J. Calister Clemons
@jcalisterclemons.bsky.social
Student Journalist, public transit + politics enthusiast!!!
University of Alabama ‘27, but a PNW resident at ❤️
Digital Reporter for @wvua23.bsky.social
Previously wrote/edited for The Crimson White.
University of Alabama ‘27, but a PNW resident at ❤️
Digital Reporter for @wvua23.bsky.social
Previously wrote/edited for The Crimson White.
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Design firm showcasing steps toward making University of Alabama more walkable, bikeable
A group of three older-looking men wearing suits riding Veos around the University of Alabama’s campus caught the eye of at least one user of the college anonymous social media
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Design firm Speck Dempsey discusses steps toward making University of Alabama more walkable, bikeable.
@jeffspeck.bsky.social gave a fascinating lecture on urban design and how to make our streets safe.
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@jeffspeck.bsky.social gave a fascinating lecture on urban design and how to make our streets safe.
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Welcome to *US Senate Seat Spotlight* : A series where I'm spotlighting each candidate running for the 2026 US Senate seat being vacated by Tommy Tuberville
This week's spotlight: Dakarai Larriett (D), business owner/activist
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This week's spotlight: Dakarai Larriett (D), business owner/activist
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US Senate seat spotlight: Dakarai Larriett, Democrat
WVUA 23 Digital is showcasing the candidates who are running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Tommy Tuberville in the Nov. 3, 2026, election.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Welcome to *US Senate Seat Spotlight* : A series where I'm spotlighting each candidate running for the 2026 US Senate seat being vacated by Tommy Tuberville
This week's spotlight: Dakarai Larriett (D), business owner/activist
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This week's spotlight: Dakarai Larriett (D), business owner/activist
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Katie Wilson has been elected Seattle's next mayor
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Katie Wilson elected Seattle’s next mayor
Wilson took a 1,976-vote lead over Bruce Harrell. With a maximum of 1,320 ballots remaining, it is mathematically impossible for Harrell to catch up.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Katie Wilson has been elected Seattle's next mayor
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BREAKING: US Senate could BAN Hemp as part of spending bill to reopen the government
To learn more about the local effects of a hemp ban, check out my article for WVUA 23 where I talked to local shop workers about how they are (or aren't) complying with regulations!
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To learn more about the local effects of a hemp ban, check out my article for WVUA 23 where I talked to local shop workers about how they are (or aren't) complying with regulations!
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'It’s all a mess': Hemp sellers navigate new regulations amid potential felony punishment
Many out-of-state University of Alabama students have returned after a summer away to find they can no longer pop into a smoke shop and pick up smokeable hemp flower or
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November 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
BREAKING: US Senate could BAN Hemp as part of spending bill to reopen the government
To learn more about the local effects of a hemp ban, check out my article for WVUA 23 where I talked to local shop workers about how they are (or aren't) complying with regulations!
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To learn more about the local effects of a hemp ban, check out my article for WVUA 23 where I talked to local shop workers about how they are (or aren't) complying with regulations!
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October 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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For SOME reason, they're giving the same are-you-a-socialist questions to Harrell, and they're giving Harrell tons and tons of time to answer each yes/no question. How about some rapidfire gotcha questions aimed at him? No?
October 9, 2025 at 2:47 AM
For SOME reason, they're giving the same are-you-a-socialist questions to Harrell, and they're giving Harrell tons and tons of time to answer each yes/no question. How about some rapidfire gotcha questions aimed at him? No?
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Balter's got a round of gotcha questions! WHAT KIND OF A SOCIALIST ARE YOU KATIE?? Do you support decriminalizing prostitution? A rent freeze? A $30 minimum wage in five years? ARE YOU KSHAMA, KATIE???
October 9, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Balter's got a round of gotcha questions! WHAT KIND OF A SOCIALIST ARE YOU KATIE?? Do you support decriminalizing prostitution? A rent freeze? A $30 minimum wage in five years? ARE YOU KSHAMA, KATIE???
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A question about widespread vacancies in affordable housing buildings (generally smaller units that are not much cheaper than market rate.) Wilson says it's important to "pay attention to the type of units that are needed and who needs them." Balter interrupts her, confluting shelter and housing.
October 9, 2025 at 2:35 AM
A question about widespread vacancies in affordable housing buildings (generally smaller units that are not much cheaper than market rate.) Wilson says it's important to "pay attention to the type of units that are needed and who needs them." Balter interrupts her, confluting shelter and housing.
Was gonna make a post about Joni Balter and her horrible showing on this week’s @kuow.org Week in Review.
Apparently she’s been making an ass of herself in news media for some time…
Apparently she’s been making an ass of herself in news media for some time…
During yesterday's King County Council meeting, where the council called for John Arthur Wilson to resign as assessor amid stalking and harassment allegations (whose details he has never denied), someone mentioned to me that former Seattle Times columnist Joni Balter defended him on @kuow.org.
October 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Was gonna make a post about Joni Balter and her horrible showing on this week’s @kuow.org Week in Review.
Apparently she’s been making an ass of herself in news media for some time…
Apparently she’s been making an ass of herself in news media for some time…
New episode of my local news podcast, West Alabama Weekly!
This week - Alabama Public Libraries plan to remove all transgender imagery from library books. And 80% of respondents supported it. But some are calling it a conflict of interest
Hear more below..
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This week - Alabama Public Libraries plan to remove all transgender imagery from library books. And 80% of respondents supported it. But some are calling it a conflict of interest
Hear more below..
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Episode 5 - October 24, 2025
Podcast Episode · West Alabama Weekly by WVUA 23 News · 10/24/2025 · 16m
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October 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
New episode of my local news podcast, West Alabama Weekly!
This week - Alabama Public Libraries plan to remove all transgender imagery from library books. And 80% of respondents supported it. But some are calling it a conflict of interest
Hear more below..
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This week - Alabama Public Libraries plan to remove all transgender imagery from library books. And 80% of respondents supported it. But some are calling it a conflict of interest
Hear more below..
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Anyone else fascinated by this?
Not only are flights being delayed, active Nat. Sec risk, but Germany could amend its constitution to give police/militia more power within its own borders.
Concerning? Necessary?
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Not only are flights being delayed, active Nat. Sec risk, but Germany could amend its constitution to give police/militia more power within its own borders.
Concerning? Necessary?
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As Suspicious Drones Plague Germany, Officials Are Unsure How to Respond
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October 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Anyone else fascinated by this?
Not only are flights being delayed, active Nat. Sec risk, but Germany could amend its constitution to give police/militia more power within its own borders.
Concerning? Necessary?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/w...
Not only are flights being delayed, active Nat. Sec risk, but Germany could amend its constitution to give police/militia more power within its own borders.
Concerning? Necessary?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/w...
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NEW // Wilson Maintains Lead over Harrell, Two New Polls Indicate
Story by Doug Trumm @metropolitanglide.bsky.social via @theurbanist.org
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Story by Doug Trumm @metropolitanglide.bsky.social via @theurbanist.org
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Wilson Maintains Lead over Harrell, Two New Polls Indicate » The Urbanist
# Progressive challenger Katie Wilson continues to have the edge in the highly competitive Seattle mayoral race, despite a large fundraising advantage for corporate-backed incumbent Bruce Harrell. Two...
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October 25, 2025 at 1:46 AM
NEW // Wilson Maintains Lead over Harrell, Two New Polls Indicate
Story by Doug Trumm @metropolitanglide.bsky.social via @theurbanist.org
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Story by Doug Trumm @metropolitanglide.bsky.social via @theurbanist.org
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NYT doing shitty non-local reporting? Who would have guessed
This article has a lot more important problems so I feel stupid saying this…but umm…the Mercury wrote and published the first major article about the DSA councilors back in June. Of course it isn’t the local reporting linked or mentioned here.
What Happens When Socialists Are in Charge? Portland Offers a Glimpse.
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October 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
NYT doing shitty non-local reporting? Who would have guessed
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NEW // Harrell Pledges Seattle Will Be AI Leader, Plan Fuzzy on Details
By Amy Sundberg
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By Amy Sundberg
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Harrell Pledges Seattle Will Be AI Leader, Plan Fuzzy on Details » The Urbanist
# Last week, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the City’s new AI Plan, which looks to harness the current artificial intelligence boom in the tech sector by integrating AI into the City’s operations, publ...
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September 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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AL's Department of Workforce is trying to address derelict former deposits, untouched since at least 1977, with Abandoned Mine Land Program.
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September 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
AL's Department of Workforce is trying to address derelict former deposits, untouched since at least 1977, with Abandoned Mine Land Program.
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'Bring it on:' Alabama Attorney General welcomes future Space Command lawsuit from Colorado
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'Bring it on:' Alabama Attorney General welcomes future Space Command lawsuit from Colorado
After a yearslong battle over multiple presidential administrations, Space Command is slated for a move to Huntsville.
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September 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
'Bring it on:' Alabama Attorney General welcomes future Space Command lawsuit from Colorado
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Over 100 students & community members gather at Denny Chimes, mark Charlie Kirk's passing with prayer vigil
Thoughts?
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Thoughts?
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Alabama students gather at Denny Chimes, mark Charlie Kirk's passing with prayer vigil
University of Alabama students gathered at Denny Chimes this evening in mourning after Turning Point USA co-founder and political pundit Charlie Kirk was shot and fatally wounded in front of
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September 11, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Over 100 students & community members gather at Denny Chimes, mark Charlie Kirk's passing with prayer vigil
Thoughts?
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Thoughts?
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More than 100 people gathered this evening at Denny Chimes on the University of Alabama campus for a vigil in honor of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, who died after being shot at an event in Utah earlier today.
Alabama students gather at Denny Chimes, mark Charlie Kirk's passing with prayer vigil
University of Alabama students gathered at Denny Chimes this evening in mourning after Turning Point USA CEO and political pundit Charlie Kirk was shot and fatally wounded in front of
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September 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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BREAKING:
President Trump announces Space Command moving to Huntsville, bringing 1,400 jobs
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President Trump announces Space Command moving to Huntsville, bringing 1,400 jobs
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President Trump announces Space Command moving to Huntsville, bringing 1,400 jobs
President Trump announced Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal would be the new Space Command Headquarters at a press conference today surrounded by Republican allies.
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September 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
BREAKING:
President Trump announces Space Command moving to Huntsville, bringing 1,400 jobs
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President Trump announces Space Command moving to Huntsville, bringing 1,400 jobs
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President Trump announces relocation of U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama, citing strategic and political motivations.
President Trump announces Space Command moving to Huntsville, bringing 1,400 jobs
President Trump announced Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal would be the new Space Command Headquarters at a press conference today surrounded by Republican allies.
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September 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
BREAKING NEWS!!! 📣 📣 📣 📣
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Written by me!
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President Trump announces relocation of U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama, citing strategic and political motivations.
President Trump announces Space Command moving to Huntsville, bringing 1,400 jobs
President Trump announced Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal would be the new Space Command Headquarters at a press conference today surrounded by Republican allies.
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September 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
President Trump announces relocation of U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama, citing strategic and political motivations.
Yeah this may be the best news I’ve gotten all year
August 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Yeah this may be the best news I’ve gotten all year
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If "left NIMBYs don't exist" then how exactly do you explain Bainbridge Island.
August 29, 2025 at 3:53 AM
If "left NIMBYs don't exist" then how exactly do you explain Bainbridge Island.
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This is very challenging news for Sound Transit.
HAPPENING NOW: the Sound Transit board is getting new details of the full long-term financial deficit impacting the agency over the long term.
CEO Dow Constantine just told board members that the agency faces a 20-25% funding shortfall through 2046, a gap that translates to $30-$40 billion dollars.
CEO Dow Constantine just told board members that the agency faces a 20-25% funding shortfall through 2046, a gap that translates to $30-$40 billion dollars.
August 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
This is very challenging news for Sound Transit.
I think more politicians should annotate news articles with big goofy emojis and red circles. And im dead serious too.
August 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I think more politicians should annotate news articles with big goofy emojis and red circles. And im dead serious too.
Greatest single scene in movie history. Not a single word needs to be said. I get goosebumps every time I watch it.
I agree, by the Cantina scene I feel like a fly on the wall!
I agree, by the Cantina scene I feel like a fly on the wall!
It happened again:
I start watching A NEW HOPE. At first it's childish, clumsy, ridiculous even, but when the suns set, Luke looks into the distance and the John Williams strings come in, I'm fully committed. By the Cantina scene I'm totally immersed in the adventure. Still a lovely movie #filmsky
I start watching A NEW HOPE. At first it's childish, clumsy, ridiculous even, but when the suns set, Luke looks into the distance and the John Williams strings come in, I'm fully committed. By the Cantina scene I'm totally immersed in the adventure. Still a lovely movie #filmsky
August 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Greatest single scene in movie history. Not a single word needs to be said. I get goosebumps every time I watch it.
I agree, by the Cantina scene I feel like a fly on the wall!
I agree, by the Cantina scene I feel like a fly on the wall!