Lee Nichols
@leemnichols.bsky.social
Probably thinking about my next run. Among other things, I freelance for @trackandfieldnews and cover beer for Rock & Vine. Urban transportation nerd.
Here's my latest for Rock & Vine. I visited Lago Vista Brewing Co., sampled their award-winning beers and learned how their journey to opening took them through the United States Embassy in Malaysia, of all places. rockandvinemag.com/2025/10/a-ci...
A circuitous route to award-winning beer
by Lee M. Nicholsphotos provided by Lago Vista Brewing Co. When starting a new business — especially one that sells alcohol — one always expects the hassle of jumping through government hoops. Nonethe...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Here's my latest for Rock & Vine. I visited Lago Vista Brewing Co., sampled their award-winning beers and learned how their journey to opening took them through the United States Embassy in Malaysia, of all places. rockandvinemag.com/2025/10/a-ci...
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The real cancel culture is within Conservatives
Some really dystopian controls being put in place here. The “approved” content is completely subjective and this will be weaponized to attack professors and instructors who teach about ideas that go against the prevailing statewide political winds. This is anathema to academic freedom & free inquiry
Texas A&M Tightens Rules on Talking About Race and Gender in Classes
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:44 AM
The real cancel culture is within Conservatives
This year, Curtis Thompson went from being a good javelin thrower to one of the world’s best. He hit a new PR at the Texas Relays and then earned a bronze medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Here is my feature on him for Track & Field News. trackandfieldnews.com/curtis-thomp...
Curtis Thompson Leveled Up Large In Tokyo - Track & Field News
HE HAS BEEN hovering just outside of greatness. Curtis Thompson has been very good, to be sure. He won titles... Read More
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October 30, 2025 at 11:36 PM
This year, Curtis Thompson went from being a good javelin thrower to one of the world’s best. He hit a new PR at the Texas Relays and then earned a bronze medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Here is my feature on him for Track & Field News. trackandfieldnews.com/curtis-thomp...
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October 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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RIP Jane Goodall, by all accounts a wonderful woman who loved this Far Side cartoon
October 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
RIP Jane Goodall, by all accounts a wonderful woman who loved this Far Side cartoon
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portland update: this just crossed the street in front of me holding a bright yellow sign that said WELCOME TO HELL
September 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
portland update: this just crossed the street in front of me holding a bright yellow sign that said WELCOME TO HELL
Oct 1 and 2 are Ozone Action Days in Central Texas. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking
or riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive
through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle
properly tuned.
or riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive
through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle
properly tuned.
EWX issues Air Quality Alert (AQA) at Oct 1, 2:43 PM CDT ...OZONE ACTION DAY... via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
October 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Oct 1 and 2 are Ozone Action Days in Central Texas. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking
or riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive
through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle
properly tuned.
or riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive
through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle
properly tuned.
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Are you interested in covering politics in the Lone Star State? The Texas Observer is hiring an intern to help us cover the 2026 elections! Apply here:
Work for the Texas Observer
We’re a nonprofit with a strong public service mission; we seek to expose injustice and to produce the kind of impact journalism that makes a difference.
www.texasobserver.org
September 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Are you interested in covering politics in the Lone Star State? The Texas Observer is hiring an intern to help us cover the 2026 elections! Apply here:
I had a magnificent time in Tokyo working for @trackandfieldnews.bsky.social, producing the daily newsletter for its tour company (trackandfieldnews.com/tours/) and covering several events for the magazine. In the thread below are all of my articles from #WorldAthleticsChamps #Tokyo2025.
T&FN Tours - Track & Field News
Go with Track & Field News to the Games, World Championships, Trials and other major track & field festivals all... Read More
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September 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I had a magnificent time in Tokyo working for @trackandfieldnews.bsky.social, producing the daily newsletter for its tour company (trackandfieldnews.com/tours/) and covering several events for the magazine. In the thread below are all of my articles from #WorldAthleticsChamps #Tokyo2025.
My emotions are so mixed right now. I’m having an amazing, fun time in Tokyo while watching my nation’s democracy collapse from afar. I’m afraid to go back.
September 20, 2025 at 5:27 AM
My emotions are so mixed right now. I’m having an amazing, fun time in Tokyo while watching my nation’s democracy collapse from afar. I’m afraid to go back.
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The scariest part of a scary @jvl.bsky.social essay on Trump and crime: "The purpose of deploying the military into cities is to normalize the practice so that it can be done in November 2026 to depress turnout in Democratic areas." open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Understanding Trump's Pivot to "Crime"
Where does Kamala Harris go to get her apology?
open.substack.com
September 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The scariest part of a scary @jvl.bsky.social essay on Trump and crime: "The purpose of deploying the military into cities is to normalize the practice so that it can be done in November 2026 to depress turnout in Democratic areas." open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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A former CDC staffer adds: “This is the work of a death cult.”
RFK Jr. Sends CDC Spiraling, Leading to Wave of Resignations
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been pressured to support vaccine policy changes, and several leaders have resigned
www.rollingstone.com
August 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
A former CDC staffer adds: “This is the work of a death cult.”
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According to federal data, 13 of the top 20 cities in homicide rates have Republican governors. None of those cities are Chicago.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
August 28, 2025 at 1:01 AM
According to federal data, 13 of the top 20 cities in homicide rates have Republican governors. None of those cities are Chicago.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
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rfkjr: we just want people to be able to make choices about their own health
america: cool can we choose to take the covid booster
rfkjr: lol no
america: cool can we choose to take the covid booster
rfkjr: lol no
August 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
rfkjr: we just want people to be able to make choices about their own health
america: cool can we choose to take the covid booster
rfkjr: lol no
america: cool can we choose to take the covid booster
rfkjr: lol no
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In light of Trump’s worsening cruelty, vindictiveness, and ever more belligerent attacks on democracy, many of you ask: “What can I do now?”
Here are a baker’s dozen of recommendations. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-f3d
Here are a baker’s dozen of recommendations. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-f3d
August 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
In light of Trump’s worsening cruelty, vindictiveness, and ever more belligerent attacks on democracy, many of you ask: “What can I do now?”
Here are a baker’s dozen of recommendations. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-f3d
Here are a baker’s dozen of recommendations. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-f3d
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World Pedestrian Day is coming up August 17. Here's my blog post about the tragic death that inspired WPD and what the City of Austin is doing to make roadways safer for everyone. www.austintexas.gov/blog/world-p...
World Pedestrian Day is August 17
On August 17, 1896, Bridget Driscoll became the world’s first recorded traffic fatality. The 44-year-old mother, on foot, was hit in London by what was then one of the very few gasoline-powered automo...
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August 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
World Pedestrian Day is coming up August 17. Here's my blog post about the tragic death that inspired WPD and what the City of Austin is doing to make roadways safer for everyone. www.austintexas.gov/blog/world-p...
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Kennedy Curse Sure Taking Its Sweet Time With RFK Jr.
August 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Kennedy Curse Sure Taking Its Sweet Time With RFK Jr.
The #USATF women’s 10,000 was fantastic. We’re still not certain who’s going to Tokyo, but the drama was great. Here’s my coverage. trackandfieldnews.com/usatf-champs...
USATF Women’s 10,000 — Infeld’s Triumphant Resurgence - Track & Field News
WHATEVER THE WOMEN’S 10,000 lacked in Tokyo team clarity, it made up for it in excitement. Elise Cranny led the... Read More
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August 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The #USATF women’s 10,000 was fantastic. We’re still not certain who’s going to Tokyo, but the drama was great. Here’s my coverage. trackandfieldnews.com/usatf-champs...
What an exciting #USATF championships this weekend! Here’s my coverage of the men’s 400 hurdles. The top runners in the prelims are going to Tokyo, but two of them had to scrap harder than expected. trackandfieldnews.com/usatf-mens-4...
USATF Men’s 400 Hurdles — Benjamin Showcases Gold Medal Form - Track & Field News
AFTER THE FIRST ROUND, it seemed the Tokyo team had already been determined — Rai Benjamin, Caleb Dean and Chris... Read More
trackandfieldnews.com
August 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
What an exciting #USATF championships this weekend! Here’s my coverage of the men’s 400 hurdles. The top runners in the prelims are going to Tokyo, but two of them had to scrap harder than expected. trackandfieldnews.com/usatf-mens-4...
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Marfa Public Radio saved countless lives during wildfires in West Texas. Republicans just ripped back 30% of their budget. www.austinchronicle.com/news/2025-08...
Texas Public Media Grapples With Funding Loss From GOP Bill
KUT, Austin PBS, and other impacted stations make the case for why local news matters
www.austinchronicle.com
August 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Marfa Public Radio saved countless lives during wildfires in West Texas. Republicans just ripped back 30% of their budget. www.austinchronicle.com/news/2025-08...
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The governing party of the United States is shutting down the federal government to cover-up evidence the president sexually abused children so he can continue trying to implement dictatorship.
That's just a true statement about the world!
That's just a true statement about the world!
July 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The governing party of the United States is shutting down the federal government to cover-up evidence the president sexually abused children so he can continue trying to implement dictatorship.
That's just a true statement about the world!
That's just a true statement about the world!
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We don’t have an Attorney General. We haven’t had one for the past 6 months. Pam Bondi is Donald Trump’s personal lawyer. Nothing more.
We’ve normalized his corruption. And America will pay such a steep price for doing so. Shame on us.
We’ve normalized his corruption. And America will pay such a steep price for doing so. Shame on us.
July 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We don’t have an Attorney General. We haven’t had one for the past 6 months. Pam Bondi is Donald Trump’s personal lawyer. Nothing more.
We’ve normalized his corruption. And America will pay such a steep price for doing so. Shame on us.
We’ve normalized his corruption. And America will pay such a steep price for doing so. Shame on us.