Jonathan Joseph Chiarella
@key.theyellowlight.org
<theyellowlight.org>
<[email protected]>
From northern New York, grew up south of Adirondacks.
Interests: politics, IR, theory, urbanism, Buddhism
- MA, PhD (Political Science, Florida)
- MA (Pol. S., Chonnam)
- BA (Hist., Rochester)
<[email protected]>
From northern New York, grew up south of Adirondacks.
Interests: politics, IR, theory, urbanism, Buddhism
- MA, PhD (Political Science, Florida)
- MA (Pol. S., Chonnam)
- BA (Hist., Rochester)
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Good morning to everyone who will never stop being astonished by the idea that vehicle delay is a *safety* hazard, and so therefore if you do something to increase vehicle throughput capacity (=moving more cars, faster), you are improving *safety*.
what's it called when standard lexicon of a field consistently conflates the meaning of one term for another one, to the detriment of understanding of anyone outside the field?
like saying "improve safety" when you mean "reduce liability"
or "demand" when you mean "consumption"
like saying "improve safety" when you mean "reduce liability"
or "demand" when you mean "consumption"
January 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Good morning to everyone who will never stop being astonished by the idea that vehicle delay is a *safety* hazard, and so therefore if you do something to increase vehicle throughput capacity (=moving more cars, faster), you are improving *safety*.
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People love to hand-wring about bike lanes hindering emergency responders, but it's always cars -- parked or otherwise that cause issues.
The FDNY's response to a five alarm fire in the Bronx was delayed by drivers who parked their cars in front of three fire hydrants closest to the blaze. Two firefighters and one civilian were injured.
Illegally Parked Cars Delayed FDNY Response to Five-Alarm Fire - Streetsblog New York City
First responders call out scofflaws blocking hydrants for delaying the response to a five alarm fire in the Bronx.
buff.ly
January 6, 2026 at 2:18 PM
People love to hand-wring about bike lanes hindering emergency responders, but it's always cars -- parked or otherwise that cause issues.
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What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
January 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
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BBC journalists have been banned from describing the kidnapped Venezuelan leader as having been kidnapped.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
January 5, 2026 at 1:19 PM
BBC journalists have been banned from describing the kidnapped Venezuelan leader as having been kidnapped.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
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Oil companies aren’t going to sink tens of billions of dollars in capital expenditures that will take decades to pay off in order to revive Venezuela’s oil sector when they don’t know what the security situation will look like in 6 days, 6 months, or 6 years from now. They are not charities.
Trump wants U.S. oil companies to revive the Venezuelan oil industry,
but major production increases could require “tens of billions of dollars over multiple years,”
and involvement could be messy.
It won’t be worth it for many U.S.
oil companies.
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/b...
but major production increases could require “tens of billions of dollars over multiple years,”
and involvement could be messy.
It won’t be worth it for many U.S.
oil companies.
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/b...
The Venezuelan Oil Industry Trump Is Planning to Revive
www.nytimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Oil companies aren’t going to sink tens of billions of dollars in capital expenditures that will take decades to pay off in order to revive Venezuela’s oil sector when they don’t know what the security situation will look like in 6 days, 6 months, or 6 years from now. They are not charities.
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(Semafor) - The New York Times and Washington Post learned of a secret US raid on Venezuela soon before it was scheduled to begin Friday night — but held off publishing what they knew to avoid endangering US troops ..
@semafor.com
www.semafor.com/article/01/0...
@semafor.com
www.semafor.com/article/01/0...
January 4, 2026 at 1:45 AM
(Semafor) - The New York Times and Washington Post learned of a secret US raid on Venezuela soon before it was scheduled to begin Friday night — but held off publishing what they knew to avoid endangering US troops ..
@semafor.com
www.semafor.com/article/01/0...
@semafor.com
www.semafor.com/article/01/0...
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Venezuela seems like less of a war or invasion than a Viking plundering campaign from the Middle Ages. They surprise attacked, they stole stuff, they killed some people, they kidnapped the king, they left.
It’s medieval—which makes sense because we’re rewinding to before the Treaty of Westphalia.
It’s medieval—which makes sense because we’re rewinding to before the Treaty of Westphalia.
January 4, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Venezuela seems like less of a war or invasion than a Viking plundering campaign from the Middle Ages. They surprise attacked, they stole stuff, they killed some people, they kidnapped the king, they left.
It’s medieval—which makes sense because we’re rewinding to before the Treaty of Westphalia.
It’s medieval—which makes sense because we’re rewinding to before the Treaty of Westphalia.
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I never want to hear another comment about how "cyclists don't pay their fair share."
January 4, 2026 at 12:43 AM
I never want to hear another comment about how "cyclists don't pay their fair share."
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And there ya have it…
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Finance Industry Eyes Investment Opportunities in Venezuela
Some on Wall Street are already considering possible investment opportunities in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, according to Charles Myers, chairman of consulting firm Signum Globa...
www.wsj.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:13 PM
And there ya have it…
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
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Marine Le Pen, the longtime leader of the French far-right, has commented on the US military operation on Venezuela, saying that "the sovereignty of states is never negotiable, regardless of their size, their power, or their continent."
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/tochcc
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/tochcc
January 3, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Marine Le Pen, the longtime leader of the French far-right, has commented on the US military operation on Venezuela, saying that "the sovereignty of states is never negotiable, regardless of their size, their power, or their continent."
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/tochcc
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/tochcc
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[긴급] "베네수 수도서 최소 7차례 폭발음…항공기 저공비행" < AP>
[긴급] "베네수 수도서 최소 7차례 폭발음…항공기 저공비행" < AP>
n.news.naver.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:46 AM
[긴급] "베네수 수도서 최소 7차례 폭발음…항공기 저공비행" < AP>
카라카스에 폭탄, 미국식 헬기. 말도 없다.
January 3, 2026 at 6:56 AM
카라카스에 폭탄, 미국식 헬기. 말도 없다.
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CNN: We have major breaking news. CNN just learning of explosions in Caracas, Venezuela… We have now have CNN's own teams that have personally witnessed explosions.
January 3, 2026 at 6:46 AM
CNN: We have major breaking news. CNN just learning of explosions in Caracas, Venezuela… We have now have CNN's own teams that have personally witnessed explosions.
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aje.io/pv5l3e
Interesting developments in Caracas. Could the President of Peace have initiated the opening salvos in his long held desire to ad “I started a war” to his presidential CV? #FOTUS
Interesting developments in Caracas. Could the President of Peace have initiated the opening salvos in his long held desire to ad “I started a war” to his presidential CV? #FOTUS
Explosions heard over Venezuelan capital Caracas amid US tensions
This is a breaking news story.
aje.io
January 3, 2026 at 6:39 AM
aje.io/pv5l3e
Interesting developments in Caracas. Could the President of Peace have initiated the opening salvos in his long held desire to ad “I started a war” to his presidential CV? #FOTUS
Interesting developments in Caracas. Could the President of Peace have initiated the opening salvos in his long held desire to ad “I started a war” to his presidential CV? #FOTUS
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Multiple detonations.
(via Faytuks Network on Twitter)
(via Faytuks Network on Twitter)
January 3, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Multiple detonations.
(via Faytuks Network on Twitter)
(via Faytuks Network on Twitter)
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This was once Park Avenue. Bring it back:
January 2, 2026 at 10:50 PM
This was once Park Avenue. Bring it back:
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Cars are now being programmed to violate traffic rules. What could go wrong?
Me, in @fastcompany.com. (no paywall)
🧵
Me, in @fastcompany.com. (no paywall)
🧵
Tesla’s ‘Mad Max mode’ points to a big problem for self-driving cars
Mad Max mode exposes a risk for AV innovation. To stay competitive, computer-powered cars are emulating human drivers.
www.fastcompany.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Cars are now being programmed to violate traffic rules. What could go wrong?
Me, in @fastcompany.com. (no paywall)
🧵
Me, in @fastcompany.com. (no paywall)
🧵
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Sam Levine, Mayor Mamdani's pick to run the city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, told Streetsblog that the city's new leadership will hold app delivery companies responsible for their violent impact on traffic safety.
Mamdani Commissioner Pledges to Hold App Companies Accountable for Road Safety - Streetsblog New York City
DCWP Commissioner Sam Levine pledged to crack down on app companies that pressure delivery workers to use e-bikes and cars recklessly.
buff.ly
January 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Sam Levine, Mayor Mamdani's pick to run the city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, told Streetsblog that the city's new leadership will hold app delivery companies responsible for their violent impact on traffic safety.
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An astonishing percentage of Americans are open to car-free living.
The problem isn't attitudes. The problem is the failure to invest in viable options.
humantransit.org/2025/12/many...
The problem isn't attitudes. The problem is the failure to invest in viable options.
humantransit.org/2025/12/many...
Many Americans Are Open to Car-Free Living — Human Transit
Is Americans a “car culture” or are they “car dependent”? Do they drive because they love driving, or are they in an unhealthy relationship with a substance it would be happy to do without? Obviousl...
humantransit.org
December 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
An astonishing percentage of Americans are open to car-free living.
The problem isn't attitudes. The problem is the failure to invest in viable options.
humantransit.org/2025/12/many...
The problem isn't attitudes. The problem is the failure to invest in viable options.
humantransit.org/2025/12/many...
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EXTREME SEPTEMBER HEAT IN MIDDLE EAST
MINIMUM temperatures still widespread >30C and even 35C in the EMIRATES.
Max. temperatures are expected to continue to reach 48C specially in IRAN for any foreseeable future.
MINIMUM temperatures still widespread >30C and even 35C in the EMIRATES.
Max. temperatures are expected to continue to reach 48C specially in IRAN for any foreseeable future.
September 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
EXTREME SEPTEMBER HEAT IN MIDDLE EAST
MINIMUM temperatures still widespread >30C and even 35C in the EMIRATES.
Max. temperatures are expected to continue to reach 48C specially in IRAN for any foreseeable future.
MINIMUM temperatures still widespread >30C and even 35C in the EMIRATES.
Max. temperatures are expected to continue to reach 48C specially in IRAN for any foreseeable future.
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1/Record heat in North Africa,Eastern Europe,Eastern Mediterranean,Caucasus,Caspian,Central Asia,Middle East !
More September record hot nights Tmins:
OMAN
33.2 Samail
TURKEY
27.6 Siirt
26.7 Adana
RUSSIA
24.3 Grozny
24.1 Prohladnaya
KAZAKHSTAN
25.1 Kulsary
ARMENIA
23.5 Ashtarak
More September record hot nights Tmins:
OMAN
33.2 Samail
TURKEY
27.6 Siirt
26.7 Adana
RUSSIA
24.3 Grozny
24.1 Prohladnaya
KAZAKHSTAN
25.1 Kulsary
ARMENIA
23.5 Ashtarak
September 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
1/Record heat in North Africa,Eastern Europe,Eastern Mediterranean,Caucasus,Caspian,Central Asia,Middle East !
More September record hot nights Tmins:
OMAN
33.2 Samail
TURKEY
27.6 Siirt
26.7 Adana
RUSSIA
24.3 Grozny
24.1 Prohladnaya
KAZAKHSTAN
25.1 Kulsary
ARMENIA
23.5 Ashtarak
More September record hot nights Tmins:
OMAN
33.2 Samail
TURKEY
27.6 Siirt
26.7 Adana
RUSSIA
24.3 Grozny
24.1 Prohladnaya
KAZAKHSTAN
25.1 Kulsary
ARMENIA
23.5 Ashtarak
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The reality of North Korea punditry is that *very* few people *remotely* have an idea of what Kim Jong Un is up to, and even then, they haven’t had an informed take since probably 2019-20. Yet “experts” are asked to opine and speculate and it becomes headline news. Yes, the media fuels this, I know.
September 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The reality of North Korea punditry is that *very* few people *remotely* have an idea of what Kim Jong Un is up to, and even then, they haven’t had an informed take since probably 2019-20. Yet “experts” are asked to opine and speculate and it becomes headline news. Yes, the media fuels this, I know.
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The key to keeping cars out of bikes lanes isn’t education. It’s physical barriers.
August 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The key to keeping cars out of bikes lanes isn’t education. It’s physical barriers.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces he will cancel $500 million in vaccine development projects.
August 5, 2025 at 10:28 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces he will cancel $500 million in vaccine development projects.