Michael McLean
@mclean.bsky.social
Ideal city: ⚛️ nuclear-powered, 🏙️ dense housing, 💰 affordable, 🚇 transit. Aka Chicago.
Posting about those things here, and trying to make them better IRL.
Posting about those things here, and trying to make them better IRL.
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Michael McLean
@mclean.bsky.social
· Nov 11
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Incredible photo from ChiDrone on Instagram. Chicago rules
February 11, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Incredible photo from ChiDrone on Instagram. Chicago rules
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It is inexplicable and offensive that alderpersons are permitted to weigh in on and block projects that IMPROVE SAFETY on streets. On no other safety topic is this a thing.
February 11, 2026 at 8:13 PM
It is inexplicable and offensive that alderpersons are permitted to weigh in on and block projects that IMPROVE SAFETY on streets. On no other safety topic is this a thing.
In hindsight, Anthropic doubling the tokens available in the Pro plan during the holiday break was genius.
So many people got their toes wet on side projects, came back to work in 2026 and demanded it for their workplace
So many people got their toes wet on side projects, came back to work in 2026 and demanded it for their workplace
February 11, 2026 at 7:58 PM
In hindsight, Anthropic doubling the tokens available in the Pro plan during the holiday break was genius.
So many people got their toes wet on side projects, came back to work in 2026 and demanded it for their workplace
So many people got their toes wet on side projects, came back to work in 2026 and demanded it for their workplace
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This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
Can’t say much, but I’m seeing jobs being replaced by LLMs first hand.
I think the journalists are behind on this stuff.
I think the journalists are behind on this stuff.
I understand why people are exhausted by AI hype, and why those of us squarely in the corner of "human dignity uber alles" see AI doomerism as self-serving hype, but I *really* think people on the left broadly need to start thinking seriously about the possibiltiy of the hype being...true.
February 11, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Can’t say much, but I’m seeing jobs being replaced by LLMs first hand.
I think the journalists are behind on this stuff.
I think the journalists are behind on this stuff.
"Residents say limited parking and added density could strain nearby residential streets."
This Chicago resident says: "Scaling back development like this will cause Illinois to lose seats in Congress and electoral college, enabling the rise of fascism"
blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/11/n...
This Chicago resident says: "Scaling back development like this will cause Illinois to lose seats in Congress and electoral college, enabling the rise of fascism"
blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/11/n...
Neighbors Raise Parking, Density Concerns About Proposed Clybourn Apartment Project
Residents say limited parking and added density could strain nearby residential streets.
blockclubchicago.org
February 11, 2026 at 4:20 PM
"Residents say limited parking and added density could strain nearby residential streets."
This Chicago resident says: "Scaling back development like this will cause Illinois to lose seats in Congress and electoral college, enabling the rise of fascism"
blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/11/n...
This Chicago resident says: "Scaling back development like this will cause Illinois to lose seats in Congress and electoral college, enabling the rise of fascism"
blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/11/n...
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You do not need to show your ID to ride a train
Markwayne Mullin defends "show me your papers": "If you're here legally, there's nothing to hide. Most people already are walking around with a government-issued ID, meaning your Real ID or your driver's license. If you go board a train here, you gotta show your ID."
February 11, 2026 at 2:11 PM
You do not need to show your ID to ride a train
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Again it’s important to remember the context of these chats is that a woman was shot five times in her car as she was attempting to donate clothes at a church.
Here's another screen shot of a text where a fellow agent on the "Posse Chat" asks Charles Exum if the bosses have been supportive.
"Everyone has been including Chief Bovino, Chief Banks, Sec Noem and El Jefe himself...according to Bovino
"Everyone has been including Chief Bovino, Chief Banks, Sec Noem and El Jefe himself...according to Bovino
February 11, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Again it’s important to remember the context of these chats is that a woman was shot five times in her car as she was attempting to donate clothes at a church.
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“Unfortunately, because Congress is not taking any steps to rein ICE officers in, there really is no option other than states protecting their constituents’ rights," said Joanna Schwartz, a law professor at UCLA.
Local and State Police Can Investigate Federal Agents, But Rarely Do
It doesn’t happen often, but local law enforcement can arrest and charge federal agents. Legal experts say there’s a moral obligation to at least try to hold federal immigration officers accountable w...
www.propublica.org
February 11, 2026 at 3:50 PM
“Unfortunately, because Congress is not taking any steps to rein ICE officers in, there really is no option other than states protecting their constituents’ rights," said Joanna Schwartz, a law professor at UCLA.
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More homes means more neighbors, more customers for local businesses, and fewer people getting priced out of the towns they grew up in.
James O’Brien is running for State Representative in the 13th district (Uptown, Edgewater, Ravenswood, Lincoln Square) with a plan to tackle our housing shortage.
James O’Brien is running for State Representative in the 13th district (Uptown, Edgewater, Ravenswood, Lincoln Square) with a plan to tackle our housing shortage.
February 11, 2026 at 2:49 PM
More homes means more neighbors, more customers for local businesses, and fewer people getting priced out of the towns they grew up in.
James O’Brien is running for State Representative in the 13th district (Uptown, Edgewater, Ravenswood, Lincoln Square) with a plan to tackle our housing shortage.
James O’Brien is running for State Representative in the 13th district (Uptown, Edgewater, Ravenswood, Lincoln Square) with a plan to tackle our housing shortage.
Are republicans paying Allred?
February 11, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Are republicans paying Allred?
TFR issued over El Paso and Juarez for 10 days. Also a big section in New Mexico.
Is Trump going to strike Mexico??
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
Is Trump going to strike Mexico??
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:15 AM
TFR issued over El Paso and Juarez for 10 days. Also a big section in New Mexico.
Is Trump going to strike Mexico??
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
Is Trump going to strike Mexico??
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
Checked in my first PR for our main business app today. Spent a lot of tokens brainstorming and planning the spec using this compound engineering skill.
github.com/EveryInc/com...
github.com/EveryInc/com...
GitHub - EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin: Official Claude Code compound engineering plugin
Official Claude Code compound engineering plugin. Contribute to EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Checked in my first PR for our main business app today. Spent a lot of tokens brainstorming and planning the spec using this compound engineering skill.
github.com/EveryInc/com...
github.com/EveryInc/com...
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MAJOR WIN FOR CLIMATE ACTION!
We've halted the demolition of Tihange's cooling towers!
Why it matters:
✅ Prevents irreversible destruction of billions in clean energy infrastructure
✅ Keeps the door open for restarting Tihange 1 & 2
✅ Protects Belgium's energy security & climate goals
We've halted the demolition of Tihange's cooling towers!
Why it matters:
✅ Prevents irreversible destruction of billions in clean energy infrastructure
✅ Keeps the door open for restarting Tihange 1 & 2
✅ Protects Belgium's energy security & climate goals
February 10, 2026 at 9:49 AM
MAJOR WIN FOR CLIMATE ACTION!
We've halted the demolition of Tihange's cooling towers!
Why it matters:
✅ Prevents irreversible destruction of billions in clean energy infrastructure
✅ Keeps the door open for restarting Tihange 1 & 2
✅ Protects Belgium's energy security & climate goals
We've halted the demolition of Tihange's cooling towers!
Why it matters:
✅ Prevents irreversible destruction of billions in clean energy infrastructure
✅ Keeps the door open for restarting Tihange 1 & 2
✅ Protects Belgium's energy security & climate goals
Tremendous win by WePlanet. These reactors could run for another 40 years.
It would cost basically nothing to turn this back on and displace gas consumption.
Demolition of a cooling tower isn’t irreversible, but it would add a lot of cost to a restart.
It would cost basically nothing to turn this back on and displace gas consumption.
Demolition of a cooling tower isn’t irreversible, but it would add a lot of cost to a restart.
MAJOR WIN FOR CLIMATE ACTION!
We've halted the demolition of Tihange's cooling towers!
Why it matters:
✅ Prevents irreversible destruction of billions in clean energy infrastructure
✅ Keeps the door open for restarting Tihange 1 & 2
✅ Protects Belgium's energy security & climate goals
We've halted the demolition of Tihange's cooling towers!
Why it matters:
✅ Prevents irreversible destruction of billions in clean energy infrastructure
✅ Keeps the door open for restarting Tihange 1 & 2
✅ Protects Belgium's energy security & climate goals
February 11, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Tremendous win by WePlanet. These reactors could run for another 40 years.
It would cost basically nothing to turn this back on and displace gas consumption.
Demolition of a cooling tower isn’t irreversible, but it would add a lot of cost to a restart.
It would cost basically nothing to turn this back on and displace gas consumption.
Demolition of a cooling tower isn’t irreversible, but it would add a lot of cost to a restart.
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Aaand there you go: Trump’s sudden about-face on the most important Canada-US border crossing came after meeting with the billionaire family that owns the rival bridge. Nice scoop, confirming suspicions of everyone who has followed this file and is familiar with Trump www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/w...
Bridge Owner Lobbied Administration Before Trump Blasted Competing Span to Canada
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Aaand there you go: Trump’s sudden about-face on the most important Canada-US border crossing came after meeting with the billionaire family that owns the rival bridge. Nice scoop, confirming suspicions of everyone who has followed this file and is familiar with Trump www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/w...
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🚨BREAKING🚨 KATHY HOCHUL AND ZOHRAN MAMDANI ANNOUNCE PUSH TO REFORM OUTDATED “ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW” LAWS THAT BLOCK HOUSING
NIMBYS OFFICIALLY FRAMEMOGGED BY HOUSINGMAXXING GOVERNOR AND MAYOR
NIMBYS OFFICIALLY FRAMEMOGGED BY HOUSINGMAXXING GOVERNOR AND MAYOR
February 10, 2026 at 5:21 PM
🚨BREAKING🚨 KATHY HOCHUL AND ZOHRAN MAMDANI ANNOUNCE PUSH TO REFORM OUTDATED “ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW” LAWS THAT BLOCK HOUSING
NIMBYS OFFICIALLY FRAMEMOGGED BY HOUSINGMAXXING GOVERNOR AND MAYOR
NIMBYS OFFICIALLY FRAMEMOGGED BY HOUSINGMAXXING GOVERNOR AND MAYOR
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This is an incredibly cool new construction two-flat in Woodlawn--rather than the usual two stacked full-floor units, there's a duplexed quasi-SFH and a smaller studio-type unit that acts like an ADU.
February 10, 2026 at 6:40 PM
This is an incredibly cool new construction two-flat in Woodlawn--rather than the usual two stacked full-floor units, there's a duplexed quasi-SFH and a smaller studio-type unit that acts like an ADU.
ICYMI - you can use my US Census API claude skill to increase the speed of your time-to-insight.
/plugin marketplace add MisterClean/claude-plugins
/plugin install us-census-data@misterclean-plugins
github.com/MisterClean/...
/plugin marketplace add MisterClean/claude-plugins
/plugin install us-census-data@misterclean-plugins
github.com/MisterClean/...
February 10, 2026 at 5:36 PM
ICYMI - you can use my US Census API claude skill to increase the speed of your time-to-insight.
/plugin marketplace add MisterClean/claude-plugins
/plugin install us-census-data@misterclean-plugins
github.com/MisterClean/...
/plugin marketplace add MisterClean/claude-plugins
/plugin install us-census-data@misterclean-plugins
github.com/MisterClean/...
Claude Agent Teams are going to push me from the $100/mo plan to the $200/mo plan I fear
February 10, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Claude Agent Teams are going to push me from the $100/mo plan to the $200/mo plan I fear
Every time an architect is born, the gods flip a coin
Architects are almost universally deranged
February 10, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Every time an architect is born, the gods flip a coin
We can’t afford to scale down investment into our city. But DPD, and the CEO of the Chicago Architecture Center, are trying to do that in West Loop. Here they are arguing against DX zoning! Wtf
www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-r...
www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-r...
Exclusive: This Fulton Market high-rise proposal could reshape downtown development
A proposed apartment high-rise would open the door to Loop skyscraper-scale buildings in the Fulton Market District through a zoning change with major implications for development in Chicago.
www.chicagobusiness.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:09 PM
We can’t afford to scale down investment into our city. But DPD, and the CEO of the Chicago Architecture Center, are trying to do that in West Loop. Here they are arguing against DX zoning! Wtf
www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-r...
www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-r...
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✨THIS FRIDAY (2/13)✨Coach Sam Balto will be in Chicago to ride with us! We will be riding on the ✨NORTH ROUTE ONLY✨ for this special ride.
South bike bus friends are welcome to meet us at Roscoe & Broadway at 7:40a, or anywhere along the route!
All are welcome to join! Hope to see you there!🚲🚲
South bike bus friends are welcome to meet us at Roscoe & Broadway at 7:40a, or anywhere along the route!
All are welcome to join! Hope to see you there!🚲🚲
February 10, 2026 at 2:44 PM
✨THIS FRIDAY (2/13)✨Coach Sam Balto will be in Chicago to ride with us! We will be riding on the ✨NORTH ROUTE ONLY✨ for this special ride.
South bike bus friends are welcome to meet us at Roscoe & Broadway at 7:40a, or anywhere along the route!
All are welcome to join! Hope to see you there!🚲🚲
South bike bus friends are welcome to meet us at Roscoe & Broadway at 7:40a, or anywhere along the route!
All are welcome to join! Hope to see you there!🚲🚲