austie
@austinlouisray.bsky.social
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Good morning. It's bleak out there.
Maybe you've been reading headlines and watching videos and thinking absolutely bonkers thoughts. Maybe you're in an ongoing state of shock that our presidential a...
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Want a sticker? Venmo [@]austinlouisray any amount of money and include your mailing address.
100% of the proceeds go to Minnesota mutual aid funds.
Let's do some good this week:
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“John Wayne made westerns, Megyn Kelly evokes the perpetually aggrieved rigor mortis of a botoxed scarecrow, and Bill Callahan specializes in taciturn expressions of deep melancholy swelling just beneath a shyly stoic masculine facade.”
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1st Annual* Power Ranking Of Middle-Aged Indie Singer-Songwriters
Also: Recommendation Corner on a new (bonkers) Beach Boys box set
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February 17, 2026 at 3:08 PM
“John Wayne made westerns, Megyn Kelly evokes the perpetually aggrieved rigor mortis of a botoxed scarecrow, and Bill Callahan specializes in taciturn expressions of deep melancholy swelling just beneath a shyly stoic masculine facade.”
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these two have absolutely had it with your bullshit. the one on the right can't even stand to look at you, you're dead to her
February 11, 2026 at 4:23 AM
these two have absolutely had it with your bullshit. the one on the right can't even stand to look at you, you're dead to her
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I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
February 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM
I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
i’ll save you a click: because hollywood is dumb
February 16, 2026 at 9:33 PM
i’ll save you a click: because hollywood is dumb
look alive, ATL: sticker god @davidsizemore.bsky.social is prowling our streets
February 16, 2026 at 8:53 PM
look alive, ATL: sticker god @davidsizemore.bsky.social is prowling our streets
⬇️ 45 MINUTES, ATL ⬇️
Next Sunday you can get a comfy chicken, great coffee AND cannoli at my first pop up of 2026 ❤️🔥
I’ll be at Storyteller Goods inside of Homegrown selling cannoli and focaccia to raise funds for The Sameer Project & CASA.
I’ll be at Storyteller Goods inside of Homegrown selling cannoli and focaccia to raise funds for The Sameer Project & CASA.
February 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM
⬇️ 45 MINUTES, ATL ⬇️
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Imagine if even a fraction of what this administration plans to spend on cages went toward housing people.
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion turning warehouses into detention centers
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion converting warehouses into detention centers, according to planning documents, more than the annual budgets of 22 states.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Imagine if even a fraction of what this administration plans to spend on cages went toward housing people.
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let's stay together
February 14, 2026 at 1:06 AM
let's stay together
TFW the sleepover last night involved much more Minecraft than actual sleep
February 14, 2026 at 8:37 PM
TFW the sleepover last night involved much more Minecraft than actual sleep
if you told Child Austie that one day his home would be filled with plenty of towels and plenty of batteries he would’ve been like OMG I GREW UP AND BECAME RICH shoutout to weird shit like towels and batteries making my brain feel good
February 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
if you told Child Austie that one day his home would be filled with plenty of towels and plenty of batteries he would’ve been like OMG I GREW UP AND BECAME RICH shoutout to weird shit like towels and batteries making my brain feel good
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49 years ago today
Fred Schneider, Cindy Wilson & Kate Pierson of The B-52′s making their worldwide debut at a Valentine’s Day house party in Athens, GA, February 14, 1977.
Photo by Kelly Bugden
#punk #punkrock #newwave #womenofpunk #theb52s #history #punkrockhistory
Fred Schneider, Cindy Wilson & Kate Pierson of The B-52′s making their worldwide debut at a Valentine’s Day house party in Athens, GA, February 14, 1977.
Photo by Kelly Bugden
#punk #punkrock #newwave #womenofpunk #theb52s #history #punkrockhistory
February 14, 2026 at 5:01 AM
49 years ago today
Fred Schneider, Cindy Wilson & Kate Pierson of The B-52′s making their worldwide debut at a Valentine’s Day house party in Athens, GA, February 14, 1977.
Photo by Kelly Bugden
#punk #punkrock #newwave #womenofpunk #theb52s #history #punkrockhistory
Fred Schneider, Cindy Wilson & Kate Pierson of The B-52′s making their worldwide debut at a Valentine’s Day house party in Athens, GA, February 14, 1977.
Photo by Kelly Bugden
#punk #punkrock #newwave #womenofpunk #theb52s #history #punkrockhistory
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Breaking news: ICE expects to spend $38.3 billion on its plan to acquire warehouses across the U.S. and retrofit them into immigrant detention centers that can hold tens of thousands of people, according to agency documents.
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion turning warehouses into detention centers
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion converting warehouses into detention centers, according to planning documents, more than the annual budgets of 22 states.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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on the town with my tiniest partner in crime
February 13, 2026 at 11:18 PM
on the town with my tiniest partner in crime
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Good news! Despite pushback from people in the neighborhood, a Kirkwood church's effort to use its property for 47 units of affordable housing for seniors was approved last night by Atlanta's Zoning Review Board!
The proposal goes next to City Council.
www.wsbtv.com/news/local/a...
The proposal goes next to City Council.
www.wsbtv.com/news/local/a...
Church’s plan to house homeless seniors moving forward
Atlanta's Zoning Review Board approved the plan to build 47 housing units on the church's property.
www.wsbtv.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Good news! Despite pushback from people in the neighborhood, a Kirkwood church's effort to use its property for 47 units of affordable housing for seniors was approved last night by Atlanta's Zoning Review Board!
The proposal goes next to City Council.
www.wsbtv.com/news/local/a...
The proposal goes next to City Council.
www.wsbtv.com/news/local/a...
from the makers of BOFA…
February 13, 2026 at 2:53 PM
from the makers of BOFA…
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That’s a lot of words to basically confirm the reporting was 100% accurate and the city tanked the streetcar east extension without notifying the public
![That statement reads, in full:
"MARTA understands that recent news surrounding the Atlanta] Streetcar East extension has raised questions about the project and concerns regarding transparency. As the transit operator in the region, our goal is to address current and future transportation needs, and ensure residents are involved in this important process.
The More MARTA Atlanta Program is aligned with the Atlanta Transportation Plan and the city's efforts to build upon a layered, integrated, regional transportation network. Advancing this infrastructure requires creativity, sustained partnerships, and the time](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:aincopnams2dtebhlpl6fwjm/bafkreicfhjxgehbsd7pv6v7b6badsa572ujjexjumrekgeomosptbx43im@jpeg)
![As part of this structure, leadership from MARTA, the City of Atlanta, and [Beltline] serve on the Program Governance Committee. The group convenes monthly, and its meetings are conducted with established protocols in a transparent manner.
On March 13, 2025, during a public MARTA Board of Directors meeting, the city announced plans to reprioritize Atlanta Beltline light rail.
As such, on May 27, 2025, during a
Proaram Governance Committee](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:aincopnams2dtebhlpl6fwjm/bafkreidnuiuuodi6ecn5kf3sbp4ofzsmac5sup6yujehyjex62t3csp37i@jpeg)
![meeting, the committee decided to temporarily pause the funding of two ongoing streetcar feasibility studies. The committee agreed that since the project was at 30 percent design, the most prudent course of action was to hold expending more funds until a reprioritization of projects could occur and a path forward determined.
This decision was consistent with the
IGA process, and board notification is not required. However, MARTA is in the practice of updating its board on a variety of projects, even when it is not required.
As discussions continue around the reprioritization of More MARTA projects, updates will be shared. Final policy decisions and approvals related to the More MARTA Program rest with the City of Atlanta and the MARTA Board of Directors, and we will continue to communicate outcomes and next steps as they move through the process.
MARTA will continue to work closely with the [city and Beltline officials] to advance solutions that improve connectivity, mobility, and access for residents across Atlanta.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:aincopnams2dtebhlpl6fwjm/bafkreig4rdbvyrc724b4b2sq2u6hxdc66qdmvchkvezifebqxqknnmuagi@jpeg)
February 13, 2026 at 2:22 PM
That’s a lot of words to basically confirm the reporting was 100% accurate and the city tanked the streetcar east extension without notifying the public
wondering why no one talks about it anymore? here’s the scoop from my 9yo’s bedroom door.
February 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM
wondering why no one talks about it anymore? here’s the scoop from my 9yo’s bedroom door.
nothing but respect for MY president
talking about epstein with my uber driver and she was like "you know what i would do if i had all that money? id invite all the pedophiles and child abusers to my island and then do Saw on them"
February 13, 2026 at 2:59 AM
nothing but respect for MY president
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It doesn't explain his relationship to the rest of the human race but a big part of RFK Jr.'s broader damage is clearly trying to find out if he can die. I guess if I had lived a life like his and was somehow still around drinking out of puddles at 72 I'd have some questions on that as well.
February 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM
It doesn't explain his relationship to the rest of the human race but a big part of RFK Jr.'s broader damage is clearly trying to find out if he can die. I guess if I had lived a life like his and was somehow still around drinking out of puddles at 72 I'd have some questions on that as well.
NEW STURGILL COMING SOON
February 12, 2026 at 7:27 PM
NEW STURGILL COMING SOON
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Atlanta, we love you. We put out the call that we need emergency financial support from our community, and we've seen an amazing response!
We made a big dent in the shortfall, but we still need additional community support to keep this project going.
We need more donors to commit to $5 a month.
We made a big dent in the shortfall, but we still need additional community support to keep this project going.
We need more donors to commit to $5 a month.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Atlanta, we love you. We put out the call that we need emergency financial support from our community, and we've seen an amazing response!
We made a big dent in the shortfall, but we still need additional community support to keep this project going.
We need more donors to commit to $5 a month.
We made a big dent in the shortfall, but we still need additional community support to keep this project going.
We need more donors to commit to $5 a month.
private equity bagels are bullying an ATL small business. fuck that. let's go spend some money at Emerald City this week, y'all:
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Beltline Bagel Battle: Why PopUp Bagels opened so close to Emerald City
Controversy erupts as PopUp Bagels opens next to established Emerald City Bagels on Atlanta Beltline. Local businesses and customers weigh in.
roughdraftatlanta.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:06 PM
private equity bagels are bullying an ATL small business. fuck that. let's go spend some money at Emerald City this week, y'all:
roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/02/11/e...
roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/02/11/e...
idk when the last time was that you listened to The Temptations but i assure you that you have simply not listened to The Temptations recently enough my friend go ahead and listen to The Temptations right now that's the move i promise please hurry go
February 12, 2026 at 1:08 PM
idk when the last time was that you listened to The Temptations but i assure you that you have simply not listened to The Temptations recently enough my friend go ahead and listen to The Temptations right now that's the move i promise please hurry go
