Antifascist Rail Advocate
@amtraq.bsky.social
Passenger rail advocate since the gas crises of the '70s. For balanced transportation & land use policies. 64 years in the Cadillac business & fan/ promoter of transit, electric cars & clean energy. Traveled 28 countries & saw what rail can be here.
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With a possible workers strike still looming in the distance, the LIRR contract disputes were a hot topic during an MTA legislative meeting earlier this week.
Potential LIRR strike delayed until May as MTA pushes for work rule changes
For daily riders, the possibility of a strike remains a concern. Some commuters say reaching a fair deal is the best way to keep trains running.
longisland.news12.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
With a possible workers strike still looming in the distance, the LIRR contract disputes were a hot topic during an MTA legislative meeting earlier this week.
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Over 15 cities and chambers have passed resolutions in support of our two proposed routes.
ABC 6 News - KAAL TV interviewed folks in Albert Lea about why they'd like to see a stop in their city.
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ABC 6 News - KAAL TV interviewed folks in Albert Lea about why they'd like to see a stop in their city.
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All Aboard Minnesota looks to expand Midwest train travel, including stop in Albert Lea
A new rail line from the Twin Cities to Kansas City is being proposed with a stop in Albert Lea.
www.kaaltv.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Over 15 cities and chambers have passed resolutions in support of our two proposed routes.
ABC 6 News - KAAL TV interviewed folks in Albert Lea about why they'd like to see a stop in their city.
www.kaaltv.com/news/all-abo...
ABC 6 News - KAAL TV interviewed folks in Albert Lea about why they'd like to see a stop in their city.
www.kaaltv.com/news/all-abo...
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NC DOT's Rail Division has released an economic impact study (something we at the Association are very familiar with) of returning passenger rail to the Salisbury to Asheville corridor for the first time since 1975.
NCDOT: Western North Carolina Rail Corridor Economic Impact
Information about the proposed Western North Carolina rail corridor project and its economic impact in North Carolina.
www.ncdot.gov
February 6, 2026 at 9:47 PM
NC DOT's Rail Division has released an economic impact study (something we at the Association are very familiar with) of returning passenger rail to the Salisbury to Asheville corridor for the first time since 1975.
Opinion | Cartoon by Joe Heller
Joe Heller cartoon on measles cases and anti-vaxxers.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Any parent with an Eagle Scout aged kid should make sure he stays away from this Nazi fascist administration.
Besides, the Scouts don't have a merit badge for makeup and mascara!😀😀😀
Pentagon warns Scouts to restore ‘core values’ or lose military support
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Besides, the Scouts don't have a merit badge for makeup and mascara!😀😀😀
Pentagon warns Scouts to restore ‘core values’ or lose military support
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Pentagon warns Scouts to restore ‘core values’ or lose military support
The relationship dates back decades, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized the organization for allowing girls to join and changing its name from Boy Scouts.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Any parent with an Eagle Scout aged kid should make sure he stays away from this Nazi fascist administration.
Besides, the Scouts don't have a merit badge for makeup and mascara!😀😀😀
Pentagon warns Scouts to restore ‘core values’ or lose military support
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Besides, the Scouts don't have a merit badge for makeup and mascara!😀😀😀
Pentagon warns Scouts to restore ‘core values’ or lose military support
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
A ray of hope breaking through RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine campaign
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Opinion | A ray of hope breaking through RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine campaign
The American Academy of Pediatrics issuing its own vaccine guidance is not just symbolic.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:48 PM
A ray of hope breaking through RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine campaign
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Americans may come to regret alienating the ‘mighty middle powers’
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Opinion | Americans may come to regret alienating the ‘mighty middle powers’
If Europe and Asian democracies coordinate, they can reshape the global balance.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Americans may come to regret alienating the ‘mighty middle powers’
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Total uncalled for and unconscionable cruelty. Nothing new for Trump and his corrupt inept kakistocracy. It must end and end now.
Judge orders release of 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minneapolis
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Judge orders release of 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minneapolis
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Judge orders release of 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minneapolis
Below his signature on the order, the judge included a photo of Liam Ramos as he was taken into custody wearing a Spider-Man backpack and bright blue hat.
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January 31, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Total uncalled for and unconscionable cruelty. Nothing new for Trump and his corrupt inept kakistocracy. It must end and end now.
Judge orders release of 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minneapolis
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Judge orders release of 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minneapolis
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All the Kennedy Center cancellations since Trump’s name was added
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All the Kennedy Center cancellations since Trump’s name was added
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All the Kennedy Center cancellations since Trump’s name was added
Composer Philip Glass, soprano Renée Fleming, banjoist Béla Fleck, “Wicked” composer Stephen Schwartz and other artists have backed out of events.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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All the Kennedy Center cancellations since Trump’s name was added
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All the Kennedy Center cancellations since Trump’s name was added
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Layoffs are up, hiring is down as Amazon cuts reverberate through the economy
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Layoffs are up, hiring is down as Amazon cuts reverberate through the economy
Amazon says around 16,000 roles will be eliminated as the e-commerce giant works to reduce the number of layers in its organizational structure.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Layoffs are up, hiring is down as Amazon cuts reverberate through the economy
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Assume this loutocracy is lying about ICE until proven otherwise
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Opinion | Assume this loutocracy is lying about ICE until proven otherwise
Kristi Noem isn’t the only reason millions of Americans increasingly distrust the deportation mania.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Assume this loutocracy is lying about ICE until proven otherwise
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TWO Trump goons shoot a disarmed American?
Two federal agents shot Alex Pretti, initial government review reveals
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Two federal agents shot Alex Pretti, initial government review reveals
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Two federal agents shot Alex Pretti, initial government review reveals
The review makes no mention of Pretti brandishing a weapon, contradicting initial comments from the administration about the killing.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:35 AM
TWO Trump goons shoot a disarmed American?
Two federal agents shot Alex Pretti, initial government review reveals
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
Two federal agents shot Alex Pretti, initial government review reveals
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
