Mark Wedel
@mrreeezinable.bsky.social
Kalamazoo, Michigan, journalist. Bike pedaler. I ride bikes far, I pet our kitties hard, I drink coffee like in those '80s Coffee Achiever commercials.
I cover housing, culture, bikes, road infrastructure, environment, a hodgepodge, secondwavemedia.com
I cover housing, culture, bikes, road infrastructure, environment, a hodgepodge, secondwavemedia.com
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How Glow Hall is carving out space for Kalamazoo’s loud, eclectic, and community-driven art – Second Wave
With intimate shows that blend punk, experimental music, performance art, and fundraising, Glow Hall’s founder is betting that Kalamazoo’s crowded creative scene still has room for events that are del...
secondwavemedia.com
My latest. Kalamazoo's new spot for the punk/experimental/bellydance/bondage/etc. kind of shows.
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The Atlantic Magazine just dropped a tremendous story on the Minnesota Resistance. The author is a war correspondent & sees the echoes of leaderless community empowerment around the globe: www.theatlantic.com/politics/202... (supposed to be a gift link, might not work, it’s in Apple News, too.)
Welcome to the American Winter
In the frozen streets of Minneapolis, something profound is happening.
www.theatlantic.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:15 AM
The Atlantic Magazine just dropped a tremendous story on the Minnesota Resistance. The author is a war correspondent & sees the echoes of leaderless community empowerment around the globe: www.theatlantic.com/politics/202... (supposed to be a gift link, might not work, it’s in Apple News, too.)
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Q: They defied a search warrant this morning. Do you think they'll abide by a federal court order?
FREY: Everybody listen to that question. The question is 'will this administration abide by a court order.' These are the underpinnings of our democracy and Constitution. The answer better be yes.
FREY: Everybody listen to that question. The question is 'will this administration abide by a court order.' These are the underpinnings of our democracy and Constitution. The answer better be yes.
January 24, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Q: They defied a search warrant this morning. Do you think they'll abide by a federal court order?
FREY: Everybody listen to that question. The question is 'will this administration abide by a court order.' These are the underpinnings of our democracy and Constitution. The answer better be yes.
FREY: Everybody listen to that question. The question is 'will this administration abide by a court order.' These are the underpinnings of our democracy and Constitution. The answer better be yes.
Question: Is there any way, app or device, that can video straight to a cloud/wireless storage? I dunno why I'm thinking these things, the need to save video if phone or camera is taken/destroyed in some way.
January 24, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Question: Is there any way, app or device, that can video straight to a cloud/wireless storage? I dunno why I'm thinking these things, the need to save video if phone or camera is taken/destroyed in some way.
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Sayre: "My background is in international humanitarian response in conflict zones in Yemen, Haiti, Syria, Iraq, and Ukraine. What I've seen here is what I've seen there. A powerful entity violently and intentionally terrorizing people."
January 24, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Sayre: "My background is in international humanitarian response in conflict zones in Yemen, Haiti, Syria, Iraq, and Ukraine. What I've seen here is what I've seen there. A powerful entity violently and intentionally terrorizing people."
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There is video circulating on social media of a group of ICE agents beating a man near 26th and Nicollet in south Minneapolis, then one of the ICE agents shoots the man while he's on the ground numerous times. A witness can be heard yelling that the victim is dead.
January 24, 2026 at 3:44 PM
There is video circulating on social media of a group of ICE agents beating a man near 26th and Nicollet in south Minneapolis, then one of the ICE agents shoots the man while he's on the ground numerous times. A witness can be heard yelling that the victim is dead.
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There is no enemy like a friend betrayed.
From last March in Alberta/Photo by Gavin Young
From last March in Alberta/Photo by Gavin Young
January 20, 2026 at 6:25 PM
There is no enemy like a friend betrayed.
From last March in Alberta/Photo by Gavin Young
From last March in Alberta/Photo by Gavin Young
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“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com
Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport
Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war
www.economist.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:11 AM
“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com
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“Gaslit for five years”: Ex-Capitol Police officer @libradunn1.bsky.social slams Republicans' J6 revisionism on The Weeknight. He sat on today’s House Judiciary hearing where fmr. Special Counsel Jack Smith testified.
January 23, 2026 at 2:50 AM
“Gaslit for five years”: Ex-Capitol Police officer @libradunn1.bsky.social slams Republicans' J6 revisionism on The Weeknight. He sat on today’s House Judiciary hearing where fmr. Special Counsel Jack Smith testified.
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I can drop into literally any city in North America in Google Maps (any city I’ve tried, even very car-centric ones).
And pretty quickly find decent pedestrian or cycling improvements that happened in the past 5 or 10 years.
Like this part of Columbus, Ohio that didn’t use to have sidewalks.
And pretty quickly find decent pedestrian or cycling improvements that happened in the past 5 or 10 years.
Like this part of Columbus, Ohio that didn’t use to have sidewalks.
January 23, 2026 at 3:11 AM
I can drop into literally any city in North America in Google Maps (any city I’ve tried, even very car-centric ones).
And pretty quickly find decent pedestrian or cycling improvements that happened in the past 5 or 10 years.
Like this part of Columbus, Ohio that didn’t use to have sidewalks.
And pretty quickly find decent pedestrian or cycling improvements that happened in the past 5 or 10 years.
Like this part of Columbus, Ohio that didn’t use to have sidewalks.
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I wasn't sure what to expect from a group of Democratic state AGs, but I definitely was not expecting a long monologue about Ruby Ridge and the Boston Massacre www.theverge.com/policy/86588...
January 22, 2026 at 7:58 PM
I wasn't sure what to expect from a group of Democratic state AGs, but I definitely was not expecting a long monologue about Ruby Ridge and the Boston Massacre www.theverge.com/policy/86588...
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New ringtone just dropped
Nehls: I would like to quickly address the police officers from January 6th. And I can tell you that the fault does not lie with Donald Trump. It lies with the US capitol leadership team.
Fanone: *Coughs: Go fuck yourself*
Fanone: *Coughs: Go fuck yourself*
January 22, 2026 at 7:49 PM
New ringtone just dropped
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i feel like the viral bus thread resonates because at every step of the way you're like "ok surely this will be resolved shortly, any second now," which seems like what all the passengers are also thinking. then the fact that the situation doesn't resolve and the bus just keeps going is an Allegory
January 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM
i feel like the viral bus thread resonates because at every step of the way you're like "ok surely this will be resolved shortly, any second now," which seems like what all the passengers are also thinking. then the fact that the situation doesn't resolve and the bus just keeps going is an Allegory
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Federal immigration agents forced open a door and detained a U.S. citizen in his Minnesota home at gunpoint without a warrant, then led him out onto the streets in his underwear in subfreezing conditions, according to his family and videos reviewed by The Associated Press.
US citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search
Federal immigration agents have detained a U.S. citizen in Minnesota at gunpoint without a warrant. That's according to ChongLy “Scott” Thao, who says agents forced open his door, entered with guns drawn and led him outside in his underwear in freezing conditions.
bit.ly
January 20, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Federal immigration agents forced open a door and detained a U.S. citizen in his Minnesota home at gunpoint without a warrant, then led him out onto the streets in his underwear in subfreezing conditions, according to his family and videos reviewed by The Associated Press.
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ICE ended up returning the man, Saly, after realizing he’s a fucking US citizen with no criminal record, per his sister-in-law. These fucking animals.
January 19, 2026 at 5:41 AM
ICE ended up returning the man, Saly, after realizing he’s a fucking US citizen with no criminal record, per his sister-in-law. These fucking animals.
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Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
Breaking news: The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation alleging that they are impeding federal law enforcement officers’ abilities to do their jobs in the state.
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
America used to be great
January 16, 2026 at 6:31 AM
America used to be great
They have concerns.
January 15, 2026 at 5:19 PM
They have concerns.
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you can't actually suppress away a wave of discontent. (relatedly, i think a lot of you have no idea how large this country is and how small its various military and security forces are relative to its population)
January 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
you can't actually suppress away a wave of discontent. (relatedly, i think a lot of you have no idea how large this country is and how small its various military and security forces are relative to its population)
My latest. Kalamazoo's new spot for the punk/experimental/bellydance/bondage/etc. kind of shows.
How Glow Hall is carving out space for Kalamazoo’s loud, eclectic, and community-driven art – Second Wave
With intimate shows that blend punk, experimental music, performance art, and fundraising, Glow Hall’s founder is betting that Kalamazoo’s crowded creative scene still has room for events that are del...
secondwavemedia.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM
My latest. Kalamazoo's new spot for the punk/experimental/bellydance/bondage/etc. kind of shows.
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🚨"This is nuts! What the f*ck is going on, this is insane! ICE is just trying to scare people; they tell you it's only immigrants—it's f*cking anybody!" -furious Minneapolis resident tells our @zdroberts.bsky.social after ICE shot a man in the leg tonight. LIVE NOW ⬇️
January 15, 2026 at 3:59 AM
🚨"This is nuts! What the f*ck is going on, this is insane! ICE is just trying to scare people; they tell you it's only immigrants—it's f*cking anybody!" -furious Minneapolis resident tells our @zdroberts.bsky.social after ICE shot a man in the leg tonight. LIVE NOW ⬇️
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Will never not be jarring to see armed goons demanding people’s papers on the street in the United States of America like it’s Nazi Germany. Fuckin nightmare scenes.
This woman is harder than goddamn steel dealing with these goddamn thugs. I want her to be my neighbor.
January 13, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Will never not be jarring to see armed goons demanding people’s papers on the street in the United States of America like it’s Nazi Germany. Fuckin nightmare scenes.
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I mean it's true. They do not oppose social programs because they don't like paying taxes (though they don't like paying taxes) but because they oppose social programs from first principles. A social safety net makes it harder for them to exploit, enslave and rape people bsky.app/profile/gbaj...
January 12, 2026 at 5:58 AM
I mean it's true. They do not oppose social programs because they don't like paying taxes (though they don't like paying taxes) but because they oppose social programs from first principles. A social safety net makes it harder for them to exploit, enslave and rape people bsky.app/profile/gbaj...
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That this message didn't hit is kind wild when you look at the time stamp on it
Kamala Harris at her closing campaign rally:
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
January 10, 2026 at 9:13 PM
That this message didn't hit is kind wild when you look at the time stamp on it