Rob Galanakis
@robgalanakis.bsky.social
Proud parent of two children, a failed school board campaign, cargo bike, bike bus, small business, two rats, three chickens, and dozens of mortal enemies.
❤️ PDX
https://bikebuspdx.org and https://robgforpps.com
❤️ PDX
https://bikebuspdx.org and https://robgforpps.com
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The mental gymnastics required to believe that state-mandated car dependency is actually "freedom".
January 16, 2026 at 3:50 AM
The mental gymnastics required to believe that state-mandated car dependency is actually "freedom".
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They’re starting to lose barstool guys
January 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM
They’re starting to lose barstool guys
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I’m sorry, this should have been
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January 15, 2026 at 5:29 AM
I’m sorry, this should have been
📱🤷🏻♂️📱
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This is your brain. This is your brain on cars.
(Working on the DQ drive through appeal, this is a thing their lawyer actually states in the applicant)
(Working on the DQ drive through appeal, this is a thing their lawyer actually states in the applicant)
January 14, 2026 at 11:58 PM
This is your brain. This is your brain on cars.
(Working on the DQ drive through appeal, this is a thing their lawyer actually states in the applicant)
(Working on the DQ drive through appeal, this is a thing their lawyer actually states in the applicant)
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The Mercury has obtained a series of images of group messages that show racist, sexist, and homophobic tropes used by a local developer and other local conservative political activists during a council president election. Readers may find this content offensive.
"Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of Color
Messages obtained by the Mercury contain a slew of offensive tropes sent during a council president election
www.portlandmercury.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:21 PM
The Mercury has obtained a series of images of group messages that show racist, sexist, and homophobic tropes used by a local developer and other local conservative political activists during a council president election. Readers may find this content offensive.
Long Island represent
January 13, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Long Island represent
What do me and bananas have in common?
We both have "a peel!"
We both have "a peel!"
January 12, 2026 at 9:50 PM
What do me and bananas have in common?
We both have "a peel!"
We both have "a peel!"
Why would they inflict so much suffering by watching the Hobbit trilogy?
The Kennedy School celebrates the author’s 134th birthday with a costume contest, “Hobbit” trilogy marathon and quest to find the One Ring.
McMenamins Is Throwing J.R.R. Tolkien a Birthday Party
Andrew Jankowski
www.wweek.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Why would they inflict so much suffering by watching the Hobbit trilogy?
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This is exactly why I dug fully in on riding my bike, walking and taking transit after Putin invaded Ukraine: I was sick of “leaving the house” being a fundraiser for fascism
"Joe Biden couldn't say a serious word about climate to save his life. They wouldn't pick any fights with the fossil fuel industry. They settled for an IRA bill that was not an adequate solution to the climate crisis." - @whitehouse.senate.gov
Sheldon Whitehouse on How to Confront ‘Fossil Fuel Monsters’ in the US
The Rhode Island senator tells Zero why he thinks the oil and gas industry has captured US politics and what to do to break its shackles
www.bloomberg.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
This is exactly why I dug fully in on riding my bike, walking and taking transit after Putin invaded Ukraine: I was sick of “leaving the house” being a fundraiser for fascism
This is funny because fiber is the original protein. The studies about protein being beneficial were almost certainly due to fiber (lentils, beans, etc).
Trend-spotters are proclaiming that fiber is the new protein — the 2026 “it” nutrient. There’s a real risk the fad will backfire as people take fiber too far.
Here is what you need to know to benefit from the trend and the potential traps.
Here is what you need to know to benefit from the trend and the potential traps.
Column | You’re probably not eating enough fiber. Here’s what to do about it.
How much fiber do you need, and how can you get more of it into your diet?
wapo.st
January 6, 2026 at 8:01 AM
This is funny because fiber is the original protein. The studies about protein being beneficial were almost certainly due to fiber (lentils, beans, etc).
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A stacked flat or rowhouse would be a great starter home for most these days. And good options for downsizers or people who want to stay in one forever. Seattle has finally allowed them citywide.
January 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
A stacked flat or rowhouse would be a great starter home for most these days. And good options for downsizers or people who want to stay in one forever. Seattle has finally allowed them citywide.
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the reason people sometimes act madder at democrats than republicans when republicans do impossibly evil shit is the same reason why, if you hired an exterminator to handle a roach infestation and he showed up to feed and play with them instead, your first instinct wouldn’t be to yell at the roaches
January 3, 2026 at 9:19 PM
the reason people sometimes act madder at democrats than republicans when republicans do impossibly evil shit is the same reason why, if you hired an exterminator to handle a roach infestation and he showed up to feed and play with them instead, your first instinct wouldn’t be to yell at the roaches
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Periodic reminder:
If you use less gas for transportation, you help drop the value of a barrel of oil, which makes the people looking to profit off of stealing from Venezuelans, lose money.
🇻🇪♥️
Take the bus/train/bike/scooter, buy an EV, don't use gas.
If you use less gas for transportation, you help drop the value of a barrel of oil, which makes the people looking to profit off of stealing from Venezuelans, lose money.
🇻🇪♥️
Take the bus/train/bike/scooter, buy an EV, don't use gas.
Which makes invading Venezuela a much less profitable endeavor.
Venezuela either has "The most oil in the world!" Or "Not that much oil really," depending on what the price of oil is.
🙂🙃
Oil is currently near a 4 year low.
More!
Venezuela either has "The most oil in the world!" Or "Not that much oil really," depending on what the price of oil is.
🙂🙃
Oil is currently near a 4 year low.
More!
mekka okereke :verified: (@mekkaokereke@hachyderm.io)
@Chasteen
True. It's complicated.
"How much oil does Venezuela have? And is it high or low quality?" are questions whose answer changes greatly depending on what the global price of oil is. 🤷🏿♂️
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hachyderm.io
January 3, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Periodic reminder:
If you use less gas for transportation, you help drop the value of a barrel of oil, which makes the people looking to profit off of stealing from Venezuelans, lose money.
🇻🇪♥️
Take the bus/train/bike/scooter, buy an EV, don't use gas.
If you use less gas for transportation, you help drop the value of a barrel of oil, which makes the people looking to profit off of stealing from Venezuelans, lose money.
🇻🇪♥️
Take the bus/train/bike/scooter, buy an EV, don't use gas.
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i just want to elect politicians who vow to build communities and societies where we can get around without doing each other too much violence - where people don’t die crossing the street, don’t get sick from air pollution, stare down climate change, die in imperial wars for oil for our cars
January 3, 2026 at 9:58 PM
i just want to elect politicians who vow to build communities and societies where we can get around without doing each other too much violence - where people don’t die crossing the street, don’t get sick from air pollution, stare down climate change, die in imperial wars for oil for our cars
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SE Uplift is giving a free presentation on starting a free fridge! We could use more of those in District 3
January 3, 2026 at 3:19 AM
SE Uplift is giving a free presentation on starting a free fridge! We could use more of those in District 3
Since I care more about winning than dogma, I'll point out this is a safely blue seat that has seen the Dem unopposed or with 70/30 vote split the last two decades. We need better people in the seats.
i was not joking. i have just endorsed Waz for the HD 38 race. Why? Because he’s willing to fight to properly resource our investments in the statewide transit system. And he supports protecting our investments in education at all stages. please support him.
January 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Since I care more about winning than dogma, I'll point out this is a safely blue seat that has seen the Dem unopposed or with 70/30 vote split the last two decades. We need better people in the seats.
Cars cost $10k+/year and the couple does not own a car. She could buy one of these a month and come out way ahead, plus the boots will keep higher resale value.
January 1, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Cars cost $10k+/year and the couple does not own a car. She could buy one of these a month and come out way ahead, plus the boots will keep higher resale value.
What's to eat at PPS? ppsmenus.net is all up to date, *and* the 'Add to Google Calendar' stuff works right. Happy New Year!
cc @brianell.in @arudwick.bsky.social
cc @brianell.in @arudwick.bsky.social
PPS Menu Calendar Feeds
ppsmenus.net
January 1, 2026 at 7:33 PM
What's to eat at PPS? ppsmenus.net is all up to date, *and* the 'Add to Google Calendar' stuff works right. Happy New Year!
cc @brianell.in @arudwick.bsky.social
cc @brianell.in @arudwick.bsky.social
Currently fixing up ppsmenus.net to parse the new PPS site format. Sorry it wasn't working for December! The CMS PPS chose is not so terrible at least.
Also going to try once again to get the google calendar quick-add links working.
Also going to try once again to get the google calendar quick-add links working.
PPS Menu Calendar Feeds
ppsmenus.net
January 1, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Currently fixing up ppsmenus.net to parse the new PPS site format. Sorry it wasn't working for December! The CMS PPS chose is not so terrible at least.
Also going to try once again to get the google calendar quick-add links working.
Also going to try once again to get the google calendar quick-add links working.
Whew almost forgot, in just under the gun. Happy new year @councilortkl.bsky.social @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social and Novick too!
January 1, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Whew almost forgot, in just under the gun. Happy new year @councilortkl.bsky.social @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social and Novick too!
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This is a motivating video! Can YOU leave the car at home for just 1 day a week? Drive less. Get healthy.
December 31, 2025 at 3:48 AM
This is a motivating video! Can YOU leave the car at home for just 1 day a week? Drive less. Get healthy.
Something like 75% of child mortality used to be due to dehydration. It's why we invented sports drinks and water bottles and market them so hard. Thank you consumerism!
December 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Something like 75% of child mortality used to be due to dehydration. It's why we invented sports drinks and water bottles and market them so hard. Thank you consumerism!
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E-cargo bikes sound pretty amazing in this new UK study:
"Parents’ and children’s enjoyment, curiosity, and sense of adventure encouraged additional travel, transforming routine journeys into playful and memorable family experiences."
doi.org/10.1016/j.tb...
"Parents’ and children’s enjoyment, curiosity, and sense of adventure encouraged additional travel, transforming routine journeys into playful and memorable family experiences."
doi.org/10.1016/j.tb...
December 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
E-cargo bikes sound pretty amazing in this new UK study:
"Parents’ and children’s enjoyment, curiosity, and sense of adventure encouraged additional travel, transforming routine journeys into playful and memorable family experiences."
doi.org/10.1016/j.tb...
"Parents’ and children’s enjoyment, curiosity, and sense of adventure encouraged additional travel, transforming routine journeys into playful and memorable family experiences."
doi.org/10.1016/j.tb...
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Cool ride alert!
On Jan 4, @oregonmetro.gov and @coachbalto.bsky.social have teamed up for an educational ride with world-renowned mobility and public space expert Simon Battisti More info on the BP Advocacy Calendar
bikeportland.org/events/educa...
On Jan 4, @oregonmetro.gov and @coachbalto.bsky.social have teamed up for an educational ride with world-renowned mobility and public space expert Simon Battisti More info on the BP Advocacy Calendar
bikeportland.org/events/educa...
Educational Ride With Simon Battisti
Oregon Metro is sponsoring an educational ride with Simon Battisti, Executive Director of the Relationship Center in Tirana.
Simon joined a small group ride this summer and is returning for another...
bikeportland.org
December 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Cool ride alert!
On Jan 4, @oregonmetro.gov and @coachbalto.bsky.social have teamed up for an educational ride with world-renowned mobility and public space expert Simon Battisti More info on the BP Advocacy Calendar
bikeportland.org/events/educa...
On Jan 4, @oregonmetro.gov and @coachbalto.bsky.social have teamed up for an educational ride with world-renowned mobility and public space expert Simon Battisti More info on the BP Advocacy Calendar
bikeportland.org/events/educa...
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dummies in local power think that Portland is just a few parking lots, or drive thru’s, or tax cuts away from eating the sun belt’s lunch. But our comparative advantage was always in how we distinguished ourselves from paved America. If we lose that, we have nothing.
December 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
dummies in local power think that Portland is just a few parking lots, or drive thru’s, or tax cuts away from eating the sun belt’s lunch. But our comparative advantage was always in how we distinguished ourselves from paved America. If we lose that, we have nothing.