NWChiFiets
@nwchifiets.bsky.social
Salty AF. Safe streets & sound climate policy = social justice. Enjoy biking, travel, beer and cats. Content likely to randomly touch on all of the above. All content is my personal opinion. She/Her.
Wait I thought it was only worth doing if every street could be done at once?
A photo I took on Vijzelstraat in Amsterdam in 2018 and in the same spot last year. Car parking removed for bike parking and car lane removed for cycle lane. The Dutch continue to improve their streets over time, some streets in Amsterdam don't have cycle lanes because they haven't been built yet!
January 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Wait I thought it was only worth doing if every street could be done at once?
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🧊🚨 HEADS UP MINNESOTA‼️
You're about to get the Chicago treatment...
Be ready ✊
You're about to get the Chicago treatment...
Be ready ✊
January 5, 2026 at 6:52 PM
🧊🚨 HEADS UP MINNESOTA‼️
You're about to get the Chicago treatment...
Be ready ✊
You're about to get the Chicago treatment...
Be ready ✊
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Twitter is owned by a fascist, Facebook and the Washington Post have gone MAGA, and now CBS News is about to be turned into far-right state TV. Here’s why America has a liberal media bias problem.
January 5, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Twitter is owned by a fascist, Facebook and the Washington Post have gone MAGA, and now CBS News is about to be turned into far-right state TV. Here’s why America has a liberal media bias problem.
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Get your flu shots!
Flu Hospitalizations In Chicago Hit 3-Year High
The rise is driven by a new variant called subclade K that's led to outbreaks across the globe. There's still time to get a free vaccination, health officials say.
blockclubchicago.org
January 5, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Get your flu shots!
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Musk bought an election.
People stayed on X.
Musk made Nazi salutes.
People stayed on X.
Musk's Grok produces pedophilia.
People are staying on X?
Noted.
People stayed on X.
Musk made Nazi salutes.
People stayed on X.
Musk's Grok produces pedophilia.
People are staying on X?
Noted.
January 5, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Musk bought an election.
People stayed on X.
Musk made Nazi salutes.
People stayed on X.
Musk's Grok produces pedophilia.
People are staying on X?
Noted.
People stayed on X.
Musk made Nazi salutes.
People stayed on X.
Musk's Grok produces pedophilia.
People are staying on X?
Noted.
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2000 ICE agents being in Minneapolis is, in military terms, 2 or more Battalions being deployed.
This is more federal presence than we have in several countries where we are actively participating in warfare.
We all know there is no justification for this, but there is TRULY no justification.
This is more federal presence than we have in several countries where we are actively participating in warfare.
We all know there is no justification for this, but there is TRULY no justification.
2,000 federal agents deploying to Minneapolis in immigration crackdown, fraud probe
The Trump administration has begun a massive deployment of hundreds of Department of Homeland Security agents to the Twin Cities area, officials tells CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:34 PM
2000 ICE agents being in Minneapolis is, in military terms, 2 or more Battalions being deployed.
This is more federal presence than we have in several countries where we are actively participating in warfare.
We all know there is no justification for this, but there is TRULY no justification.
This is more federal presence than we have in several countries where we are actively participating in warfare.
We all know there is no justification for this, but there is TRULY no justification.
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Everything is a grift with this regime.
A Mystery Trader Made $400,000 Betting on Maduro’s Downfall
The person doubled down Friday with a final bet on Polymarket at 9:58 p.m., shortly before President Trump ordered the military to strike.
www.wsj.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Everything is a grift with this regime.
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Private equity is a criminal enterprise. Walgreens was long one of Chicago's Crown Jewels. After the Boots fiasco, it wound up in the hands of vulture Sycamore, whose purchase was 70% debt. Now it's closing its Chicago office, slashing holiday pay and jobs.
chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
The future of Walgreens, an iconic Chicago drugstore, looks grim
The pharmacy and retail store now counts itself as one of thousands of portfolio companies owned by private equity, an industry renowned for its profits-first, people-last approach to business.
chicago.suntimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Private equity is a criminal enterprise. Walgreens was long one of Chicago's Crown Jewels. After the Boots fiasco, it wound up in the hands of vulture Sycamore, whose purchase was 70% debt. Now it's closing its Chicago office, slashing holiday pay and jobs.
chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
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Shifting many pediatric vaccines into the category of shared clinical decision-making means in many red states governors and legislators will be pressured to strip them from school-entry requirements. Vaccination rates could fall sharply with stark regional differences in protection against disease
Federal health officials slash recommended childhood vaccinations under Trump’s directive
The number of recommended childhood shots drops from 17 to 11.
www.statnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Shifting many pediatric vaccines into the category of shared clinical decision-making means in many red states governors and legislators will be pressured to strip them from school-entry requirements. Vaccination rates could fall sharply with stark regional differences in protection against disease
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More details on the specific vaccines and what has changed
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
More details on the specific vaccines and what has changed
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“It’s really chilling that immigrant New Yorkers going into Wegmans and other grocery stores have to worry about their highly sensitive biometric data potentially getting into the hands of ICE.”
Creepy and concerning for everyone, if you ask me. Uncontrolled tech is ruining a lot of things.
Creepy and concerning for everyone, if you ask me. Uncontrolled tech is ruining a lot of things.
NYC Wegmans is storing biometric data on shoppers' eyes, voices and faces
The supermarket chain says it’s a move to ensure shopper safety. Surveillance experts warn of privacy risks.
gothamist.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:31 AM
“It’s really chilling that immigrant New Yorkers going into Wegmans and other grocery stores have to worry about their highly sensitive biometric data potentially getting into the hands of ICE.”
Creepy and concerning for everyone, if you ask me. Uncontrolled tech is ruining a lot of things.
Creepy and concerning for everyone, if you ask me. Uncontrolled tech is ruining a lot of things.
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In 2025, we collected approximately 400 pounds of medications through our medication disposal program.
You can help keep medications from entering our waterways, too. Use one of our safe drug collection boxes.
Find locations:
mwrd.org/community-ac...
#MWRD #Chicago
You can help keep medications from entering our waterways, too. Use one of our safe drug collection boxes.
Find locations:
mwrd.org/community-ac...
#MWRD #Chicago
January 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
In 2025, we collected approximately 400 pounds of medications through our medication disposal program.
You can help keep medications from entering our waterways, too. Use one of our safe drug collection boxes.
Find locations:
mwrd.org/community-ac...
#MWRD #Chicago
You can help keep medications from entering our waterways, too. Use one of our safe drug collection boxes.
Find locations:
mwrd.org/community-ac...
#MWRD #Chicago
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A group of federal employees filed a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, saying the decision to end coverage for certain gender-affirming medical procedures under the workers' health insurance plans amounted to unlawful sex bias. www.law360.com/artic...
January 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
A group of federal employees filed a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, saying the decision to end coverage for certain gender-affirming medical procedures under the workers' health insurance plans amounted to unlawful sex bias. www.law360.com/artic...
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“At least 33 pardoned insurrectionists have now been convicted of, charged with, or arrested for additional crimes since the violent attack on the Capitol,” says a new report from Rep. @raskin.house.gov and House Judiciary Democrats: democrats-judiciary.house.gov/media-center...
Ahead of 5th Anniversary of January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol, Judiciary Democrats Release New Reports Focused on the Careers of the Coup Plotters, the Rioters and the Democracy Defenders Since Jan...
Washington, D.C. (January 5, 2026)—Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released two new reports ahead of the fifth anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol ...
democrats-judiciary.house.gov
January 5, 2026 at 6:26 PM
“At least 33 pardoned insurrectionists have now been convicted of, charged with, or arrested for additional crimes since the violent attack on the Capitol,” says a new report from Rep. @raskin.house.gov and House Judiciary Democrats: democrats-judiciary.house.gov/media-center...
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Oh you know they’re bad when the Trib Editorial board is backing em.
No, sidewalks are for people, not robots.
No, sidewalks are for people, not robots.
From the Editorial Board: The delivery robots are fun and friendly; let ’em be and get back to work on the budget. We don’t need another solution to a nonexistent problem.
Editorial: Chill out aldermen, the delivery robots are cute
Let the sandwich robots be. They’re fun additions to our sidewalks.
trib.al
December 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Oh you know they’re bad when the Trib Editorial board is backing em.
No, sidewalks are for people, not robots.
No, sidewalks are for people, not robots.
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Even if Congress doesn't act there is still value in telling your federal elected officials that you object to illegal, unconstitutional acts of war against the people of Venezuela.
But there's a chance that your call could help save lives. Here's how to call ⤵️
www.patreon.com/posts/147352...
But there's a chance that your call could help save lives. Here's how to call ⤵️
www.patreon.com/posts/147352...
CTA: 🇻🇪 Call Your Members of Congress Tonight | Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland
Get more from Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland on Patreon
www.patreon.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Even if Congress doesn't act there is still value in telling your federal elected officials that you object to illegal, unconstitutional acts of war against the people of Venezuela.
But there's a chance that your call could help save lives. Here's how to call ⤵️
www.patreon.com/posts/147352...
But there's a chance that your call could help save lives. Here's how to call ⤵️
www.patreon.com/posts/147352...
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And remember, Musk's grok CSAM factory comes not just at the expense of our society but our healthy air and entire global climate.
bsky.app/profile/elio...
bsky.app/profile/elio...
January 5, 2026 at 5:52 PM
And remember, Musk's grok CSAM factory comes not just at the expense of our society but our healthy air and entire global climate.
bsky.app/profile/elio...
bsky.app/profile/elio...
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In every sentence, we should replace "Grok" with "Elon Musk". Because that's him, that's his work and his will.
January 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
In every sentence, we should replace "Grok" with "Elon Musk". Because that's him, that's his work and his will.
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One example of how Grok is being used to target women. Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch being sexualised, degraded, and humiliated step-by-step by Grok. All the images accurately reflect the prompts provided.
January 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
One example of how Grok is being used to target women. Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch being sexualised, degraded, and humiliated step-by-step by Grok. All the images accurately reflect the prompts provided.
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House Republicans have quietly slipped a provision into the spending bill that could shield pesticide companies from lawsuits.
This could give companies immunity in tens of thousands of lawsuits over chemicals linked to health risks such as cancer, Parkinson's, and infertility.
This could give companies immunity in tens of thousands of lawsuits over chemicals linked to health risks such as cancer, Parkinson's, and infertility.
January 5, 2026 at 7:11 PM
House Republicans have quietly slipped a provision into the spending bill that could shield pesticide companies from lawsuits.
This could give companies immunity in tens of thousands of lawsuits over chemicals linked to health risks such as cancer, Parkinson's, and infertility.
This could give companies immunity in tens of thousands of lawsuits over chemicals linked to health risks such as cancer, Parkinson's, and infertility.
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* your fossil heating, fossil mobility, fossil plastic wrapped lifestyles keeps societies hostile to the worst gangs / people on this planet.
Oil brings us climate change and illegal invasions of sovereign nations.
January 3, 2026 at 5:14 PM
* your fossil heating, fossil mobility, fossil plastic wrapped lifestyles keeps societies hostile to the worst gangs / people on this planet.
hello Chicago
A reminder that the opposition to Congestion Pricing was not "I don't think this will work" but more like "It will work, and it'll cost me something, and I will burn down the world if you go through with it"
January 5, 2026 at 6:36 PM
hello Chicago
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A lifetime of paying taxes and it was all spent on wars. Honestly it feels like theft because it should have gone to healthcare, education, infrastructure and the social safety net. It should have gone to improving quality of life for everyone.
January 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
A lifetime of paying taxes and it was all spent on wars. Honestly it feels like theft because it should have gone to healthcare, education, infrastructure and the social safety net. It should have gone to improving quality of life for everyone.
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🧊 ICE is building a network of human warehouses.
Find out where on today’s ICECAST ⤵️
youtube.com/shorts/WhMKI...
Find out where on today’s ICECAST ⤵️
youtube.com/shorts/WhMKI...
The ICECAST – January 5, 2026
YouTube video by JJ in DC
youtube.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:29 PM
🧊 ICE is building a network of human warehouses.
Find out where on today’s ICECAST ⤵️
youtube.com/shorts/WhMKI...
Find out where on today’s ICECAST ⤵️
youtube.com/shorts/WhMKI...
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This looks like 1,000 videos I've seen from authoritarian states
What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
January 5, 2026 at 4:37 PM
This looks like 1,000 videos I've seen from authoritarian states