Matt Boggie
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Tech and Product @ Philadelphia Inquirer. Hockey fan, trivia buff, pinball nerd, lapsed pizza chef.
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Some important lessons for the kids this weekend: you don’t have to go outside (unless necessary) if Feels Like is -6; the weirder the better when it comes to Olympic events and you are allowed more TV than usual; nachos are a perfectly acceptable dinner during the Super Bowl
February 7, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Some important lessons for the kids this weekend: you don’t have to go outside (unless necessary) if Feels Like is -6; the weirder the better when it comes to Olympic events and you are allowed more TV than usual; nachos are a perfectly acceptable dinner during the Super Bowl
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Not gonna lie, Philly's 250 parade featuring every U.S. state and territory, dancing grannies, the Philly Drag Mafia and a group of Mrs. Ropers (among other things) sounds pretty epic.
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Philly’s 250th celebration will feature the biggest parade anywhere, six days of fireworks, and Floridian Segway riders
Among those performing in the parade will be a group of Mrs. Ropers, Floridian Segway riders, and the Philly Drag Mafia.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Not gonna lie, Philly's 250 parade featuring every U.S. state and territory, dancing grannies, the Philly Drag Mafia and a group of Mrs. Ropers (among other things) sounds pretty epic.
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It’s very sweet and cute that he not only planed to have lil kids there and then rolls so well with the lil kids being lil kids but I have to know whose idea the lil podium was
Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
February 6, 2026 at 5:47 AM
It’s very sweet and cute that he not only planed to have lil kids there and then rolls so well with the lil kids being lil kids but I have to know whose idea the lil podium was
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The US immigrant population generated more in taxes than they received in benefits from all levels of government every year from 1994 to 2023.
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
February 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
The US immigrant population generated more in taxes than they received in benefits from all levels of government every year from 1994 to 2023.
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
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The Inq's @abgutman.bsky.social @fallonroth.bsky.social were at today's argument in the City of Philadelphia's efforts to restore truthful signage about George Washington and slavery at the President's House site. No ruling yet, but Judge Rufe (GWB nom) did not seem pleased with the WH's arguments.
Judge chastises Trump administration attorney in hearing over dismantled President’s House exhibits
The city wants the judge to order that no more exhibits be removed and that the already-removed exhibits be protected as the litigation continues.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:27 PM
The Inq's @abgutman.bsky.social @fallonroth.bsky.social were at today's argument in the City of Philadelphia's efforts to restore truthful signage about George Washington and slavery at the President's House site. No ruling yet, but Judge Rufe (GWB nom) did not seem pleased with the WH's arguments.
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I am now off the clock, so I am officially, formally, incredibly thrilled that 'A Better Billion' is now in the world. And it's absolutely surreal to help with something that ends up with a feature in The New York Times. -- transitcosts.com/a-better-bil...
A Better Billion
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January 30, 2026 at 11:38 PM
I am now off the clock, so I am officially, formally, incredibly thrilled that 'A Better Billion' is now in the world. And it's absolutely surreal to help with something that ends up with a feature in The New York Times. -- transitcosts.com/a-better-bil...
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The Minnesota Star Tribune, @mprnews.org @minnesotareformer.com , @spokesmanrecorder.bsky.social, @sahanjournal.bsky.social, Center for Broadcast Journalism and Minnesota Newspaper Association today released the following statement:
January 30, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The Minnesota Star Tribune, @mprnews.org @minnesotareformer.com , @spokesmanrecorder.bsky.social, @sahanjournal.bsky.social, Center for Broadcast Journalism and Minnesota Newspaper Association today released the following statement:
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Needs to be reposted from time to time
January 29, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Needs to be reposted from time to time
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i am really excited to publish the first new WORK IS FOUR LETTERS in quite awhile. this one is with @dansinker.com, whose work i have enjoyed since i was literally a teenager. i hope you like it as much as i did, and go follow dan.
Dan Does Everything
I desperately want the world to be better than it is, and so most of what I make is about that. It’s about trying to push us forward toward a future that is better than the shit we’re l…
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January 28, 2026 at 4:20 PM
i am really excited to publish the first new WORK IS FOUR LETTERS in quite awhile. this one is with @dansinker.com, whose work i have enjoyed since i was literally a teenager. i hope you like it as much as i did, and go follow dan.
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“The two were held for almost a week in a hotel 80 miles from their home, without access to a lawyer or a hearing before a judge, before being deported.”
We’ve been following the story of Génesis at @thebarbedwire.com — glad @theguardian.com reported this.
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We’ve been following the story of Génesis at @thebarbedwire.com — glad @theguardian.com reported this.
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Five-year-old deported to Honduras despite being US citizen is latest child victim of Trump crackdown
Mother whose visa application was pending says she will send girl back to US soon accompanied by another relative
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January 27, 2026 at 5:36 PM
“The two were held for almost a week in a hotel 80 miles from their home, without access to a lawyer or a hearing before a judge, before being deported.”
We’ve been following the story of Génesis at @thebarbedwire.com — glad @theguardian.com reported this.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
We’ve been following the story of Génesis at @thebarbedwire.com — glad @theguardian.com reported this.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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France announced today it’s phasing out Teams, Zoom, etc. to be replaced with a French/European solution called Visio. The data is hosted on Outscale. Transcripts and subtitles are also handled by French providers. The target is set on 2027 for government agencies.
January 26, 2026 at 3:31 PM
France announced today it’s phasing out Teams, Zoom, etc. to be replaced with a French/European solution called Visio. The data is hosted on Outscale. Transcripts and subtitles are also handled by French providers. The target is set on 2027 for government agencies.
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The Star-Tribune is taking donations to help fund the purchase vital newsroom supplies and equipment, including protective and tactical gear for street reporters and photogs. If you live in MSP, pls subscribe. If you don't and want to help, here's a way -- www.startribunecompany.com/donate-payme....
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January 25, 2026 at 4:10 AM
The Star-Tribune is taking donations to help fund the purchase vital newsroom supplies and equipment, including protective and tactical gear for street reporters and photogs. If you live in MSP, pls subscribe. If you don't and want to help, here's a way -- www.startribunecompany.com/donate-payme....
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The @inquirer.com Editorial: "The president's masked thugs have now executed two U.S. citizens in broad daylight on the streets of Minneapolis."
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Another senseless killing in Trump’s senseless war against Americans | Editorial
The president's masked thugs have now executed two U.S. citizens in broad daylight on the streets of Minneapolis.
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January 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The @inquirer.com Editorial: "The president's masked thugs have now executed two U.S. citizens in broad daylight on the streets of Minneapolis."
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Murphy on Bovino: "That was a bone-chilling interview. I was shaking while I was listening to it, in large part bc it takes just an unbelievable amount of gall to lie to the American public. Everybody saw that video ... it should freak the public out that the Trump administration lies this easily"
January 25, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Murphy on Bovino: "That was a bone-chilling interview. I was shaking while I was listening to it, in large part bc it takes just an unbelievable amount of gall to lie to the American public. Everybody saw that video ... it should freak the public out that the Trump administration lies this easily"
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Tomorrow's front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 24, 2026
January 23, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Tomorrow's front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 24, 2026
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We’ve covered lots of losing local teams on the back page of this paper.
But none with a record as bad as the Chicago DOJ during Operation Midway Blitz:
0 convictions
11 charges dropped
3 no-billed cases
1 jury acquittal
But none with a record as bad as the Chicago DOJ during Operation Midway Blitz:
0 convictions
11 charges dropped
3 no-billed cases
1 jury acquittal
January 23, 2026 at 8:23 PM
We’ve covered lots of losing local teams on the back page of this paper.
But none with a record as bad as the Chicago DOJ during Operation Midway Blitz:
0 convictions
11 charges dropped
3 no-billed cases
1 jury acquittal
But none with a record as bad as the Chicago DOJ during Operation Midway Blitz:
0 convictions
11 charges dropped
3 no-billed cases
1 jury acquittal
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Look at this: @inquirer.com has digitally preserved the interpretative signage removed by NPS, and used annotations to explain what specifically was flagged before removal. This keeps the content publicly accessible (for now) while doing newsworthy reporting
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Here are the signs the Trump administration removed from Independence Park
Following last year’s review, every sign has been removed from the President’s House site.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Look at this: @inquirer.com has digitally preserved the interpretative signage removed by NPS, and used annotations to explain what specifically was flagged before removal. This keeps the content publicly accessible (for now) while doing newsworthy reporting
www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
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Asking around the internet for a copy of a cassette tape that was released to readers of a small-time Beck zine in 1994
It contains an interview with Beck's mom that has some crucial info on it
If I manage to track down this tape, I will be ELATED
It contains an interview with Beck's mom that has some crucial info on it
If I manage to track down this tape, I will be ELATED
January 23, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Asking around the internet for a copy of a cassette tape that was released to readers of a small-time Beck zine in 1994
It contains an interview with Beck's mom that has some crucial info on it
If I manage to track down this tape, I will be ELATED
It contains an interview with Beck's mom that has some crucial info on it
If I manage to track down this tape, I will be ELATED
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Still haven’t seen a good explanation of what this means. How do you lift a stay on behavior that’s unconstitutional by definition?
Is it really now legal to use violence to retaliate against peaceful protesters in Minneapolis?
Because it sure as hell seems like that’s what they’re doing.
Is it really now legal to use violence to retaliate against peaceful protesters in Minneapolis?
Because it sure as hell seems like that’s what they’re doing.
How do you pause an injunction barring cops from using retaliatory violence against **peaceful** protesters?
That's . . . already illegal.
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That's . . . already illegal.
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Live: Appeals court sides with ICE over its tactics against protesters
A federal judge previously issued an injunction meant to prevent immigration agents from detaining and pepper-spraying ‘peaceful’ observers.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Still haven’t seen a good explanation of what this means. How do you lift a stay on behavior that’s unconstitutional by definition?
Is it really now legal to use violence to retaliate against peaceful protesters in Minneapolis?
Because it sure as hell seems like that’s what they’re doing.
Is it really now legal to use violence to retaliate against peaceful protesters in Minneapolis?
Because it sure as hell seems like that’s what they’re doing.
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Draw a line on our map where you think the North-South divide is ⤵️
Where does South Jersey start and does Central Jersey exist? You decide.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Draw a line on our map where you think the North-South divide is ⤵️
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The Minnesota Star Tribune has reporters write about the ICE crackdown in Minnesota, then emails the next day’s layouts to Des Moines, Iowa, to be printed, then trucks the printed papers back to Minnesota for delivery, then can’t get the newspapers delivered because of the ICE crackdown in Minnesota
January 17, 2026 at 1:53 PM
The Minnesota Star Tribune has reporters write about the ICE crackdown in Minnesota, then emails the next day’s layouts to Des Moines, Iowa, to be printed, then trucks the printed papers back to Minnesota for delivery, then can’t get the newspapers delivered because of the ICE crackdown in Minnesota
I’d be fine if the Eagles just won, I don’t need them to do so in historically dramatic fashion like these other games or anything. I don’t ask much.
January 11, 2026 at 3:12 PM
I’d be fine if the Eagles just won, I don’t need them to do so in historically dramatic fashion like these other games or anything. I don’t ask much.
Special thanks to both Ole Miss and Miami for a game so exciting and devastating that their fans left lots of standby seats on the early flights out of Phoenix
January 9, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Special thanks to both Ole Miss and Miami for a game so exciting and devastating that their fans left lots of standby seats on the early flights out of Phoenix
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As many have pointed out here - there are so many people on Txitter who have used the Trumpian ‘protecting women and girls’ as a foil for bigotry, who haven’t fled the platform to *actually* protect women and girls from the most heinous exploitation
Can’t stress enough how major media outlets are continually failing (or aligned with the owner of Twitter) when reporting on this. “Grok” didn’t do anything. The owner of grok made the CSAM generator into a premium service.
Grok limits image generator after backlash over sexualized AI images
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot faced backlash for creating images of undressed women and children. The image-generating function will now be available only to paying subscribers.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:55 PM
As many have pointed out here - there are so many people on Txitter who have used the Trumpian ‘protecting women and girls’ as a foil for bigotry, who haven’t fled the platform to *actually* protect women and girls from the most heinous exploitation
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one very obvious best-practice for living with people who are different from you is: do not shoot them in the face
New CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil closing the broadcast from MN last night.
January 9, 2026 at 11:10 AM
one very obvious best-practice for living with people who are different from you is: do not shoot them in the face