Matthew
@imatthewi.bsky.social
Photographer & environmental lawyer
Known to be enthusiastic about music & photography
Fond of Brutalist architecture
#Jazz #HipHop #Architecture #ProgressivePolitics #Photography #EndangeredSpecies #Urbanism #BostonCeltics #Boston
Opinions my own, etc.
Known to be enthusiastic about music & photography
Fond of Brutalist architecture
#Jazz #HipHop #Architecture #ProgressivePolitics #Photography #EndangeredSpecies #Urbanism #BostonCeltics #Boston
Opinions my own, etc.
Wow. #Creighton takes down #5 #UConn, 91 to 84, away at Storrs CT. Go Bluejays! 🐦🏀
#BigEast #NCCAAmensBB
#BigEast #NCCAAmensBB
February 19, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Wow. #Creighton takes down #5 #UConn, 91 to 84, away at Storrs CT. Go Bluejays! 🐦🏀
#BigEast #NCCAAmensBB
#BigEast #NCCAAmensBB
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Awesome piece of music, and wicked audacious, what with the melody not even coming in until the 5 minute mark.
#music #musicsky #jazzmusic #jazzsky
youtu.be/093Faoa71IU?...
#music #musicsky #jazzmusic #jazzsky
youtu.be/093Faoa71IU?...
Silent Feet
YouTube video by Eberhard Weber - Topic
youtu.be
February 18, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Awesome piece of music, and wicked audacious, what with the melody not even coming in until the 5 minute mark.
#music #musicsky #jazzmusic #jazzsky
youtu.be/093Faoa71IU?...
#music #musicsky #jazzmusic #jazzsky
youtu.be/093Faoa71IU?...
Following City of Philly's win (for now) re: slave exhibit removal at Independence Nat. Park:
A good summary of 2 new lawsuits challenging Trump Park Svs removal of: Pride flag at Stonewall, climate change reference at parks, role of women in conservation efforts, & Native American massacre event:
A good summary of 2 new lawsuits challenging Trump Park Svs removal of: Pride flag at Stonewall, climate change reference at parks, role of women in conservation efforts, & Native American massacre event:
Trump officials sued over effort to ‘erase history and science’ in national parks
National Park Service also sued for removing rainbow Pride flag from Stonewall national monument in New York
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Following City of Philly's win (for now) re: slave exhibit removal at Independence Nat. Park:
A good summary of 2 new lawsuits challenging Trump Park Svs removal of: Pride flag at Stonewall, climate change reference at parks, role of women in conservation efforts, & Native American massacre event:
A good summary of 2 new lawsuits challenging Trump Park Svs removal of: Pride flag at Stonewall, climate change reference at parks, role of women in conservation efforts, & Native American massacre event:
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I do not know a world without Reverend Jesse Jackson. Jackson was a fixture in the Russell household and a force for justice. Jackson taught millions to believe in their worth and challenged America to live up to its ideals.
We mourn him. We honor him. We will continue the work and keep hope alive.
We mourn him. We honor him. We will continue the work and keep hope alive.
February 17, 2026 at 11:56 PM
I do not know a world without Reverend Jesse Jackson. Jackson was a fixture in the Russell household and a force for justice. Jackson taught millions to believe in their worth and challenged America to live up to its ideals.
We mourn him. We honor him. We will continue the work and keep hope alive.
We mourn him. We honor him. We will continue the work and keep hope alive.
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#ICE comes for everybody, even in the Public Garden - photo by Bob Nilsson
www.universalhub.com/2026/ice-com...
#Boston #MakeWayForDucklings
www.universalhub.com/2026/ice-com...
#Boston #MakeWayForDucklings
February 16, 2026 at 5:14 PM
#ICE comes for everybody, even in the Public Garden - photo by Bob Nilsson
www.universalhub.com/2026/ice-com...
#Boston #MakeWayForDucklings
www.universalhub.com/2026/ice-com...
#Boston #MakeWayForDucklings
#RestinPowerJesseJackson
Legendary Boston activist #MelKing ran for Mayor in 1983 with what he described as a "Rainbow Coalition" of diverse support. #JesseJackson supported & endorsed Mel King's candidacy in Boston then expanded the Rainbow Coalition movement w/ his historic 1984 Presidential run.
Legendary Boston activist #MelKing ran for Mayor in 1983 with what he described as a "Rainbow Coalition" of diverse support. #JesseJackson supported & endorsed Mel King's candidacy in Boston then expanded the Rainbow Coalition movement w/ his historic 1984 Presidential run.
Tracing the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson through the work of Boston's Mel King
YouTube video by WBUR
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 10:49 PM
#RestinPowerJesseJackson
Legendary Boston activist #MelKing ran for Mayor in 1983 with what he described as a "Rainbow Coalition" of diverse support. #JesseJackson supported & endorsed Mel King's candidacy in Boston then expanded the Rainbow Coalition movement w/ his historic 1984 Presidential run.
Legendary Boston activist #MelKing ran for Mayor in 1983 with what he described as a "Rainbow Coalition" of diverse support. #JesseJackson supported & endorsed Mel King's candidacy in Boston then expanded the Rainbow Coalition movement w/ his historic 1984 Presidential run.
Rest in Power Jesse Jackson.
Cued up the 1996 Big Beat / Breakbeat classic by the #CrystalMethod. But always preferred the more downtempo, Fender Rhodes-infused trip hop mix:
The Crystal Method: "Keep Hope Alive (Trip Hope Mix)"
#ripJesseJackson #JesseJackson #KeepHopeAlive
Cued up the 1996 Big Beat / Breakbeat classic by the #CrystalMethod. But always preferred the more downtempo, Fender Rhodes-infused trip hop mix:
The Crystal Method: "Keep Hope Alive (Trip Hope Mix)"
#ripJesseJackson #JesseJackson #KeepHopeAlive
the Crystal Method - Keep Hope Alive (Trip Hop Mix)
YouTube video by themickyman
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Rest in Power Jesse Jackson.
Cued up the 1996 Big Beat / Breakbeat classic by the #CrystalMethod. But always preferred the more downtempo, Fender Rhodes-infused trip hop mix:
The Crystal Method: "Keep Hope Alive (Trip Hope Mix)"
#ripJesseJackson #JesseJackson #KeepHopeAlive
Cued up the 1996 Big Beat / Breakbeat classic by the #CrystalMethod. But always preferred the more downtempo, Fender Rhodes-infused trip hop mix:
The Crystal Method: "Keep Hope Alive (Trip Hope Mix)"
#ripJesseJackson #JesseJackson #KeepHopeAlive
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Boston joins the nation in honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson's extraordinary life, prophetic voice, and unwavering belief that America could be better than its past. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and to all who were shaped by his leadership.
February 17, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Boston joins the nation in honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson's extraordinary life, prophetic voice, and unwavering belief that America could be better than its past. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and to all who were shaped by his leadership.
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Jesse Jackson in Boston: Watch news clips of his visits here, to talk to students at Madison Park, support Mel King, Mike Dukakis and Nynex workers
www.universalhub.com/2026/jesse-j...
www.universalhub.com/2026/jesse-j...
February 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Jesse Jackson in Boston: Watch news clips of his visits here, to talk to students at Madison Park, support Mel King, Mike Dukakis and Nynex workers
www.universalhub.com/2026/jesse-j...
www.universalhub.com/2026/jesse-j...
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This exhibition originated here in Boston, and there are lots of MARKA27 murals in the Boston area. I believe he is an SMFA alum. As the photo in the article says, this artist has been silenced.
Texas University Cancels Exhibition Critical of ICE | Artnet News
UNT exhibition censorship as College of Visual Arts and Design Galleries canceled Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez's show criticizing ICE.
news.artnet.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:13 PM
This exhibition originated here in Boston, and there are lots of MARKA27 murals in the Boston area. I believe he is an SMFA alum. As the photo in the article says, this artist has been silenced.
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The Stephen Miller Band
February 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The Stephen Miller Band
Congrats & Thx City of Philly! :
Judge began ruling w/ Orwell quote re: how the authoritarian party in 1984 constantly rewrote past editions of newspapers, “books, periodicals, pamphlets, posters, leaflets, films, sound-tracks, cartoons, photographs” to erase any uncomfortable facts from history.'"
Judge began ruling w/ Orwell quote re: how the authoritarian party in 1984 constantly rewrote past editions of newspapers, “books, periodicals, pamphlets, posters, leaflets, films, sound-tracks, cartoons, photographs” to erase any uncomfortable facts from history.'"
US judge orders Trump administration to restore Philadelphia slavery exhibit
In ruling, judge cited quote from Orwell’s novel 1984 describing process by which authoritarians rewrite history
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Congrats & Thx City of Philly! :
Judge began ruling w/ Orwell quote re: how the authoritarian party in 1984 constantly rewrote past editions of newspapers, “books, periodicals, pamphlets, posters, leaflets, films, sound-tracks, cartoons, photographs” to erase any uncomfortable facts from history.'"
Judge began ruling w/ Orwell quote re: how the authoritarian party in 1984 constantly rewrote past editions of newspapers, “books, periodicals, pamphlets, posters, leaflets, films, sound-tracks, cartoons, photographs” to erase any uncomfortable facts from history.'"
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"We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both." –Justice Louis Brandeis
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
February 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
"We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both." –Justice Louis Brandeis
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
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The acting director of ICE told Congress, under oath, that local law enforcement in Colorado leaked raid plans, allowing gang members to escape.
After 9NEWS questioned ICE's claim and its timeline, ICE deleted the claim from its social media platforms.
After 9NEWS questioned ICE's claim and its timeline, ICE deleted the claim from its social media platforms.
February 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM
The acting director of ICE told Congress, under oath, that local law enforcement in Colorado leaked raid plans, allowing gang members to escape.
After 9NEWS questioned ICE's claim and its timeline, ICE deleted the claim from its social media platforms.
After 9NEWS questioned ICE's claim and its timeline, ICE deleted the claim from its social media platforms.
Artist Fave 15: Pick an artist, then select and rank 15 fave tracks. A song a day, Feb. 1-15.
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge #hiphopsky #AlternativeHipHop #jazzrap
Artist: #Oddisee pt. 1: 2009-2015
day 15, rank # 1
Oddisee: "That's Love" (The Good Fight, 2015)
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge #hiphopsky #AlternativeHipHop #jazzrap
Artist: #Oddisee pt. 1: 2009-2015
day 15, rank # 1
Oddisee: "That's Love" (The Good Fight, 2015)
That's Love
YouTube video by Oddisee - Topic
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Artist Fave 15: Pick an artist, then select and rank 15 fave tracks. A song a day, Feb. 1-15.
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge #hiphopsky #AlternativeHipHop #jazzrap
Artist: #Oddisee pt. 1: 2009-2015
day 15, rank # 1
Oddisee: "That's Love" (The Good Fight, 2015)
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge #hiphopsky #AlternativeHipHop #jazzrap
Artist: #Oddisee pt. 1: 2009-2015
day 15, rank # 1
Oddisee: "That's Love" (The Good Fight, 2015)
Just a couple quick iPhone photos from last night:
1. "The Pru wished you a Happy Valentine's Day" 💘🏙️
flic.kr/p/2rWBhVH
2. "'Frostival' On Copley Square" ☃️
flic.kr/p/2rWBhVs
#photosky #photography #Boston #CopleySquare #SouthwestCorridorPark #Frostival #EastCoastKin
1. "The Pru wished you a Happy Valentine's Day" 💘🏙️
flic.kr/p/2rWBhVH
2. "'Frostival' On Copley Square" ☃️
flic.kr/p/2rWBhVs
#photosky #photography #Boston #CopleySquare #SouthwestCorridorPark #Frostival #EastCoastKin
February 16, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Just a couple quick iPhone photos from last night:
1. "The Pru wished you a Happy Valentine's Day" 💘🏙️
flic.kr/p/2rWBhVH
2. "'Frostival' On Copley Square" ☃️
flic.kr/p/2rWBhVs
#photosky #photography #Boston #CopleySquare #SouthwestCorridorPark #Frostival #EastCoastKin
1. "The Pru wished you a Happy Valentine's Day" 💘🏙️
flic.kr/p/2rWBhVH
2. "'Frostival' On Copley Square" ☃️
flic.kr/p/2rWBhVs
#photosky #photography #Boston #CopleySquare #SouthwestCorridorPark #Frostival #EastCoastKin
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It’s already happening.
Hopefully I will be able to talk about what we are working on more openly soon
Hopefully I will be able to talk about what we are working on more openly soon
Someone should start a oral history project to record audio and video of all the Minneapolis (and Minnesota as a whole) citizens who lived through this time.
February 15, 2026 at 3:42 AM
It’s already happening.
Hopefully I will be able to talk about what we are working on more openly soon
Hopefully I will be able to talk about what we are working on more openly soon
So, just one more for this week's #BlueskyArtShow theme : #wood
1. "Great Knockers" (Boston Back Bay/Bay Village door)
flic.kr/p/2m9Fxpy
2. "Great Knocker" (same door, up close, several years prior)
flic.kr/p/5jAAve
#photosky #photography #EastCoastKin #DoorKnocker
1. "Great Knockers" (Boston Back Bay/Bay Village door)
flic.kr/p/2m9Fxpy
2. "Great Knocker" (same door, up close, several years prior)
flic.kr/p/5jAAve
#photosky #photography #EastCoastKin #DoorKnocker
February 15, 2026 at 3:09 AM
So, just one more for this week's #BlueskyArtShow theme : #wood
1. "Great Knockers" (Boston Back Bay/Bay Village door)
flic.kr/p/2m9Fxpy
2. "Great Knocker" (same door, up close, several years prior)
flic.kr/p/5jAAve
#photosky #photography #EastCoastKin #DoorKnocker
1. "Great Knockers" (Boston Back Bay/Bay Village door)
flic.kr/p/2m9Fxpy
2. "Great Knocker" (same door, up close, several years prior)
flic.kr/p/5jAAve
#photosky #photography #EastCoastKin #DoorKnocker
Artist Fave 15: Pick an artist, then select and rank 15 fave tracks. A song a day, Feb. 1-15.
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge #hiphopsky #AlternativeHipHop #jazzrap
Artist: #Oddisee pt. 1: 2009-2015
day 14, rank # 2
Oddisee: "Belong to the World" (The Good Fight, 2015)
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge #hiphopsky #AlternativeHipHop #jazzrap
Artist: #Oddisee pt. 1: 2009-2015
day 14, rank # 2
Oddisee: "Belong to the World" (The Good Fight, 2015)
Oddisee - Belong To The World | Official Video
YouTube video by Mello Music Group
youtu.be
February 15, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Artist Fave 15: Pick an artist, then select and rank 15 fave tracks. A song a day, Feb. 1-15.
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge #hiphopsky #AlternativeHipHop #jazzrap
Artist: #Oddisee pt. 1: 2009-2015
day 14, rank # 2
Oddisee: "Belong to the World" (The Good Fight, 2015)
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge #hiphopsky #AlternativeHipHop #jazzrap
Artist: #Oddisee pt. 1: 2009-2015
day 14, rank # 2
Oddisee: "Belong to the World" (The Good Fight, 2015)
So, this week's #BlueskyArtShow theme is : #wood
1. "Footbridge Just Before Sunset" (Elmwood Park Footbridge)
flic.kr/p/2pTDw1H
2. "F*CK 50" (Downed tree w/ Fat Joe/50 Cent reference graffiti)
flic.kr/p/RYKxAx
#photosky #photography #EastCoastKin #Graffiti
1. "Footbridge Just Before Sunset" (Elmwood Park Footbridge)
flic.kr/p/2pTDw1H
2. "F*CK 50" (Downed tree w/ Fat Joe/50 Cent reference graffiti)
flic.kr/p/RYKxAx
#photosky #photography #EastCoastKin #Graffiti
February 15, 2026 at 1:20 AM
So, this week's #BlueskyArtShow theme is : #wood
1. "Footbridge Just Before Sunset" (Elmwood Park Footbridge)
flic.kr/p/2pTDw1H
2. "F*CK 50" (Downed tree w/ Fat Joe/50 Cent reference graffiti)
flic.kr/p/RYKxAx
#photosky #photography #EastCoastKin #Graffiti
1. "Footbridge Just Before Sunset" (Elmwood Park Footbridge)
flic.kr/p/2pTDw1H
2. "F*CK 50" (Downed tree w/ Fat Joe/50 Cent reference graffiti)
flic.kr/p/RYKxAx
#photosky #photography #EastCoastKin #Graffiti
"Wise men say, only fools rush in . . ."
Happy St. Valentines Day to those who celebrate. Which gives me an excuse to post:
Spiritualized: "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space" (live, 2012) 🌌
#Spiritualized #Musicsky #LadiesandGentlemenWeAreFloatinginSpace
Happy St. Valentines Day to those who celebrate. Which gives me an excuse to post:
Spiritualized: "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space" (live, 2012) 🌌
#Spiritualized #Musicsky #LadiesandGentlemenWeAreFloatinginSpace
Spiritualized "Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space" live (HD, Official) | Moshcam
YouTube video by Moshcam
youtu.be
February 14, 2026 at 11:57 PM
"Wise men say, only fools rush in . . ."
Happy St. Valentines Day to those who celebrate. Which gives me an excuse to post:
Spiritualized: "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space" (live, 2012) 🌌
#Spiritualized #Musicsky #LadiesandGentlemenWeAreFloatinginSpace
Happy St. Valentines Day to those who celebrate. Which gives me an excuse to post:
Spiritualized: "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space" (live, 2012) 🌌
#Spiritualized #Musicsky #LadiesandGentlemenWeAreFloatinginSpace
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A sweeping boycott has begun — targeting tech giants who participants believe are enabling President Trump and his immigration crackdown.
DVDs and public transit: Boycott drives people to ditch Big Tech to protest ICE
A sweeping boycott has begun — targeting tech giants who participants believe are enabling President Trump and his immigration crackdown.
n.pr
February 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
A sweeping boycott has begun — targeting tech giants who participants believe are enabling President Trump and his immigration crackdown.
Artist Fave 15: Pick an artist, then select and rank 15 fave tracks. A song a day, Feb. 1-15.
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge #hiphopsky #InstrumentalHipHop #AlternativeHipHop #jazzrap
Artist: #Oddisee pt. 1: 2009-2015
day 13, rank # 3
Oddisee: "Chocolate City Dreaming" (Odd Summer, 2009)
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge #hiphopsky #InstrumentalHipHop #AlternativeHipHop #jazzrap
Artist: #Oddisee pt. 1: 2009-2015
day 13, rank # 3
Oddisee: "Chocolate City Dreaming" (Odd Summer, 2009)
Chocolate City Dreaming, by Oddisee
from the album Odd Summer
oddisee.bandcamp.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Artist Fave 15: Pick an artist, then select and rank 15 fave tracks. A song a day, Feb. 1-15.
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge #hiphopsky #InstrumentalHipHop #AlternativeHipHop #jazzrap
Artist: #Oddisee pt. 1: 2009-2015
day 13, rank # 3
Oddisee: "Chocolate City Dreaming" (Odd Summer, 2009)
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge #hiphopsky #InstrumentalHipHop #AlternativeHipHop #jazzrap
Artist: #Oddisee pt. 1: 2009-2015
day 13, rank # 3
Oddisee: "Chocolate City Dreaming" (Odd Summer, 2009)
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I know that #PeterGabriel made his cover image using a #Polaroid camera, inspired by a famed photographer who had been doing this sort of thing..... but I wonder if perhaps subconsciously they were influenced by this 1964 #JohnColtrane album cover design? #musicsky #jazzsky #music #jazz
February 12, 2026 at 4:53 PM
I know that #PeterGabriel made his cover image using a #Polaroid camera, inspired by a famed photographer who had been doing this sort of thing..... but I wonder if perhaps subconsciously they were influenced by this 1964 #JohnColtrane album cover design? #musicsky #jazzsky #music #jazz
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If Pam Bondi was a waitress.
February 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM
If Pam Bondi was a waitress.