Andrew Blum
@ablum.bsky.social
Project Director at the Burnham Center for Community Advancement, burnhamcenter.org. Leading the OneSD initiative, www.onesd.org.
Fan of 🚴♀️, ⚾️ and good 🥃.
Fan of 🚴♀️, ⚾️ and good 🥃.
This isn't new but I listened to it again today. It gets me. It's rare for whatever reason that you hear pride in San Diego expressed. You'll hear I love living in San Diego much more than you'll hear I love San Diego. But I really do love this place. #OneSD
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Dear San Diego Poem - Rudy Francisco - SDFC 2025 Championship Game 1 #sdfc #mls #sandiego
YouTube video by Great Big Beautiful World
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February 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
This isn't new but I listened to it again today. It gets me. It's rare for whatever reason that you hear pride in San Diego expressed. You'll hear I love living in San Diego much more than you'll hear I love San Diego. But I really do love this place. #OneSD
youtube.com/shorts/e2Ejt...
youtube.com/shorts/e2Ejt...
Afternoon productivity estimates falling rapidly.
February 12, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Afternoon productivity estimates falling rapidly.
Seeing some posts about how the worst of the worst are the ones that join ICE and my guess is that's not what we'll find out if we ever have some form of transitional justice effort. Very normal people can end up doing very horrible things.
February 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Seeing some posts about how the worst of the worst are the ones that join ICE and my guess is that's not what we'll find out if we ever have some form of transitional justice effort. Very normal people can end up doing very horrible things.
The less I drive the more I hate it.
February 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM
The less I drive the more I hate it.
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This is a good thread and a reminder the the anti-fascist movement in this country is just getting started. We have so much more strategic depth than we imagine. The muscle-memory has atrophied from decades of dis-use. But, it's coming back and is an unstoppable force.
An obvious thing at this point but something i wanna stress again is: in the weeks of reporting this, including from Minnesota, @premthakker.bsky.social @andrewperez.bsky.social and I consistently find proof that each crackdown, each act of depraved aggression, each killing, only made the…
The Minnesotans involved know it’s not over. Far from it, for them and the country
But in this round, it’s clear. They’re winning, Trump’s sweating
But in this round, it’s clear. They’re winning, Trump’s sweating
February 12, 2026 at 3:39 PM
This is a good thread and a reminder the the anti-fascist movement in this country is just getting started. We have so much more strategic depth than we imagine. The muscle-memory has atrophied from decades of dis-use. But, it's coming back and is an unstoppable force.
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An obvious thing at this point but something i wanna stress again is: in the weeks of reporting this, including from Minnesota, @premthakker.bsky.social @andrewperez.bsky.social and I consistently find proof that each crackdown, each act of depraved aggression, each killing, only made the…
The Minnesotans involved know it’s not over. Far from it, for them and the country
But in this round, it’s clear. They’re winning, Trump’s sweating
But in this round, it’s clear. They’re winning, Trump’s sweating
February 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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February 12, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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Stating up front: this is *NOT* a defense of Newsom.
There's something about this general sentiment that's been bothering me for a while, unrelated to Newsom's many, many defects of both character and as a candidate, but I haven't been able to put my finger on it until the last couple of days.
There's something about this general sentiment that's been bothering me for a while, unrelated to Newsom's many, many defects of both character and as a candidate, but I haven't been able to put my finger on it until the last couple of days.
tbh nobody should be asking leftists if they'll support newsom and leftists should mostly brush off the question. it's a divisive trap that serves *only* newsom's personal interests. he isn't the candidate, he's a shithead and nominating him would be a bad idea. useless hypothetical.
February 12, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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Have been thinking about this. Even at its peak, the fact that being concerned about gay people and abortion were the only things that counted as values was absurd and insulting. But the current moment and especially MN has given us the opportunity to truly bury this idea forever.
Hey, remember “values voters”?
If this offends you, you are the problem.
February 12, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Have been thinking about this. Even at its peak, the fact that being concerned about gay people and abortion were the only things that counted as values was absurd and insulting. But the current moment and especially MN has given us the opportunity to truly bury this idea forever.
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Anyone got a sportsbot block list? Would it even be possible to put one together?
February 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Anyone got a sportsbot block list? Would it even be possible to put one together?
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The other best piece of descending advice I’ve gotten is follow your exit line out with your eyes. I realized I was locking in on the apex.
Was talking awhile ago to a mountain biker about how I’m terrible at descending on a gravel bike. She said bend your elbows. One of those things I thought I was doing but it helped to really exaggerate it. A good piece of advice.
February 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The other best piece of descending advice I’ve gotten is follow your exit line out with your eyes. I realized I was locking in on the apex.
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A fact that sounds like bullshit but is actually true:
There is more square footage of parking *per car* in the US than there is square footage of housing *per person.*
There is more square footage of parking *per car* in the US than there is square footage of housing *per person.*
February 11, 2026 at 6:06 PM
A fact that sounds like bullshit but is actually true:
There is more square footage of parking *per car* in the US than there is square footage of housing *per person.*
There is more square footage of parking *per car* in the US than there is square footage of housing *per person.*
I take the point here but these aren’t mutually exclusive. I’ve been in a room where Libyans joked about Gadaffi.
You can joke about Pam Bondi’s ridiculous unprofessionalism all you want, but I’m deeply shocked by it: She acts as if she fears absolutely no consequences, convinced that there will be no more political power transfers. — This should shake everyone to their core.
February 12, 2026 at 12:54 AM
I take the point here but these aren’t mutually exclusive. I’ve been in a room where Libyans joked about Gadaffi.
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This is the type of thing I keep trying to talk to people about for higher ed. Not conference rooms where I "listen to diverse perspectives" but actually doing work to imagine what strengthening the US higher education system in furtherance of a democracy would look like.
Very excited about this new @knightcolumbia.org project, both because it gives us the chance to look beyond the current democratic crisis and because so many super people have already agreed to participate. knightcolumbia.org/content/new-...
New Knight Institute Initiative to Focus on “Reconstructing Free Expression” After Trump
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February 11, 2026 at 9:07 PM
This is the type of thing I keep trying to talk to people about for higher ed. Not conference rooms where I "listen to diverse perspectives" but actually doing work to imagine what strengthening the US higher education system in furtherance of a democracy would look like.
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I have been pleasantly surprised to hear people openly talking about the end of institutional life as we know it (it’s been over. We’ve been living and working in zombie institutions for three decades now) and instead of collapsing at the thought they’re like okay let’s rebuild but better. More.
This is the type of thing I keep trying to talk to people about for higher ed. Not conference rooms where I "listen to diverse perspectives" but actually doing work to imagine what strengthening the US higher education system in furtherance of a democracy would look like.
Very excited about this new @knightcolumbia.org project, both because it gives us the chance to look beyond the current democratic crisis and because so many super people have already agreed to participate. knightcolumbia.org/content/new-...
February 11, 2026 at 9:26 PM
I have been pleasantly surprised to hear people openly talking about the end of institutional life as we know it (it’s been over. We’ve been living and working in zombie institutions for three decades now) and instead of collapsing at the thought they’re like okay let’s rebuild but better. More.
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Looking for something to do this half-term? Then come along to one of our inclusive cycle sessions at the Ladywell Centre in Lewisham.
Open to Disabled people of all ages and impairments, the sessions take place on Fridays at 10:30am, 11:30am or 12:30pm.
Open to Disabled people of all ages and impairments, the sessions take place on Fridays at 10:30am, 11:30am or 12:30pm.
February 11, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Looking for something to do this half-term? Then come along to one of our inclusive cycle sessions at the Ladywell Centre in Lewisham.
Open to Disabled people of all ages and impairments, the sessions take place on Fridays at 10:30am, 11:30am or 12:30pm.
Open to Disabled people of all ages and impairments, the sessions take place on Fridays at 10:30am, 11:30am or 12:30pm.
The other best piece of descending advice I’ve gotten is follow your exit line out with your eyes. I realized I was locking in on the apex.
Was talking awhile ago to a mountain biker about how I’m terrible at descending on a gravel bike. She said bend your elbows. One of those things I thought I was doing but it helped to really exaggerate it. A good piece of advice.
February 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The other best piece of descending advice I’ve gotten is follow your exit line out with your eyes. I realized I was locking in on the apex.
Splurging on rotisserie chicken.
February 11, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Splurging on rotisserie chicken.
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*Imposes fees on private property owners who allow federal agents to use their site for immigration enforcement
*Ensures city contractors disclose in writing whether they have agreements with the Department of Homeland Security, including the nature of the work and terms of compensation
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*Ensures city contractors disclose in writing whether they have agreements with the Department of Homeland Security, including the nature of the work and terms of compensation
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Los Angeles mayor signs new directive banning federal immigration agents from using city-owned property
Los Angeles mayor signs new directive banning federal immigration agents from using city-owned property
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed a new executive directive Tuesday that bans federal immigration agents from using city-owned or city-controlled property and orders the LAPD to preserve all evid…
ktla.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:02 AM
*Imposes fees on private property owners who allow federal agents to use their site for immigration enforcement
*Ensures city contractors disclose in writing whether they have agreements with the Department of Homeland Security, including the nature of the work and terms of compensation
👍👍
*Ensures city contractors disclose in writing whether they have agreements with the Department of Homeland Security, including the nature of the work and terms of compensation
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Every time I see someone criticizing something as performative now, I think of the poster who asked why do you think we call them “demonstrations”?
February 10, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Every time I see someone criticizing something as performative now, I think of the poster who asked why do you think we call them “demonstrations”?
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The cycling industry need to get organized and launch a serious comms effort. This shit is escalating.
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/the-mos...
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/the-mos...
'The most anti-biking bill in history' — Iowa’s near-total bike ban proposal is bizarre and alarming
Advocates say the bill, framed as a safety measure, would "functionally and explicitly ban biking on most of Iowa’s roadways"
www.cyclingweekly.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The cycling industry need to get organized and launch a serious comms effort. This shit is escalating.
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/the-mos...
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/the-mos...
Was talking awhile ago to a mountain biker about how I’m terrible at descending on a gravel bike. She said bend your elbows. One of those things I thought I was doing but it helped to really exaggerate it. A good piece of advice.
February 11, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Was talking awhile ago to a mountain biker about how I’m terrible at descending on a gravel bike. She said bend your elbows. One of those things I thought I was doing but it helped to really exaggerate it. A good piece of advice.
Every time I see someone criticizing something as performative now, I think of the poster who asked why do you think we call them “demonstrations”?
February 10, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Every time I see someone criticizing something as performative now, I think of the poster who asked why do you think we call them “demonstrations”?
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DC Metro police getting ready to escort the monks, who are on the final stretch of a 2,300 mile on-foot journey that began in Fort Worth 108 days ago.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_fo...
DC Metro police getting ready to escort the monks, who are on the final stretch of a 2,300 mile on-foot journey that began in Fort Worth 108 days ago.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_fo...
February 10, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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DC Metro police getting ready to escort the monks, who are on the final stretch of a 2,300 mile on-foot journey that began in Fort Worth 108 days ago.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_fo...
DC Metro police getting ready to escort the monks, who are on the final stretch of a 2,300 mile on-foot journey that began in Fort Worth 108 days ago.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_fo...