Miles Grant
@milesgrant.bsky.social
Progressive, climate hawk, urbanist, YIMBY, baker, dad. Current: Advocacy communications, Fairhaven Planning Board, SouthCoast Places for People. Past: TV news producer, CREW, NWF, Blue Mass Group, TheGreenMiles.com.
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The biggest Democratic win of the last 60 years was from a candidate who appealed more to progressives than moderates during the primary.
December 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The biggest Democratic win of the last 60 years was from a candidate who appealed more to progressives than moderates during the primary.
Long cold snowy stretch, needed some great strong dark beer
December 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Long cold snowy stretch, needed some great strong dark beer
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Every US presidential candidate: “When I take action, I'm not going to fire a $2M missile at a $10 empty tent & hit a camel in the butt. It's going to be decisive.” (Dubya)
Every one of them as president: Fires $2M missile at $10 empty tent, hits camel in butt
Every one of them as president: Fires $2M missile at $10 empty tent, hits camel in butt
A day after part of a missile fired by the United States hit their village, landing just meters from its only medical facility, the villagers of Jabo in northwest Nigeria are in a state of shock and confusion.
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area | CNN
A day after part of a missile fired by the United States hit their village, landing just meters from its only medical facility, the villagers of Jabo in northwest Nigeria are in a state of shock and c...
www.cnn.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Every US presidential candidate: “When I take action, I'm not going to fire a $2M missile at a $10 empty tent & hit a camel in the butt. It's going to be decisive.” (Dubya)
Every one of them as president: Fires $2M missile at $10 empty tent, hits camel in butt
Every one of them as president: Fires $2M missile at $10 empty tent, hits camel in butt
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Wow does this piece suck! Another very good reminder that "realistic", "pragmatic", "adult" etc have all just become half-hearted mumbled stand-ins for "better things aren't possible"
Like: eliminating the combustion engine is NEVER ATTAINABLE? like ever? We'll be selling them in the year 4000? WTF
Like: eliminating the combustion engine is NEVER ATTAINABLE? like ever? We'll be selling them in the year 4000? WTF
December 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Wow does this piece suck! Another very good reminder that "realistic", "pragmatic", "adult" etc have all just become half-hearted mumbled stand-ins for "better things aren't possible"
Like: eliminating the combustion engine is NEVER ATTAINABLE? like ever? We'll be selling them in the year 4000? WTF
Like: eliminating the combustion engine is NEVER ATTAINABLE? like ever? We'll be selling them in the year 4000? WTF
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the reason the media doesnt cover stories is because right-wing podcasts funded by billionaires set the information agenda in this country for mainstream media
December 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
the reason the media doesnt cover stories is because right-wing podcasts funded by billionaires set the information agenda in this country for mainstream media
Obama following in Clinton’s footsteps where they blamed lack of progress on those pesky conservatives, only to find out in the years out of office they’d staffed their admin with them
In addition to sanewashing AGSulzberger’s NYT is committed to democracywashing that America is under siege by a fascist movt that controls 3 branches of govt.
“”dominated 2025” “the reinvigorated Mr. Trump plunged back into office w/a muscularity unmatched by any other president in my lifetime“
1/n
“”dominated 2025” “the reinvigorated Mr. Trump plunged back into office w/a muscularity unmatched by any other president in my lifetime“
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December 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Obama following in Clinton’s footsteps where they blamed lack of progress on those pesky conservatives, only to find out in the years out of office they’d staffed their admin with them
Every US presidential candidate: “When I take action, I'm not going to fire a $2M missile at a $10 empty tent & hit a camel in the butt. It's going to be decisive.” (Dubya)
Every one of them as president: Fires $2M missile at $10 empty tent, hits camel in butt
Every one of them as president: Fires $2M missile at $10 empty tent, hits camel in butt
A day after part of a missile fired by the United States hit their village, landing just meters from its only medical facility, the villagers of Jabo in northwest Nigeria are in a state of shock and confusion.
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area | CNN
A day after part of a missile fired by the United States hit their village, landing just meters from its only medical facility, the villagers of Jabo in northwest Nigeria are in a state of shock and c...
www.cnn.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Every US presidential candidate: “When I take action, I'm not going to fire a $2M missile at a $10 empty tent & hit a camel in the butt. It's going to be decisive.” (Dubya)
Every one of them as president: Fires $2M missile at $10 empty tent, hits camel in butt
Every one of them as president: Fires $2M missile at $10 empty tent, hits camel in butt
“The problem largely stems from how tipping points are communicated to politicians – using a scientific framing that can downplay risks & allow worst case scenarios to be brushed aside.”
I have 15 years climate comms experience, but left the field 5 years ago because there are few jobs left
I have 15 years climate comms experience, but left the field 5 years ago because there are few jobs left
“You want to have some bright people work through scenarios of how [AMOC collapse] could interact & cascade across society... we’re only just starting to, with minimal trust foundation kind of financial support, no public money... which is a bit odd.” - Prof. Tim Lenton @gsiexeter.bsky.social
Britain’s Leaders Are Hiding From AMOC Disaster
The plan was to stand outside the Houses of Parliament on Guy Fawkes Day with a large inflatable bomb. The protesters would then leaflet MPs as they
znetwork.org
December 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
“The problem largely stems from how tipping points are communicated to politicians – using a scientific framing that can downplay risks & allow worst case scenarios to be brushed aside.”
I have 15 years climate comms experience, but left the field 5 years ago because there are few jobs left
I have 15 years climate comms experience, but left the field 5 years ago because there are few jobs left
MA sunset is 40 min earlier - The Long Dark is brutal on the eastern side of the Eastern Time Zone. New England should join the Atlantic Time Zone.
@nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social
@nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social
December 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
MA sunset is 40 min earlier - The Long Dark is brutal on the eastern side of the Eastern Time Zone. New England should join the Atlantic Time Zone.
@nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social
@nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social
The way to fix this is to eliminate the draft, but that would mean owners would have to create attractive destinations & pay players fairly, or be revealed as greedy losers, so that’s never going to happen
The NBA’s latest idea to fix the lottery continues to ignore the problem — the lottery itself, @davidaldridgedc.bsky.social writes.
Teams are either all in and competing for real, or they’re not. And there’s no way to reconcile those two contradictory approaches.
Teams are either all in and competing for real, or they’re not. And there’s no way to reconcile those two contradictory approaches.
December 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The way to fix this is to eliminate the draft, but that would mean owners would have to create attractive destinations & pay players fairly, or be revealed as greedy losers, so that’s never going to happen
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people get drunk and mad about sports in almost every country in the world. they only shoot up their own family in this one.
Police say Jason Kenney was drinking and watching football when he got mad at his wife, killed her and shot her 13-year-old daughter.
Florida man kills wife, shoots stepdaughter after fight over NFL game: 'Don't shoot me'
Police say Jason Kenney was drinking and watching football when he got mad at his wife, killed her and shot her 13-year-old daughter.
bit.ly
December 27, 2025 at 2:44 AM
people get drunk and mad about sports in almost every country in the world. they only shoot up their own family in this one.
Every promo during sportsball games is:
This American city is a crime ridden hellhole, but these white DILFs & hot young multicultural women will ignore the law to protect it - watch ICE: Chicago, Tuesdays on CBS
It’s not the main reason why America is like this, but it sure doesn’t help
This American city is a crime ridden hellhole, but these white DILFs & hot young multicultural women will ignore the law to protect it - watch ICE: Chicago, Tuesdays on CBS
It’s not the main reason why America is like this, but it sure doesn’t help
The evidence I use for my friends is to tell them Tracker is the #1 show in the country and not one has ever even heard of it
December 27, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Every promo during sportsball games is:
This American city is a crime ridden hellhole, but these white DILFs & hot young multicultural women will ignore the law to protect it - watch ICE: Chicago, Tuesdays on CBS
It’s not the main reason why America is like this, but it sure doesn’t help
This American city is a crime ridden hellhole, but these white DILFs & hot young multicultural women will ignore the law to protect it - watch ICE: Chicago, Tuesdays on CBS
It’s not the main reason why America is like this, but it sure doesn’t help
AEW, still the most progressive series on TV 🤼
December 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
AEW, still the most progressive series on TV 🤼
I find Austin fine but overrated & it’s always funny to hear the same cadence in every Austin trip recap
1️⃣ Austin is amazing!
2️⃣ 10 minutes of lamenting Austin’s a car sewer
3️⃣ But no really Austin is amazing!!
@thewaroncars.bsky.social
1️⃣ Austin is amazing!
2️⃣ 10 minutes of lamenting Austin’s a car sewer
3️⃣ But no really Austin is amazing!!
@thewaroncars.bsky.social
Dispatches from Book Tour, Part 2
Podcast Episode · The War on Cars · 12/23/2025 · 1h 18m
podcasts.apple.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I find Austin fine but overrated & it’s always funny to hear the same cadence in every Austin trip recap
1️⃣ Austin is amazing!
2️⃣ 10 minutes of lamenting Austin’s a car sewer
3️⃣ But no really Austin is amazing!!
@thewaroncars.bsky.social
1️⃣ Austin is amazing!
2️⃣ 10 minutes of lamenting Austin’s a car sewer
3️⃣ But no really Austin is amazing!!
@thewaroncars.bsky.social
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As always, Colbert did it best, simply asking a pro-Ten Commandments Republican to *name them* (he got to 3)
But journalists don’t do that because, Republicans would get mad, and Don’t Anger Republicans is the first commandment of billionaire journalism
But journalists don’t do that because, Republicans would get mad, and Don’t Anger Republicans is the first commandment of billionaire journalism
Republican Lynn Westmoreland on the ten commandments
Dailymotion video by jibberjabbers
www.dailymotion.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
As always, Colbert did it best, simply asking a pro-Ten Commandments Republican to *name them* (he got to 3)
But journalists don’t do that because, Republicans would get mad, and Don’t Anger Republicans is the first commandment of billionaire journalism
But journalists don’t do that because, Republicans would get mad, and Don’t Anger Republicans is the first commandment of billionaire journalism
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California's Christmas nightmare, presented by Coal-Powered Data Centers
Three dead as heavy rain, flash floods hit California
Further downpours and high winds are forecast for California after a series of storms hit the US state.
www.rte.ie
December 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
California's Christmas nightmare, presented by Coal-Powered Data Centers
Cheaping out on investments obviously delivers lousy returns, but also interesting that while mobility increased, car trips weren’t reduced
E-bike incentives alone can’t defeat decades of sprawl - need to be paired with better development regs
E-bike incentives alone can’t defeat decades of sprawl - need to be paired with better development regs
A newly released state report breaks down how Washington's first attempt at offering e-bike rebates went. 84% of the $1,200 rebates offered turned into new bike purchases – compared to just 24% of the $300 rebates.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/26/w...
www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/26/w...
Washington’s First Try at E-bike Rebates Leaves Thousands of Vouchers Unredeemed » The Urbanist
# 84% of Washingtonians offered a $1,200 instant rebate on a new e-bike this spring followed through and made a purchase, compared to just 24% of those who were offered a $300 rebate. The lessons lear...
www.theurbanist.org
December 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Cheaping out on investments obviously delivers lousy returns, but also interesting that while mobility increased, car trips weren’t reduced
E-bike incentives alone can’t defeat decades of sprawl - need to be paired with better development regs
E-bike incentives alone can’t defeat decades of sprawl - need to be paired with better development regs
The reporter’s unattributed “the [oil & gas] industry is working to clean up its act” sure does seem contradicted a few paragraphs later by regulators saying the oil & gas industry shows “little concern” for its damage
December 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The reporter’s unattributed “the [oil & gas] industry is working to clean up its act” sure does seem contradicted a few paragraphs later by regulators saying the oil & gas industry shows “little concern” for its damage
Republicans quoted: 9
Democrats quoted: 0
Democrats quoted: 0
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 2:24 PM
Republicans quoted: 9
Democrats quoted: 0
Democrats quoted: 0
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A great example of how the @nytimes.com centers white Americans and Trump supporters in its anecdotal political coverage. You never see stories like this about Black Democrats whose cities are cracked in Republican gerrymandering to give them Republican elected officials.
They Wanted a Conservative State. They Might Get a Democratic Representative Instead.
The passage of Proposition 50, which redrew California’s congressional map, means that all of the state’s conservative north is likely to be represented by Democrats.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/u...
The passage of Proposition 50, which redrew California’s congressional map, means that all of the state’s conservative north is likely to be represented by Democrats.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/u...
They Wanted a Conservative State. They Might Get a Democratic Representative Instead.
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
A great example of how the @nytimes.com centers white Americans and Trump supporters in its anecdotal political coverage. You never see stories like this about Black Democrats whose cities are cracked in Republican gerrymandering to give them Republican elected officials.
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Every Democrat running for office needs to promise investigations and full prosecutions from top to bottom, remove its funding bloat then break up the agency and distribute its core remaining useful functions across other agencies.
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Every Democrat running for office needs to promise investigations and full prosecutions from top to bottom, remove its funding bloat then break up the agency and distribute its core remaining useful functions across other agencies.
Was talking to an old friend in advertising
He uses ChatGPT to automate some data reports, which is helpful
But his bosses are constantly demanding he use AI to like, add a minor moving element to a photo, which takes him hours to fix the hallucinations & also who is this improving anything for
He uses ChatGPT to automate some data reports, which is helpful
But his bosses are constantly demanding he use AI to like, add a minor moving element to a photo, which takes him hours to fix the hallucinations & also who is this improving anything for
December 26, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Was talking to an old friend in advertising
He uses ChatGPT to automate some data reports, which is helpful
But his bosses are constantly demanding he use AI to like, add a minor moving element to a photo, which takes him hours to fix the hallucinations & also who is this improving anything for
He uses ChatGPT to automate some data reports, which is helpful
But his bosses are constantly demanding he use AI to like, add a minor moving element to a photo, which takes him hours to fix the hallucinations & also who is this improving anything for
“Phobos is so low that it can only be seen from the equatorial regions of the planet; from higher latitudes it’s always below the horizon.” @philplait.bsky.social
Had to stare at the wall for a minute to even comprehend that! The universe is amazing!
Had to stare at the wall for a minute to even comprehend that! The universe is amazing!
A Red Planet Holiday
A mind-blowing image of Mars taken from above the planet itself
badastronomy.beehiiv.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“Phobos is so low that it can only be seen from the equatorial regions of the planet; from higher latitudes it’s always below the horizon.” @philplait.bsky.social
Had to stare at the wall for a minute to even comprehend that! The universe is amazing!
Had to stare at the wall for a minute to even comprehend that! The universe is amazing!
Yes, Republicans are monstrous fascists, racists, pedophiles, and on & on
But they’re also losers everyone hates & no one wants to hang out with, and it’s important to say that part too
But they’re also losers everyone hates & no one wants to hang out with, and it’s important to say that part too
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled. Musician Chuck Redd, the show's host, says he called off the performance after the White House announced President Donald ...
apnews.com
December 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Yes, Republicans are monstrous fascists, racists, pedophiles, and on & on
But they’re also losers everyone hates & no one wants to hang out with, and it’s important to say that part too
But they’re also losers everyone hates & no one wants to hang out with, and it’s important to say that part too