Hansi Munasinghe
@hansimunasinghe.bsky.social
Researcher 👩🏾💻 Cities and transportation policy | Sociology PhD 🔬 Immigration, social & political inequality | also here to chit chat about 📺 TV and movies, 📚 books, 🧶 fiber arts, 🌱gardening | 🇩🇪 🇱🇰 🇺🇸 she/her
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I am a #sociology PhD and an applied researcher working on #publictransit #transportation #cities #urbanplanning #publichealth #envionment
Things that bring me joy:
👩🏾🍳 Cooking, baking and eating delicious food
📚 Reading #books
🌱 Learning about #gardening and #permaculture
I am a #sociology PhD and an applied researcher working on #publictransit #transportation #cities #urbanplanning #publichealth #envionment
Things that bring me joy:
👩🏾🍳 Cooking, baking and eating delicious food
📚 Reading #books
🌱 Learning about #gardening and #permaculture
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I’ve heard from immigration attorneys that clients say ICE guards lay out the WRAP device (essentially a full-body straitjacket) on the tarmac as a threat — “do what we say or you’re getting the WRAP on the whole flight.”
And here’s proof, from Seattle livestream today via @lalabote.bsky.social.
And here’s proof, from Seattle livestream today via @lalabote.bsky.social.
December 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I’ve heard from immigration attorneys that clients say ICE guards lay out the WRAP device (essentially a full-body straitjacket) on the tarmac as a threat — “do what we say or you’re getting the WRAP on the whole flight.”
And here’s proof, from Seattle livestream today via @lalabote.bsky.social.
And here’s proof, from Seattle livestream today via @lalabote.bsky.social.
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One of the reasons I think it’s also essential to not call the boat strikes “war crimes” but “crimes against humanity,” is that it emphasizes that Trump and Hegseth are acting extra-constitutionally and are not entitled to any shield from the courts. This systematic murder of civilians is illegal.
December 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
One of the reasons I think it’s also essential to not call the boat strikes “war crimes” but “crimes against humanity,” is that it emphasizes that Trump and Hegseth are acting extra-constitutionally and are not entitled to any shield from the courts. This systematic murder of civilians is illegal.
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This is probably not an original idea, but my secret opinion is that people hate these percentages because it breaks their illusion that disabilities are rare and happen only to people who brought it on themselves. Or it’s the parents’ fault.
Even by the standards of The Atlantic, this is an extraordinarily weak evidence base for an article.
Data from a tiny handful of schools that isn't measuring the variable at issue and a few thin, secondhand anecdotes.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
Data from a tiny handful of schools that isn't measuring the variable at issue and a few thin, secondhand anecdotes.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
December 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This is probably not an original idea, but my secret opinion is that people hate these percentages because it breaks their illusion that disabilities are rare and happen only to people who brought it on themselves. Or it’s the parents’ fault.
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if you have a billion dollars you should be legally designated a dragon and any human can adventure against you
September 10, 2025 at 4:40 AM
if you have a billion dollars you should be legally designated a dragon and any human can adventure against you
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Breaking News: Rescuers in Sri Lanka battled devastating floods to reach victims of a cyclone that has killed at least 355 people.
Sri Lanka Declares ‘Largest’ Disaster as Cyclone Death Toll Rises to 355
The president called the nationwide flooding the largest and most challenging natural disaster in the island’s history, as emergency rescue efforts continue.
nyti.ms
December 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Breaking News: Rescuers in Sri Lanka battled devastating floods to reach victims of a cyclone that has killed at least 355 people.
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Demolishing the East Wing of the White House before finalizing plans for what will be built above its ruins is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy. The only difference is the wrecking crew doesn’t claim the rubble is evidence of unprecedented growth.
November 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Demolishing the East Wing of the White House before finalizing plans for what will be built above its ruins is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy. The only difference is the wrecking crew doesn’t claim the rubble is evidence of unprecedented growth.
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Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
Sri Lanka got hit by a nasty cyclone this week. Thousands are displaced, and death toll keeps rising with hundreds of people still unaccounted for #LankaSky #lka #climate
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Sri Lanka death toll from floods and landslides reaches 123
Another 130 missing after heavy rains from Cyclone Ditwah while almost 44,000 evacuated to temporary shelters amid rescue operations
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Sri Lanka got hit by a nasty cyclone this week. Thousands are displaced, and death toll keeps rising with hundreds of people still unaccounted for #LankaSky #lka #climate
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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People will die, and are currently dying, because RFK was granted one of the most powerful megaphones in the country. Two people who could have thrown barriers in front of his climb decided not to; there's a sex scandal here but it is not the biggest scandal.
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
People will die, and are currently dying, because RFK was granted one of the most powerful megaphones in the country. Two people who could have thrown barriers in front of his climb decided not to; there's a sex scandal here but it is not the biggest scandal.
I can still achieve my 2025 reading goal if I... *checks notes*... read about a book every two days?
Any suggestions for short and speedy reads?
#BookSky
Any suggestions for short and speedy reads?
#BookSky
November 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I can still achieve my 2025 reading goal if I... *checks notes*... read about a book every two days?
Any suggestions for short and speedy reads?
#BookSky
Any suggestions for short and speedy reads?
#BookSky
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i love how bsky posters are so eager to appear worldly and wise that they'll jump to say "AND YOU'RE SURPRISED????" to the craziest shit that's ever happened. if bluesky existed on 9/11/01 you fucking bet these people would out here with "obviously, everyone with a brain cell could see this coming"
does mamdani smell really good in person or something. like he seems very charming yes but what the fuck lol
November 22, 2025 at 1:16 AM
i love how bsky posters are so eager to appear worldly and wise that they'll jump to say "AND YOU'RE SURPRISED????" to the craziest shit that's ever happened. if bluesky existed on 9/11/01 you fucking bet these people would out here with "obviously, everyone with a brain cell could see this coming"
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I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.
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This is the face of a man who got into the computer gaming hardware business and accidentally found himself in charge of The Entire Economy, Inc.
November 18, 2025 at 4:27 AM
This is the face of a man who got into the computer gaming hardware business and accidentally found himself in charge of The Entire Economy, Inc.
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Like it or not this technology is here to stay and if you don’t use it you’ll fall behind in your industry
November 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Like it or not this technology is here to stay and if you don’t use it you’ll fall behind in your industry
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Linkedin can be useful.
For networking.
And for in-the-weeds discussions on important but niche topics.
But there is one thing I struggle with.
An insidious property that needs to be held in check.
And that is very long posts of seemingly profound sentences, each separated by an empty line.
For networking.
And for in-the-weeds discussions on important but niche topics.
But there is one thing I struggle with.
An insidious property that needs to be held in check.
And that is very long posts of seemingly profound sentences, each separated by an empty line.
November 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Linkedin can be useful.
For networking.
And for in-the-weeds discussions on important but niche topics.
But there is one thing I struggle with.
An insidious property that needs to be held in check.
And that is very long posts of seemingly profound sentences, each separated by an empty line.
For networking.
And for in-the-weeds discussions on important but niche topics.
But there is one thing I struggle with.
An insidious property that needs to be held in check.
And that is very long posts of seemingly profound sentences, each separated by an empty line.
Watching Twin Peaks for the first time. Feels like it's ahead of its time *now*, let alone 35 years ago!
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Watching Twin Peaks for the first time. Feels like it's ahead of its time *now*, let alone 35 years ago!
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Happy “Why the fuck doesn’t The Onion own Infowars” day for those who celebrate!
November 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Happy “Why the fuck doesn’t The Onion own Infowars” day for those who celebrate!
Wrapped up the last day of #APPAM2025 with a hat trick of sessions on place-based inequalities and policy impact:
(1) geography of housing and job access;
(2) food and transportation security;
(3) natural hazard risk management.
Some things that stood out to me:
1/4
(1) geography of housing and job access;
(2) food and transportation security;
(3) natural hazard risk management.
Some things that stood out to me:
1/4
November 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Wrapped up the last day of #APPAM2025 with a hat trick of sessions on place-based inequalities and policy impact:
(1) geography of housing and job access;
(2) food and transportation security;
(3) natural hazard risk management.
Some things that stood out to me:
1/4
(1) geography of housing and job access;
(2) food and transportation security;
(3) natural hazard risk management.
Some things that stood out to me:
1/4
Inspiring and insightful keynote by #APPAM2025 President Ingrid Gould Ellen on importance of and opportunities for policy research at local and state government levels.
November 14, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Inspiring and insightful keynote by #APPAM2025 President Ingrid Gould Ellen on importance of and opportunities for policy research at local and state government levels.
I'm very lucky that #APPAM2025 is happening in my backyard this year.
Welcome to Seattle to all conference attendees! Safe travels if you are still en route! And if you are presenting, break a leg!
Welcome to Seattle to all conference attendees! Safe travels if you are still en route! And if you are presenting, break a leg!
November 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM
I'm very lucky that #APPAM2025 is happening in my backyard this year.
Welcome to Seattle to all conference attendees! Safe travels if you are still en route! And if you are presenting, break a leg!
Welcome to Seattle to all conference attendees! Safe travels if you are still en route! And if you are presenting, break a leg!
If you live in Seattle, check to make sure your vote was counted. This election is ridiculously close, so every vote really matters!
This race could very easily be decided by challenged ballots. Use this link to track your ballot, and remind your friends and family to do the same: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
If you live in Seattle, check to make sure your vote was counted. This election is ridiculously close, so every vote really matters!
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Yesterday, when Bovino announced ICE would be returning to Little Village today, some of us donated and fundraised to buy out street vendors in the neighborhood. This morning, volunteers hit the streets at 6:30 am, looking for vendors to buy out. Tamales make an excellent breakfast.
November 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Yesterday, when Bovino announced ICE would be returning to Little Village today, some of us donated and fundraised to buy out street vendors in the neighborhood. This morning, volunteers hit the streets at 6:30 am, looking for vendors to buy out. Tamales make an excellent breakfast.
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it's not that i ever doubted that being a barista was a skilled position, but my year-long effort to try to produce a half-decent latte at home has convinced me that a good barista is easily more skilled than virtually every c-suite executive on the planet
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
it's not that i ever doubted that being a barista was a skilled position, but my year-long effort to try to produce a half-decent latte at home has convinced me that a good barista is easily more skilled than virtually every c-suite executive on the planet