Jen B
@jenb.bsky.social
I get very shouty about vehicles blocking bike lanes. I get very excited about pockets. Charlottesville, VA. she/her
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Going to bed with the Brown shootings, waking up to Bondi Beach, as if 2025 is worried it won't get to use up all its horrors. 😕
December 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Going to bed with the Brown shootings, waking up to Bondi Beach, as if 2025 is worried it won't get to use up all its horrors. 😕
20 with extra points for listening to 8-track tapes, riding in the hatchback of my parents' Ford Pinto, and having a smallpox vaccine scar.
#genx
#genx
With alt text.
But also, I feel like lists like these don't address how much slower tech moved because of how much more expensive it was. Like 8 track players were short lived but I used one in the 90s because my parents were cheap as fuck
But also, I feel like lists like these don't address how much slower tech moved because of how much more expensive it was. Like 8 track players were short lived but I used one in the 90s because my parents were cheap as fuck
December 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
20 with extra points for listening to 8-track tapes, riding in the hatchback of my parents' Ford Pinto, and having a smallpox vaccine scar.
#genx
#genx
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In America, can you get cheap and easily accessible medical care? No.
Can you at least send your kid to a school between kindergarten through college without fear of them being murdered by a maligned lone wolf radicalized by fascist death cult internet culture? Also no.
Can you at least send your kid to a school between kindergarten through college without fear of them being murdered by a maligned lone wolf radicalized by fascist death cult internet culture? Also no.
December 14, 2025 at 5:38 AM
In America, can you get cheap and easily accessible medical care? No.
Can you at least send your kid to a school between kindergarten through college without fear of them being murdered by a maligned lone wolf radicalized by fascist death cult internet culture? Also no.
Can you at least send your kid to a school between kindergarten through college without fear of them being murdered by a maligned lone wolf radicalized by fascist death cult internet culture? Also no.
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If our cities are shaped by stories, then great books form the foundation of knowledge and inspiration needed to build more liveable, inclusive and prosperous places.
These are 24 titles we read this year that informed our approach to changing hearts, minds and streets. An #UrbanismBookClub thread.
These are 24 titles we read this year that informed our approach to changing hearts, minds and streets. An #UrbanismBookClub thread.
December 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
If our cities are shaped by stories, then great books form the foundation of knowledge and inspiration needed to build more liveable, inclusive and prosperous places.
These are 24 titles we read this year that informed our approach to changing hearts, minds and streets. An #UrbanismBookClub thread.
These are 24 titles we read this year that informed our approach to changing hearts, minds and streets. An #UrbanismBookClub thread.
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Each semester I go in my classroom and I try to figure out what we would use to block the doors, if it would be safe to crawl out the windows, where we could hide if there was a mass shooter in campus. It’s such an indictment of this country how we have normalized these preventable tragedies.
December 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Each semester I go in my classroom and I try to figure out what we would use to block the doors, if it would be safe to crawl out the windows, where we could hide if there was a mass shooter in campus. It’s such an indictment of this country how we have normalized these preventable tragedies.
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We are experiencing a more severe than usual flu season and COVID rates are starting to rise. If you want to reduce your chances of getting sick, one of the most effective things you can do is wear a high quality mask. 🤫
December 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
We are experiencing a more severe than usual flu season and COVID rates are starting to rise. If you want to reduce your chances of getting sick, one of the most effective things you can do is wear a high quality mask. 🤫
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I’m sorry but it is abusive and an act of violence to refuse deaf and hard of hearing people access to language. When the president refuses sign language interpreters for his speeches, he is being violent and modeling abusive behavior for parents and caregivers of deaf and hard of hearing people.
December 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I’m sorry but it is abusive and an act of violence to refuse deaf and hard of hearing people access to language. When the president refuses sign language interpreters for his speeches, he is being violent and modeling abusive behavior for parents and caregivers of deaf and hard of hearing people.
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One family that we are assisting through our holiday drive has been living out of a hotel for a while due to not being able to afford long term housing. Their main ask is for hygiene essentials. This is why we do holiday mutual aid, to help meet real needs while still making the holidays special.
December 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
One family that we are assisting through our holiday drive has been living out of a hotel for a while due to not being able to afford long term housing. Their main ask is for hygiene essentials. This is why we do holiday mutual aid, to help meet real needs while still making the holidays special.
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Charlottesville-area friends & all others who are in the holiday spirit, please join me in donating to help our neighbors in need, if you can.
(If you don't use C or Venmo, look for Paypal info in the replies to the original post.)
(If you don't use C or Venmo, look for Paypal info in the replies to the original post.)
Holiday Mutual Aid:
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY! It’s time for YEAR 6!
With recent federal-level changes creating new challenges in our community, we’re prioritizing core necessities. We are still welcoming traditional gifts. More info below.
We take care of us.
To Give
C: $zyahnab
Venmo: Zbryant01
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY! It’s time for YEAR 6!
With recent federal-level changes creating new challenges in our community, we’re prioritizing core necessities. We are still welcoming traditional gifts. More info below.
We take care of us.
To Give
C: $zyahnab
Venmo: Zbryant01
December 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Charlottesville-area friends & all others who are in the holiday spirit, please join me in donating to help our neighbors in need, if you can.
(If you don't use C or Venmo, look for Paypal info in the replies to the original post.)
(If you don't use C or Venmo, look for Paypal info in the replies to the original post.)
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Join me tomorrow and support small business in this town.
Come and join me next Saturday at the Scrappy elephant CRAFT FAIR!
December 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Join me tomorrow and support small business in this town.
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thanks @bradjc.bsky.social! the e-bike library is an all-volunteer project with a minimal budget, and donations help us keep the fleet in good shape.
Join me in supporting an amazing local resource that helps spread the benefits of e-bikes. www.ebikelibrarycville.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
thanks @bradjc.bsky.social! the e-bike library is an all-volunteer project with a minimal budget, and donations help us keep the fleet in good shape.
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Books make GREAT gifts! Buy links here: tulepublishing.com/books/old-ha...
December 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Books make GREAT gifts! Buy links here: tulepublishing.com/books/old-ha...
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Join me in supporting an amazing local resource that helps spread the benefits of e-bikes. www.ebikelibrarycville.org
December 11, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Join me in supporting an amazing local resource that helps spread the benefits of e-bikes. www.ebikelibrarycville.org
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In other news, the whole thing about Calibri v. TNR isn't about a font face, it's about the fact that Calibri is easier for people with some disabilities to read.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
December 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
In other news, the whole thing about Calibri v. TNR isn't about a font face, it's about the fact that Calibri is easier for people with some disabilities to read.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
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🗣️ Yasss! It’s resolved. Let’s all get back to teaching and learning.
virginiabusiness.com/youngkin-uni...
virginiabusiness.com/youngkin-uni...
University board fight ends; Spanberger to fill 22 seats - Virginia Business
The legal battle between Gov. Glenn Youngkin and state Senate Democrats over university boards of visitors ended quietly Monday, as both sides acknowledged the matter would be made moot by the upcomin...
virginiabusiness.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🗣️ Yasss! It’s resolved. Let’s all get back to teaching and learning.
virginiabusiness.com/youngkin-uni...
virginiabusiness.com/youngkin-uni...
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May we present your THURSDAY night plans? Join us!
People's Activist Series—December 11 — Indivisible Charlottesville
We Keep Us Safe: How to Protect Each Other from Surveillance How are surveillance technologies being used to escalate the authoritarian threats we currently face? What can we do to keep each other s...
www.indivisiblecharlottesville.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
May we present your THURSDAY night plans? Join us!
Every December, we are gifted a full 2-lb round of local monastery gouda. We always age the unopened cheese in the back of the fridge for a year or two because that extra time is totally worth the wait.
Anyway, we cut into the 2023 gouda tonight and it was *chef's kiss*.
Anyway, we cut into the 2023 gouda tonight and it was *chef's kiss*.
a woman is sitting at a table with her hands folded in front of her .
Alt: Actress Amy Poehler kissing the fingertips of one hand and then spreading the fingers with an outward motion. (AKA giving a chef's kiss.)
media.tenor.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Every December, we are gifted a full 2-lb round of local monastery gouda. We always age the unopened cheese in the back of the fridge for a year or two because that extra time is totally worth the wait.
Anyway, we cut into the 2023 gouda tonight and it was *chef's kiss*.
Anyway, we cut into the 2023 gouda tonight and it was *chef's kiss*.
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Holiday Mutual Aid:
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY! It’s time for YEAR 6!
With recent federal-level changes creating new challenges in our community, we’re prioritizing core necessities. We are still welcoming traditional gifts. More info below.
We take care of us.
To Give
C: $zyahnab
Venmo: Zbryant01
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY! It’s time for YEAR 6!
With recent federal-level changes creating new challenges in our community, we’re prioritizing core necessities. We are still welcoming traditional gifts. More info below.
We take care of us.
To Give
C: $zyahnab
Venmo: Zbryant01
December 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Holiday Mutual Aid:
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY! It’s time for YEAR 6!
With recent federal-level changes creating new challenges in our community, we’re prioritizing core necessities. We are still welcoming traditional gifts. More info below.
We take care of us.
To Give
C: $zyahnab
Venmo: Zbryant01
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY! It’s time for YEAR 6!
With recent federal-level changes creating new challenges in our community, we’re prioritizing core necessities. We are still welcoming traditional gifts. More info below.
We take care of us.
To Give
C: $zyahnab
Venmo: Zbryant01
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⚠️ BREAKING:
Europe Hit by Superflu Surge; UK Hospitals Overwhelmed, Schools Ordered Shut
The 'superflu' epidemic that has seen Britain's hospitals declare critical incidents, schools close and the return of face mask rules is now spreading to Europe.
Europe Hit by Superflu Surge; UK Hospitals Overwhelmed, Schools Ordered Shut
The 'superflu' epidemic that has seen Britain's hospitals declare critical incidents, schools close and the return of face mask rules is now spreading to Europe.
December 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
⚠️ BREAKING:
Europe Hit by Superflu Surge; UK Hospitals Overwhelmed, Schools Ordered Shut
The 'superflu' epidemic that has seen Britain's hospitals declare critical incidents, schools close and the return of face mask rules is now spreading to Europe.
Europe Hit by Superflu Surge; UK Hospitals Overwhelmed, Schools Ordered Shut
The 'superflu' epidemic that has seen Britain's hospitals declare critical incidents, schools close and the return of face mask rules is now spreading to Europe.
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Excellent letter on the proposed city Capital Budget from @yyahn.bsky.social!
Consider emailing [email protected] and [email protected] ahead of their joint hearing on this part of the budget this evening.
Consider emailing [email protected] and [email protected] ahead of their joint hearing on this part of the budget this evening.
@cvillecityhall.bsky.social is on track to miss its own comprehensive plan & climate goals while budgeting so little for bike infra due to failure to identify projects.
I wrote a letter urging Council to fund a connected, protected network—not another decade of failure
yyahn.com/wiki/article...
I wrote a letter urging Council to fund a connected, protected network—not another decade of failure
yyahn.com/wiki/article...
A letter to city council: Inability to execute is not a justification for inaction - YY Ahn
yyahn.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Excellent letter on the proposed city Capital Budget from @yyahn.bsky.social!
Consider emailing [email protected] and [email protected] ahead of their joint hearing on this part of the budget this evening.
Consider emailing [email protected] and [email protected] ahead of their joint hearing on this part of the budget this evening.
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@cvillecityhall.bsky.social is on track to miss its own comprehensive plan & climate goals while budgeting so little for bike infra due to failure to identify projects.
I wrote a letter urging Council to fund a connected, protected network—not another decade of failure
yyahn.com/wiki/article...
I wrote a letter urging Council to fund a connected, protected network—not another decade of failure
yyahn.com/wiki/article...
A letter to city council: Inability to execute is not a justification for inaction - YY Ahn
yyahn.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
@cvillecityhall.bsky.social is on track to miss its own comprehensive plan & climate goals while budgeting so little for bike infra due to failure to identify projects.
I wrote a letter urging Council to fund a connected, protected network—not another decade of failure
yyahn.com/wiki/article...
I wrote a letter urging Council to fund a connected, protected network—not another decade of failure
yyahn.com/wiki/article...
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Fifeville is another step closer to having a grocery store www.cvilletomorrow.org/fifeville-mo...
Fifeville moves one big step closer to having a community-owned grocery store, but it needs the city's help
Plans are moving ahead for a mixed-use development in Fifeville that will include a grocery co-op and low-cost housing, but residents need city funding to get the project to the finish line.
www.cvilletomorrow.org
December 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Fifeville is another step closer to having a grocery store www.cvilletomorrow.org/fifeville-mo...
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I’m running for Congress in Virginia’s 5th District because families and workers deserve a fair shot. Costs keep rising while salaries aren’t - and MAGA Republicans are cutting food & health care to fund corporate tax breaks instead of defending Virginia’s families.
youtu.be/C2AQX9_HMK0?...
youtu.be/C2AQX9_HMK0?...
Tom Perriello For Congress Launch Video
YouTube video by Tom Perriello
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December 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I’m running for Congress in Virginia’s 5th District because families and workers deserve a fair shot. Costs keep rising while salaries aren’t - and MAGA Republicans are cutting food & health care to fund corporate tax breaks instead of defending Virginia’s families.
youtu.be/C2AQX9_HMK0?...
youtu.be/C2AQX9_HMK0?...
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John McGuire:
+1 (202) 225-4711.
+1 (202) 225-4711.
Every House Democrat has signed a discharge petition to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
We only need a few House Republicans to join us and save health care for millions of Americans.
We only need a few House Republicans to join us and save health care for millions of Americans.
Affordable Care Act subsidies that help millions of Americans pay for health insurance will expire in less than a month.
Households will probably face spiking insurance costs next year if a bipartisan deal can’t be reached.
Households will probably face spiking insurance costs next year if a bipartisan deal can’t be reached.
December 9, 2025 at 5:38 AM
John McGuire:
+1 (202) 225-4711.
+1 (202) 225-4711.