Michael Kelley
@mckelleykc.bsky.social
Husband | Father | Royals/Braves | Passionate about socks and multimodal transportation | He/Him
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Michael Kelley
@mckelleykc.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Okay, this is my *official* BlueSky introduction 🧵: Hi, I'm Michael and I work on multimodal transportation (👨🏾🦽🚶🏾♂️🚴🏾♂️🚌) in the bi-state Kansas City region. In this thread, I'll answer 3 questions:
1) What do I tend to post about?
2) Why BlueSky?
3) Where do things on this account go from here?
1) What do I tend to post about?
2) Why BlueSky?
3) Where do things on this account go from here?
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We invited Sam Westby, a local bikey instagrammer, along on our HONKoween #BikeBus parade, and he produced this nice reel that’s getting some exposure over there. www.instagram.com/reel/DQzVB2A...
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We invited Sam Westby, a local bikey instagrammer, along on our HONKoween #BikeBus parade, and he produced this nice reel that’s getting some exposure over there. www.instagram.com/reel/DQzVB2A...
On Sunday, November 16 at 11am, @bikewalkkc.bsky.social will join members of the community to observe World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
The event is meant to remember those harmed by #trafficviolence and recommit to safe streets for all.
www.eventbrite.com/e/rally-for-...
The event is meant to remember those harmed by #trafficviolence and recommit to safe streets for all.
www.eventbrite.com/e/rally-for-...
Rally for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Honor victims of traffic violence and demand Kansas City invest in safer streets in 2026.
www.eventbrite.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
On Sunday, November 16 at 11am, @bikewalkkc.bsky.social will join members of the community to observe World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
The event is meant to remember those harmed by #trafficviolence and recommit to safe streets for all.
www.eventbrite.com/e/rally-for-...
The event is meant to remember those harmed by #trafficviolence and recommit to safe streets for all.
www.eventbrite.com/e/rally-for-...
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Official statement from @jamestalarico.bsky.social on shutdown negotiations
November 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Official statement from @jamestalarico.bsky.social on shutdown negotiations
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We...desperately need more low-income people in Congress who know what it's like to navigate health insurance problems. But we live in an ableist society where it's hard for younger disabled and chronically ill politicians to get elected.
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 AM
We...desperately need more low-income people in Congress who know what it's like to navigate health insurance problems. But we live in an ableist society where it's hard for younger disabled and chronically ill politicians to get elected.
Schumer has got to go. Moreover, every single Dem Senator (and Angus King, who is officially an Independent, but caucuses with Dems) who voted for this deal should be primaried. 🧵 (1/4)
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Schumer has got to go. Moreover, every single Dem Senator (and Angus King, who is officially an Independent, but caucuses with Dems) who voted for this deal should be primaried. 🧵 (1/4)
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Trump's tariffs are raising tens of billions of dollars for the federal government. They're also costing consumers, frustrating businesses and hurting the factories they're supposed to help.
Yes, Trump's tariffs are raising billions -- but at a steep economic cost
Trump's tariffs are raising tens of billions of dollars for the federal government. They're also costing consumers, frustrating businesses and hurting the factories they're supposed to help.
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Trump's tariffs are raising tens of billions of dollars for the federal government. They're also costing consumers, frustrating businesses and hurting the factories they're supposed to help.
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After issuing guidance saying they were working on administering full benefits, USDA has now released guidance saying releasing full benefits was unauthorized, and states that did so must claw back funds.
More chaos and incompetence from this administration, harming the hungry.
More chaos and incompetence from this administration, harming the hungry.
November 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
After issuing guidance saying they were working on administering full benefits, USDA has now released guidance saying releasing full benefits was unauthorized, and states that did so must claw back funds.
More chaos and incompetence from this administration, harming the hungry.
More chaos and incompetence from this administration, harming the hungry.
Reposted by Michael Kelley
Reposted by Michael Kelley
Scientists filmed bats to see how they communicate while swarming. They found a surprise: In urban settings, rats attack bats. What are the implications for bats ... and virus spread to humans? n.pr/3WNy2KL
Wait, what? A RAT caught and ate a BAT? And there's video! What does it portend?
Scientists filmed bats to see how they communicate while swarming. They found a surprise: In urban settings, rats attack bats. What are the implications for bats ... and virus spread to humans?
n.pr
November 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Scientists filmed bats to see how they communicate while swarming. They found a surprise: In urban settings, rats attack bats. What are the implications for bats ... and virus spread to humans? n.pr/3WNy2KL
Missouri lawmakers have been warned for years that targeting members of the LGBTQIA+ community would have negative impacts.
Will they listen now?
missouriindependent.com/2025/11/07/m...
Will they listen now?
missouriindependent.com/2025/11/07/m...
Missouri anti-LGBTQ+ laws linked to population loss and decline in tax revenue, studies find • Missouri Independent
Researchers and business leaders warn that discriminatory laws are pushing LGBTQ+ Missourians and employers to leave the state.
missouriindependent.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Missouri lawmakers have been warned for years that targeting members of the LGBTQIA+ community would have negative impacts.
Will they listen now?
missouriindependent.com/2025/11/07/m...
Will they listen now?
missouriindependent.com/2025/11/07/m...
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@bmj.com, a renowned health journal, slams car bloat:
"Cars are becoming steadily larger, [and] with this comes potential harms to health...Action is needed locally, nationally, and internationally to curb sales of new SUVs and to reduce their presence in urban areas."
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
"Cars are becoming steadily larger, [and] with this comes potential harms to health...Action is needed locally, nationally, and internationally to curb sales of new SUVs and to reduce their presence in urban areas."
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
@bmj.com, a renowned health journal, slams car bloat:
"Cars are becoming steadily larger, [and] with this comes potential harms to health...Action is needed locally, nationally, and internationally to curb sales of new SUVs and to reduce their presence in urban areas."
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
"Cars are becoming steadily larger, [and] with this comes potential harms to health...Action is needed locally, nationally, and internationally to curb sales of new SUVs and to reduce their presence in urban areas."
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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A massive JAMA Internal Medicine study of 1.8M Americans found last season’s COVID booster still packs a punch—especially against severe illness and death.
The data are clear:
📉 Infection risk ↓ 45% at 4 weeks, 36% at 10 weeks,
#BlueSky #MedSky #SciSky #IDSky #NurseSky #EMSky
The data are clear:
📉 Infection risk ↓ 45% at 4 weeks, 36% at 10 weeks,
#BlueSky #MedSky #SciSky #IDSky #NurseSky #EMSky
Opinion | How long does covid booster protection last? A new study offers answers.
More evidence highlighting the benefit, and limitations, of covid-19 vaccines
shorturl.at
November 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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This has not gotten much attention, but it should.
Virginia under Youngkin returned to an insanely harsh system where people convicted of any felony lose their voting rights FOR LIFE.
Dems' win this week mean they'll get to advance a constitutional amendment to end lifetime disenfranchisement.
Virginia under Youngkin returned to an insanely harsh system where people convicted of any felony lose their voting rights FOR LIFE.
Dems' win this week mean they'll get to advance a constitutional amendment to end lifetime disenfranchisement.
November 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This has not gotten much attention, but it should.
Virginia under Youngkin returned to an insanely harsh system where people convicted of any felony lose their voting rights FOR LIFE.
Dems' win this week mean they'll get to advance a constitutional amendment to end lifetime disenfranchisement.
Virginia under Youngkin returned to an insanely harsh system where people convicted of any felony lose their voting rights FOR LIFE.
Dems' win this week mean they'll get to advance a constitutional amendment to end lifetime disenfranchisement.
Congratulations to the Clipse for being nominated for Best Rap Album!
It's a stacked lineup in that category, but man it would be cool to see them finally get that recognition.
It's a stacked lineup in that category, but man it would be cool to see them finally get that recognition.
November 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Congratulations to the Clipse for being nominated for Best Rap Album!
It's a stacked lineup in that category, but man it would be cool to see them finally get that recognition.
It's a stacked lineup in that category, but man it would be cool to see them finally get that recognition.
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“authors & publishers who filed a lawsuit against the Sam Altman-led firm have secured access to internal Slack messages… discussing the mass deletion of a pirated books dataset… A NY district court ordered OpenAI to hand over the communications regarding data deletion”
futurism.com/artificial-i...
futurism.com/artificial-i...
OpenAI in Danger After Authors Suing It Gain Access to Its Internal Slack Messages
Authors and publishers, who are suing OpenAI, secured access to internal Slack messages and emails discussing the deletion of pirated books.
futurism.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:57 AM
“authors & publishers who filed a lawsuit against the Sam Altman-led firm have secured access to internal Slack messages… discussing the mass deletion of a pirated books dataset… A NY district court ordered OpenAI to hand over the communications regarding data deletion”
futurism.com/artificial-i...
futurism.com/artificial-i...
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The northern suburbs in Dallas are trying to kill public transit to reinforce de facto segregation.
Irving became the fourth city this week to put its relationship with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit up for a vote.
Irving joins other suburbs to hold elections for a potential exit from DART
Irving followed Highland Park, Farmers Branch and Plano, which approved elections to leave DART earlier this week.
www.dallasnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The northern suburbs in Dallas are trying to kill public transit to reinforce de facto segregation.
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Kansas State Republicans did not find support from two-thirds of each chamber, which was needed to call the special session to take up redistricting. The state Senate had enough signatures, but several Republicans in the House refused to sign on.
Kansas Republicans fail to get support for redistricting. But their plan isn't dead yet
The setback means passing new congressional maps will be difficult. However, the effort to make it harder for Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids to hold her seat will return next year.
www.kcur.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Kansas State Republicans did not find support from two-thirds of each chamber, which was needed to call the special session to take up redistricting. The state Senate had enough signatures, but several Republicans in the House refused to sign on.
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A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
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Must-read report from @chrisgeidner.bsky.social on today’s SCOTUS order allowing the Trump administration to implement its anti-trans and anti-nonbinary passport policy.
Breaking: SCOTUS lets Trump administration implement anti-trans, anti-nonbinary passport policy
The Democratic appointees, led by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, dissented. The ruling, which applies during litigation, effectively reverses two lower court rulings.
www.lawdork.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Must-read report from @chrisgeidner.bsky.social on today’s SCOTUS order allowing the Trump administration to implement its anti-trans and anti-nonbinary passport policy.
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Why you need sites like The Downballot: This report from the Chicago Sun-Times says that qualifying for the ballot as an independent is only "a bit more difficult" than doing so as a Democrat.
It takes more than 15 times as many signatures to do so! chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...
It takes more than 15 times as many signatures to do so! chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...
November 6, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Why you need sites like The Downballot: This report from the Chicago Sun-Times says that qualifying for the ballot as an independent is only "a bit more difficult" than doing so as a Democrat.
It takes more than 15 times as many signatures to do so! chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...
It takes more than 15 times as many signatures to do so! chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...
There is much I love about conducting the Community Transportation Academy with @bikewalkkc.bsky.social , but some moments really bring it full circle.
I want to tell you about Russell. 🧵 (1/5)
I want to tell you about Russell. 🧵 (1/5)
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
There is much I love about conducting the Community Transportation Academy with @bikewalkkc.bsky.social , but some moments really bring it full circle.
I want to tell you about Russell. 🧵 (1/5)
I want to tell you about Russell. 🧵 (1/5)
This whole thread is awesome (and props to @taniel.bsky.social and @boltsmag.org for covering this).
MAJOR shout-out to Mississippi Dems! Breaking the supermajority, even in one chamber, is a big deal and they deserve massive credit for getting it done.
MAJOR shout-out to Mississippi Dems! Breaking the supermajority, even in one chamber, is a big deal and they deserve massive credit for getting it done.
—Dems break GOP's supermajority in MS's Senate.
Still unknown:
—Some school boards I'm watching still counting, tho the right is losing seats.
—Seattle mayor will take a while.
—RCV for Minneapolis mayor tomorrow.
What am I missing that you're watching?
And you can explore on my big board:
Still unknown:
—Some school boards I'm watching still counting, tho the right is losing seats.
—Seattle mayor will take a while.
—RCV for Minneapolis mayor tomorrow.
What am I missing that you're watching?
And you can explore on my big board:
Your Cheat Sheet to the 2025 General Elections - Bolts
Four contests have come to largely define the 2025 elections this fall: the elections to lead New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, plus California’s redistricting measure. But there’s so... Read M...
boltsmag.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This whole thread is awesome (and props to @taniel.bsky.social and @boltsmag.org for covering this).
MAJOR shout-out to Mississippi Dems! Breaking the supermajority, even in one chamber, is a big deal and they deserve massive credit for getting it done.
MAJOR shout-out to Mississippi Dems! Breaking the supermajority, even in one chamber, is a big deal and they deserve massive credit for getting it done.