Quentin E. Cummings, AICP, GISP, CFM
@makedataspatial.bsky.social
Professional in sustainability, climate mitigation & adaptation, and Geospatial Information Sciences & Technology (GIS&T). Planning commissioner. Housing affordability advocate.
Day 1 #30DayMapChallenge
Mapping the countless homes in the US where a language other than English is spoken; a tribute to immigrant voices.
From the first foreign-language newspaper in 1732 through thousands by 1900, the US's story is multilingual.
Full post: www.linkedin.com/posts/quenti...
Mapping the countless homes in the US where a language other than English is spoken; a tribute to immigrant voices.
From the first foreign-language newspaper in 1732 through thousands by 1900, the US's story is multilingual.
Full post: www.linkedin.com/posts/quenti...
November 2, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Day 1 #30DayMapChallenge
Mapping the countless homes in the US where a language other than English is spoken; a tribute to immigrant voices.
From the first foreign-language newspaper in 1732 through thousands by 1900, the US's story is multilingual.
Full post: www.linkedin.com/posts/quenti...
Mapping the countless homes in the US where a language other than English is spoken; a tribute to immigrant voices.
From the first foreign-language newspaper in 1732 through thousands by 1900, the US's story is multilingual.
Full post: www.linkedin.com/posts/quenti...
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What a different world we could have.
March 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
What a different world we could have.
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In light of everything happening, I wrote about how the KKK in the 1920s felt unstoppable, about the people that fought against them anyway, and about how fascism always fails. dansinker.com/posts/202…
February 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
In light of everything happening, I wrote about how the KKK in the 1920s felt unstoppable, about the people that fought against them anyway, and about how fascism always fails. dansinker.com/posts/202…
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President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
February 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
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"working to swiftly rectify the situation..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is trying to rehire them
In a statement, an Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com
February 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
"working to swiftly rectify the situation..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
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Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
February 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
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The Greatest Generation only had to fight Nazis. Today, we have to fight Nazis and climate change, and do so without the U.S.
Trump and Vance are courting Europe’s far right to spread their political gospel
US vice-president’s speech and meeting with Germany’s AfD chief signal administration’s wider plans for continent
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2025 at 3:43 AM
The Greatest Generation only had to fight Nazis. Today, we have to fight Nazis and climate change, and do so without the U.S.
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Stand with science. Always.
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY SCIENCE:
1. Chickenpox
2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY RFK JR. OR PRAYER:
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1. Chickenpox
2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY RFK JR. OR PRAYER:
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February 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Stand with science. Always.
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Now is an amazing time to be an employer. A lot of extremely talented people with federal government experience just became available for hire. Start advertising!
February 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Now is an amazing time to be an employer. A lot of extremely talented people with federal government experience just became available for hire. Start advertising!
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We know what’s going on here.
February 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
We know what’s going on here.
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Normalize pronouncing DOGE as DOUCHE.
February 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Normalize pronouncing DOGE as DOUCHE.
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There is a norm that former presidents avoid speaking publicly about the actions of the current president.
I think it's time that Barack Obama and GW Bush, ideally together, speak publicly on the limits of executive power.
All presidents swear to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.
I think it's time that Barack Obama and GW Bush, ideally together, speak publicly on the limits of executive power.
All presidents swear to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.
February 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM
There is a norm that former presidents avoid speaking publicly about the actions of the current president.
I think it's time that Barack Obama and GW Bush, ideally together, speak publicly on the limits of executive power.
All presidents swear to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.
I think it's time that Barack Obama and GW Bush, ideally together, speak publicly on the limits of executive power.
All presidents swear to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.
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I would also accept a personal apology from them
There is a norm that former presidents avoid speaking publicly about the actions of the current president.
I think it's time that Barack Obama and GW Bush, ideally together, speak publicly on the limits of executive power.
All presidents swear to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.
I think it's time that Barack Obama and GW Bush, ideally together, speak publicly on the limits of executive power.
All presidents swear to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.
February 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I would also accept a personal apology from them
Join retired and former USAID and State Dept. staff, implementers, and supporters of US foreign
aid on February 5th from 11:30-12:30 to protest the
halt in foreign aid assistance.
UPPER SENATE PARK
CONSTITUTION & DELAWARE AVES NE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
11:30 AM
aid on February 5th from 11:30-12:30 to protest the
halt in foreign aid assistance.
UPPER SENATE PARK
CONSTITUTION & DELAWARE AVES NE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
11:30 AM
February 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Join retired and former USAID and State Dept. staff, implementers, and supporters of US foreign
aid on February 5th from 11:30-12:30 to protest the
halt in foreign aid assistance.
UPPER SENATE PARK
CONSTITUTION & DELAWARE AVES NE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
11:30 AM
aid on February 5th from 11:30-12:30 to protest the
halt in foreign aid assistance.
UPPER SENATE PARK
CONSTITUTION & DELAWARE AVES NE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
11:30 AM
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Idgaf I’m still fighting for guaranteed healthcare.
Aspiration is the answer. Not just “we’re not the bad guys.”
We need something more meaningful than that. I want a future worth fighting for. They have no vision. We do. Lean into our strengths and knock them out. 👊🏽
Aspiration is the answer. Not just “we’re not the bad guys.”
We need something more meaningful than that. I want a future worth fighting for. They have no vision. We do. Lean into our strengths and knock them out. 👊🏽
January 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Idgaf I’m still fighting for guaranteed healthcare.
Aspiration is the answer. Not just “we’re not the bad guys.”
We need something more meaningful than that. I want a future worth fighting for. They have no vision. We do. Lean into our strengths and knock them out. 👊🏽
Aspiration is the answer. Not just “we’re not the bad guys.”
We need something more meaningful than that. I want a future worth fighting for. They have no vision. We do. Lean into our strengths and knock them out. 👊🏽
Reposted by Quentin E. Cummings, AICP, GISP, CFM
US public health officials have been ordered to immediately stop working with the World Health Organization after an order from Donald Trump.
This comes as Bird Flu is spreading nationwide and egg prices are surging.
This comes as Bird Flu is spreading nationwide and egg prices are surging.
CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal
U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately. The surprise decision is focused on the U.S.
apnews.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:50 AM
US public health officials have been ordered to immediately stop working with the World Health Organization after an order from Donald Trump.
This comes as Bird Flu is spreading nationwide and egg prices are surging.
This comes as Bird Flu is spreading nationwide and egg prices are surging.
Reposted by Quentin E. Cummings, AICP, GISP, CFM
Damn, guess the Democrats should have actually passed the Green New Deal
January 28, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Damn, guess the Democrats should have actually passed the Green New Deal
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Costco shareholders have overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal as other U.S. companies retreat from their diversity policies
Costco successfully defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back
Costco has claimed victory in pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion ...
apnews.com
January 24, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Costco shareholders have overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal as other U.S. companies retreat from their diversity policies
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For all those who are new here, I have two starter packs on #maps #cartography 🗺️
Who else wants to join?
I had to start a second part as I reached the 150 limit.
Part II go.bsky.app/BkpBQe9
Part I go.bsky.app/222AVDQ
Who else wants to join?
I had to start a second part as I reached the 150 limit.
Part II go.bsky.app/BkpBQe9
Part I go.bsky.app/222AVDQ
January 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM
For all those who are new here, I have two starter packs on #maps #cartography 🗺️
Who else wants to join?
I had to start a second part as I reached the 150 limit.
Part II go.bsky.app/BkpBQe9
Part I go.bsky.app/222AVDQ
Who else wants to join?
I had to start a second part as I reached the 150 limit.
Part II go.bsky.app/BkpBQe9
Part I go.bsky.app/222AVDQ
Wildfires in California have grown more frequent and devastating over the last century, fueled by several factors:
🔥 Climate Change
🔥 Development into the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)
🔥 Conflagration
lnkd.in/eH7w_AVv
#Wildfire #ClimateChange #WUI #Resilience #FirstResponders
🔥 Climate Change
🔥 Development into the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)
🔥 Conflagration
lnkd.in/eH7w_AVv
#Wildfire #ClimateChange #WUI #Resilience #FirstResponders
January 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Wildfires in California have grown more frequent and devastating over the last century, fueled by several factors:
🔥 Climate Change
🔥 Development into the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)
🔥 Conflagration
lnkd.in/eH7w_AVv
#Wildfire #ClimateChange #WUI #Resilience #FirstResponders
🔥 Climate Change
🔥 Development into the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)
🔥 Conflagration
lnkd.in/eH7w_AVv
#Wildfire #ClimateChange #WUI #Resilience #FirstResponders
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Cut him some slack he’s only had 8 years to think about this.
Welker: Do you have an actual plan at this point for health care?
Trump: Yes. We have concepts of a plan that will be better.
Welker: Still just concepts? Do you have a fully developed plan?
Trump: Yes. We have concepts of a plan that will be better.
Welker: Still just concepts? Do you have a fully developed plan?
December 8, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Cut him some slack he’s only had 8 years to think about this.
Day 27 #30DayMapChallenge: Micromapping
Today’s challenge was all about mapping something on a much smaller scale than usual, so I turned to one of my favorite pastimes (outside of mapping, of course): tennis.
Longer post: bit.ly/3OBlfXL
#Tennis #GIS #ArcGISPro
Today’s challenge was all about mapping something on a much smaller scale than usual, so I turned to one of my favorite pastimes (outside of mapping, of course): tennis.
Longer post: bit.ly/3OBlfXL
#Tennis #GIS #ArcGISPro
November 30, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Day 27 #30DayMapChallenge: Micromapping
Today’s challenge was all about mapping something on a much smaller scale than usual, so I turned to one of my favorite pastimes (outside of mapping, of course): tennis.
Longer post: bit.ly/3OBlfXL
#Tennis #GIS #ArcGISPro
Today’s challenge was all about mapping something on a much smaller scale than usual, so I turned to one of my favorite pastimes (outside of mapping, of course): tennis.
Longer post: bit.ly/3OBlfXL
#Tennis #GIS #ArcGISPro
Day 26 of the #30DayMapChallenge: Projections
“All models are wrong, but some are useful.” This is especially true for maps. While often viewed as objective truths, maps are shaped by countless choices that can influence how viewers interpret them.
More at: bit.ly/4fS03sm
#GIS #DataViz #ArcGISPro
“All models are wrong, but some are useful.” This is especially true for maps. While often viewed as objective truths, maps are shaped by countless choices that can influence how viewers interpret them.
More at: bit.ly/4fS03sm
#GIS #DataViz #ArcGISPro
November 30, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Day 26 of the #30DayMapChallenge: Projections
“All models are wrong, but some are useful.” This is especially true for maps. While often viewed as objective truths, maps are shaped by countless choices that can influence how viewers interpret them.
More at: bit.ly/4fS03sm
#GIS #DataViz #ArcGISPro
“All models are wrong, but some are useful.” This is especially true for maps. While often viewed as objective truths, maps are shaped by countless choices that can influence how viewers interpret them.
More at: bit.ly/4fS03sm
#GIS #DataViz #ArcGISPro
Day 25 of the #30DayMapChallenge: Heat
Left & right columns are variables used to create composite indices found in top center. Bottom center is a bivariate map of the indices: physical (heat) & demographic vulnerabilities.
bit.ly/4iajONr
#ExtremeHeat #GIS #Climate #Chicago #DataViz #ArcGISPro
Left & right columns are variables used to create composite indices found in top center. Bottom center is a bivariate map of the indices: physical (heat) & demographic vulnerabilities.
bit.ly/4iajONr
#ExtremeHeat #GIS #Climate #Chicago #DataViz #ArcGISPro
November 30, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Day 25 of the #30DayMapChallenge: Heat
Left & right columns are variables used to create composite indices found in top center. Bottom center is a bivariate map of the indices: physical (heat) & demographic vulnerabilities.
bit.ly/4iajONr
#ExtremeHeat #GIS #Climate #Chicago #DataViz #ArcGISPro
Left & right columns are variables used to create composite indices found in top center. Bottom center is a bivariate map of the indices: physical (heat) & demographic vulnerabilities.
bit.ly/4iajONr
#ExtremeHeat #GIS #Climate #Chicago #DataViz #ArcGISPro
Day 24 #30DayMapChallenge: Circular Shapes
A circular globe, circular legend, & background full of circular stars & galaxies. Take that, flat earthers 😎
Data -> @freedomhouse.bsky.social based on:
1) Electoral process
2) Political pluralism & participation
3) Functioning of government
#ArcGISPro
A circular globe, circular legend, & background full of circular stars & galaxies. Take that, flat earthers 😎
Data -> @freedomhouse.bsky.social based on:
1) Electoral process
2) Political pluralism & participation
3) Functioning of government
#ArcGISPro
November 29, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Day 24 #30DayMapChallenge: Circular Shapes
A circular globe, circular legend, & background full of circular stars & galaxies. Take that, flat earthers 😎
Data -> @freedomhouse.bsky.social based on:
1) Electoral process
2) Political pluralism & participation
3) Functioning of government
#ArcGISPro
A circular globe, circular legend, & background full of circular stars & galaxies. Take that, flat earthers 😎
Data -> @freedomhouse.bsky.social based on:
1) Electoral process
2) Political pluralism & participation
3) Functioning of government
#ArcGISPro