Adam Jaskiewicz
@ajjaskie.bsky.social
he/him🚰🌆🚡🔰🗳🥑 cities are for people, not cars. Software engineer in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Born at 344 ppm. Also on Mastodon: @ajjaskie@a2mi.social
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Alan Dershowitz redefining the semantics of "pedophile" isn't hairsplitting, according to the plain meaning of "hairsplitting"
by Steven Pinker
by Steven Pinker
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Alan Dershowitz redefining the semantics of "pedophile" isn't hairsplitting, according to the plain meaning of "hairsplitting"
by Steven Pinker
by Steven Pinker
#A2Council concerns about fire safety come up often with new multifamily in Ann Arbor.
"This research indicates that building more new multifamily buildings would reduce fire deaths."
#Firefighters should support new apartments.
#Firefighters should support new apartments.
Modern Multifamily Buildings Provide the Most Fire Protection
A large body of research has demonstrated that apartment buildings and other types of multifamily housing can provide many benefits to a community, especially when built in high-demand areas where hou...
www.pew.org
November 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
#A2Council concerns about fire safety come up often with new multifamily in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor has committed to Vision Zero.
I am not really seeing it front-and-center in our transportation projects, at least not explicitly. In conversations, however, I am assured it is a priority.
Are we afraid to own it? Are we afraid of push-back if we use the specific phrase? #A2Council
I am not really seeing it front-and-center in our transportation projects, at least not explicitly. In conversations, however, I am assured it is a priority.
Are we afraid to own it? Are we afraid of push-back if we use the specific phrase? #A2Council
November 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Ann Arbor has committed to Vision Zero.
I am not really seeing it front-and-center in our transportation projects, at least not explicitly. In conversations, however, I am assured it is a priority.
Are we afraid to own it? Are we afraid of push-back if we use the specific phrase? #A2Council
I am not really seeing it front-and-center in our transportation projects, at least not explicitly. In conversations, however, I am assured it is a priority.
Are we afraid to own it? Are we afraid of push-back if we use the specific phrase? #A2Council
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According to a lawsuit, participants would be flown from Italy to Bosnia where they would pay to shoot people.
Italy probes Sarajevo ‘sniper safaris’: What were they, who was involved?
According to a lawsuit, participants would be flown from Italy to Bosnia where they would pay to shoot people.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
According to a lawsuit, participants would be flown from Italy to Bosnia where they would pay to shoot people.
“Virtue signalling” is good, actually. It’s how we show others what behaviors we believe to be acceptable in society. “Treat others as you would like to be treated” is virtue signaling.
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
“Virtue signalling” is good, actually. It’s how we show others what behaviors we believe to be acceptable in society. “Treat others as you would like to be treated” is virtue signaling.
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Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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If you're not outraged, you're probably exhausted and trying to exercise healthy boundaries with how you consume media
November 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
If you're not outraged, you're probably exhausted and trying to exercise healthy boundaries with how you consume media
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Americans can’t afford this deal.
Democrats can fight AND win — just like we did in our budget battle in Michigan.
A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.
Democrats can fight AND win — just like we did in our budget battle in Michigan.
A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Americans can’t afford this deal.
Democrats can fight AND win — just like we did in our budget battle in Michigan.
A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.
Democrats can fight AND win — just like we did in our budget battle in Michigan.
A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.
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Have you heard of “The Populist Playbook?”
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
November 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It shouldn’t be forgotten that a big piece of Mamdani’s campaign was simply “cities are cool and lots of people enjoy living in them” which in and of itself dismantles alot of rightwing talking points
November 8, 2025 at 4:54 AM
It’s really important that #Vancouver’s Downtown Business Association, who were originally against bike-lanes, are now among their most vigourous supporters, because of ACTUAL EVIDENCE that they’re better for downtown business than any street parking they replaced.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
November 8, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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Fact-Checking Claims About Zohran Mamdani https://theonion.com/fact-checking-claims-about-zohran-mamdani/
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Fact-Checking Claims About Zohran Mamdani https://theonion.com/fact-checking-claims-about-zohran-mamdani/
I love Mayor Mamdani’s radical optimism. Not a hollow, saccharine optimism, nor a hopeful, passive optimism, but a courageous optimism. We can dream of better things, and we can make them happen. It’s infectious.
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I love Mayor Mamdani’s radical optimism. Not a hollow, saccharine optimism, nor a hopeful, passive optimism, but a courageous optimism. We can dream of better things, and we can make them happen. It’s infectious.
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Lot of folks saying they’ll leave if Mamdani wins but full credit to Cheney for putting his money where his mouth is.
November 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Lot of folks saying they’ll leave if Mamdani wins but full credit to Cheney for putting his money where his mouth is.
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BREAKING | Photographic evidence reveals how Neighbors for More Neighbors A2 corruptly influenced Democratic officials to embrace pro-housing reforms. #a2council
October 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
BREAKING | Photographic evidence reveals how Neighbors for More Neighbors A2 corruptly influenced Democratic officials to embrace pro-housing reforms. #a2council
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Drivers slow down more for speed humps than they do for stop signs. Time to put a raised crosswalk at every intersection.
October 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Drivers slow down more for speed humps than they do for stop signs. Time to put a raised crosswalk at every intersection.
Ann Arbor’s weather comes up constantly in discussions about bike lanes, pedestrian infrastructure, open streets, etc. As Not Just Bikes points out, cities with worse weather than us still have good infrastructure.
After all, you’re not made of sugar.
#A2Council
youtu.be/BXDP9WQe0io?...
After all, you’re not made of sugar.
#A2Council
youtu.be/BXDP9WQe0io?...
The Laziest Excuse for Bad Cities
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
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October 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Ann Arbor’s weather comes up constantly in discussions about bike lanes, pedestrian infrastructure, open streets, etc. As Not Just Bikes points out, cities with worse weather than us still have good infrastructure.
After all, you’re not made of sugar.
#A2Council
youtu.be/BXDP9WQe0io?...
After all, you’re not made of sugar.
#A2Council
youtu.be/BXDP9WQe0io?...
Man, a Friday night downtown is kinda shit with all the cars. #A2Council
October 11, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Man, a Friday night downtown is kinda shit with all the cars. #A2Council
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As a Trump donor who tried to buy a local election, I have a unique perspective on fascism. So when I saw that a beloved local publication had found a long-term home at the library, I knew that we had truly crossed the rubicon. #a2council
by Strozzapreti Linguine Rotini
by Strozzapreti Linguine Rotini
October 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
As a Trump donor who tried to buy a local election, I have a unique perspective on fascism. So when I saw that a beloved local publication had found a long-term home at the library, I knew that we had truly crossed the rubicon. #a2council
by Strozzapreti Linguine Rotini
by Strozzapreti Linguine Rotini
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MORE exciting events tonight for Neighborhood Week! And there might even be more cookies 👀 #a2council
September 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
MORE exciting events tonight for Neighborhood Week! And there might even be more cookies 👀 #a2council
Last night Ann Arbor’s Transportation Commission saw a presentation from Toole about the multilane reconfiguration study. I really like their methodology. “Rightsizing” these roads will dramatically improve safety. It was an excellent presentation and I look forward to the results! #A2council
September 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Last night Ann Arbor’s Transportation Commission saw a presentation from Toole about the multilane reconfiguration study. I really like their methodology. “Rightsizing” these roads will dramatically improve safety. It was an excellent presentation and I look forward to the results! #A2council
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The nonunion Associated Builders & Contractors came for Ann Arbor during Lansing's debate over best value procurement. My response. #a2council
Eyer: Lansing’s responsible contractor ordinance gets best value for taxpayers
Under Lansing’s new policy, while price is still the largest factor, safety, training, and a contractor’s track record are also considered.
www.lansingstatejournal.com
September 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The nonunion Associated Builders & Contractors came for Ann Arbor during Lansing's debate over best value procurement. My response. #a2council
Charlie Kirk
I never thought much of the guy, though to be honest I never thought much about the guy at all.
I never thought much of the guy, though to be honest I never thought much about the guy at all.
September 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Charlie Kirk
I never thought much of the guy, though to be honest I never thought much about the guy at all.
I never thought much of the guy, though to be honest I never thought much about the guy at all.
Putting overly-restrictive height and unit count limits on Low-rise Residential in Ann Arbor means much of our new apartments will be constrained to our car sewers. #A2Council
Confining new apartments to lots facing loud, polluted, high-traffic arterial streets is profoundly inequitable. www.sightline.org/2021/10/19/c...
Confining Rental Homes to Busy Streets Is a Devil’s Bargain | Sightline Institute
This shouldn't need to be said: nobody’s home should be a “buffer” against traffic noise and pollution for someone else’s.
www.sightline.org
September 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Putting overly-restrictive height and unit count limits on Low-rise Residential in Ann Arbor means much of our new apartments will be constrained to our car sewers. #A2Council
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