Share The Cities
@sharethecities.bsky.social
Share The Cities. We are yes in my back yard for social housing & tenant led organizing. Public Broadband & Public Bathrooms. Femme-focused urbanism. #Seattle #CoastSalishLand
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Hello 6.1 followers! We focus on land use, public bathrooms, public broadband towards transit oriented slow speed quiet communities. We also advocate to address the deep injustices perpetuated by the criminal justice system. Please follow @divestspd.bsky.social @laresistencianw.bsky.social today!
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"It said on Sunday that there would be two days of mourning on January 5 and 6 in honour of those killed and said funeral arrangements would be announced."
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
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Cuba says 32 Cubans killed during US raids on Venezuela
Havana declares two days of mourning for the Cubans killed in US's raid to capture Nicolas Maduro.
www.aljazeera.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:58 AM
"It said on Sunday that there would be two days of mourning on January 5 and 6 in honour of those killed and said funeral arrangements would be announced."
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
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Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US action in Venezuela
Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US action in Venezuela
Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US action in Venezuela
www.independent.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US action in Venezuela
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Statements from the children of MN House Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, about a video shared by President Trump that is spreading a conspiracy theory about the lawmaker’s death.
January 4, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Statements from the children of MN House Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, about a video shared by President Trump that is spreading a conspiracy theory about the lawmaker’s death.
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"At press time, Mayor Wilson’s staff said they didn’t know if she preferred the blood of NIMBYs who pretend to care more about neighborhood character or the environment so they just got both."
Furious Mayor Wilson Pounds Fist On Table Demanding Chalice Of NIMBY Blood: tinyurl.com/mr7kpkrk
January 4, 2026 at 8:39 PM
"At press time, Mayor Wilson’s staff said they didn’t know if she preferred the blood of NIMBYs who pretend to care more about neighborhood character or the environment so they just got both."
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Yep, the comparison of the Frelard area before and after really does cement why we need Ballard Link...but also why we could do buses tomorrow if we chose to.
January 4, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Yep, the comparison of the Frelard area before and after really does cement why we need Ballard Link...but also why we could do buses tomorrow if we chose to.
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For me the most glaring hole is Fremont. It’s very dense (and has gotten denser) and we’ve put in a ton of capital money to improve the 40 but it still doesn’t have an all day frequent bus
January 4, 2026 at 10:18 PM
For me the most glaring hole is Fremont. It’s very dense (and has gotten denser) and we’ve put in a ton of capital money to improve the 40 but it still doesn’t have an all day frequent bus
What’s increíble about this is Mark is one of the most careful and respectful advocates and shows up in spaces so tactfully and with data and research you’d expect from a professional consultant. This is such a frustrating story. Hopeful things will change w/ SDOT culture generally!
For 3 years (2018-21), I lobbied SDOT for traffic signals that favored pedestrians—doing these dog and pony shows on Mercer to demonstrate the problems. But as I was gaining traction, Adiam Emery shut me out of the conversation because I was "just an advocate" and didn't have an official role. 🧵
January 4, 2026 at 5:25 PM
What’s increíble about this is Mark is one of the most careful and respectful advocates and shows up in spaces so tactfully and with data and research you’d expect from a professional consultant. This is such a frustrating story. Hopeful things will change w/ SDOT culture generally!
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And four, to encourage you to show up, stick with it, and adapt. Most advocacy efforts take years. Most of mine fail completely. I wish it was as easy as getting mad, calling the city, and then watching SDOT crews arrive the next day with a cement mixer.
January 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
And four, to encourage you to show up, stick with it, and adapt. Most advocacy efforts take years. Most of mine fail completely. I wish it was as easy as getting mad, calling the city, and then watching SDOT crews arrive the next day with a cement mixer.
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Three, to underscore the importance of doing this with friends. I’m not a great organizer so I work solo or in small groups but you need friends and @sngreenways.bsky.social is a ready-made group of like-minded co-conspirators.
January 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Three, to underscore the importance of doing this with friends. I’m not a great organizer so I work solo or in small groups but you need friends and @sngreenways.bsky.social is a ready-made group of like-minded co-conspirators.
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Two, just to celebrate our new mayor @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social who truly respects advocates and wants to be pushed. Our role as advocates now is more relevant than ever.
January 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Two, just to celebrate our new mayor @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social who truly respects advocates and wants to be pushed. Our role as advocates now is more relevant than ever.
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I’m sharing this story for four reasons. One, to encourage you to advocate for the things important to you whether you have an official role, a title, a paid gig or not. Social change happens when people push from the outside.
January 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
I’m sharing this story for four reasons. One, to encourage you to advocate for the things important to you whether you have an official role, a title, a paid gig or not. Social change happens when people push from the outside.
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Anyway, now an advocate is mayor (maybe you already spotted her in this photo) and Adiam Emery is shut out of the conversation.
January 4, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Anyway, now an advocate is mayor (maybe you already spotted her in this photo) and Adiam Emery is shut out of the conversation.
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Ultimately, we got better policies‼️ but that experience has stuck with me. "...just an advocate."
Pedestrian-First Traffic Signal Policy
We’ve updated our traffic signal policy to put the safety of people walking and rolling first
sdotblog.seattle.gov
January 4, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Ultimately, we got better policies‼️ but that experience has stuck with me. "...just an advocate."
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To elbow me out, Adiam, who was head of the Transportation Operations Division of SDOT at the time, formed the Policy and Operations Advisory Group (POAG) with representation from modal boards and other official groups. Fortunately, I had friends on POAG and I continued to work behind the scenes.
seattle.gov
January 4, 2026 at 1:44 AM
To elbow me out, Adiam, who was head of the Transportation Operations Division of SDOT at the time, formed the Policy and Operations Advisory Group (POAG) with representation from modal boards and other official groups. Fortunately, I had friends on POAG and I continued to work behind the scenes.
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For 3 years (2018-21), I lobbied SDOT for traffic signals that favored pedestrians—doing these dog and pony shows on Mercer to demonstrate the problems. But as I was gaining traction, Adiam Emery shut me out of the conversation because I was "just an advocate" and didn't have an official role. 🧵
January 4, 2026 at 1:44 AM
For 3 years (2018-21), I lobbied SDOT for traffic signals that favored pedestrians—doing these dog and pony shows on Mercer to demonstrate the problems. But as I was gaining traction, Adiam Emery shut me out of the conversation because I was "just an advocate" and didn't have an official role. 🧵
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Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York City, called President Trump on Saturday to personally object to strikes the U.S. had conducted in Venezuela and to the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro. Mamdani accused Trump of violating international law.
Zohran Mamdani Called President Trump to Criticize Venezuela Strikes
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York accused President Trump of violating international law. It was the first time he had criticized the president since their White House meeting.
nyti.ms
January 4, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York City, called President Trump on Saturday to personally object to strikes the U.S. had conducted in Venezuela and to the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro. Mamdani accused Trump of violating international law.
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I'll be at #TranspoCamp next Saturday, presenting Wednesday at #TRBAM Lecture Session 4050 (Travel Behavior and Mobility in Aging Populations), and Thursday, speaking on the closing plenary of #Crossroads. If you're in DC and want to meet up, let me know!
Crossroads: A Transportation Equity and Justice Convening
Join the Union of Concerned Scientists and our transportation partners for a one-day event to discuss transportation equity and justice. Thursday, January 15, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET, at the Ma...
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January 3, 2026 at 11:47 PM
I'll be at #TranspoCamp next Saturday, presenting Wednesday at #TRBAM Lecture Session 4050 (Travel Behavior and Mobility in Aging Populations), and Thursday, speaking on the closing plenary of #Crossroads. If you're in DC and want to meet up, let me know!
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no buddy & too anxious to go
called reps instead
hopefully more comfortable with doing both more
called reps instead
hopefully more comfortable with doing both more
January 3, 2026 at 11:20 PM
no buddy & too anxious to go
called reps instead
hopefully more comfortable with doing both more
called reps instead
hopefully more comfortable with doing both more
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NYT gonna NYT: "Both Mr. Mamdani and Mr. Maduro identify as socialists, though they have no relationship.” — would be funny if they did this every time you write about two capitalists.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
Mamdani Called Trump to Criticize Venezuela Strikes
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
NYT gonna NYT: "Both Mr. Mamdani and Mr. Maduro identify as socialists, though they have no relationship.” — would be funny if they did this every time you write about two capitalists.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
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Fuck oil. Fuck war.
I am sick of people getting rich off of killing people and the planet.
I am sick of people getting rich off of killing people and the planet.
January 3, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Fuck oil. Fuck war.
I am sick of people getting rich off of killing people and the planet.
I am sick of people getting rich off of killing people and the planet.
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Call your Reps and Senators!
Capitol Hill switchboard:
(202) 224-3121
Capitol Hill switchboard:
(202) 224-3121
Candid answer - as someone who handled constituent affairs calls for years - while they’re not checking the phone right now, the urgency of the moment is important.
Show them you care enough to make the weekend call, and be counted that way. Staffers will clock and report this upstream.
Show them you care enough to make the weekend call, and be counted that way. Staffers will clock and report this upstream.
Is there actually a benefit to leaving a VM now vs getting a staffer on Monday? Can do both but just curious
January 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Call your Reps and Senators!
Capitol Hill switchboard:
(202) 224-3121
Capitol Hill switchboard:
(202) 224-3121
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No war on Venezuela protest: 1/3/26 Seattle, Washington
1505 Alaskan Way Overlook Walk
3:30 p.m.
1505 Alaskan Way Overlook Walk
3:30 p.m.
January 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM
No war on Venezuela protest: 1/3/26 Seattle, Washington
1505 Alaskan Way Overlook Walk
3:30 p.m.
1505 Alaskan Way Overlook Walk
3:30 p.m.
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