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Chris Powers @powerschris.bsky.social · 1h

Great stats on a distressing trend. Some highlights:

- Pedestrian deaths are up 78% since 2009
- The rise is highest in the South and West
- No similar surge in other nations
- Cause remains unclear, but larger SUVs and phone use likely play roles

www.construction-physics.com/p/why-are-so...

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Sean Parker @seanforfive.bsky.social · 2h

Asking all the guys at the Railroad Museum if they’re cut or not

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 3h

RFK JR: There are many other confirmations -- there are two studies that show children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism. It’s highly likely because they are given Tylenol

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Sean Parker @seanforfive.bsky.social · 2h

Someone told me they were having to get alignments “constantly” because of the speed bumps. If that’s true you’ve got a much bigger problem on your hands.

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Sean Parker @seanforfive.bsky.social · 2h

Steering/suspension systems that cannot handle these are probably in need of service to be roadworthy.

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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 6h

For the sake of humanity, let’s hope this will be a lasting and permanent ceasefire. While this is a hopeful step, we must demand accountability for every war crime committed during this genocide and continue to call for an end to the occupation.

apnews.com/article/egyp...

Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump's Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisoners

President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first Phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners.

apnews.com

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Judith Tackett @judytacketttn.bsky.social · 6h

Not only did @citycastnash.bsky.social win best Podcast - readers' poll, they also won the writers' choice "Best Way To Keep Up With Local Politics."

All I can say, sign up as a member!

And Congrats to the team at City Cast Nashville!!!

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CashforCouncil @cashforcouncil.bsky.social · 6h

It’s a good morning for unity in #TN-07. Excited about @aftynbehn.bsky.social for Congress! Had your #Fido coffee? Let’s go!

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Sean Parker @seanforfive.bsky.social · 17h

The most expensive and necessary swag ever produced

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Sean Parker @seanforfive.bsky.social · 18h

The form specs in RN/RL are good, actually.

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Sean Parker @seanforfive.bsky.social · 18h

I do want to ask some of these people… like you know RM is already there right?

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 1d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Sean Parker @seanforfive.bsky.social · 18h

As an Orioles fan lemme say this:

It’s unfortunate that Yankees fans don’t support their team. Look at all these empty seats for a playoff game.

Good thing all these Toronto fans are there keeping the lights on!

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Sean Parker @seanforfive.bsky.social · 18h

I am not an expert but I know enough to say: expect to spend $150 on a real, full face respirator and appropriate cartridge filters.

Don’t temu it.

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Sean Parker @seanforfive.bsky.social · 19h

Every city needs some folks with real full face respirators and frogsuits.

Danny K @dannykpolitics.bsky.social · 3d

WATCH: ‘Portland Frog’ pepper balled by ICE agents

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Sean Parker @seanforfive.bsky.social · 23h

If I’m remembering correctly that has not been designed yet

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Sean Parker @seanforfive.bsky.social · 1d

Banned by the state legislature in TN

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Sean Parker @seanforfive.bsky.social · 1d

My prediction was “three candidates might hit 20%”

The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 1d

Not every day you see a four-way primary finish 28-25-24-23!

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Sean Parker @seanforfive.bsky.social · 1d

Nashville has not asked for or sought this. Vast majority of people I talk with think it’s 1) unlikely to work and 2) wouldn’t be practical even if it did

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Sean Parker @seanforfive.bsky.social · 1d

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Sean Parker @seanforfive.bsky.social · 1d

Boring Co refused two requests from myself and then Budget Chair Porterfield to meet with Budget and T&I committees.

Just using the words “community engagement” doesn’t mean you’re doing it.

Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 1d

Despite claims that community engagement is a priority for the project, residents of one South Nashville neighborhood were taken aback when they learned that The Boring Company had purchased property within a stone’s throw of their homes. “I don’t want the tunnel nowhere near us,” said one.