J. Smith
@jooltman.bsky.social
Professional Citizen. Adores Poetry/Bikes/Textiles.
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"Emphasizes Religion"???
They violated the Constitution by using official government accounts to post things like "We are blessed to share a nation and a Savior."
Shame on you for whitewashing this lawless, Christian supremacist regime, @nytimes.com.
They violated the Constitution by using official government accounts to post things like "We are blessed to share a nation and a Savior."
Shame on you for whitewashing this lawless, Christian supremacist regime, @nytimes.com.
The Trump administration celebrated Christmas on Thursday by posting a series of religious messages from official government accounts, using language that drew criticism from those who pointed to America's separation of church and state.
Trump Administration Emphasizes Religion in Official Christmas Messages
Government officials have traditionally steered clear of such overtly religious language, as the Constitution prohibits the establishment of an official state religion.
nyti.ms
December 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"Emphasizes Religion"???
They violated the Constitution by using official government accounts to post things like "We are blessed to share a nation and a Savior."
Shame on you for whitewashing this lawless, Christian supremacist regime, @nytimes.com.
They violated the Constitution by using official government accounts to post things like "We are blessed to share a nation and a Savior."
Shame on you for whitewashing this lawless, Christian supremacist regime, @nytimes.com.
Such sloppy, US-centric headline writing @nytimes.com. Zelensky is THE President. The other guy sent so many mentally unwell social media messages on Christmas. Is there a title for that?
December 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Such sloppy, US-centric headline writing @nytimes.com. Zelensky is THE President. The other guy sent so many mentally unwell social media messages on Christmas. Is there a title for that?
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NYTimes: A Top Source of Lead Pollution Faced Tighter Rules. Then Trump Intervened. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/c...
A Top Source of Lead Pollution Faced Tighter Rules. Then Trump Intervened.
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM
NYTimes: A Top Source of Lead Pollution Faced Tighter Rules. Then Trump Intervened. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/c...
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Who needs a village when you can have parking lots?
December 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Who needs a village when you can have parking lots?
“Chuck Redd, a musician who has hosted the show for nearly two decades, said that he decided last Friday to call off the performance after learning that the name was being changed on the building in Washington.” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/u...
Kennedy Center’s Christmas Eve Jazz Show Canceled After Trump Name Added to Building
www.nytimes.com
December 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
“Chuck Redd, a musician who has hosted the show for nearly two decades, said that he decided last Friday to call off the performance after learning that the name was being changed on the building in Washington.” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/u...
For Christmas, Park Slope gets buzzed by NYPD. Gee thanks? (@cmshahanahanif.bsky.social can you find out why?!?)
December 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
For Christmas, Park Slope gets buzzed by NYPD. Gee thanks? (@cmshahanahanif.bsky.social can you find out why?!?)
The Brooklyn edition of partridges in a pear tree.
December 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Brooklyn edition of partridges in a pear tree.
They Seek to Curb Online Hate. The U.S. Accuses Them of Censorship.
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
After the tacky corruption of Adams, is it possible we may have a classy as well as equitable City Hall?
December 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
After the tacky corruption of Adams, is it possible we may have a classy as well as equitable City Hall?
A meaty thread on why the teacher’s union ho-humming about AI might not be the best approach to educating and protecting kids.
Thanks for sharing this document, @rweingarten.bsky.social.
I read it, and I believe it's inexcusably inadequate and will not prepare teachers or schools to confront the very real dangers of the "A.i." products pushed by your partners, including OpenAI.
A few thoughts for your consideration...
I read it, and I believe it's inexcusably inadequate and will not prepare teachers or schools to confront the very real dangers of the "A.i." products pushed by your partners, including OpenAI.
A few thoughts for your consideration...
Read about Commonsense Guardrails for Using Advanced Technology in Schools aiinstruction.org/sites/defaul...
December 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A meaty thread on why the teacher’s union ho-humming about AI might not be the best approach to educating and protecting kids.
Just repeating this with a NYC accent: Absolutely Yuge!
Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
December 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Just repeating this with a NYC accent: Absolutely Yuge!
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Just want to point out that this man was leading the whole Turning Point USA crowd in prayer last week.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Russell Brand charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault
The alleged offences took place in 2009, the Crown Protection Service said
www.independent.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Just want to point out that this man was leading the whole Turning Point USA crowd in prayer last week.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
It was a simpler time. (Via @publicdomainrev.bsky.social)
December 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It was a simpler time. (Via @publicdomainrev.bsky.social)
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Hi folks. Just to be clear, a date has not yet been announced for the next No Kings. If a PAC you’ve never heard of asks for donations to “organize” it, please block and report them
December 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Hi folks. Just to be clear, a date has not yet been announced for the next No Kings. If a PAC you’ve never heard of asks for donations to “organize” it, please block and report them
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"Two Rabbits with a Sled' (1894) illustration by celebrated English author Beatrix Potter
#Womensart ❄️
#Womensart ❄️
December 23, 2025 at 3:20 AM
"Two Rabbits with a Sled' (1894) illustration by celebrated English author Beatrix Potter
#Womensart ❄️
#Womensart ❄️
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
Seen in Brooklyn today, the Build, Baby, Build party lunching together: Ezra Klein and Shaun (median Brooklyn home costs 100k!) Donovan. Perhaps concocting ways to push abundance under Fascism?
December 22, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Seen in Brooklyn today, the Build, Baby, Build party lunching together: Ezra Klein and Shaun (median Brooklyn home costs 100k!) Donovan. Perhaps concocting ways to push abundance under Fascism?
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You either believe in representative democracy or you don't. Incumbents are not entitled to hold a seat unchallenged for as long as they choose, and if a significant percentage of their district feels they are being poorly represented by them, they have a right to vote for someone else. Very simple!
oh no what a shame, actual accountability for sucking ass for once
‘They’re attacking their own’: DC Democrats irked by surge of left-wing challengers with House majority on the line | CNN Politics
When Rep. Dan Goldman first ran for Congress in 2022, he was cheered on the left as the party’s top lawyer during President Donald Trump’s first impeachment.
www.cnn.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
You either believe in representative democracy or you don't. Incumbents are not entitled to hold a seat unchallenged for as long as they choose, and if a significant percentage of their district feels they are being poorly represented by them, they have a right to vote for someone else. Very simple!
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NYC, 12/21/2025
Merry equinox everybody!
Merry equinox everybody!
December 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
NYC, 12/21/2025
Merry equinox everybody!
Merry equinox everybody!
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Have you ever heard someone go off, and their words are so perfectly chosen, so well said in that moment, that you’re in awe? You think, “There’s nothing to add here,” and you applaud in your head.
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
December 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Have you ever heard someone go off, and their words are so perfectly chosen, so well said in that moment, that you’re in awe? You think, “There’s nothing to add here,” and you applaud in your head.
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Today, a “unity rally” against hate outside the office of far-right councilmember Vickie Paladino, whose most recent racist tirade provoked widespread condemnation.
December 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Today, a “unity rally” against hate outside the office of far-right councilmember Vickie Paladino, whose most recent racist tirade provoked widespread condemnation.
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Remember how hard this hit when you only got to hear it once a year
December 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Remember how hard this hit when you only got to hear it once a year
Expect the unexpected as our aging grid groans.
Waymo has halted service in San Francisco after numerous videos & images showed its autonomous cars snarling traffic during the blackout.
With traffic lights down, Waymos across the city stopped dead in their tracks at intersections.
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-w...
With traffic lights down, Waymos across the city stopped dead in their tracks at intersections.
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-w...
Waymo halts service during massive S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams
Waymo stopped its service across San Francisco on Saturday after numerous autonomous vehicles caused traffic jams in the city.
missionlocal.org
December 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Expect the unexpected as our aging grid groans.
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Rare footage of St Paul’s Cathedral testing its giant flamethrower
December 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Rare footage of St Paul’s Cathedral testing its giant flamethrower