Jakub M.
@iliekmudkip.bsky.social
Chicagoan, Information Technologist in catastrophe modeling (previously bioprocess), loves cities, public transit, & bicycles. OpenStreetMap contributor. (he/him)
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Jakub M.
@iliekmudkip.bsky.social
· Feb 20
It's quite the stark contrast where lower speed limits (i.e. 20 or 25 MPH) are found in Chicago today.
Data is from OpenStreetMap as of 02/19/2025
See the data for yourself overpass-turbo.eu/s/1Z3U
Data is from OpenStreetMap as of 02/19/2025
See the data for yourself overpass-turbo.eu/s/1Z3U
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Department of Streets & Sanitation District 1 office failed to shovel any sidewalks adjacent to its property, including a bus stop. Also in a ward led by a #PlowTheSidewalks opponent. @betterstreetschicago.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Department of Streets & Sanitation District 1 office failed to shovel any sidewalks adjacent to its property, including a bus stop. Also in a ward led by a #PlowTheSidewalks opponent. @betterstreetschicago.org
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RT to scare a Chicago alderperson #PlowTheSidewalks
November 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
RT to scare a Chicago alderperson #PlowTheSidewalks
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Look, I know this is a scary situation we’re in right now, but please don’t let up!
Call your Senators and reps to oppose KOSA and the other 18 child “safety” bills, call the E&C committee and tell them how dissatisfied you were, and tell your family and friends about this! #SaveSpeech
Call your Senators and reps to oppose KOSA and the other 18 child “safety” bills, call the E&C committee and tell them how dissatisfied you were, and tell your family and friends about this! #SaveSpeech
Some key takeaways from today’s hearing:
-Many acknowledged that Senate KOSA is a threat to free expression.
-Bills discussed have similar issues to KOSA, esp online ID checks.
-The bad idea that surveillance + censorship will keep kids safe online drove the discussion.
KEEP AT EM! ✊
-Many acknowledged that Senate KOSA is a threat to free expression.
-Bills discussed have similar issues to KOSA, esp online ID checks.
-The bad idea that surveillance + censorship will keep kids safe online drove the discussion.
KEEP AT EM! ✊
NEW: We hosted a live-stream of today's House Energy & Commerce committee hearing to provide commentary + analysis as Congress considers bills that would mandate online ID checks across the internet and censor very important resources for young people.
www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/stop...
www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/stop...
December 2, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Look, I know this is a scary situation we’re in right now, but please don’t let up!
Call your Senators and reps to oppose KOSA and the other 18 child “safety” bills, call the E&C committee and tell them how dissatisfied you were, and tell your family and friends about this! #SaveSpeech
Call your Senators and reps to oppose KOSA and the other 18 child “safety” bills, call the E&C committee and tell them how dissatisfied you were, and tell your family and friends about this! #SaveSpeech
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See an uncleared sidewalk? We want to see it too.
Be sure to post and share with the tag #PlowTheSidewalks!
Be sure to post and share with the tag #PlowTheSidewalks!
December 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
See an uncleared sidewalk? We want to see it too.
Be sure to post and share with the tag #PlowTheSidewalks!
Be sure to post and share with the tag #PlowTheSidewalks!
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🚨‼️As of yesterday KOSA is at 64 cosponsors with @vanhollen.senate.gov + @kim.senate.gov - who claim to support LGTBQ+ rights but are clearly okay with supporting legislation that’ll censor us off the internet- newly signed on.
You know what to do: www.stopkosa.com
You know what to do: www.stopkosa.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🚨‼️As of yesterday KOSA is at 64 cosponsors with @vanhollen.senate.gov + @kim.senate.gov - who claim to support LGTBQ+ rights but are clearly okay with supporting legislation that’ll censor us off the internet- newly signed on.
You know what to do: www.stopkosa.com
You know what to do: www.stopkosa.com
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This is the future Mayor Johnson and City Council are keeping from you. #PlowTheSidewalks
I know that many other cities don’t plow their sidewalks, leaving it up to property owners. This is completely crazy to me.
Our sidewalk plows look like this and they do a pretty good job.
Our sidewalk plows look like this and they do a pretty good job.
November 30, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This is the future Mayor Johnson and City Council are keeping from you. #PlowTheSidewalks
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While we debate the Chuy Garcia maneuver, Greg Abbott waits 13 months to fill an empty democratic seat
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/17/t...
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/17/t...
Abbott sets Jan. 31 runoff for 18th Congressional District
The Houston-based seat will have been without representation for about 11 months.
www.texastribune.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:02 AM
While we debate the Chuy Garcia maneuver, Greg Abbott waits 13 months to fill an empty democratic seat
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/17/t...
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/17/t...
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Great video from @carfreekeith.bsky.social about #northDLSD
To become a world class transportation system, “We can’t be afraid of taking one lane away from cars … and that goes for Lake Shore Drive and many other streets in Chicago”
youtu.be/aspdaCREwWI?...
To become a world class transportation system, “We can’t be afraid of taking one lane away from cars … and that goes for Lake Shore Drive and many other streets in Chicago”
youtu.be/aspdaCREwWI?...
Chicago's Lakefront Has Too Many Cars. Here's How We Fix It
YouTube video by Car Free Keith
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Great video from @carfreekeith.bsky.social about #northDLSD
To become a world class transportation system, “We can’t be afraid of taking one lane away from cars … and that goes for Lake Shore Drive and many other streets in Chicago”
youtu.be/aspdaCREwWI?...
To become a world class transportation system, “We can’t be afraid of taking one lane away from cars … and that goes for Lake Shore Drive and many other streets in Chicago”
youtu.be/aspdaCREwWI?...
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New video out now! IDOT & CDOT seriously missed the mark with Redefine the Drive. Here’s how we can do better
youtu.be/aspdaCREwWI?...
youtu.be/aspdaCREwWI?...
What if Chicago's Lakefront Had Less Cars?
YouTube video by Car Free Keith
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
New video out now! IDOT & CDOT seriously missed the mark with Redefine the Drive. Here’s how we can do better
youtu.be/aspdaCREwWI?...
youtu.be/aspdaCREwWI?...
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The model of holding individual senators responsible is broken here. The retirees clearly agreed to take the fall. Which is why the nos should get no credit for voting no unless they move to oust Schumer
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The model of holding individual senators responsible is broken here. The retirees clearly agreed to take the fall. Which is why the nos should get no credit for voting no unless they move to oust Schumer
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Durbin is trash. Yes, lots of great stuff in the past. Sure he’s a decent guy. But he’s pure trash now. Important to see that the bulk of Team Cave is made up of people who are retiring.
Durbin is a YES on this deal: “At Democrats’ urging, today’s bill is not the same one we’ve voted down 14 times. Republicans finally woke up and realized their Groundhog Day needed to end. This bill is not perfect, but it takes important steps to reduce their shutdown’s hurt.”
November 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Durbin is trash. Yes, lots of great stuff in the past. Sure he’s a decent guy. But he’s pure trash now. Important to see that the bulk of Team Cave is made up of people who are retiring.
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Joe Rogan has one of the world's most popular podcasts. Unfortunately, like nearly all of the most popular online shows, his tends to spread climate misinformation. For @climateconnections.bsky.social I scrutinize his recent episode with octogenarian climate contrarians Lindzen & Happer 🧵 (1/11)
Five ways Joe Rogan misleads listeners about climate change » Yale Climate Connections
Rogan exposes millions to climate denial. Let’s break down his tactics.
yaleclimateconnections.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Joe Rogan has one of the world's most popular podcasts. Unfortunately, like nearly all of the most popular online shows, his tends to spread climate misinformation. For @climateconnections.bsky.social I scrutinize his recent episode with octogenarian climate contrarians Lindzen & Happer 🧵 (1/11)
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I tried to take a picture of these new Divvy ads but it came out terribly
But the $99 annual membership for new and relapsed members is still available!
divvybikes.com
But the $99 annual membership for new and relapsed members is still available!
divvybikes.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:21 AM
I tried to take a picture of these new Divvy ads but it came out terribly
But the $99 annual membership for new and relapsed members is still available!
divvybikes.com
But the $99 annual membership for new and relapsed members is still available!
divvybikes.com
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Ellis is concluding, with John Adams words to his wife in 1775 about the need to fight for the nascent American democracy.
"Liberty once lost is lost forever."
"Liberty once lost is lost forever."
November 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Ellis is concluding, with John Adams words to his wife in 1775 about the need to fight for the nascent American democracy.
"Liberty once lost is lost forever."
"Liberty once lost is lost forever."
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Judge Ellis becomes yet another judge to note that the Trump admin's claims about what is happening in response to immigration enforcement simply do not hold up when caught on tape.
Ellis going over more inconsisties in the government's testimony, saying they don't hold up to available video and audio evidence.
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Judge Ellis becomes yet another judge to note that the Trump admin's claims about what is happening in response to immigration enforcement simply do not hold up when caught on tape.
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Test your robots where they can't kill people.
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Test your robots where they can't kill people.
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As the single most important news story this year, I can't wait to see the detailed and central coverage this will get in every media outlet we have
‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
As the single most important news story this year, I can't wait to see the detailed and central coverage this will get in every media outlet we have
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Say it louder and more often please.
Literally every press conference should highlight (with receipts) current spending on Republican concerns during the shutdown. Make it impossible for the GOP to claim there isn't money for YOUR healthcare.
Literally every press conference should highlight (with receipts) current spending on Republican concerns during the shutdown. Make it impossible for the GOP to claim there isn't money for YOUR healthcare.
Brian Schatz: "This is not about money. There is enough money to bail out Argentina with $20b. There is enough money to purchase a brand new aircraft for $173m for Noem. There is enough money to renovate the WH ballroom. What there isn't enough money for under this Republican government is you."
October 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Say it louder and more often please.
Literally every press conference should highlight (with receipts) current spending on Republican concerns during the shutdown. Make it impossible for the GOP to claim there isn't money for YOUR healthcare.
Literally every press conference should highlight (with receipts) current spending on Republican concerns during the shutdown. Make it impossible for the GOP to claim there isn't money for YOUR healthcare.
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No Kings includes DraftKings
October 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
No Kings includes DraftKings
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Folks are asking what to do about the One Special Boy's AI vids and whether they should share them:
MOCK THEM WITHOUT SHARING.
This creates what an enthymeme, where readers have to SUPPLY PART OF THE REFERENT to understand what you are mocking. An enthymeme is the STRONGEST form of persuasion.
MOCK THEM WITHOUT SHARING.
This creates what an enthymeme, where readers have to SUPPLY PART OF THE REFERENT to understand what you are mocking. An enthymeme is the STRONGEST form of persuasion.
October 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Folks are asking what to do about the One Special Boy's AI vids and whether they should share them:
MOCK THEM WITHOUT SHARING.
This creates what an enthymeme, where readers have to SUPPLY PART OF THE REFERENT to understand what you are mocking. An enthymeme is the STRONGEST form of persuasion.
MOCK THEM WITHOUT SHARING.
This creates what an enthymeme, where readers have to SUPPLY PART OF THE REFERENT to understand what you are mocking. An enthymeme is the STRONGEST form of persuasion.
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Don't engage them, just block and move on.
I'll say it again, they follow us around because when they don't have a target and only each other, they eat each other like rats in a bag.
I'll say it again, they follow us around because when they don't have a target and only each other, they eat each other like rats in a bag.
I expect they're going to break records for the number of blocks on here
October 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Don't engage them, just block and move on.
I'll say it again, they follow us around because when they don't have a target and only each other, they eat each other like rats in a bag.
I'll say it again, they follow us around because when they don't have a target and only each other, they eat each other like rats in a bag.
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By some estimates we could replace every lead pipe in the United States with this money
Trump says his $40B bailout for Argentina's failing libertarian economy is "not gonna make a big difference for our country."
Really?
Imagine if we invested those billions on healthcare and housing for Americans, instead of bailing out Trump's pals abroad.
Really?
Imagine if we invested those billions on healthcare and housing for Americans, instead of bailing out Trump's pals abroad.
October 17, 2025 at 4:44 AM
By some estimates we could replace every lead pipe in the United States with this money
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Extraordinary NEW story: We Found That More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days. @nicolefoy.bsky.social w/ photos by @sbmaneyphoto.bsky.social
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
October 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Extraordinary NEW story: We Found That More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days. @nicolefoy.bsky.social w/ photos by @sbmaneyphoto.bsky.social
Frogs in Chicago when?
The Freedom Frogs of Portland are multiplying. It’s beautiful.
Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
October 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Frogs in Chicago when?