Reminders for following a breaking news story like the shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah ⤵️

⚠️ Bad actors & opportunists often use such moments when information is being gathered & fact-checked to recklessly push unverified claims & conspiracy theories.

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darrellowens.substack.com/p/why-transi... @transitriderseb.bsky.social @therealjeanwalsh.bsky.social I'm fortunate to live near the MLK and San Pablo corridors, but how can we make transit a bigger funding priority for the East Bay?

They said before the term started, pick what you pay attention to. There will be so much bad stuff so don't get distracted, they said. Focus on the important things.
But what if the things I picked are: Democracy, a functioning government, profound threats to the constitutional order??

I'm trying to process today's events and the sense of dread I have for the next 4 years.
First, the Democrats couldn't figure out how to beat this guy. That's a huge indictment on them, but maybe it also tells us about the enduring sway that grievance and race have, and will always have.

Of all the things that bother me about the incoming administration (and there are a lot), the one that really annoys me is the stupid doge office. What a waste of everyone's time, money, attention, and especially, my energy being annoyed at it.

Hey teether

In an election year where we got shitty results, prop 6 failing to pass in California stands out to me as particularly shitty.
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