Chad McCullough
@cmccullough.bsky.social
Bikes, Safe Streets, and Public Transport advocate | Socialist/Green Party | Linux and Unix user of 30+ years | Privacy and Security advocate | Vegan | Cars ruin everything
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Just heard that Ted Cruz is sponsoring a bill to roll back many of the modern vehicle safety standards.
This is really on brand for the pro life party.
This is really on brand for the pro life party.
November 26, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Just heard that Ted Cruz is sponsoring a bill to roll back many of the modern vehicle safety standards.
This is really on brand for the pro life party.
This is really on brand for the pro life party.
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Happy Tuesday, all! And especially to all the volunteers, students, family members, staff and customers who joined us today. Here are just a few snapshots from today's BWorks activities 💙
November 26, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Happy Tuesday, all! And especially to all the volunteers, students, family members, staff and customers who joined us today. Here are just a few snapshots from today's BWorks activities 💙
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As the Trump administration continues to unlawfully murder people in small vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, deploy the National Guard to U.S. cities, and ignore court orders, six Democratic members of Congress were moved to act.
Soldiers Must Disobey Unlawful Orders Under Trump — It’s Their Legal Duty
I have been called to testify at courts-martial as an expert witness on servicemembers’ duty to disobey unlawful orders.
truthout.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
As the Trump administration continues to unlawfully murder people in small vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, deploy the National Guard to U.S. cities, and ignore court orders, six Democratic members of Congress were moved to act.
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Trump has announced ambitious remodeling plans for the golf courses at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, the announcement comes as Americans overall are struggling with the effects of inflation, which has grown due in part to Trump’s economic policies, including his tariffs.
As Americans Grapple With Affordability, Trump Announces Joint Base Andrews Golf Course Remodeling Project
The Trump administration hasn’t provided any details on how the project will be paid for.
truthout.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Trump has announced ambitious remodeling plans for the golf courses at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, the announcement comes as Americans overall are struggling with the effects of inflation, which has grown due in part to Trump’s economic policies, including his tariffs.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed on Monday that “all orders” by President Donald Trump should be “presumed” legal by the military, as she defended comments he made last week threatening Democratic lawmakers with “DEATH.”
Leavitt Says “All” Military Orders by Trump Must Be “Presumed to Be Legal”
The dubious claim comes despite officials within the administration saying that the boat strike operation is unlawful.
truthout.org
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed on Monday that “all orders” by President Donald Trump should be “presumed” legal by the military, as she defended comments he made last week threatening Democratic lawmakers with “DEATH.”
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November 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Emmanuel, a 15-year-old with intellectual disabilities, wandered away from his mom’s fruit stand in October.
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
A Disabled Child’s Mom Reported Him Missing. He Was Locked Away by Federal Immigration Authorities for 48 Days.
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old who has an intellectual disability, walked away from his mom’s fruit stand in October. Houston Police called ICE.
thebarbedwire.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old with intellectual disabilities, wandered away from his mom’s fruit stand in October.
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
Fuck this! FUCK THIS!
Our electrical rates are going up because of data centers being built for AI.
Fuck all of this!
Our electrical rates are going up because of data centers being built for AI.
Fuck all of this!
The City Council voted 8-0 Monday night to rezone about 365 vacant acres to allow industrial use, including a possible data center a developer hopes to build.
Festus council OKs rezoning for data center but details not likely soon
The City Council voted 8-0 Monday night to rezone about 365 vacant acres to allow industrial use, including a possible data center a developer hopes to build.
www.stltoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Fuck this! FUCK THIS!
Our electrical rates are going up because of data centers being built for AI.
Fuck all of this!
Our electrical rates are going up because of data centers being built for AI.
Fuck all of this!
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Why am I not surprised. “Senate Republicans in January plan to criticize requirements for safety technology, arguing they are ineffective and will unnecessarily drive up the cost of cars, according to people familiar with the situation.” Pedestrian lives, on the other hand, are cheap
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Why am I not surprised. “Senate Republicans in January plan to criticize requirements for safety technology, arguing they are ineffective and will unnecessarily drive up the cost of cars, according to people familiar with the situation.” Pedestrian lives, on the other hand, are cheap
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The only thing less appropriate for cities than single-occupancy vehicles is zero occupancy vehicles.
November 25, 2025 at 5:47 AM
The only thing less appropriate for cities than single-occupancy vehicles is zero occupancy vehicles.
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Several staff and volunteers had the chance to check out a new trail today with some incredible kids in the Earn-A-Bike program, through a partnership between BWorks and the International Institute of St. Louis.
This youth partnership came together for two reasons ... 1/5
This youth partnership came together for two reasons ... 1/5
November 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Several staff and volunteers had the chance to check out a new trail today with some incredible kids in the Earn-A-Bike program, through a partnership between BWorks and the International Institute of St. Louis.
This youth partnership came together for two reasons ... 1/5
This youth partnership came together for two reasons ... 1/5
Found the perfect frame at the shop and will be building up a single-speed city bike on Thanksgiving day.
November 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Found the perfect frame at the shop and will be building up a single-speed city bike on Thanksgiving day.
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Me: I want Starbucks to fail and small cafes to thrive.
Also me: NOT LIKE THAT!
Also me: NOT LIKE THAT!
After spending a few days in the car sprawl of Louisville I can see how Starbucks sales are in decline.
These little drivethrus have popped up everywhere in a matter of months
These little drivethrus have popped up everywhere in a matter of months
November 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Me: I want Starbucks to fail and small cafes to thrive.
Also me: NOT LIKE THAT!
Also me: NOT LIKE THAT!
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Is that trip worth the emissions? 90 extra fuel trucks on the road per day to fuel HALF of your SeaTac flights. 🌏🔥🛩
@flightfreeuk.bsky.social
@flightfreeuk.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Is that trip worth the emissions? 90 extra fuel trucks on the road per day to fuel HALF of your SeaTac flights. 🌏🔥🛩
@flightfreeuk.bsky.social
@flightfreeuk.bsky.social
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Luckily, my RadPower bike is not part of the issue, but check yours!
November 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Luckily, my RadPower bike is not part of the issue, but check yours!
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Unabridged also had Paved Paradise as a rec when it came out - they know what's up!
Spotted by a listener at @unabridgedbooks.bsky.social in Chicago. Thanks, Matt!
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Unabridged also had Paved Paradise as a rec when it came out - they know what's up!
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People still use Instagram and Facebook? 🤮
“Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users’ mental health, according to unredacted filings in a lawsuit by U.S. school districts against Meta and other social media platforms.”
Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege - The Economic Times
Meta reportedly halted internal research into the mental health impacts of Facebook and Instagram after finding causal evidence of harm. Internal documents revealed users reported lower depression and...
m.economictimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
People still use Instagram and Facebook? 🤮
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Oh no... that's so many people who will be left without transportation. 😞
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
November 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Oh no... that's so many people who will be left without transportation. 😞
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The Green Party of the United States’ Ballot Access Committee is fully committed to creating the conditions to run strong Green candidates all over the nation. We want to get the Green Party on the ballot in all 50 states.
#ballotaccess
www.gp.org/lets_get_the...
#ballotaccess
www.gp.org/lets_get_the...
Let’s get the Green Party on more ballots!
One of the greatest challenges for candidates running outside of the corrupt duopoly is getting on the ballot.
In 2024, the anti-Democratic Party put more money into mounting legal challenges to keep...
www.gp.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Green Party of the United States’ Ballot Access Committee is fully committed to creating the conditions to run strong Green candidates all over the nation. We want to get the Green Party on the ballot in all 50 states.
#ballotaccess
www.gp.org/lets_get_the...
#ballotaccess
www.gp.org/lets_get_the...
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Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro said on Sunday that the ceasefire deal in Gaza is a “farce.” “It’s harmful and disingenuous for American media to continue the charade that there’s a ceasefire in place.” UNICEF reported that Israeli forces have killed 67 children since October 11, 2025.
Israel Has Killed 2 Children a Day Amid Gaza Ceasefire, UN Reports
House Democrat Joaquin Castro slammed the ceasefire as a “charade” that the media is playing along with.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro said on Sunday that the ceasefire deal in Gaza is a “farce.” “It’s harmful and disingenuous for American media to continue the charade that there’s a ceasefire in place.” UNICEF reported that Israeli forces have killed 67 children since October 11, 2025.
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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
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SHOCKING: In the first two days of 2025, the CEO of Shell earned more than an average nurse earns in a year.
One saves lives. The other destroys lives.
Anyone else think this is just wrong?
One saves lives. The other destroys lives.
Anyone else think this is just wrong?
November 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
SHOCKING: In the first two days of 2025, the CEO of Shell earned more than an average nurse earns in a year.
One saves lives. The other destroys lives.
Anyone else think this is just wrong?
One saves lives. The other destroys lives.
Anyone else think this is just wrong?