Stephanie
@ancientstephanie.bsky.social
Stuck in some weird place in the clouds between customer service, SRE, and devops, beginner bike mechanic, year round cyclist, she/her
Opinions are mine.
Mastodon: @stephanie@hachyderm.io
Opinions are mine.
Mastodon: @stephanie@hachyderm.io
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“The regime should get to disappear you if you express the ‘wrong’ political opinion” is very obviously something that the Bill of Rights was written to prevent
March 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
“The regime should get to disappear you if you express the ‘wrong’ political opinion” is very obviously something that the Bill of Rights was written to prevent
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Remember: If unions didn’t matter, powerful corporations wouldn’t spend millions of dollars every year to stop them from forming. Keep up the fight.
March 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Remember: If unions didn’t matter, powerful corporations wouldn’t spend millions of dollars every year to stop them from forming. Keep up the fight.
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IMPORTANT: The Dutch invested €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart govts do math on investing in better mobility.
Let’s be clear — it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com
Let’s be clear — it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com
March 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
IMPORTANT: The Dutch invested €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart govts do math on investing in better mobility.
Let’s be clear — it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com
Let’s be clear — it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com
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Are We Starting to Treat Plane Crashes The Way We Treat Car Crashes?
“As aviation disasters pile up, is America in the midst of a culture shift in transportation safety — and what would that mean for advocates on the ground?” Via @usa.streetsblog.org
“As aviation disasters pile up, is America in the midst of a culture shift in transportation safety — and what would that mean for advocates on the ground?” Via @usa.streetsblog.org
Are We Starting to Treat Plane Crashes The Way We Treat Car Crashes? — Streetsblog USA
As aviation disasters pile up, is America in the midst of a culture shift in transportation safety — and what would that mean for advocates on the ground?
usa.streetsblog.org
February 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Are We Starting to Treat Plane Crashes The Way We Treat Car Crashes?
“As aviation disasters pile up, is America in the midst of a culture shift in transportation safety — and what would that mean for advocates on the ground?” Via @usa.streetsblog.org
“As aviation disasters pile up, is America in the midst of a culture shift in transportation safety — and what would that mean for advocates on the ground?” Via @usa.streetsblog.org
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This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy | Common Dreams
Senator Bernie Sanders is on a mission to fight oligarchy and empower the people. With a powerful message against Trumpism and billionaire influence, he's rallying Americans to stand up for democracy....
www.commondreams.org
February 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
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This is a topic I have tried to push for years. Kids have a right to move around on our roads exactly the same as licensed drivers. You don't need a licenses to ride your bike in the street and yet cities do little to protect youth who need to use our roads.
February 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This is a topic I have tried to push for years. Kids have a right to move around on our roads exactly the same as licensed drivers. You don't need a licenses to ride your bike in the street and yet cities do little to protect youth who need to use our roads.
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Your regular reminder that the more often you own your mistakes, the easier it gets.
It is like any muscle-- work it more and it gets stronger.
All people mess up, and sometimes we do so publicly.
It's not the end of the world to acknowledge that we missed the mark; it's how we clean up.
It is like any muscle-- work it more and it gets stronger.
All people mess up, and sometimes we do so publicly.
It's not the end of the world to acknowledge that we missed the mark; it's how we clean up.
February 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Your regular reminder that the more often you own your mistakes, the easier it gets.
It is like any muscle-- work it more and it gets stronger.
All people mess up, and sometimes we do so publicly.
It's not the end of the world to acknowledge that we missed the mark; it's how we clean up.
It is like any muscle-- work it more and it gets stronger.
All people mess up, and sometimes we do so publicly.
It's not the end of the world to acknowledge that we missed the mark; it's how we clean up.
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BREAKING: The Associated Press sues three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing the First Amendment.
AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech
The Associated Press is suing three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events.
apnews.com
February 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
BREAKING: The Associated Press sues three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing the First Amendment.
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And this has been the position of the US government for nearly 80 years: Forced public subsidy of private transportation to create profit for oil/gas, car manufacturers, and road construction. That’s why public transit (more affordable in every way) is dead in much of the country.
congestion pricing and other laws encouraging cycling and public transit in general destroys incentives to buy cars and makes for profit methods of transits take the sidelines, which is ultimately all they care about. profit above all else
February 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
And this has been the position of the US government for nearly 80 years: Forced public subsidy of private transportation to create profit for oil/gas, car manufacturers, and road construction. That’s why public transit (more affordable in every way) is dead in much of the country.
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Everyone needs to see this. Be ready to deny access, even if you don't know any immigrants. Let them waste time and you might save a family somewhere else. #Disobey
#blue #fotus #FBR #immigrants #TruthWarriors #theresistance #resist #FBPE #FuckICE #SaveOurDemocracy #sanctuary #organize #fucktrump
#blue #fotus #FBR #immigrants #TruthWarriors #theresistance #resist #FBPE #FuckICE #SaveOurDemocracy #sanctuary #organize #fucktrump
February 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Everyone needs to see this. Be ready to deny access, even if you don't know any immigrants. Let them waste time and you might save a family somewhere else. #Disobey
#blue #fotus #FBR #immigrants #TruthWarriors #theresistance #resist #FBPE #FuckICE #SaveOurDemocracy #sanctuary #organize #fucktrump
#blue #fotus #FBR #immigrants #TruthWarriors #theresistance #resist #FBPE #FuckICE #SaveOurDemocracy #sanctuary #organize #fucktrump
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"The proposal to ban e-bikes from bike lanes might have been persuasive if it had been an actual argument, rather than an ableist, gatekeeping diatribe about the superiority of old-school cycling."
the-orbit.net/greta/2025/0...
the-orbit.net/greta/2025/0...
We need to talk about ableist gatekeeping in cycling culture - Greta Christina's Blog
E-bikes get people out of cars and onto bikes -- good for traffic and the environment. Bike lanes aren't a prize earned by having thighs of steel.
the-orbit.net
February 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
"The proposal to ban e-bikes from bike lanes might have been persuasive if it had been an actual argument, rather than an ableist, gatekeeping diatribe about the superiority of old-school cycling."
the-orbit.net/greta/2025/0...
the-orbit.net/greta/2025/0...
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Additionally, this is why they make you put your seat back up before take off and landing (so the person behind you doesn’t smack into it as hard if there is a…sudden deceleration.)
February 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Additionally, this is why they make you put your seat back up before take off and landing (so the person behind you doesn’t smack into it as hard if there is a…sudden deceleration.)
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After that plane literally flipped upside down after smashing into the runway and 100% of people survived, I hope every person who ever said “what’s even the point of seatbelts on a plane” feels like a real doof.
February 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM
After that plane literally flipped upside down after smashing into the runway and 100% of people survived, I hope every person who ever said “what’s even the point of seatbelts on a plane” feels like a real doof.
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DHS has removed manual guidance barring investigations solely based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
This is a prerequisite to targeting the LGBTQ community with criminal investigations solely based on being LGBTQ.
news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
This is a prerequisite to targeting the LGBTQ community with criminal investigations solely based on being LGBTQ.
news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
DHS Scraps Ban on Surveillance Based on Sexual Orientation (1)
A Department of Homeland Security unit eliminated policies prohibiting personnel from conducting intelligence activities based solely on a person’s gender identity or sexual orientation.
news.bgov.com
February 20, 2025 at 4:02 AM
DHS has removed manual guidance barring investigations solely based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
This is a prerequisite to targeting the LGBTQ community with criminal investigations solely based on being LGBTQ.
news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
This is a prerequisite to targeting the LGBTQ community with criminal investigations solely based on being LGBTQ.
news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
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February 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Not just Democrats! Major media outlets need to clearly describe what's happening as authoritarianism instead of using euphemisms like "broad Presidential powers." It's not even up for debate anymore at this point.
February 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Not just Democrats! Major media outlets need to clearly describe what's happening as authoritarianism instead of using euphemisms like "broad Presidential powers." It's not even up for debate anymore at this point.
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In Washington last year, a traffic crash killed or seriously injured someone every 2.7 hours, but I've never seen a TV news station claim that even a single horrific crash "highlights the dangers" of roadway travel.
February 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
In Washington last year, a traffic crash killed or seriously injured someone every 2.7 hours, but I've never seen a TV news station claim that even a single horrific crash "highlights the dangers" of roadway travel.
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AOC has them sputtering mad because she’s educating people on constitutional rights. You don’t see them freaking out at Jeffries for talking about egg prices.
February 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
AOC has them sputtering mad because she’s educating people on constitutional rights. You don’t see them freaking out at Jeffries for talking about egg prices.
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Alright, I’m resolving the debate. All of these are simultaneously true:
1) Dems are the minority in Congress, greatly limiting their institutional power
2) Congressional Dems can and should be doing more
3) Some Dems are actually doing opposition, drawing public attention, etc
4) Not enough are
1) Dems are the minority in Congress, greatly limiting their institutional power
2) Congressional Dems can and should be doing more
3) Some Dems are actually doing opposition, drawing public attention, etc
4) Not enough are
February 18, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Alright, I’m resolving the debate. All of these are simultaneously true:
1) Dems are the minority in Congress, greatly limiting their institutional power
2) Congressional Dems can and should be doing more
3) Some Dems are actually doing opposition, drawing public attention, etc
4) Not enough are
1) Dems are the minority in Congress, greatly limiting their institutional power
2) Congressional Dems can and should be doing more
3) Some Dems are actually doing opposition, drawing public attention, etc
4) Not enough are
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Wheelchair users regularly use the painted bike lane on my street, regardless of the season, because smooth asphalt is a better rolling experience than bumpy sidewalks with slopes from driveways to the street. If you haven’t used a wheelchair, it can be hard to appreciate how bad sidewalks are. 1/3
February 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Wheelchair users regularly use the painted bike lane on my street, regardless of the season, because smooth asphalt is a better rolling experience than bumpy sidewalks with slopes from driveways to the street. If you haven’t used a wheelchair, it can be hard to appreciate how bad sidewalks are. 1/3
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AOC clapped back at Tom Homan —
More of this.
More of this.
February 18, 2025 at 4:50 AM
AOC clapped back at Tom Homan —
More of this.
More of this.