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@katexas.bsky.social
Baltimore now. Hurricane prone areas before.
Immigration, urbanism, public transit and walkability, OFMD “a normal amount”, SNL, art & creative reuse.
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Immigration, urbanism, public transit and walkability, OFMD “a normal amount”, SNL, art & creative reuse.
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Happy early Valentine's Day. I hope you spend it with people you love, or at least with food you love. Here is Max wanting some of a plate of toast and brie. Try not to doomscroll too late tonight.
February 14, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Happy early Valentine's Day. I hope you spend it with people you love, or at least with food you love. Here is Max wanting some of a plate of toast and brie. Try not to doomscroll too late tonight.
Baltimore Book Thing is open this Sunday 2/15, books up for grabs 9-5, accepting donations 9-2
bookthing.org/2026/02/07/f...
bookthing.org/2026/02/07/f...
February 13, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Baltimore Book Thing is open this Sunday 2/15, books up for grabs 9-5, accepting donations 9-2
bookthing.org/2026/02/07/f...
bookthing.org/2026/02/07/f...
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Hey definitely call your senators about this. Like seriously.
BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
February 12, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Hey definitely call your senators about this. Like seriously.
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Want to see all we did last year? Check out the DC Books to Prisons 2025 Year-in-Review newsletter! --> tr.ee/FWxFCS
February 11, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Want to see all we did last year? Check out the DC Books to Prisons 2025 Year-in-Review newsletter! --> tr.ee/FWxFCS
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Bad Art is better than AI 'art'.
February 10, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Bad Art is better than AI 'art'.
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At Bad Art for Good, we get together to make art that spreads important messages!
You don't have to be good at art to make something that makes an impact.
The next event is Feb 23rd at @indyhall.org
It's free! It's fun! It's in Philly!
RSVP to reserve your spot here luma.com/83rzi5bf
You don't have to be good at art to make something that makes an impact.
The next event is Feb 23rd at @indyhall.org
It's free! It's fun! It's in Philly!
RSVP to reserve your spot here luma.com/83rzi5bf
Bad Art for Good · Luma
It's been a tough year to be a person with a conscience, huh?
At Bad Art for Good, we're gonna get together and make some art to make things better.
How can…
luma.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:33 PM
At Bad Art for Good, we get together to make art that spreads important messages!
You don't have to be good at art to make something that makes an impact.
The next event is Feb 23rd at @indyhall.org
It's free! It's fun! It's in Philly!
RSVP to reserve your spot here luma.com/83rzi5bf
You don't have to be good at art to make something that makes an impact.
The next event is Feb 23rd at @indyhall.org
It's free! It's fun! It's in Philly!
RSVP to reserve your spot here luma.com/83rzi5bf
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“God bless America,” Benito proclaims... to the finish, promptly naming Chile, Argentina, and all of South & Central America & the Caribbean before finishing with the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.“Seguimos aquí,” (“We’re still here”) he closes, spiking a football that says: “Together, we are America.”
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl half-time show review – a thrilling ode to Boricua joy
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl half-time show review – a thrilling ode to Boricua joy
The Grammy-winning Puerto Rican megastar delivered a powerful, detail-packed performance that paid tribute to his history and teased more greatness for his future
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:02 AM
“God bless America,” Benito proclaims... to the finish, promptly naming Chile, Argentina, and all of South & Central America & the Caribbean before finishing with the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.“Seguimos aquí,” (“We’re still here”) he closes, spiking a football that says: “Together, we are America.”
Looks like it’s possible for multiple airlines, not just Delta
DID YOU KNOW?
If you have Delta Sky Miles, you can donate them to help a kidnapped-and-released person fly home!
They are set free on the streets of El Paso or another Texas town with no phone, no money, nothing at all. Your miles can get them back to their loved ones!
If you have Delta Sky Miles, you can donate them to help a kidnapped-and-released person fly home!
They are set free on the streets of El Paso or another Texas town with no phone, no money, nothing at all. Your miles can get them back to their loved ones!
Donate Your Miles — Stand With Minnesota
Donate your Delta Skymiles to get people home from Texas
www.standwithminnesota.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Looks like it’s possible for multiple airlines, not just Delta
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Starting in 2017 I volunteered to work election polls in my city after Matt Blaze commented that it was the single largest thing anyone can do to ensure safe and secure elections.
Cities are desperate for younger poll workers. I went from working the "in table" to district warden in one year.
Cities are desperate for younger poll workers. I went from working the "in table" to district warden in one year.
as i keep saying, the things to do to secure elections are to volunteer to work the polls or to serve as an observer, & to pressure your *state representatives* to take steps to further secure voting locations and ballots. you should also learn about how election administration works in your area.
February 5, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Starting in 2017 I volunteered to work election polls in my city after Matt Blaze commented that it was the single largest thing anyone can do to ensure safe and secure elections.
Cities are desperate for younger poll workers. I went from working the "in table" to district warden in one year.
Cities are desperate for younger poll workers. I went from working the "in table" to district warden in one year.
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It's a long day, but incredibly rewarding. As a bonus, you become intimate with the details of how elections prevent voter fraud without requiring identification. It's incredibly effective and deceptively simple. Volunteer and learn.
February 5, 2026 at 3:55 PM
It's a long day, but incredibly rewarding. As a bonus, you become intimate with the details of how elections prevent voter fraud without requiring identification. It's incredibly effective and deceptively simple. Volunteer and learn.
Looking forward to this event. I’ve been to a few packed, overwhelming swaps recently but this usually attracts more of a low key, millennial crowd.
Union Craft Brewing, 1700 W 41st St, Baltimore
Union Craft Brewing, 1700 W 41st St, Baltimore
February 6, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Looking forward to this event. I’ve been to a few packed, overwhelming swaps recently but this usually attracts more of a low key, millennial crowd.
Union Craft Brewing, 1700 W 41st St, Baltimore
Union Craft Brewing, 1700 W 41st St, Baltimore
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Live in Baltimore and dread Valentines Day? Join me for a meditative doodling art workshop. It's PYWC - with a couple of free spots for those who truly need. Bring your own supplies, or use ours for free. Studios at 234 is located on Main Street in Reisterstown. Register: forms.gle/xfQLGwiu9Yat...
February 4, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Live in Baltimore and dread Valentines Day? Join me for a meditative doodling art workshop. It's PYWC - with a couple of free spots for those who truly need. Bring your own supplies, or use ours for free. Studios at 234 is located on Main Street in Reisterstown. Register: forms.gle/xfQLGwiu9Yat...
I need Chase Brexton to stop turning every single prescription into a fucking ordeal every month, 3 out of 4 of my care providers are prescribers and I’ve had issues with all of them and god forbid they align so instead I’m basically babysitting CVS and screaming at a phone tree on a weekly basis.
February 3, 2026 at 2:10 PM
I need Chase Brexton to stop turning every single prescription into a fucking ordeal every month, 3 out of 4 of my care providers are prescribers and I’ve had issues with all of them and god forbid they align so instead I’m basically babysitting CVS and screaming at a phone tree on a weekly basis.
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On Wednesday, February 4, to honor the birthday of Rosa Parks and celebrate Transit Equity Day, all MTA transit services will be free. No fares will be charged on Local Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MARC Train, Commuter Bus, or M...
https://mta.maryland.gov/service-alerts/25723
https://mta.maryland.gov/service-alerts/25723
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
On Wednesday, February 4, to honor the birthday of Rosa Parks and celebrate Transit Equity Day, all MTA transit services will be free. No fares will be charged on Local Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MARC Train, Commuter Bus, or M...
https://mta.maryland.gov/service-alerts/25723
https://mta.maryland.gov/service-alerts/25723
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Props to The Banner for actually talking to the workers at Brewer's Art who just got screwed out of the pay they're owed for 2 weeks' work by the owners, and were fired with zero notice. Most stories about restaurant closures don't bother to do that. www.thebanner.com/culture/food...
The Brewer’s Art, a Mount Vernon mainstay, abruptly closes after 30 years
Owner Volker Stewart informed employees by text message Monday that he was closing effective immediately due to financial problems, according to screenshots shared with The Banner.
www.thebanner.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Props to The Banner for actually talking to the workers at Brewer's Art who just got screwed out of the pay they're owed for 2 weeks' work by the owners, and were fired with zero notice. Most stories about restaurant closures don't bother to do that. www.thebanner.com/culture/food...
Will I have unpacked any drawing supplies by Wednesday night?! Only one way to find out
February 3, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Will I have unpacked any drawing supplies by Wednesday night?! Only one way to find out
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hitting the books
January 30, 2026 at 6:06 PM
hitting the books
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The African American Quilters of Baltimore is a crossroads for master quilters, fine artists, hobbyists, textile collectors, and beginners to gather and exchange knowledge that keeps these traditions alive and evolving. baltimorebeat.com/the-women-up...
January 31, 2026 at 2:01 PM
The African American Quilters of Baltimore is a crossroads for master quilters, fine artists, hobbyists, textile collectors, and beginners to gather and exchange knowledge that keeps these traditions alive and evolving. baltimorebeat.com/the-women-up...
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Hey folks get your faucets running/dripping etc. I am seeing so many posts in my neighborhood groups, texts from neighbors, and even my mom, about frozen pipes. If you have a crawlspace get a space heater in there if need be to keep things flowing. Temps stay below freezing through Monday. Ugh.
January 31, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Hey folks get your faucets running/dripping etc. I am seeing so many posts in my neighborhood groups, texts from neighbors, and even my mom, about frozen pipes. If you have a crawlspace get a space heater in there if need be to keep things flowing. Temps stay below freezing through Monday. Ugh.
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If I ever manage to dig it out I'm going to put a chair in my email inbox so it stays clear.
January 30, 2026 at 4:32 PM
If I ever manage to dig it out I'm going to put a chair in my email inbox so it stays clear.
Everything was bringing me down yesterday so I put on my silly rain boots and went outside to make a little dent in the ice around my car, and a neighbor stopped and introduced herself, then another, and together we freed my car. Then met another neighbor who needed help with the same. It felt good.
January 30, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Everything was bringing me down yesterday so I put on my silly rain boots and went outside to make a little dent in the ice around my car, and a neighbor stopped and introduced herself, then another, and together we freed my car. Then met another neighbor who needed help with the same. It felt good.
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Dems managed to get a 2-week delay on the DHS bill, so CALL YOUR SENATORS AND YOUR REPRESENTATIVE EVERY DAY FOR THE NEXT 14 DAYS. Tell them you want ICE, CBP and all the rest of it defunded and dismantled. Tell them you will be voting against anyone who doesn't do this. This is our chance.
January 29, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Dems managed to get a 2-week delay on the DHS bill, so CALL YOUR SENATORS AND YOUR REPRESENTATIVE EVERY DAY FOR THE NEXT 14 DAYS. Tell them you want ICE, CBP and all the rest of it defunded and dismantled. Tell them you will be voting against anyone who doesn't do this. This is our chance.
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In all seriousness I know I’m an Old but I feel like there was a gloriously insane chaos to the early aughts that the contemporary shit barely even scrapes
Man remember when the internet was good
January 29, 2026 at 11:16 PM
In all seriousness I know I’m an Old but I feel like there was a gloriously insane chaos to the early aughts that the contemporary shit barely even scrapes
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I went downtown to meet a friend for coffee this morning and took the bus. It’s legitimately dangerous. Old folks are standing in the street to wait for the bus because the sidewalks are covered in ice. It’s not enough to just have the streets cleared. We deserve to be able to walk and bike safely
Hey Zohran would you like to be mayor of baltimore as well? we have some bike lanes that need plowing and also every crosswalk in the core has a 5 ft glacier preventing anyone who actually lives here from crossing the street because suburban motorists are more important than actual residents i guess
January 29, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I went downtown to meet a friend for coffee this morning and took the bus. It’s legitimately dangerous. Old folks are standing in the street to wait for the bus because the sidewalks are covered in ice. It’s not enough to just have the streets cleared. We deserve to be able to walk and bike safely