Doug French
@mrdougfrench.bsky.social
I can, with one eye squinted, take it all as a blessing. (Also the other eye.)
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"Quiet, piggy!"
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 AM
"Quiet, piggy!"
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81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
Nick Clegg was VP and then president for global affairs at Facebook for seven years.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
October 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Nick Clegg was VP and then president for global affairs at Facebook for seven years.
"I didn't see it."
"I'm not following it."
"People should listen to me."
All three are false.
"I'm not following it."
"People should listen to me."
All three are false.
Q: Do you agree that the mayor of Chicago and governor of Illinois should be in prison?
MIKE JOHNSON: Should they be in prison? I'm not the attorney general. I'm not following the day to day on that
MIKE JOHNSON: Should they be in prison? I'm not the attorney general. I'm not following the day to day on that
October 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"I didn't see it."
"I'm not following it."
"People should listen to me."
All three are false.
"I'm not following it."
"People should listen to me."
All three are false.
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really can’t say enough about how mike johnson is a sniveling little coward of a man. a bayou-bred pushover with a dignity deficit that would embarrass renfield
Q: Do you agree that the mayor of Chicago and governor of Illinois should be in prison?
MIKE JOHNSON: Should they be in prison? I'm not the attorney general. I'm not following the day to day on that
MIKE JOHNSON: Should they be in prison? I'm not the attorney general. I'm not following the day to day on that
October 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM
really can’t say enough about how mike johnson is a sniveling little coward of a man. a bayou-bred pushover with a dignity deficit that would embarrass renfield
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Learn bikepacking from someone who decided to compete in a marathon without knowing how to swim.
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-19...
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-19...
Episode 19: Bikepacking is the perfect adventure — with Tracy Berman
Tracy Berman co-hosted our seminar about how to start bikepacking, which can be as elemental, as autonomous, and as physically and mentally challenging as you want it to be.
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Learn bikepacking from someone who decided to compete in a marathon without knowing how to swim.
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-19...
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-19...
If we've learned anything over the last 48 hours, any person or media entity that launched their hot takes before Kirk's shooter was in custody is not worthy of your trust or attention.
September 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
If we've learned anything over the last 48 hours, any person or media entity that launched their hot takes before Kirk's shooter was in custody is not worthy of your trust or attention.
Wu-hoo!
Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
August 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Wu-hoo!
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On August 24, we're coming together as a community for our second annual Soccer Tournament Fundraiser! Our purpose is to raise funds for campaigns of families in Gaza and mutual aid funds.
Sign up individually or as a 7-player team below!
bit.ly/goalsforgaza...
Sign up individually or as a 7-player team below!
bit.ly/goalsforgaza...
GOALS FOR GAZA 2025
We're coming together as a community for our second annual Soccer Tournament Fundraiser! Our purpose is to raise funds for campaigns of families in Gaza and mutual aid funds. By participating you will...
bit.ly
August 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
On August 24, we're coming together as a community for our second annual Soccer Tournament Fundraiser! Our purpose is to raise funds for campaigns of families in Gaza and mutual aid funds.
Sign up individually or as a 7-player team below!
bit.ly/goalsforgaza...
Sign up individually or as a 7-player team below!
bit.ly/goalsforgaza...
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On the Wheelie Good podcast: Garret Potter, a driving force behind maintaining Ann Arbor Bike Parks, talks about the therapeutic power of catching filthy air.
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-18...
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-18...
Episode 18: The therapeutic power of catching air — with Garret Potter
Building bike parks was a constant during Garret Potter's itinerant early life, and now he works (and jumps) regularly at Ann Arbor Bike Parks, in part to help kids develop the same passion he has.
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com
August 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
On the Wheelie Good podcast: Garret Potter, a driving force behind maintaining Ann Arbor Bike Parks, talks about the therapeutic power of catching filthy air.
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-18...
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-18...
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Molly Kleinman talks about the $5,000 Kickstarter that launched Common Cycle, biking from Philly to the Jersey Shore and back, and why unsafe roads need a "full Dutchification."
(Also, Props A and B came up.)
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-17...
(Also, Props A and B came up.)
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-17...
Episode 17: The origin story behind Common Cycle — with Molly Kleinman
AADL Board President Molly Kleinman has been hooked on bikes ever since her family cycled 150 miles from Philadelphia to the Jersey Shore and back. And then they did it again and again.
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com
July 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Molly Kleinman talks about the $5,000 Kickstarter that launched Common Cycle, biking from Philly to the Jersey Shore and back, and why unsafe roads need a "full Dutchification."
(Also, Props A and B came up.)
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-17...
(Also, Props A and B came up.)
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-17...
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Fucking Weirdo Really Good At Something That She Not Trying To Capitalize On theonion.com/fucking...
July 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Fucking Weirdo Really Good At Something That She Not Trying To Capitalize On theonion.com/fucking...
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saw this while walking the dogs and same, neighbor, same
July 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
saw this while walking the dogs and same, neighbor, same
From @ericabriggs.bsky.social: A succinct guide to Propositions A and B, and why she supports them.
www.ericafora2.com/news/aug5202...
www.ericafora2.com/news/aug5202...
Your Guide to Ann Arbor's Proposal A and B. — Erica Briggs
Learn more about Proposals A and B. This summer you have the opportunity to Vote Yes to enable the City to partner with the Ann Arbor District Library to create a new downtown library, with more ameni...
www.ericafora2.com
July 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
From @ericabriggs.bsky.social: A succinct guide to Propositions A and B, and why she supports them.
www.ericafora2.com/news/aug5202...
www.ericafora2.com/news/aug5202...
I miss John McCain's right thumb.
July 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I miss John McCain's right thumb.
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John Roos has followed his instinctive choices and cooked all over the world. Now he's back home, biking and running RoosRoast, because "drinking coffee and biking go hand in hand, you know?"
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-16...
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-16...
Episode 16: Coffee and bikes and go-go-go — with John Roos
John Roos has followed his instinctive choices and cooked all over the world. Now he's back home, biking and running RoosRoast, because "drinking coffee and biking go hand in hand, you know?"
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com
July 1, 2025 at 2:32 AM
John Roos has followed his instinctive choices and cooked all over the world. Now he's back home, biking and running RoosRoast, because "drinking coffee and biking go hand in hand, you know?"
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-16...
bicycleallianceofwashtenaw.substack.com/p/episode-16...
If I still lived in NYC, I would be proud to have a mayor younger than my REM concert t-shirts.
June 25, 2025 at 11:17 AM
If I still lived in NYC, I would be proud to have a mayor younger than my REM concert t-shirts.
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An entire generation of “manly” Republican men being triggered by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the warm blanket that tucks me in at night.
June 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
An entire generation of “manly” Republican men being triggered by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the warm blanket that tucks me in at night.
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👏👏👏
June 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
👏👏👏
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USMC Ret. Lt. Colonel Joe Plenzler deployed with the same Marine battalion now heading to Los Angeles.
Marines training for war are now being deployed against American citizens. This crosses a dangerous line.
Brothers, remember your ethos, #RememberYourOath.
Marines training for war are now being deployed against American citizens. This crosses a dangerous line.
Brothers, remember your ethos, #RememberYourOath.
June 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
USMC Ret. Lt. Colonel Joe Plenzler deployed with the same Marine battalion now heading to Los Angeles.
Marines training for war are now being deployed against American citizens. This crosses a dangerous line.
Brothers, remember your ethos, #RememberYourOath.
Marines training for war are now being deployed against American citizens. This crosses a dangerous line.
Brothers, remember your ethos, #RememberYourOath.
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SHARE this as a reminder to EVERY member of our military:
“We don't take an oath to a King."
"We don't take an oath to a wannabe dictator”
“We take an oath to the Constitution."
#FreedomToDissent
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
“We don't take an oath to a King."
"We don't take an oath to a wannabe dictator”
“We take an oath to the Constitution."
#FreedomToDissent
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
June 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
SHARE this as a reminder to EVERY member of our military:
“We don't take an oath to a King."
"We don't take an oath to a wannabe dictator”
“We take an oath to the Constitution."
#FreedomToDissent
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
“We don't take an oath to a King."
"We don't take an oath to a wannabe dictator”
“We take an oath to the Constitution."
#FreedomToDissent
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
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The @aadl.org Summer Game has begun, and our badge is live! Learn how to stay current with cycling news, volunteer with advocacy groups, and find your people, rides, races, repairs, workshops, and so much more!
aadl.org/node/642559
aadl.org/node/642559
June 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The @aadl.org Summer Game has begun, and our badge is live! Learn how to stay current with cycling news, volunteer with advocacy groups, and find your people, rides, races, repairs, workshops, and so much more!
aadl.org/node/642559
aadl.org/node/642559
On Saturday, I'll be marching in support of his flaccid poll numbers.
Polling this week the worst of Trump 2.0.
Job approval:
43%-52% (-9) Econ/YouGov
43%-54% (-11) Civiqs
42%-55% (-13) Navigator
40%-53% (-13) YouGov
38%-54% (-16) Quinnipiac
39%-60% (-21) AP-NORC
Budget bill wildly unpopular. He's now deeply underwater on immigration and deportations too 👇
Job approval:
43%-52% (-9) Econ/YouGov
43%-54% (-11) Civiqs
42%-55% (-13) Navigator
40%-53% (-13) YouGov
38%-54% (-16) Quinnipiac
39%-60% (-21) AP-NORC
Budget bill wildly unpopular. He's now deeply underwater on immigration and deportations too 👇
Early post-immigration escalation polling ugly for Trump:
Immigration approval
37%-52% (-15) WaPo
43%-54% (-11) Quinnipiac (Q)
Deportations
39%-50% (-11) YouGov
40%-56% (-16) Q
Overall approval
43%-52% (-9) Econ/YouGov
40%-53% (-13) YouGov
38%-54% (-16) Q
Budget Bill
30%-50% (-20) Econ/YG
Immigration approval
37%-52% (-15) WaPo
43%-54% (-11) Quinnipiac (Q)
Deportations
39%-50% (-11) YouGov
40%-56% (-16) Q
Overall approval
43%-52% (-9) Econ/YouGov
40%-53% (-13) YouGov
38%-54% (-16) Q
Budget Bill
30%-50% (-20) Econ/YG
June 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
On Saturday, I'll be marching in support of his flaccid poll numbers.