Drew
@lucagoers.bsky.social
34 | Appalachian | No one ever expects my accent to be as thick as it is | happily taken | Urbanist | he/him
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Before (2012) / After (2025) the bus and bike lanes on Pont de l'Alma, Paris 7. Both created in 2020. Note that the 2012 sign has five direction symbols (Left / Left-Ahead / Ahead / etc), meaning that not so long before the bridge had five general traffic lanes ! And most probably no bike paint then
December 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Before (2012) / After (2025) the bus and bike lanes on Pont de l'Alma, Paris 7. Both created in 2020. Note that the 2012 sign has five direction symbols (Left / Left-Ahead / Ahead / etc), meaning that not so long before the bridge had five general traffic lanes ! And most probably no bike paint then
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Host: More than 71,000 job cuts in November, bringing the year to date total to nearly 1.2 million in total. Job cuts in November have risen above 70,000 only twice since 2008
December 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Host: More than 71,000 job cuts in November, bringing the year to date total to nearly 1.2 million in total. Job cuts in November have risen above 70,000 only twice since 2008
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If tiny cars are too dangerous to be allowed on our streets, think of how it feels to be a pedestrian or cyclist!
Unlike Europe and Asia, NHTSA & Congress have failed to create a regulatory category for minicars. Because they flunk US safety rules for full-sized cars, they’re effectively illegal to sell.
Only “collectable” minicars cars 25+ years old can be legally sold (and they’re quite popular).
Only “collectable” minicars cars 25+ years old can be legally sold (and they’re quite popular).
What Do US Vehicle Regulators Have Against Tiny Cars?
Super-small urban vehicles have found a place in European and Asian cities. But in the US, federal and state rulemakers seem determined to keep minicars at bay.
www.bloomberg.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
If tiny cars are too dangerous to be allowed on our streets, think of how it feels to be a pedestrian or cyclist!
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Hes gonna go around the country calling people stupid for not being able to afford groceries
December 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Hes gonna go around the country calling people stupid for not being able to afford groceries
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Republican congressman criticizes Pete Hegseth:
"You don't go on Signal to discuss future war plans, especially when you're putting American troops in harm's way... When I discuss things like this, we're in the SCIF, which is a classified briefing room. I have a classified phone as well."
"You don't go on Signal to discuss future war plans, especially when you're putting American troops in harm's way... When I discuss things like this, we're in the SCIF, which is a classified briefing room. I have a classified phone as well."
December 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Republican congressman criticizes Pete Hegseth:
"You don't go on Signal to discuss future war plans, especially when you're putting American troops in harm's way... When I discuss things like this, we're in the SCIF, which is a classified briefing room. I have a classified phone as well."
"You don't go on Signal to discuss future war plans, especially when you're putting American troops in harm's way... When I discuss things like this, we're in the SCIF, which is a classified briefing room. I have a classified phone as well."
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it's wild how the positive use cases are like "save 5 minutes reading a long doc" and "write a generic email faster" and the negative use cases are "get encouraged to dive deeper in psychosis, misogyny, or suicidal thoughts" and we're still on the fence about overall value
New from 404 Media: ChatGPT told a violent stalker to continue running his misogynistic and threat-filled podcast despite the “haters,” and to visit more gyms to find women. The man stalked women in multiple states, including touching and following from work
www.404media.co/chatgpt-spot...
www.404media.co/chatgpt-spot...
ChatGPT Told a Violent Stalker to Embrace the 'Haters,' Indictment Says
A newly filed indictment claims a wannabe influencer used ChatGPT as his "therapist" and "best friend" in his pursuit of the "wife type," while harassing women so aggressively they had to miss work a...
www.404media.co
December 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
it's wild how the positive use cases are like "save 5 minutes reading a long doc" and "write a generic email faster" and the negative use cases are "get encouraged to dive deeper in psychosis, misogyny, or suicidal thoughts" and we're still on the fence about overall value
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Young Republicans chapter plans to host far-right German leader after ‘I love Hitler’ chat
Young Republicans chapter plans to host far-right German leader after ‘I love Hitler’ chat
The New York Young Republican Club will host Markus Frohnmaier, an AfD deputy chairman, at its annual gala after calling for a ‘new civic order’ in Germany.
dlvr.it
December 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Young Republicans chapter plans to host far-right German leader after ‘I love Hitler’ chat
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Colorado Democrats are salivating at the chance to flip some of Colorado's four GOP seats in Congress after Dem overperformance in special elections.
@marshallglasses.bsky.social dug into the numbers to see what's realistic and what's Dem wishcasting.
@marshallglasses.bsky.social dug into the numbers to see what's realistic and what's Dem wishcasting.
December 4, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Colorado Democrats are salivating at the chance to flip some of Colorado's four GOP seats in Congress after Dem overperformance in special elections.
@marshallglasses.bsky.social dug into the numbers to see what's realistic and what's Dem wishcasting.
@marshallglasses.bsky.social dug into the numbers to see what's realistic and what's Dem wishcasting.
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Indiana Sen. Kyle Walker (R-Lawrence) will not seek re-election in 2026. I asked whether it has anything to do with the fight over redistricting. 👇
December 4, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Indiana Sen. Kyle Walker (R-Lawrence) will not seek re-election in 2026. I asked whether it has anything to do with the fight over redistricting. 👇
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New Jersey has ‘to be open’ to mid-decade redistricting, Sherrill adviser says
New Jersey has ‘to be open’ to mid-decade redistricting, Sherrill adviser says
New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill has said that she is open to the prospect of mid-decade redistricting as other states push to redraw maps.
dlvr.it
December 3, 2025 at 1:13 AM
New Jersey has ‘to be open’ to mid-decade redistricting, Sherrill adviser says
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The US and the EU are not the same.
The EU fights corruption, while the US trolls Europe and deepens its own
The EU fights corruption, while the US trolls Europe and deepens its own
December 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The US and the EU are not the same.
The EU fights corruption, while the US trolls Europe and deepens its own
The EU fights corruption, while the US trolls Europe and deepens its own
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Blatant corruption on full display.
December 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Blatant corruption on full display.
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In WHITE FLIGHT, I detailed how segregationists moved from the overt racism of the KKK to subtler and stronger forms of discrimination rooted in a language of race-neutral rights … and then MAGA just picked up the tiki torch and lit a cross again.
Social scientists spent the last 50 years arguing that racism is still prevalent in US even if it's covert (racism w/ a veneer), unconscious (racism w/out intent), or systemic (racism w/out racists).
Along comes MAGA, which embraces gutter racism while claiming that teaching about racism is racist.
Along comes MAGA, which embraces gutter racism while claiming that teaching about racism is racist.
Trump: "It’s a hellhole right now. And those Somalians should be out of here. They've destroyed our country. And all they do is complain, complain, complain. You have her. She’s always talking about the Constitution provides me with – go back to your own country and figure out your constitution."
December 4, 2025 at 12:49 PM
In WHITE FLIGHT, I detailed how segregationists moved from the overt racism of the KKK to subtler and stronger forms of discrimination rooted in a language of race-neutral rights … and then MAGA just picked up the tiki torch and lit a cross again.
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Another CA-GOV poll, another example of how people backing all-party primaries think it would be a good idea for California voters to be forced to have a Republican governor unless Democratic party insiders and donors consolidate behind a pick emersoncollegepolling.com/california-2...
California 2026 Poll: Swalwell Shakes Up Election for Governor - Emerson Polling
Governor Newsom with Highest Net Approval of 2025 A new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics…Full Release & Results
emersoncollegepolling.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Another CA-GOV poll, another example of how people backing all-party primaries think it would be a good idea for California voters to be forced to have a Republican governor unless Democratic party insiders and donors consolidate behind a pick emersoncollegepolling.com/california-2...
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The right wing British politics twitter reaction/the policy.
I wish I was making this up.
I wish I was making this up.
December 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The right wing British politics twitter reaction/the policy.
I wish I was making this up.
I wish I was making this up.
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so truly shocking and cruel—and on top of Trump’s comments, “he’s no fan of Somalia” is quite a way not to say “he wants to eliminate Somali immigrants,” and to see that minimizing next to someone born in Somalia having to state “I am not garbage”… what are we doing apnews.com/article/trum...
December 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
so truly shocking and cruel—and on top of Trump’s comments, “he’s no fan of Somalia” is quite a way not to say “he wants to eliminate Somali immigrants,” and to see that minimizing next to someone born in Somalia having to state “I am not garbage”… what are we doing apnews.com/article/trum...
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Don't know how many different ways I can say these are actual Nazis, minus the bureaucratic skill and esthetics
Trump goes on another racist rant about Somalis: "Ilhan Omar should be thrown the hell out of our country, and most of those people -- they have destroyed Minnesota. It's a hellhole right now. Those Somalians should be out of here. They have destroyed out country ... go back to your own country."
December 4, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Don't know how many different ways I can say these are actual Nazis, minus the bureaucratic skill and esthetics
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Tomorrow, Oregon is poised to approve the nation's first statewide model zoning code + become the first state to make it mandatory in cities that underperform their peers on housing production www.sightline.org/2025/12/03/n...
New Oregon Rules Will Re-Legalize Neighborhood Apartments | Sightline Institute
Over time, the state zoning standards make space for tens of thousands more homes in Oregon cities.
www.sightline.org
December 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Tomorrow, Oregon is poised to approve the nation's first statewide model zoning code + become the first state to make it mandatory in cities that underperform their peers on housing production www.sightline.org/2025/12/03/n...
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you should definitely do this nancy, your trump+13 district is very secure in a special election
Incredible:
"Nancy Mace of South Carolina has told people she is so frustrated... that she is planning to huddle with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia next week to discuss following her lead and retiring early from Congress."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
"Nancy Mace of South Carolina has told people she is so frustrated... that she is planning to huddle with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia next week to discuss following her lead and retiring early from Congress."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
December 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
you should definitely do this nancy, your trump+13 district is very secure in a special election
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Via Punchbowl's Ally Mutnick, a top VA Dem says they're considering a 10-1 gerrymander. It's currently 6D, 5R. x.com/allymutnick/...
December 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Via Punchbowl's Ally Mutnick, a top VA Dem says they're considering a 10-1 gerrymander. It's currently 6D, 5R. x.com/allymutnick/...
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Louise Lucas Thought™ rules the day! x.com/allymutnick/...
December 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Louise Lucas Thought™ rules the day! x.com/allymutnick/...
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Q: The mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, is saying he's proud to have the largest Somali community in the country--
TRUMP: Then he's a fool. I wouldn't be proud to have the largest Somalian-- look at their nation. It's just people walking around killing each other.
TRUMP: Then he's a fool. I wouldn't be proud to have the largest Somalian-- look at their nation. It's just people walking around killing each other.
December 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Q: The mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, is saying he's proud to have the largest Somali community in the country--
TRUMP: Then he's a fool. I wouldn't be proud to have the largest Somalian-- look at their nation. It's just people walking around killing each other.
TRUMP: Then he's a fool. I wouldn't be proud to have the largest Somalian-- look at their nation. It's just people walking around killing each other.
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EXCLUSIVE: A top Trump pollster advised House Republicans to fend off Democrats' Obamacare attacks by focusing on reducing drug prices.
Trump pollster’s health care advice for Republicans: pivot to drug prices
Tony Fabrizio did not recommend an extension of Obamacare subsidies, as he previously counseled.
www.politico.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
EXCLUSIVE: A top Trump pollster advised House Republicans to fend off Democrats' Obamacare attacks by focusing on reducing drug prices.
If Pokémon was real and you were just an average trainer, what would your team be?
(Be as realistic as possible. No Mythics or Legends.
It would honestly be this. If Goodra isn’t realistic it would be an Empoleon.
(Be as realistic as possible. No Mythics or Legends.
It would honestly be this. If Goodra isn’t realistic it would be an Empoleon.
December 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
If Pokémon was real and you were just an average trainer, what would your team be?
(Be as realistic as possible. No Mythics or Legends.
It would honestly be this. If Goodra isn’t realistic it would be an Empoleon.
(Be as realistic as possible. No Mythics or Legends.
It would honestly be this. If Goodra isn’t realistic it would be an Empoleon.
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A "Young Republicans" group gets 60 members (in a state of 3.5 million) and suddenly a movement is building. Didn't they just get obliterated like a month ago?
It's almost like the press is desperate for the GOP to be liked and in power
(Note: The chief compliant here is housing cost are too high)
It's almost like the press is desperate for the GOP to be liked and in power
(Note: The chief compliant here is housing cost are too high)
More young adults in CT finding a home in the Republican Party
The Connecticut Young Republicans group has been building its ranks in recent months as the party courts younger generations to get involved.
ctmirror.org
December 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
A "Young Republicans" group gets 60 members (in a state of 3.5 million) and suddenly a movement is building. Didn't they just get obliterated like a month ago?
It's almost like the press is desperate for the GOP to be liked and in power
(Note: The chief compliant here is housing cost are too high)
It's almost like the press is desperate for the GOP to be liked and in power
(Note: The chief compliant here is housing cost are too high)