Diego Rupolo
@diegorupolo.bsky.social
Student at the University of Toronto 🇨🇦 who has also studied at Universidad Torcuato di Tella 🇦🇷. Interests include urbanism; Latin American public policy, politics, and history; migration & diasporas; human geography; LGBT communities + their intersections.
John Egerton Ryerson, the grandson of Egerton Ryerson and a Captain in the Canadian army, lived right across the street from me when he died in WWI. Fascinating, I did not know this.
The First World War took the lives of about 2,900 Toronto residents, or about two per cent of the city’s male population. This map owes a lot to the Canadian Great War Project, which was generous about sharing its research. /2 t.co/Z2HMqKg2dk
November 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM
John Egerton Ryerson, the grandson of Egerton Ryerson and a Captain in the Canadian army, lived right across the street from me when he died in WWI. Fascinating, I did not know this.
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Colombia is now hosting more immigrants than China, India, France, and Germany.
For a developing nation of 50 million, this is unprecedented.
Here's what's happening ↓🧵
Colombia is now hosting more immigrants than China, India, France, and Germany.
For a developing nation of 50 million, this is unprecedented.
Here's what's happening ↓🧵
October 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Colombia is now hosting more immigrants than China, India, France, and Germany.
For a developing nation of 50 million, this is unprecedented.
Here's what's happening ↓🧵
Colombia is now hosting more immigrants than China, India, France, and Germany.
For a developing nation of 50 million, this is unprecedented.
Here's what's happening ↓🧵
We also saw this sculpture, apparently called "Vessel" in Taddle Creek Park, which was so beautiful.
Also a working water feature in the City of Toronto?! In October?!?! I was shook.
Also a working water feature in the City of Toronto?! In October?!?! I was shook.
October 23, 2025 at 3:17 AM
We also saw this sculpture, apparently called "Vessel" in Taddle Creek Park, which was so beautiful.
Also a working water feature in the City of Toronto?! In October?!?! I was shook.
Also a working water feature in the City of Toronto?! In October?!?! I was shook.
Got a chance to go on a library tour with my Built Environment & Health Class and guest lecturer @lanrickbennett.bsky.social this morning.
I already loved Toronto's library system, but there are consistently more things to learn and discover. Like the many unique ways that branches specialize.
I already loved Toronto's library system, but there are consistently more things to learn and discover. Like the many unique ways that branches specialize.
October 23, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Got a chance to go on a library tour with my Built Environment & Health Class and guest lecturer @lanrickbennett.bsky.social this morning.
I already loved Toronto's library system, but there are consistently more things to learn and discover. Like the many unique ways that branches specialize.
I already loved Toronto's library system, but there are consistently more things to learn and discover. Like the many unique ways that branches specialize.
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This is such an important connection. Basically unlocks Weston and a chunk of Etobicoke beyond it. Right now the ride along Trethewey is worse than trying to pronounce it.
Best news of the day? The Trethewey Drive Cycling Connections project isn't a Bill 212 casualty and public consultations are happening October 29! First impressions we are very intrigued by this updated proposal for bidirectional cycle tracks which arguably suit the characteristics of the road.
October 17, 2025 at 1:44 AM
This is such an important connection. Basically unlocks Weston and a chunk of Etobicoke beyond it. Right now the ride along Trethewey is worse than trying to pronounce it.
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Very straightforwardly detained by secret police for speech. I honestly don't know what establishment figures are telling themselves any more to avoid cognitive dissonance over this shit.
ICE arrested comedian Robby Roadsteamer for singing a parody of Rod Stewart’s “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” in a Jeffrey Epstein the Giraffe costume outside their facility.
He sings “If you hate brown people / and you are a Nazi” and ICE thugs grab him and drag him into detention. No violence—just speech.
He sings “If you hate brown people / and you are a Nazi” and ICE thugs grab him and drag him into detention. No violence—just speech.
October 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Very straightforwardly detained by secret police for speech. I honestly don't know what establishment figures are telling themselves any more to avoid cognitive dissonance over this shit.
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Come for their stupid right-wing polices that bankrupt their countries, stay for their inability to do hair.
October 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Come for their stupid right-wing polices that bankrupt their countries, stay for their inability to do hair.
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This is incredible camera work
October 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This is incredible camera work
I'm getting so tired of this city...
A historic site with no displays.
A public hall that’s closed six days a week.
Surrounded by busted sidewalks and a park rebuild that hasn’t begun.
Toronto spent vast sums and 20 years on this project. It was very late and far over budget, yet it is a shambles.
spacing.ca/toronto/2025...
A public hall that’s closed six days a week.
Surrounded by busted sidewalks and a park rebuild that hasn’t begun.
Toronto spent vast sums and 20 years on this project. It was very late and far over budget, yet it is a shambles.
spacing.ca/toronto/2025...
How Toronto Forgets Its History (Again) - Spacing Toronto
The north portion of St. Lawrence Market is arguably the second most historic spot in the post-colonial city, after Fort York. A public market has been operating there continuously since 1803, which i...
spacing.ca
October 6, 2025 at 5:56 AM
I'm getting so tired of this city...
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so the US government just forced a tech company to delete an app it doesn’t like, which is totally normal stuff
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’
Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. “I am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never t...
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October 3, 2025 at 2:38 AM
so the US government just forced a tech company to delete an app it doesn’t like, which is totally normal stuff
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
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the Brazilian right is attempting to pass measures through the legislature to shield Bolsonaro and other legislators from the legal consequences of the failed coup, for which Bolsonaro was recently sentenced to 27 years. these photos are of the massive protests in response.
Estou do lado do povo brasileiro. As manifestações de hoje demonstram que a população não quer a impunidade, nem a anistia. O Congresso Nacional deve se concentrar em medidas que tragam benefícios para o povo brasileiro.
September 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM
the Brazilian right is attempting to pass measures through the legislature to shield Bolsonaro and other legislators from the legal consequences of the failed coup, for which Bolsonaro was recently sentenced to 27 years. these photos are of the massive protests in response.
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The most underappreciated issue in urbanism is the Anglosphere’s transit construction cost problem.
It’s not just that we’re spending too much money on any particular project.
It’s that we could be getting *much more transit* for the *same amount of money we’re currently spending*.
It’s not just that we’re spending too much money on any particular project.
It’s that we could be getting *much more transit* for the *same amount of money we’re currently spending*.
How This Small City Built Light Rail For Cheap
YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!
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September 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The most underappreciated issue in urbanism is the Anglosphere’s transit construction cost problem.
It’s not just that we’re spending too much money on any particular project.
It’s that we could be getting *much more transit* for the *same amount of money we’re currently spending*.
It’s not just that we’re spending too much money on any particular project.
It’s that we could be getting *much more transit* for the *same amount of money we’re currently spending*.
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Canada and Mexico are launching a new strategic partnership. This is a roadmap to deepen the strong ties between our nations and make North America the most competitive and dynamic economic region in the world — in trade, security, energy, and climate action.
September 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Canada and Mexico are launching a new strategic partnership. This is a roadmap to deepen the strong ties between our nations and make North America the most competitive and dynamic economic region in the world — in trade, security, energy, and climate action.
Today I went to an academic lecture that was about gay cruising in Mexico's subway system and academic discourse can honestly be so fun sometimes.
September 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Today I went to an academic lecture that was about gay cruising in Mexico's subway system and academic discourse can honestly be so fun sometimes.
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Check your backups, go remove the batteries from stored electronics, go contact that someone you’ve been thinking of lately and go chase up that weird thing your body has been doing lately.
September 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Check your backups, go remove the batteries from stored electronics, go contact that someone you’ve been thinking of lately and go chase up that weird thing your body has been doing lately.
Today I made my first Canadian chocotorta. Did not have Chocolinas, of course, and the quality of the cream cheese and dulce de leche was a little suspect, but we'll see how it tastes tomorrow.
September 13, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Today I made my first Canadian chocotorta. Did not have Chocolinas, of course, and the quality of the cream cheese and dulce de leche was a little suspect, but we'll see how it tastes tomorrow.
The TTC is an absurd transit agency. There's not even any indication on their Twitter of any issues with the 504 line. This is apparently normal and ok?
September 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The TTC is an absurd transit agency. There's not even any indication on their Twitter of any issues with the 504 line. This is apparently normal and ok?
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Is there anything better than a project that improves transit and cycling?
Montreal’s sustainable mobility corridors (“corridors de mobilité durable”), like here on Henri-Bourassa, are transforming arterial roads with bus lanes *and* protected bike lanes at the same time.
Montreal’s sustainable mobility corridors (“corridors de mobilité durable”), like here on Henri-Bourassa, are transforming arterial roads with bus lanes *and* protected bike lanes at the same time.
September 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Is there anything better than a project that improves transit and cycling?
Montreal’s sustainable mobility corridors (“corridors de mobilité durable”), like here on Henri-Bourassa, are transforming arterial roads with bus lanes *and* protected bike lanes at the same time.
Montreal’s sustainable mobility corridors (“corridors de mobilité durable”), like here on Henri-Bourassa, are transforming arterial roads with bus lanes *and* protected bike lanes at the same time.
Well, this is horrifying.
(I think I'm gonna start a new "Well, this is horrifying" series)
(I think I'm gonna start a new "Well, this is horrifying" series)
BREAKING: Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by the AP.
Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press.
bit.ly
September 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Well, this is horrifying.
(I think I'm gonna start a new "Well, this is horrifying" series)
(I think I'm gonna start a new "Well, this is horrifying" series)
Got into another of those quintessential airshow conversations with someone in my building. "It scared my baby!" You mean, kind of like literally almost anything?
I assure you your baby will be fine. Also you have a full head of grey hair, so I'm kind of doubting the existence of this "baby".
I assure you your baby will be fine. Also you have a full head of grey hair, so I'm kind of doubting the existence of this "baby".
September 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Got into another of those quintessential airshow conversations with someone in my building. "It scared my baby!" You mean, kind of like literally almost anything?
I assure you your baby will be fine. Also you have a full head of grey hair, so I'm kind of doubting the existence of this "baby".
I assure you your baby will be fine. Also you have a full head of grey hair, so I'm kind of doubting the existence of this "baby".
Should've shared this earlier, which is probably why my #CIAS #AirShow Spotify playlist isn't as famous as it deserves to be: open.spotify.com/playlist/0bj...
Air Show
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August 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Should've shared this earlier, which is probably why my #CIAS #AirShow Spotify playlist isn't as famous as it deserves to be: open.spotify.com/playlist/0bj...
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I genuinely think one thing that trips up folks on the left is that they can't imagine not sharing certain core values. Lemme explain. Here's an intuition pump:
Say you're in negotiations with counterparty X. And there are two possible deals on the table ...
Say you're in negotiations with counterparty X. And there are two possible deals on the table ...
August 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I genuinely think one thing that trips up folks on the left is that they can't imagine not sharing certain core values. Lemme explain. Here's an intuition pump:
Say you're in negotiations with counterparty X. And there are two possible deals on the table ...
Say you're in negotiations with counterparty X. And there are two possible deals on the table ...
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Ha, perfect. I called it "humiliation" when writing about not finding a washroom open in Toronto last week. That's exactly what it is, every elected official humiliating their constituents.
August 29, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Ha, perfect. I called it "humiliation" when writing about not finding a washroom open in Toronto last week. That's exactly what it is, every elected official humiliating their constituents.
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It’s cool to see English-language content on urbanism in Latin America: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH4X...
The Americas' Best-Designed Metro System
YouTube video by Urban Americas
www.youtube.com
August 27, 2025 at 12:21 AM
It’s cool to see English-language content on urbanism in Latin America: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH4X...
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we need to have a serious conversation about how NIMBY democratic politicians are essentially handing elections over to republicans at this point
they hate housing more than fascism. it’s absurdity
they hate housing more than fascism. it’s absurdity
It’s much harder to build housing in Blue states than it is in Red states.
So yes people are moving away from Blue states.
One more reason that addressing the housing shortage in NY and elsewhere must be an urgent priority.
So yes people are moving away from Blue states.
One more reason that addressing the housing shortage in NY and elsewhere must be an urgent priority.
August 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
we need to have a serious conversation about how NIMBY democratic politicians are essentially handing elections over to republicans at this point
they hate housing more than fascism. it’s absurdity
they hate housing more than fascism. it’s absurdity