Michael Kelley
@mckelleykc.bsky.social
Husband | Father | Royals/Braves | Passionate about socks and multimodal transportation | He/Him
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Michael Kelley
@mckelleykc.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Okay, this is my *official* BlueSky introduction 🧵: Hi, I'm Michael and I work on multimodal transportation (👨🏾🦽🚶🏾♂️🚴🏾♂️🚌) in the bi-state Kansas City region. In this thread, I'll answer 3 questions:
1) What do I tend to post about?
2) Why BlueSky?
3) Where do things on this account go from here?
1) What do I tend to post about?
2) Why BlueSky?
3) Where do things on this account go from here?
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Rather than simply boycotting e-commerce giants, Free DC is organizing a "procott" in time for holiday shopping.
Their local shopping guide features 50+ spots on board to support D.C.'s autonomy, including @solidstatebooksdc.bsky.social, @metrobardc.bsky.social, @loyaltybooks.bsky.social, and more:
Their local shopping guide features 50+ spots on board to support D.C.'s autonomy, including @solidstatebooksdc.bsky.social, @metrobardc.bsky.social, @loyaltybooks.bsky.social, and more:
This holiday season, Free DC wants you to "procott" these local businesses
While boycotts operate on withholding money, procotts are about spending it.
51st.news
November 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Rather than simply boycotting e-commerce giants, Free DC is organizing a "procott" in time for holiday shopping.
Their local shopping guide features 50+ spots on board to support D.C.'s autonomy, including @solidstatebooksdc.bsky.social, @metrobardc.bsky.social, @loyaltybooks.bsky.social, and more:
Their local shopping guide features 50+ spots on board to support D.C.'s autonomy, including @solidstatebooksdc.bsky.social, @metrobardc.bsky.social, @loyaltybooks.bsky.social, and more:
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Exciting to see the Johnson County Commission adopt a new strategic plan for transit!
www.kcur.org/housing-deve...
www.kcur.org/housing-deve...
Johnson County, after long struggling with public transit, just laid out its '25-year roadmap'
Johnson County commissioners unanimously approved the county's first ever strategic plan for bus, micro transit and paratransit services. It recommends focusing on increasing frequency of buses along ...
www.kcur.org
November 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Exciting to see the Johnson County Commission adopt a new strategic plan for transit!
www.kcur.org/housing-deve...
www.kcur.org/housing-deve...
Crashes like these are part of the reason why I believe #Missouri needs to pursue intelligent speed assistance legislation similar to what has already passed in places like Virginia.
www.kshb.com/news/crime/s...
www.kshb.com/news/crime/s...
Second person died after Nov. 23 high-speed crash where vehicle landed upside down in Brush Creek
The driver of a car involved in a high-speed wreck on Nov. 23 died at a hospital four days after the crash in which the vehicle ran off Ward Parkway and landed upside down in Brush Creek.
www.kshb.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Crashes like these are part of the reason why I believe #Missouri needs to pursue intelligent speed assistance legislation similar to what has already passed in places like Virginia.
www.kshb.com/news/crime/s...
www.kshb.com/news/crime/s...
Disappointing that California failed to pass this bill. We should always believe survivors of domestic violence and allow them to speak, especially in a court of law.
I would love #Kansas and/or #Missouri to adopt such legislation. As far as I know, neither state has such a measure on the books.
I would love #Kansas and/or #Missouri to adopt such legislation. As far as I know, neither state has such a measure on the books.
A failed California reform would have helped domestic violence survivors erase previous convictions. “I can picture all the people it would help, all the people who aren’t going to be judged by the worst day of their life that took them to prison.”
For Third Year, California Kills Bill to Help Incarcerated Domestic Violence Survivors
Advocates in California have pushed for relief for people convicted of harming their abuser, hoping to build on states across the political spectrum that have adopted such reforms.
boltsmag.org
November 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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everything about this is obscene but here's the real tell:
"Witkoff, who hasn’t traveled to Ukraine this year, is set to visit Russia for the sixth time next week and will again meet Putin."
"Witkoff, who hasn’t traveled to Ukraine this year, is set to visit Russia for the sixth time next week and will again meet Putin."
Three powerful businessmen—two Americans and a Russian—hunched over a laptop in Miami Beach last month, ostensibly to draw up a plan to end Russia’s long and deadly war with Ukraine.
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
everything about this is obscene but here's the real tell:
"Witkoff, who hasn’t traveled to Ukraine this year, is set to visit Russia for the sixth time next week and will again meet Putin."
"Witkoff, who hasn’t traveled to Ukraine this year, is set to visit Russia for the sixth time next week and will again meet Putin."
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The contents of the version of the peace plan for Ukraine are being kept secret, say European officials, and much of Brussels remains in the dark. Negotiations between the Ukrainian and U.S. delegations will continue through the weekend. But even senior EU diplomats admit nobody knows what changed.
November 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The contents of the version of the peace plan for Ukraine are being kept secret, say European officials, and much of Brussels remains in the dark. Negotiations between the Ukrainian and U.S. delegations will continue through the weekend. But even senior EU diplomats admit nobody knows what changed.
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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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November 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
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"I don't regard Putin as a bad guy."
- U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff
This should send shivers down the spine of Republican and Democratic members of Congress alike.
It's a 'perspective' not capable of negotiating for true U.S. interests.
(video via Republicans Against Trump on X)
- U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff
This should send shivers down the spine of Republican and Democratic members of Congress alike.
It's a 'perspective' not capable of negotiating for true U.S. interests.
(video via Republicans Against Trump on X)
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
"I don't regard Putin as a bad guy."
- U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff
This should send shivers down the spine of Republican and Democratic members of Congress alike.
It's a 'perspective' not capable of negotiating for true U.S. interests.
(video via Republicans Against Trump on X)
- U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff
This should send shivers down the spine of Republican and Democratic members of Congress alike.
It's a 'perspective' not capable of negotiating for true U.S. interests.
(video via Republicans Against Trump on X)
Hey #Missouri friends: if you got the text below today, it is a lie.
The RNC seems eager to spread misinformation in an effort to uphold the illegal gerrymander adopted earlier this year.
Sign the petition, then follow @peoplenotpolsmo.bsky.social to see how to get involved!
The RNC seems eager to spread misinformation in an effort to uphold the illegal gerrymander adopted earlier this year.
Sign the petition, then follow @peoplenotpolsmo.bsky.social to see how to get involved!
November 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Hey #Missouri friends: if you got the text below today, it is a lie.
The RNC seems eager to spread misinformation in an effort to uphold the illegal gerrymander adopted earlier this year.
Sign the petition, then follow @peoplenotpolsmo.bsky.social to see how to get involved!
The RNC seems eager to spread misinformation in an effort to uphold the illegal gerrymander adopted earlier this year.
Sign the petition, then follow @peoplenotpolsmo.bsky.social to see how to get involved!
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More elections are already around the corner, mere days.
And Democrats have opportunities to build on their November gains by flipping more offices: in Tennessee, in Georgia, in Florida.
And that's just the tip of a busy election month.
My new guide, just out:
And Democrats have opportunities to build on their November gains by flipping more offices: in Tennessee, in Georgia, in Florida.
And that's just the tip of a busy election month.
My new guide, just out:
The 25 Elections to Watch This December - Bolts
On the heels of their sweeping wins in November, Democrats have opportunities to gain further ground in December runoffs and special elections. They’re hoping for upsets in conservative territory, fro...
boltsmag.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
More elections are already around the corner, mere days.
And Democrats have opportunities to build on their November gains by flipping more offices: in Tennessee, in Georgia, in Florida.
And that's just the tip of a busy election month.
My new guide, just out:
And Democrats have opportunities to build on their November gains by flipping more offices: in Tennessee, in Georgia, in Florida.
And that's just the tip of a busy election month.
My new guide, just out:
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Paul was hit by a driver while walking across the street. He broke 15 bones, but survived. His wife did not. Today, he’s turning grief into action and partnering with us on Atlanta Families for Safe Streets, so no one else has to face what he did.
Propel ATL | Families for Safe Streets
YouTube video by Propel ATL
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Paul was hit by a driver while walking across the street. He broke 15 bones, but survived. His wife did not. Today, he’s turning grief into action and partnering with us on Atlanta Families for Safe Streets, so no one else has to face what he did.
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I'm proud to join 280 state lawmakers in urging congress not to pass any AI preemption laws.
As AI content become easier to create & spread, states will play an important role in curtailing the dangers. And we neither need nor want the federal government getting in the way of novel policy solutions
As AI content become easier to create & spread, states will play an important role in curtailing the dangers. And we neither need nor want the federal government getting in the way of novel policy solutions
November 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I'm proud to join 280 state lawmakers in urging congress not to pass any AI preemption laws.
As AI content become easier to create & spread, states will play an important role in curtailing the dangers. And we neither need nor want the federal government getting in the way of novel policy solutions
As AI content become easier to create & spread, states will play an important role in curtailing the dangers. And we neither need nor want the federal government getting in the way of novel policy solutions
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ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
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Well well well here we are again watching these mfers maximizing profit on “ food” they REFUSE to eat…vultures
Campbell's soup VP caught on tape trashing his own brand. Oof. www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...
November 25, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Well well well here we are again watching these mfers maximizing profit on “ food” they REFUSE to eat…vultures
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Gender-affirming care saves lives
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Gender-affirming care saves lives
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This is heartbreakingly cruel and hypocritical. The same admin that has redefined refugee status to cover white South Africans is now going to drown thousands of refugees already approved for their status in red tape, potentially even seeking to strip some of their status and deport them.
Trump Admin planning a rule to re-decide whether *every* refugee who entered under Biden meets their criteria for a refugee. That’s 230,000 people! And no appeals!
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
This is heartbreakingly cruel and hypocritical. The same admin that has redefined refugee status to cover white South Africans is now going to drown thousands of refugees already approved for their status in red tape, potentially even seeking to strip some of their status and deport them.
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Biden granted mercy to most everyone on federal death row before leaving office. Trump retaliated by putting them in some of the harshest conditions of longterm isolation that American prisons can impose.
Another must-read by @laurengill.bsky.social boltsmag.org/death-row-cl...
Another must-read by @laurengill.bsky.social boltsmag.org/death-row-cl...
Death Row Prisoners Granted Clemency by Biden Brace for "Living Hell" Under Trump - Bolts
Trump officials are retaliating by imposing the harshest conditions in the entire federal prison system, including near total isolation.
boltsmag.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Biden granted mercy to most everyone on federal death row before leaving office. Trump retaliated by putting them in some of the harshest conditions of longterm isolation that American prisons can impose.
Another must-read by @laurengill.bsky.social boltsmag.org/death-row-cl...
Another must-read by @laurengill.bsky.social boltsmag.org/death-row-cl...
Get vaccinated NOW. These numbers are likely only going to get worse in the coming days and weeks.
From CDC:
"As of November 18, 2025, we estimate that COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 19 states..."
"As of November 18, 2025, we estimate that Influenza infections are growing or likely growing in 42 states..."
www.cdc.gov/cfa-modeling....
"As of November 18, 2025, we estimate that COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 19 states..."
"As of November 18, 2025, we estimate that Influenza infections are growing or likely growing in 42 states..."
www.cdc.gov/cfa-modeling....
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Get vaccinated NOW. These numbers are likely only going to get worse in the coming days and weeks.
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Amazing story, state legislator and Turning Points USA leader who crusaded against bogus voter fraud claims pleads guilty to attempted election fraud. azmirror.com/briefs/turni...
Turning Point leader, former GOP Rep pleads guilty to attempted election fraud | Arizona Mirror
Austin Smith election fraud guilty plea: Former GOP Rep admits forging 100+ signatures on ballot petitions in Arizona
azmirror.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Amazing story, state legislator and Turning Points USA leader who crusaded against bogus voter fraud claims pleads guilty to attempted election fraud. azmirror.com/briefs/turni...
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“Car wash employees — along with street vendors, day laborers, farmworkers and gardeners — have become low-hanging fruit. At least 340 people have been detained in raids on 100 car washes across Southern California since June, according to the CLEAN Car Wash Worker Center..”
This L.A. car wash depends on immigrant labor. Can it survive Trump?
The car wash industry, emblematic of California's highway culture, has long depended on immigrant labor. It's been hit hard by President Trump's deportation campaign.
www.latimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:54 AM
“Car wash employees — along with street vendors, day laborers, farmworkers and gardeners — have become low-hanging fruit. At least 340 people have been detained in raids on 100 car washes across Southern California since June, according to the CLEAN Car Wash Worker Center..”
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As we all wait for Callais to come down, our piece showing that Shelby County increased the racial turnout gap in most of the covered parts of the country has cleared the replication check and is incoming at JOP.
Gutting the VRA was bad, actually.
Gutting the VRA was bad, actually.
November 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
As we all wait for Callais to come down, our piece showing that Shelby County increased the racial turnout gap in most of the covered parts of the country has cleared the replication check and is incoming at JOP.
Gutting the VRA was bad, actually.
Gutting the VRA was bad, actually.