Justin Meade
@justinmeade.bsky.social
I am an Actuary, Nebraskan, and transplant Kansas Citian. On any given day you may find me obsessing over football, spaceflight, urbanism, architecture, music, politics, or whatever happens to be trending.
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I did an event in DC & there was a party for donors etc after. Was talking to 2 ppl & I said "Things are so bad." They said "No this is how it is. Things swing one way, then another. It's normal."
That's when I realized why Dems are toothless. They have no idea what this is. Frogs boiling in water.
That's when I realized why Dems are toothless. They have no idea what this is. Frogs boiling in water.
June 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I did an event in DC & there was a party for donors etc after. Was talking to 2 ppl & I said "Things are so bad." They said "No this is how it is. Things swing one way, then another. It's normal."
That's when I realized why Dems are toothless. They have no idea what this is. Frogs boiling in water.
That's when I realized why Dems are toothless. They have no idea what this is. Frogs boiling in water.
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Russia coming back to win the Cold War in 2025 after the ESPN win probability chart said the USA had a 99.999999999% chance of victory
February 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Russia coming back to win the Cold War in 2025 after the ESPN win probability chart said the USA had a 99.999999999% chance of victory
The #CFP absolutely must get rid of this asinine auto-bye seeding approach pretty much immediately after the final. This matchup for the #1 overall seed is a travesty. #Oregon #OhioState
January 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The #CFP absolutely must get rid of this asinine auto-bye seeding approach pretty much immediately after the final. This matchup for the #1 overall seed is a travesty. #Oregon #OhioState
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In Georgia, a mom facing eviction reached out to DFCS for help. They offered her nothing. Soon the agency took her kids away because of "inadequate housing."
The state then paid *$6,200 a month* to house her kids in foster care.
One of the most important and infuriating stories I read this year:
The state then paid *$6,200 a month* to house her kids in foster care.
One of the most important and infuriating stories I read this year:
When Families Need Housing, Georgia Will Pay for Foster Care Rather Than Provide Assistance
In more than 700 cases over five years, Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for taking a child into foster care, a WABE and ProPublica analysis found. Advocates say it would be chea...
www.propublica.org
December 30, 2024 at 8:02 PM
In Georgia, a mom facing eviction reached out to DFCS for help. They offered her nothing. Soon the agency took her kids away because of "inadequate housing."
The state then paid *$6,200 a month* to house her kids in foster care.
One of the most important and infuriating stories I read this year:
The state then paid *$6,200 a month* to house her kids in foster care.
One of the most important and infuriating stories I read this year:
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wanted to get some cardio in last night so I just put this on and proceeded to sweat for the next 100 minutes
December 12, 2024 at 9:54 PM
wanted to get some cardio in last night so I just put this on and proceeded to sweat for the next 100 minutes
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Reactions from Syrians who actually do have a stake in their country and whose voices matter. #freeSyria
December 8, 2024 at 4:52 AM
Reactions from Syrians who actually do have a stake in their country and whose voices matter. #freeSyria
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I really enjoyed this interview with @vox.com about why I continue to be broadly in favor of humans.
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
John Green’s crusade to make the world “suck less”
Tuberculosis is still the world’s top killer. The author has a plan to fight back.
www.vox.com
November 21, 2024 at 4:54 PM
I really enjoyed this interview with @vox.com about why I continue to be broadly in favor of humans.
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
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The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of *them* are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s
November 23, 2024 at 2:06 PM
The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of *them* are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s
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“We found there’s this perfect one-to-one relationship. If a city increased its road capacity by 10% then driving in that city went up by 10%.” Still one of the best articles on why building bigger roads leads to more driving. Understanding #InducedDemand Via @wired.com www.wired.com/2014/06/wuwt...
What's Up With That: Building Bigger Roads Actually Makes Traffic Worse
The concept is called induced demand, which is economist-speak for when increasing the supply of something (like roads) makes people want that thing even more. Though some traffic engineers made note ...
www.wired.com
November 21, 2024 at 5:40 AM
“We found there’s this perfect one-to-one relationship. If a city increased its road capacity by 10% then driving in that city went up by 10%.” Still one of the best articles on why building bigger roads leads to more driving. Understanding #InducedDemand Via @wired.com www.wired.com/2014/06/wuwt...
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Details coming out about the 8th and Grand project in downtown Kansas City.
- 300+ residential units
- 2,400 sq. ft. retail
- 25 floors
- $250 million
- Breaking ground: Q3 2025
- 300+ residential units
- 2,400 sq. ft. retail
- 25 floors
- $250 million
- Breaking ground: Q3 2025
November 21, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Details coming out about the 8th and Grand project in downtown Kansas City.
- 300+ residential units
- 2,400 sq. ft. retail
- 25 floors
- $250 million
- Breaking ground: Q3 2025
- 300+ residential units
- 2,400 sq. ft. retail
- 25 floors
- $250 million
- Breaking ground: Q3 2025
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As investment flees some American downtowns, we are proud to be in the midst of billions in private investment and redevelopment in Downtown Kansas City.
Projects like 800 Grand will bring new residents, jobs, and activate long vacant lots. Kansas City remains on the rise.
Projects like 800 Grand will bring new residents, jobs, and activate long vacant lots. Kansas City remains on the rise.
November 21, 2024 at 12:30 PM
As investment flees some American downtowns, we are proud to be in the midst of billions in private investment and redevelopment in Downtown Kansas City.
Projects like 800 Grand will bring new residents, jobs, and activate long vacant lots. Kansas City remains on the rise.
Projects like 800 Grand will bring new residents, jobs, and activate long vacant lots. Kansas City remains on the rise.
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In US cities, ~2/3 of crash deaths occur on streets owned by the state – not local gov.
Outdated, deadly state roads are preventing cities from building the safe, comfortable, and transit-friendly streets that residents want.
My deep dive, in @vox.com 🧵
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
Outdated, deadly state roads are preventing cities from building the safe, comfortable, and transit-friendly streets that residents want.
My deep dive, in @vox.com 🧵
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
November 13, 2024 at 1:06 PM
In US cities, ~2/3 of crash deaths occur on streets owned by the state – not local gov.
Outdated, deadly state roads are preventing cities from building the safe, comfortable, and transit-friendly streets that residents want.
My deep dive, in @vox.com 🧵
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
Outdated, deadly state roads are preventing cities from building the safe, comfortable, and transit-friendly streets that residents want.
My deep dive, in @vox.com 🧵
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
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Matt Rhule just announced that Dana Holgorsen will call plays for Nebraska this Saturday against USC.
Oh, and Holgorsen will now serve as Nebraska's offensive coordinator for the rest of the season.
Oh, and Holgorsen will now serve as Nebraska's offensive coordinator for the rest of the season.
November 11, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Matt Rhule just announced that Dana Holgorsen will call plays for Nebraska this Saturday against USC.
Oh, and Holgorsen will now serve as Nebraska's offensive coordinator for the rest of the season.
Oh, and Holgorsen will now serve as Nebraska's offensive coordinator for the rest of the season.
Really interesting Radiolab episode this week, discussing the apparent ability of psychedelics to reopen so called "critical periods" in the brain, with exciting implications for everything from PTSD, to strokes.
November 11, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Really interesting Radiolab episode this week, discussing the apparent ability of psychedelics to reopen so called "critical periods" in the brain, with exciting implications for everything from PTSD, to strokes.
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"The problem is most people simply do not absorb quality information. Instead, increasing numbers have a media diet that is mostly a bunch of lies, conspiracy theories, and irrelevant diatribes that right-wing propagandists use to deceive people."
Why millions voted for both Trump and progressive policies
Trump voters backed abortion, minimum wage, and family leave — and don't get that Project 2025 would take it away
www.salon.com
November 8, 2024 at 7:45 PM
"The problem is most people simply do not absorb quality information. Instead, increasing numbers have a media diet that is mostly a bunch of lies, conspiracy theories, and irrelevant diatribes that right-wing propagandists use to deceive people."
All of the post-election analysis and punditry feels so pointless given that the most commonly cited issues from the voters are based on beliefs that are objectively not true. I don't know how you effectively campaign against a huge segment of society now living outside of objective reality.
November 8, 2024 at 5:53 PM
All of the post-election analysis and punditry feels so pointless given that the most commonly cited issues from the voters are based on beliefs that are objectively not true. I don't know how you effectively campaign against a huge segment of society now living outside of objective reality.
Introduce yourself with
One book 📚
One movie 🎥
One album 💿
One tv show 📺
One book 📚
One movie 🎥
One album 💿
One tv show 📺
November 8, 2024 at 4:01 AM
Introduce yourself with
One book 📚
One movie 🎥
One album 💿
One tv show 📺
One book 📚
One movie 🎥
One album 💿
One tv show 📺
College: Huskers
NFL: Packers (and Chiefs when they're not playing the Packers)
MLB: Royals
NBA: Warriors
NFL: Packers (and Chiefs when they're not playing the Packers)
MLB: Royals
NBA: Warriors
Sports BlueSky! Quote Post with your favorite teams
MLB: Braves
NFL: Falcons
College: FSU 🫠
NBA: Hawks
NHL: don’t have a team
MLB: Braves
NFL: Falcons
College: FSU 🫠
NBA: Hawks
NHL: don’t have a team
November 8, 2024 at 2:52 AM
College: Huskers
NFL: Packers (and Chiefs when they're not playing the Packers)
MLB: Royals
NBA: Warriors
NFL: Packers (and Chiefs when they're not playing the Packers)
MLB: Royals
NBA: Warriors
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Some thoughts, in The Atlantic.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
November 6, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Some thoughts, in The Atlantic.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Anyone have a good sports or news starter pack? Still feeling a little sparse over here, but I suspect I just don't quite know where to look yet.
November 8, 2024 at 2:25 AM
Anyone have a good sports or news starter pack? Still feeling a little sparse over here, but I suspect I just don't quite know where to look yet.
Remember the pure joy of this day? Simpler times.
November 8, 2024 at 2:23 AM
Remember the pure joy of this day? Simpler times.
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Whatever else you read today, don't miss this from Ken White:
https://www.popehat.com/p/and-yet-it-moves
https://www.popehat.com/p/and-yet-it-moves
November 7, 2024 at 1:04 AM
Whatever else you read today, don't miss this from Ken White:
https://www.popehat.com/p/and-yet-it-moves
https://www.popehat.com/p/and-yet-it-moves