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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 9h

Agreed. I feel the struggle.

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 10h

Genius.

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 10h

It’s really sad.

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 14h

Took me awhile, but finally finished this. Great read from a time when politics was a different game.

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 15h

BZ

The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 17h

MIT became the first university to reject the Trump administration’s compact of demands, after its president Sally Kornbluth said the school already “meet or exceed many standards outlined” by the federal government.

MIT becomes first school to reject proposed ‘compact’ with Trump administration - The Boston Globe

MIT president Sally Kornbluth said the university’s practices already “meet or exceed” the federal government’s list of demands.

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 16h

62,000 in custody!

Roger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · 16h

R: injunction is preventing ICE/State from finding a 3d country. is that your perseonal belief
S: we currently have 62,000 in custody. ...
R: this was atypical case in terms of notoriety?
S: yes
R: prez of US has tweeted about him
S: yes.
R: Noem
S: dont have twitter or X. dont know

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 18h

Oh, please…

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 19h

Should’ve given Zelenskyy the Tomahawks if he wanted it so badly.

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AuntBunny @auntbunny.bsky.social · 1d

"Terrible things are happening outside. At any time of night and day, poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes... Families are torn apart; men, women and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared... " Anne Franke

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 1d

But. But. But. We can’t do that here!! This isn’t Europe!

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 1d

“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com

Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport

Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war

www.economist.com

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American Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 1d

How to design safer intersections:

1. Near-sided signals. Placed before the bike/ped crossing, they prevent drivers from creeping into the path.

2. Pavement differentiation. High-contrast, colored crossings (like this red asphalt) clearly establish priority and command driver attention.

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☠️ Texas Lanesaw Massacree ☠️ @runnerlane.bsky.social · 1d

Town Point Park, out front of Nauticus, one of the empty parking lots on Granby (Downtown or Neon).

Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 1d

Northside Park?

BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 2d

This is a big deal because public space only works if the public shows up, and having food trucks and other types of vendors at parks will encourage people not only to visit, but to stay there and hang out a while.

bikeportland.org/2025/10/08/n...

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 1d

Northside Park?

BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 2d

This is a big deal because public space only works if the public shows up, and having food trucks and other types of vendors at parks will encourage people not only to visit, but to stay there and hang out a while.

bikeportland.org/2025/10/08/n...

New city program makes vending at parks easier and cheaper

Imagine grabbing snack in Forest Park after a fun ride in the dirt.

bikeportland.org

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 1d

I’m furious about this— newspapers are so important to our civil society.

Steve Mullis @stevemullis.net · 2d

The documentary "Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink," about how Hedge fund Alden Global Capital is gobbling up newspapers across America and gutting them, is available to watch on PBS.

Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink

A handful of journalists rebel against a hedge fund that is gutting newspapers nationwide.

www.pbs.org

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 1d

Congrats!

youtu.be/QOddpk8jOtU?...

The Streets - Let's Push Things Forward (Official Video)

YouTube video by The Streets

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 2d

Is lead no longer used?

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 2d

Word.

altNOAA 🇺🇸 @altnoaa.bsky.social · 2d

This country would be a lot better off if we didn’t have chain stores and fast food and instead had mom and pop businesses that kept money in a community and gave every town and city its own unique flare. But every city looks like the next and all the money goes to Wall Street banks.

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 2d

Local celebrity?

The Frito Bandito @thefritobanditoo.bsky.social · 4d

Guys, every person you see on Fox News in a mask is just Robert O'Neill, retired Navy Seal and occasional Fox News contributor. He's the former Antifa, former Gazan, former gang member. His eyes are very unique.

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The Frito Bandito @thefritobanditoo.bsky.social · 4d

Guys, every person you see on Fox News in a mask is just Robert O'Neill, retired Navy Seal and occasional Fox News contributor. He's the former Antifa, former Gazan, former gang member. His eyes are very unique.

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 2d

Is that really the charge? Does Bondi think lying to Congress should be prosecuted? Interesting.

The Virginian-Pilot @pilotonline.com · 2d

Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress trib.al/Ooso6SR

Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress

Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to lying to Congress.

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MalcomJ (Who?/Me?)🇺🇲🇬🇧🇨🇦 @malcomj.bsky.social · 3d

#PaintIsNotProtection

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 3d

It is! But people won’t cycle if they have to share space with cars. People need to feel safe before they start riding regularly.

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 3d

Seriously. Norfolk has blown an amazing opportunity. We could be the subject of admiration.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 3d

“In a city once choked with cars and infamous for its traffic snarls, Paris has pulled off a remarkable turnaround…the French capital has officially become Europe’s best city for children to walk, cycle, and move around independently.” Via @momentummag.bsky.social

A victory for FAST leadership.

Paris Pedals to the Top: How the City of Light Became Europe’s Best for Young Cyclists

The French capital has officially become Europe’s best city for children to walk, cycle, and move around independently

momentummag.com

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Wesley Morgan @wesleymorgan.bsky.social · 3d

Don’t think these Texas National Guard guys are going to be chasing any immigrants around Chicago on foot

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 3d

“Waiting for new leadership…”. Didn’t they deliberately elect this current leadership?