now/news/trump-k...
President Trump may have had enough of Kash Patel, according to sources
The president is weighing whether to oust the FBI director after scrutiny of Patel's stewardship of bureau resources, including his girlfriend’s security detail and use of a government jet.
www.ms.now
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Out of Kash
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The Indiana Senate may meet on redistricting after all in early December: indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/25/indiana-house-will-still-move-forward-on-redistricting-without-the-senate/87465822007/
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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He’s right. And he’s also that rare commodity: a political leader.
Chesto: Mass. lawmaker says ‘congestion pricing’ should be considered to address the T’s fiscal woes… www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/24/b...
Mass. lawmaker says ‘congestion pricing’ should be considered to address the T’s fiscal woes - The Boston Globe
State senator Brendan Crighton, who co-chairs the Legislature’s transportation committee, spoke at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
He’s right. And he’s also that rare commodity: a political leader.
It’s not insubordination to refuse to obey an illegal order.
November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It’s not insubordination to refuse to obey an illegal order.
While they are at it, return to making New Hampshire vote first or at least same day as South Carolina.
This is good and seems important given the 15% threshold for securing delegates.
Redistribute the votes until everyone left has at least 15%. Avoid wasted votes.
www.axios.com/2025/11/24/d...
Redistribute the votes until everyone left has at least 15%. Avoid wasted votes.
www.axios.com/2025/11/24/d...
Scoop: Democrats eye ranked-choice voting for 2028 primaries
It's a tool that drew national attention when it propelled New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to a decisive primary win.
www.axios.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
While they are at it, return to making New Hampshire vote first or at least same day as South Carolina.
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The number of ways this is disgraceful behavior from the Secretary of Defense is...a lot.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The number of ways this is disgraceful behavior from the Secretary of Defense is...a lot.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
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This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Trump/Rubio "peace plan" for Ukraine is near total abdication to Russia. "They made a desert and called it peace".
Donald Trump fustige l'Ukraine pour son manque de "gratitude" à l'égard des États-Unis
Donald Trump fustige l'Ukraine pour son manque de "gratitude" à l'égard des États-Unis
Le président américain, Donald Trump, a accusé, dimanche, les dirigeants ukrainiens de ne faire preuve "d'aucune gratitude" envers les États-Unis alors qu'il tente d'imposer un accord pour mettre fin au conflit avec la Russie. Ce plan est contesté par Kiev et ses alliés européens.
www.france24.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Trump/Rubio "peace plan" for Ukraine is near total abdication to Russia. "They made a desert and called it peace".
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JFK's vision of a country built up through the service of its citizens is fundamentally incompatible with the vulgar cynicism of Trump.
Trump Is Destroying JFK’s America
Kennedy’s vision of a country built up through the service of its citizens is fundamentally incompatible with the vulgar cynicism of the current president.
www.thebulwark.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
JFK's vision of a country built up through the service of its citizens is fundamentally incompatible with the vulgar cynicism of Trump.
Alito to the rescue, good MAGA enabler that he is.
BREAKING: Justice Alito has temporarily blocked the Texas redistricting court's order, effectively restoring the newly drawn map, while the Supreme Court considers the petition. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 22, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Alito to the rescue, good MAGA enabler that he is.
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Find you somebody who looks at you like Donald Trump looks at Zohran Mamdani.
November 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Find you somebody who looks at you like Donald Trump looks at Zohran Mamdani.
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Can you imagine being the richest person in the world and being so pathetically insecure that you have to build an entire AI just to fluff you?
November 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Can you imagine being the richest person in the world and being so pathetically insecure that you have to build an entire AI just to fluff you?
Nick was too busy killing property tax relief in the failed effort to elect Josh Kraft so I believe he’s got nothing to do with this. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/19/b...
A sprawling Southie real estate project, a state senator’s brother, and $143 million in lawsuits - The Boston Globe
Investors suing Andrew Collins are alleging a series of unmet promises and unpaid debt related to a promise to revitalize an industrial stretch along Dorchester Avenue.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Nick was too busy killing property tax relief in the failed effort to elect Josh Kraft so I believe he’s got nothing to do with this. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/19/b...
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Almost half the Waymos on California streets are driving around empty. They're either waiting for the next customer or en route for a pickup.
If robotaxis scale, anything close to that level of deadheading would create crushing gridlock.
www.thedriverlessdigest.com/p/what-cpuc-...
If robotaxis scale, anything close to that level of deadheading would create crushing gridlock.
www.thedriverlessdigest.com/p/what-cpuc-...
November 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Almost half the Waymos on California streets are driving around empty. They're either waiting for the next customer or en route for a pickup.
If robotaxis scale, anything close to that level of deadheading would create crushing gridlock.
www.thedriverlessdigest.com/p/what-cpuc-...
If robotaxis scale, anything close to that level of deadheading would create crushing gridlock.
www.thedriverlessdigest.com/p/what-cpuc-...
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Lyft's 2016 projection vs Lyft's 2025 reality
November 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Lyft's 2016 projection vs Lyft's 2025 reality